Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The study of the connection between the zirconia substructure and veneering porcelain in dental crowns subjected to occlusal forces

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the connection between the zirconia substructure and the porcelain in the dental crowns subjected to simulated occlusal forces. Design/methodology/approach: All-ceramic dental crowns were subjected to Vickers hardness examination, testing of compressive strength and observations of breakthroughs on the SEM. Findings: Based on the research, it was found that the compressive force at which ceramic crowns brake down, are in the range of maximum occlusal loads exerted by man. There is a mechanical connection between zirconia and porcelain. All-ceramic crowns of premolars showed the highest resistance to compressive force, while the crowns of canines are characterized by the lowest resistance to the loading force. In addition, through the research we found that ceramic crowns under static compressive loads brake down and the fracture line runs through the entire thickness of the wall, because zirconium oxide has more than twice the hardness of the porcelain. There is a difference of stresses between the materials, causing fracture of the restoration. Practical implications: The research work shows that the porcelain crowns on the substructure of zirconia (all-ceramic restoration) are a very good option of the restorative treatment in dentistry, rebuilding missing teeth. Originality/value: The article presents a study on the compressive strength of manufactured crowns, followed by a comparison to the natural forces of occlussion in human. The exact mapped tooth geometry and the appropriate veneering porcelain foundation of zirconium allows the use of prosthetic crowns in the patient's mouth without fear that porcelain will be broken.
Interlinking educational data to web of data

With the proliferation of educational data on the Web, publishing and interlinking eLearning resources have become an important issue nowadays. Educational resources are exposed under heterogeneous Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in different times and formats. Some resources are implicitly related to each other or to the interest, cultural and technical environment of learners. Linking educational resources to useful knowledge on the Web improves resource seeking. This becomes crucial for moving from current isolated eLearning repositories towards an open discovery space, including distributed resources irrespective of their geographic and system boundaries. Linking resources is also useful for enriching educational content, as it provides a richer context and other related information to both educators and learners. On the other hand, the emergence of the so-called "Linked Data" brings new opportunities for interconnecting different kinds of resources on the Web of Data. Using the Linked Data approach, data providers can publish structured data and establish typed links between them from various sources. To this aim, many tools, approaches and frameworks have been built to first expose the data as Linked Data formats and to second discover the similarities between entities in the datasets. The research carried out for this PhD thesis assesses the possibilities of applying the Linked Open Data paradigm to the enrichment of educational resources. Generally speaking, we discuss the interlinking educational objects and eLearning resources on the Web of Data focusing on existing schemas and tools. The main goals of this thesis are thus to cover the following aspects: -- Exposing the educational (meta)data schemas and particularly IEEE LOM as Linked Data -- Evaluating currently available interlinking tools in the Linked Data context -- Analyzing datasets in the Linked Open Data cloud, to discover appropriate datasets for interlinking -- Discussing the benefits of interlinking educational (meta)data in practice.
CONCEPTUAL & ECONOMIC MODELLING ON WHISTLEBLOWING DECISION-MAKING PHENOMENA

The whistleblower is always in a dilemma situation whenever making a decision on whether to blow or not blow the whistle after observing unethical behavior or wrongdoing. This paper provides conceptual model and an economic model for whistleblowing decision making phenomena through mixed strategies of the game theory. The instinctual issue of whistleblowing game’s mixed equilibrium would be that the probabilities rest on the opponent’s payoffs and not on the player’s own payoffs. Even if blowing the whistle is not really definite, a satisfactorily high chance of disinterring the wrongdoing ought to discourage commission of unethical behavior.
QTL Analysis of Ascochyta Blight Resistance in Chickpea

Recent advances in quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis have facilitated studies on Ascochyta blight, caused by Ascochyta rabiei Pass (Lab.), resistance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Using a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population derived from an interspecific cross between C. arietinum and C. reticulatum, the same 2 QTLs conferring resistance to Ascochyta blight were identified at 2 locations by interval mapping. Genotype X environment (G x E) interaction was significant both between years at the same location and between locations. The effect of QTL-1 on linkage group 8 (LG-8) was greater than that of QTL-2 on LG-4 at Pullman while the effect of QTL-2 was higher than that of QTL-1 at Eskiflehir. Dissection of QTLs with molecular markers provides a better understanding of resistance to Ascochyta blight in chickpea. Validation of both QTLs in a second environment promises the application of marker-assisted selection (MAS) for this trait. Changes in magnitudes of the QTL’s effect in 2 locations indicate possible differences in pathogen populations and environmental interactions.
Jean-Claude Usunier and J衆rg Stolz’s edited volume Religions as Brands: New Perspectives on the Marketization of Religion and Spirituality builds upon and contributes to the extant literature on the status of religion, religiosity, and religious institutions in contemporary consumer society

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The effect of breed in a hot environment on some welfare indicators in feedlot cattle.

