Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Work in Progress: Incorporating the Engineering Design Process to Solve Real-Life Programming Problems in an Introductory Engineering Course

For many students, the concepts involved in courses about algorithm and programming are very difficult to understand. Many professors pay more attention to the programming skills and rules that are not as critical for students in their academic career in engineering. As a result, students have high proficiencies for coding but are presenting difficulty in the process of understanding, analyzing, and solving problems, therefore being unable to transfer the acquired knowledge into real-life problems. In this paper we present preliminary results of incorporating the engineering design process into the introductory engineering programming course to solve real-life problems. This methodology has been implemented for the past two years, so that students were able to develop problemsolving skills through the application of the design process and algorithmic concepts, resulting in the completion of a project that impacted various offices at the university and/or community industries. To complete this project, first students needed to identify a possible topic applicable for the course. Then they needed to understand the problem at the site and design a solution to satisfy their needs. Also, they generated a user manual that allows office personnel to make reference as needed, since once students graduate, they are not available to answer questions. Finally, students installed the software in a computer designated to be used and train the personnel to use the program. Professors that implemented this approach perceived an increase in students’ motivation throughout the course. To validate this assumption, a statistical analysis was conducted to compare students’ performance on the course by comparing two groups: a control group that represents traditional teaching approaches and the experimental group that incorporated the design process in the methodology students' followed to design their solutions. Statistical results of overall students’ evaluations for both groups validated these perceptions.
Carbon dynamics in no-till soil due to the use of industrial organic waste and mineral fertilizer

The use of organic waste from industrial processes in agriculture is a strategy not only for improving soil properties but also for promoting the utilization of recycled nutrients by market crops and for reducing environmental impact. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of using organic waste from pork and poultry slaughterhouses (OWS) applied alone or in combination with mineral fertilizer (MF) on the dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM) compartments. The experimental design adopted was that of completely randomized blocks with six treatments and three replicates. The treatments consisted of a general control (T1) without the addition of MF and OWS, the application of MF alone at 100% of the recommended fertilizer levels for the crops (T2),the application of OWS alone at a fixed dose of 2 Mg ha-1 (T3), and the following three combinations of MF and OWS: 75% MF + 25% OWS (T4); 50% MF + 50% OWS (T5); and 25% MF + 75% OWS (T6). The application of OWS promoted increase in the labile fractions extracted by potassium permanganate (C-OXP) and hot water (C-HW) compared with using MF alone. Using OWS in the combination of 50% MF + 50% OWS increased the content and stock of total organic carbon (TOC) in the 0-20 cm layer and of particulate organic C (POC) and C-OXP in the 0-5 cm layer.
Effect of Dietary Calorie and Protein Content on Performance, Behaviour, Expression of some Growth-Related Genes and Economic of Broiler Chickens

The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of variable dietary metabolizable energy and crude protein concentrations on the performance, behaviour, expression of growth related genes and economic impact of broiler chickens. A total of 250 Cobb broiler chicks were divided randomly into five groups of ten replicates (10 chicks/replicate). Five diets with five different combinations of calories and protein were formulated as the following; normal energy and normal protein (NENP), low energy and high protein (LEHP), high energy and low protein (HELP), normal energy and low protein (NELP), low energy and normal protein (LENP) during starter and finisher period. The results revealed that the highest body weight and body weight gain were observed in the HELP and NELP groups which were similar in improvement of feed utilization and protein efficiency ratio. The total feed intake was increased with decreased dietary energy as in NENP group. Nutrient digestibility was improved with increasing diet energy density as in HELP and NELP groups. The expression of IGF-1 and growth hormone genes were markedly higher in HELP and NELP groups, while the myogenin expression significantly increased in HELP, NELP and LEHP groups. Moreover, the final weight greatly correlated with the gene expression related to growth. Eating and drinking frequencies were highest in LENP and LEHP groups. Birds reared in HELP diet were more active, as expressed by greater walking, wing shaking, leg stretch, preening and flying. Briefly, our results suggested that the energy of diets greatly affected the broiler performance, behaviour and digestibility. Additionally, inclusion of low protein diet with addition of critical amino acids had a positive effect on economic efficiency of broilers. Thus, NELP and HELP diets are recommending for growth of Cobb broiler and could have a significant economic impact.
PERFORATED NANOANTENNA REFLECTARRAY