Heat stress has an important effect on the welfare of livestock and causes significant changes in biological functions. This study was carried out to investigate the behavioral differences of Brown Swiss (BS) and Holstein (H) feedlot cattle reared in a hot environment. All of the cattle were housed in a semi-open feedlot barn. The individual behavioral response variables measured were feeding, drinking, rumination, standing, resting, locomotor activity and elimination (urinating and defecating). For each animal, behavioral observations were recorded at 10 min intervals for 1 h starting at 06:00, 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 20:00 and 23:00 h. The effect of breed, time of the day and hour of observation and the interactions of these factors were included in the model. The data were analyzed using the PROC GLM procedure in SAS. There were significant interactions between breed and time of observation for rumination (p0.05). BS cattle exhibited more frequent standing behavior at 13:00 h, whereas H cattle exhibited more frequent standing behavior at 16:00 h (p<0.01). The welfare of male H feedlot cattle was concluded to be more affected than that of male BS feedlot cattle when the ambient temperature was high (at 13:00 h).
cartographic perspectives Visualizing Metadata : Design Principles for Thematic Maps

Joshua Comenetz Assistant Professor Department of Geography University of Florida P.O. Box 117315 Gainesville, FL 32611 comenetz@geog.ufl. edu This paper argues that the best way to transmit metadata to thematic map users is through cartography rather than text notes or digital means. Indicators such as reliability diagrams, common on maps derived from air photos or satellite images, are rarely included on thematic maps based on the census or other socioeconomic data sources. These data not only suffer from an array of quality problems but also are widely distributed among the general public in cartographic format. Metadata diagrams for thematic maps based on human variables therefore must be clear and concise, so as to be comprehensible by the non-specialist. Principles of good metadata diagram creation are proposed, with attention to the balance between clarity and space constraints.
TEMPO Mediated Oxidation Optimization on Thermomechanical Pulp for Paper Reinforcement and Nanomaterial Film Production

The 4-acetamido-TEMPO mediated oxidation system is well known on pure cellulose, but further investigation on more complex cellulose sources, such as thermomechanical pulp that is also composed of hemicelluloses and lignin, is needed. The reaction on wood pulp allows improvement in paper strength and nanofibril material production. However, the effects of the reaction parameters are not known enough to scale up the oxidation. With the help of two experimental designs, the chemical amounts, reaction temperature and time, sodium hypochlorite injection time, and nanofibril dispersion time were all studied. During the experiments, it was possible to observe pulp bleaching or delignification. Increasing the 4-acetamido-TEMPO amount promoted the pulp oxidation. In contrast, a large excess of sodium bromide and sodium hypochlorite was advantageous for pulp bleaching and delignification. High temperature favored the oxidation but delignification was induced by the oxidation. For the paper reinforcement, chemical amounts were optimized according to the end user needs. For nanomaterial production, both oxidation and delignification were needed. The reaction had to generate a significant delignification and increase pulp carboxyl content higher than 1600 mmol/kg to be able to produce nanofibril material. The results showed new leads on the various times required for future industrial implementation.
Strontium And Iron Substituted Lanthanum Nickelate As Cathode Material In Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

The MIEC La 1.5 Sr 0.5 Ni 1-y Fe y O 4 ( y =0.1-0.4) oxides have been studied as cathode materials with La 0.88 Sr 0.12 Ga 0.82 Mg 0.18 O 3-δ (LSGM) electrolyte. Total conductivity, thermal expansion, oxygen nonstoichiometry, and chemical compatibility with LSGM and Ce 0.8 Sm 0.2 O 1.9 (SDC) were determined. The following fuel cells were tested: La 1.5 Sr 0.5 Ni 1-y Fe y O 4 ( y =0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4)/SDC/LSGM/Sr 2 N 0.75 Mg 0.25 MoO 6 (SNMM) and La 1.5 Sr 0.5 Ni 0.6 Fe 0.4 O 4 /SDC/LSGM/SDC/NiO-SDC. For the former, the maximum power densities were 218, 274, 222, and 390 mW/cm 2 at 850 °C in case of y equal to 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4, respectively. The latter cell showed maximum power density of 341 mW/cm 2 at 850°C.
Economic Integration and Regional Business Cycles: Evidence from the Iberian Regions

This paper provides evidence of the positive impact of economic integration on EU regions' business cycles convergence by focusing on two neighbouring countries: Spain and Portugal. We show that while a rise in cross-country business cycle correlation has also been experienced by other European countries, it has been relatively more pronounced for Iberian regions. Econometric evidence suggests that the existence of an administrative border, the economic size of regions and their industrial structures can explain a substantial proportion of regional cycles.
The Innovativeness and The Decision-Making Skills of Primary School Principals

One of the primary strategic roles of the school principals to drive the school’s progressiveness is as a change manager. The school principals have available at the schools as an initiator of innovations and manage it. They have the competence to mapping the school’s generic problem that only can to overcome by newer efforts. Therefore the innovativeness and decision-making skills become the core competence of school principals. This article explores the big picture of some primary school principals experience of them and the alternative thinking about how to improve the school principals professionalism. The survey has been conducted on 120 principals of primary school in Bogor Regency. The purpose of the survey was to find out the trend of innovative maps and urgent decisionmaking skills of principals. Methods performed through innovative potential tests and weigh the position of decision-making updates. The findings of the study indicate that the general trend of innovativeness still in the category of early majority and late majority. The tendency of decision-making skills is in a low category.
Automatic Focusing Standof D

This paper discusses the issue of li for high-resolution imaging radar operating ove standoff distances. We describe a technique f focusing a THz imaging radar system using tr combined with range estimation based on bandwidth setting. The demonstrated foc estimates the correct focal depth for desired targ view at unknown standoffs and in the prese provide good imagery at 14 to 30 meters of stand Index Terms — Automatic Focus, THz Imagi
The effect of spin and friction on reaction forces in a soccer ball impact: A computational study

This study investigates the effect of spin and coefficient of friction on the reaction forces in a soccer ball impact. The analysis was conducted by means of finite element (FE) method. A validated soccer ball FE model was used. Angular ball velocity and the coefficient of friction between the ball and the impacted surface were varied in the simulations. The normal and friction forces were the output parameters of the simulations. The results show that the normal force is neither influenced by the coefficient of friction nor the angular velocity, while the friction force is influenced by all impact variables. This study shows that a soccer ball impact can be influenced by several external factors.
Analysis of Purchasing Executive Business Based on Ecological System Views

Financing has been a big obstacle hindering the development of enterprises. As an important developing direction of logistics finance, procurement execution model is also an important way to solve the financing problems of enterprises. From the perspective of ecological system and coordinative development, this paper describes the procurement execution business, which introduces logistics enterprises into ecological system to achieve a balanced development of this ecological system and a win-win development result for the all parties involved.
THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF EDUCATION PROCESS IN A PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION OF NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL

The aim of this research is to promote an evaluation of the strategic positioning of the Federal University of Piaui (FUP) in relation to the internationalization of education process. Therefore, it was done a review of the literature about the proposed theme, which was carried out until a case study done in the institution mentioned. By a research in the strategies and internationalized actions used by FUP, the research provoked a critical positioning with the theoretical references. As a result, it was verified that FUP has academic actions of embryonic internationalization contemplated from issues such as: education, research, technical cooperation and exchange. Then, it is necessary that FUP has created more effective strategic actions in order to consolidate its internationalization project as a public higher education institution.
First Elastic Scattering Measurement of 8Li on 209Bi at the Australian National University

The effects of unusual structures of nuclei, such as neutron halos, on nuclear reaction mechanisms are not well understood, particularly at near barrier energies. Using the SOLEROO Radioactive Ion Beam facility at the Australian National University, below-barrier reactions with 8 Li incident on 209 Bi have been performed. Beam purities of about 95% are achieved by rejecting unwanted beam species using a solenoidal separator along with tracking and tagging the secondary beam with two parallel plate avalanche counters (PPACs) placed immediately after the solenoid. However, the radioactive ion beam exiting the solenoid is not parallel to the primary beam axis. To obtain a precise angular distribution of elastic scattering, the tracking facility is used to deduce the true scattering angle on an event-by-event basis. The elastic cross-section for 8 Li on 209 Bi is then extracted, verifying the capability of the facility to perform precise cross-section measurements.
Design Optimization of Linear Generator for a Hydrokinetic Energy Converter