This paper presents a design of perforated nanoantenna re∞ectarray. The use of metallic nanostructures made of Silver and/or Gold at appropriate wavelength cause fascinating unusual electromagnetic efiects. Re∞ectarray consists of an array of unit cell made from Silver is investigated. The efiect of the number of perforated holes in the unit cell conflgurations is investigated for proper re∞ection coe-cient phase compensation. A linearly polarized pyramidal nano- horn is used to feed the perforated nanoantenna re∞ectarray. The radiation characteristics of 9 £ 9 perforated nanoantenna re∞ectarray are illustrated. A high gain of 20.5dB is obtained at the designed frequency of 735THz. A comparison between solid Silver sheet with no perforation holes and the proposed perforated re∞ectarray is explained.
A Study on Multibiometrics derived from Calling Activity Context using Smartphone for Implicit User Authentication System

Current smartphone authentication systems are deemed inconvenient and difficult for users on remembering their password as well as privacy issues on stolen or forged biometrics. New authentication system is demanded to be implicit to users with very minimum user involvement being. This idea aims towards a future model of authentication system for smartphones users without users realizing them being authenticated. We use the most frequent activity that users carry out with their smartphone, which is the calling activity. We derive two basics related interactions that are first factor being arm’s flex (AF) action to pick a phone to be near ones’ ears and then once getting near ear using second factor from ear shape image. Here, we combine behavior biometrics from AF in first factor and physical biometrics from ear image in second factor. Our study shows our dual-factor authentication system does not require explicit user interaction thereby improving convenience and alleviating burden from users from persistent necessity to remember password. These findings will augment development of novel implicit authentication system being transparent, easier, and unobtrusive for users.
House prices and the collapse ofthc stock market in mainland China: Abstract: An empirical stndy on house price index

An empirical stndy on house price index Huang, Yikun and Dr. Ge, X in Janee Department of Mathematics, Zhejiang University, P R China School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney, Australia The house price index decreases in Mainland China during the last few months have been accompanied by a collapse of the stock market which has fallen to 40% of its original high point. Many investors are concerned that the falling stock market will bring similar uncertainty to the housing market and induce a similar collapse of house prices. It is important to study the relationship between these indexes in order to understand the impact of the stock market on the housing market. The analysis also provides information on investors' behavior and capital movement The analysis of the relationships between the housing and the stock markets for mainland China employs an econometric approach. Monthly time-series data collected from the National Bureau of Statistics of China are tested and the empirical results suggest that the correlations between the housing and the stock markets are relatively weak. The collapse in the stock market is not likely to be duplicated in the housing market as while the stock market does impact on the housing market, the effect is relatively small. The paper starts with some background to the housing and stock markets to demonstrate the need for the current research. Secondly, the relationships and methodology and methods used to study markets are reviewed. Thirdly, the data collection and test procedures are outlined; and finally, the results from the tests and analysis and their implications are presented.
Bandwidth control effects in electron doped manganite La 0 . 7 K x Y x Ce 0 . 3 MnO 3 thin films

We report the effect of average A-site cation radius on the structural, magnetic and electrical properties of electron doped manganite La0.7Ce0. 3MnO3 thin films. A site cation radius hrAi is varied systematically by partially replacing La ions by smaller Y ions in the parent compound. The carrier doping, i.e. the fraction of tetravalent Ce atoms at the A-site was kept at 30%. A series of La0.7KxYxCe0. 3MnO3 (xZ0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15 and 0.25) thin films were prepared under identical conditions by using pulsed laser deposition technique. Metal–insulator transition temperature (Tp) and the ferromagnetic Curie temperature (Tc) are found to be decreasing significantly with increasing yttrium concentration, i.e. decreasing hrAi. The resistivity (r) at Tp increases by one order ofmagnitudewhen the yttrium concentration is increased from xZ0 to 0.25, while magnetization decreases with decreasing hrAi. Magnetoresistance asmeasured under field of 1 T is significant near Tc. Structural analysis reveals the films are having single phase and c-axis lattice parameter decreasing linearly as hrAi decreases. There is nomarked difference in surfacemorphology of samples with different yttrium concentration. From EDX the Y:Ce:Mn ratio were consistent within 5% of the nominal composition. q 2006 Published by Elsevier Ltd. PACS: 75.47. Gk; 75.47. Lx; 72.80. Cr; 71.28. Cd
Louis Working Paper Series Local Fiscal Multipliers , Negative Spillovers and the Macroeconomy Bill Dupor Working

This paper analyzes the impact of within-state military spending and national military spending on a state’s employment. I estimate that, while within-state spending increases that state’s employment (i.e., a positive local effect), an increase in national military spending ceteris paribus decreases employment in the state (i.e., a negative spillover effect). The combined local and spillover effects imply an aggregate employment effect that is close to zero. The estimates are consistent with a resource reallocation explanation: Persons take jobs in or move to a state with increased military spending, but they leave when increased out-of-state military spending creates opportunities elsewhere. I find support for this interpretation based on estimates of population changes by demographic groups in response to spending shocks.
Adsorptive mode of Phenol abatement fromaqueous solution using activated carbons

Fresh water crisis has been emerged as one of the most acute issues in the current global scenario, forcing the waste water reutilization concept a must. The reutilization of waste water again demands proper yet effective treatment. Among organic contaminants of waste water phenolic compounds are the principal components, which due to its toxic and carcinogenic nature forces people for its removal from waste water. Adsorption being the highly efficient, simple, cost effectiveness and the availability of a wide range of adsorbents is used as one of the most indispensable method for treatment of phenolic waste water. In the present study, two different types of activated carbons were used as adsorbents namely, commercial granular activated carbon and laboratory prepared water hyacinth activated carbon prepared from roots of water hyacinth by chemical activation method with phosphoric acid impregnation. For batch adsorption process, operating variables studied were adsorbent dose, contact time, pH, initial phenol concentration, and temperature respectively. Sorption experiments indicated that the sorption capacity was dependent on operating variables and the process was strongly pH dependent. Adsorption of phenol onto GAC witnessed following optimal values of different operating variables as, w=3g/L, t=360mins, pH=9 and highest uptake capacity of 39.0056 mg/g and those for phenol-WHAC system are 5g/L, 360 mins, 6 and 28.0049mg/g respectively. In both the cases adsorption capacity was shown to be decreasing with increase in temperature. Kinetic measurements showed that the process was uniform and rapid. In order to investigate the mechanism of sorption, kinetic data were modelled using the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic equations. Among the kinetic models studied, the pseudo-second-order equation was the best applicable model to describe the adsorption process of phenol onto both the adsorbents. Equilibrium isotherm data were analyzed using the Langmuir, Freundlich isotherms. The Langmuir model yields a much better fit than the Freundlich model for phenol adsorption onto GAC, in contrast Freundlich model was better fitted for WHAC. Isotherm parameters have also been used to obtain the thermodynamic parameters such as free energy, enthalpy, and entropy of sorption. The value of ΔH° was found negative, supporting that the phenol adsorption by the GAC and WHAC are exothermic in nature.
GÉNÉRALE spects actuels du traitement des kératites erpétiques urrent concepts in the treatment of herpetic keratitis

MOTS CLÉS Herpès ; Kératites ; Antiviraux ; Prévention ; Revue Résumé Les kératites herpétiques sont une cause fréquente de consultation dans les cabinets d’ophtalmologie. Elles sont classées en formes épithéliales, stromales, endothéliales et neurotrophiques. La prise en charge dépend du degré respectif de ces différentes composantes, certains patients présentant d’ailleurs des formes complexes. Dans la phase aiguë de la kératite herpétique, la stratégie thérapeutique repose avant tout sur les antiviraux qui peuvent être donnés par voie topique ou générale en fonction du niveau d’atteinte (superficielle ou profonde), de sa gravité, et aussi des contraintes pratiques liées à la vie du patient. D‘autres mesures peuvent être associées, qui varient aussi en fonction du type de kératite (débridement et atropiniques dans les formes épithéliales, corticoïdes dans les formes stromales et endothéliales). À plus long terme, la prise en charge consiste à limiter la fréquence des récidives chez les patients touchés par une forme récidivante et/ou soumis à un stimulus de réactivation du virus herpès simplex. Le traitement préventif repose, lui aussi, sur les antiviraux, toujours donnés par voie orale, mais à des doses qui peuvent varier en fonction de l’histoire du patient. D’autres traitements peuvent aussi participer à la réduction de la fréquence des récidives, en particulier la cyclosporine topique, mais de plus amples études sont nécessaires pour mieux en cerner les indications. © 2012 Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés.
Impact of human resource development training on crop damages by wild animals in developing countries: experimental evidence from rural Pakistan

ABSTRACT Based on a 4-year panel dataset of households collected in rural Pakistan, we examine the impact of a randomised intervention on households’ capacity to reduce income losses due to attacks by wild boars. We find that the intervention to teach indigenous techniques of scaring and trapping and modern ones of drugs to induce infertility was highly effective in eliminating the crop-income loss immediately after the intervention, but effects disappeared later. Our finding suggests the difficulty in technology transfer through the training or the high implicit cost in implementing the treatment. Therefore, the intervention was not sustainable at the household level.
Fusarium Mycotoxins and Metabolites that Modulate Their Production

The genus Fusarium is a group of fungi producing several types of toxins with toxicological effect in both humans and animals. Such fungi are commonly found in soils so it can contaminate various types of crops, preferably cereals, leading to significant economic losses. Relative humidity, storage temperature and v arious handling in cereales increase the possibility of contamination by Fusarium toxins. Cereals naturally have secondary metabolites that may help attenuate contamination by these toxins, but it is necessary to know strategies and mechanisms that generate inactivation mycotoxins. This chapter reviews relevant information about cereal mycotoxin contamination, as well as the pro - duction of cereal secondary metabolites as a strategy to reduce the possibility of myco toxin contamination.
Importance of dam-free stretches for fish reproduction: the last remnant in the Upper Paraná River