The power take off (PTO) mechanism for a vortex induced vibration (VIV) based hydrokinetic energy converter discussed here is a linear generator. The power take off system is one of the most important systems of the converter which is responsible for the conversion of mechanical energy into useful electrical energy. This paper deals with optimization of the design of the linear generator in areas such as materials of construction, engineering design, water proofing, magnetic configuration, air-gap reduction, durability and cost-effectiveness. The linear generator consists of moving and non-moving parts and its working environment is a fluid which is generally water. The main challenges include complete water-proofing of the entire linear generator, reduction of weight of the moving part, smoother motion of the moving part over the non-moving part, corrosion protection of all metal parts and sustenance of intensity of the magnetic field strength. The proposed design aims to address these challenges and increase the efficiency of the overall system.
Personalised treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer patients — review of current evidence

The increasing number of scientific reports on the new-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immunological checkpoint inhibitors in the management of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) results in the necessity of frequent guidelines updating and constant preparing of treatment algorithms by scientific societies. This is accompanied by the continuous search for molecular predictive factors that could allow more personalised treatment and increased therapeutic benefits achieved by patients. Based on current recommendations, patients with mutated EGFR or rearranged ALK genes in advanced NSCLC should begin their treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The use of these agents within first- and second-line treatment may produce significant improvement of prognosis in selected patients. The improvement of survival may be achieved in patients with central nervous system metastases, who have poor prognosis. The role of immunotherapy increases as well, but negative results of some trials (e.g. MYSTIC or CheckMate 026) indicate difficulties in precise defining of groups of patients with the highest chances of benefit from immunotherapy. In view of the results from some trials (e.g. CheckMate 017, KEYNOTE 021, or PACIFIC), PD-L1 expression is not an optimal biomarker for immunotherapy. Initial results of some studies and retrospective analyses suggest the predictive value of other genetic or molecular abnormalities (e.g. high mutation load in tumour genome, microsatellite instability, or repair mechanism abnormalities). Precise definition of new biomarkers and ensuring the availability of genetic testing appears to be mandatory before widespread use of immunotherapy in clinical practice. Recently published positive results of studies testing new targeted agents, which have high value predictive factors, will probably influence the updates of scientific societies’ guidelines and management algorithms. The aim of this review was to assess possibilities of personalised treatment in patients with advanced NSCLC with the use of new generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors, in view of new scientific reports.
Cross-Coupling Plays Constructive Role on Global Stability of Synchrony in Neuronal Networks

Synchrony in neuronal networks plays a crucial role in the functioning of the brain. Stability of synchrony is most desirable to prevent any emergent desynchrony due to natural events, internal or external disturbances. The brain might have its own mechanism to repair its desynchrony, otherwise, some external procedure might be necessary to restore synchrony. We propose here a mechanism to realize robust synchrony in neuronal networks against parameter drifting. A selective addition of cross-coupling links over and above the conventional diffusive coupling links is found [Saha et al. (2017)] recently that makes dramatic improvements in the stability of synchrony of dynamical networks and that saves synchrony against breakdown due to parameter drifting. We apply the concept to realize globally stable synchrony in neuronal networks and the desired effect of robust synchrony and, present our numerical studies with examples of network motifs and a larger network of neurons and using the Hindmarsh-Rose (HR) [Hindmarsh and Rose (1984)] slow-fast neuron model for each node of the networks.
Which Consumers Are Most Responsive to Media-Induced Food Scares?

In understanding decreases in demand after exposure to media-induced food scares, aggregate data are almost exclusively presented without taking into consideration potential confounding variables. However, a better approach may be to use an experimental design coupled with targeting homogeneous willingness-to-pay (WTP) subgroups based on similarities in behavioral, psychological, and demographic characteristics of those who are most vulnerable to food scare information. This is accomplished through experimental economics and an analysis strategy called a classification and regression tree (CART). A stigma framework—which guides conceptual understanding of effects of media-induced food scares—suggests controlling contextual variables to better approximate ceteris paribus. To this end, we conducted an experiment that exposed people to information about mad cow disease and then asked them to bid their willingness-to-pay for an actual hamburger. The CART found distinct homogeneous WTP subgroups of individuals that could be used by government and industry professionals to create interventions to reduce potential consumer concern and producer losses.
On the Lagrange Stability of Motion and Final Evolutions in the Three-Body Problem

For the three-body problem, we consider the Lagrange stability. To analyze the stability, along with integrals of energy and angular momentum, we use relations by the author from [1], which band together separately squared mutual distances between bodies (mass points) and squared distances from bodies to the barycenter of the system. In this case, we prove the Lagrange stability theorem, which allows us to define more exactly the character of hyperbolic-elliptic and parabolic-elliptic final evolutions.