Abstract: Aim: This study uses the abundance of fish eggs and larvae to evaluate the importance of the main channel of the Parana River and the adjacent areas of the floodplain, in the last dam-free stretch in the Brazilian territory, for the spawning and development of fish of different reproductive guilds, in order to obtain subsidies to assist in the management and conservation policies of this area, focusing on the maintenance of dam-free areas. Methods: Data were taken quarterly from August 2013 to May 2015, in 25 sites, grouped into three biotopes: main channel, tributaries and lagoons. Possible spatial variations in fish spawning and development as well as composition and structure of larvae were evaluated. Results: Higher densities of eggs were found in tributaries (Paracai and Amambai rivers) and greater densities of larvae were observed in lagoons (Saraiva). Significant differences in composition and structure of larvae were detected only between sampling stations. As for taxonomic composition, 29 taxa were recorded, mostly non-migrants. However, long-distance migrants were also widely distributed, such as Brycon orbignyanus , Pseudoplatystoma corruscans , Prochilodus lineatus, Piaractus mesopotamicus and Rhaphiodon vulpinus, as well as invasive species Platanichthys platana and Hemiodus orthonops . In turn, Salminus brasiliensis presented low occurrence. Conclusion: This study evidenced that different species spawn in the region, mainly in tributaries, and their eggs and larvae are transported to the main channel of the Parana River and adjacent lagoons, to complete their early development. The capture of larvae of important migratory species suggests that this environment still exhibits suitable conditions for their reproduction, mainly due to the presence of dam-free tributaries. Also, they emphasize the importance of the integrity of these environments for the maintenance of the regional fish fauna, and it is extremely important the monitoring of reproduction of the most endangered species, as well as of invasive species.
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER OF AN EFL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT’S THESIS: EXPERT READERS’ EXPECTATIONS AND THE STUDENT’S WRITING

Recently in Western and non-Western countries there has been a great interest in the studies on research article introductions. However, in Indonesia this research topic has received less attention. In this present study, the researcher evaluates the introduction chapter of a linguistics thesis written by an Indonesian EFL undergraduate student. The purpose is to find and explain some discrepancies between international expert readers’ expectations and the student’s practice in a) presenting the sentences and paragraphs, and b) presenting and organizing the text contents. The researcher also interviews the student to reveal some possible reasons for the available discrepancies. The evaluation findings show that the student’s writing is still inconsistent with the expert readers’ expectations. The result of the interview exposes that the student has received insufficient information about expert readers’ expectations for research article writing.
Comparison of Bioradiolocation and Respiratory Plethysmography Signals in Time and Frequency Domains on the Base of Cross-Correlation and Spectral Analysis

Comparison of bioradiolocation and standard respiratory plethysmography signals during simultaneous registration of different types of the human breathing movements is performed in both time and frequency domains. For all couples of synchronized signals corresponding to bioradiolocation and respiratory plethysmography methods, the cross-correlation and spectral functions are calculated, and estimates of their generalized characteristics are defined. The obtained results consider bioradiolocation to be a reliable remote sensing technique for noncontact monitoring of breathing pattern in medical applications.
A New Family of Optical Codes Based on Complementary Theory for OCDMA System

A new family of optical codes for Optical Code-division Multiple Access (OCDMA) systems, named as Optical Complementary Codes (OCCs), is proposed in this paper. The constructions of these codes consist of multiple sub-codes, and the codes have an auto-correlation interference constraint as 0 and a cross-correlation interference constraint as 1. Compared with conventional optical codes such as OPCs, OOCs and 2-D OOCs, the OCC has a shorter code length and higher code efficiency with better correlation property.
PCI TO CAMAC EXECUTIVE CRATE INTERFACE

Hardware and software interfaces have been developed for PCI bus to CAMAC. The PCI bus is currently supported on many platforms including Alpha AXPs and PCs. The hardware includes two interface cards, one connecting to the PCI slot in the ALPHA's chassis and the other located in a CAMAC executive crate. Software has been developed for the OpenVMS AXP environment and a port to the NT platform is being planned. This paper describes the hardware and software designs, performance and configuration details.
Governance as political theory

Political science has had a continuing debate over the need for, and existence of, a paradigm for the discipline. This paper examines the potential utility of governance as an organizing framework for political science, and especially comparative politics. While there are a number of questions about this approach there are also a number of positive contributions that governance can make to political science. In particular, it returns the fundamental question of governing to the center of the discipline that has become dominated by approaches emphasizing individual behavior.