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Prehistoric Investigations at Tianko Panjang Cave, Sumatra: An Interim Report

THE PROJECT described belOW. was originally conceived after an attentive reading of Robert van Heekeren's Bronze-Iron Age of Indonesia (1958) and the first edition of his Stone Age of Indonesia (1957). While the Indonesian author had long been a student of van Heekeren's, the American author's first personal contact with him took place in February of 1972, when his advice played a major part in establishing the scope and goals of the project. Subsequent correspondence and conversations with van Heekeren continued to influence our plans, culminating in two weeks of intensive discussion in Jakarta in May 1973, just before our crossing to Sumatra to begin an initial season of archaeological survey. The results of that survey were again discussed with van Heekeren while plans were being laid for excavations in 1974. Our final communication from him arrived in Palembang in early August of 1974; it consisted of a xerographic copy of the virtually unobtainable report by Zwierzycki on Tianko Panjang Cave, the site we proposed to begin excavating within five days of the receipt of his letter. News of van Heekeren's death reached us simultaneously with our return to Jakarta in September. All our team, Indonesians and Americans alike, were grief-stricken. Had we not liked him we would still have owed much to the man who had almost single-handedly bridged the gap between colonial and modern studies of prehistory in Indonesia. But we did like him, in common with a vast assembly of farmers, diplomats, servants, soldiers, professors, and children. We too saw him as a compound of humanity and legend, as spellbinding storyteller, hero, friend, and scientific pioneer. So we were desolated that he died, being consoled only by feeling that the work he carried on so
Factors that Influence the Educational Process

Traditionally, the educational process includes teaching and learning. The advancement of the educational process complements it with such a social innovation as peer-learning. The educational process is formed by factors external and internal which are revealed by the novel contribution of research. The aim of the study is to analyse factors that influence the educational process by means of qualitative evaluation research. The meaning of key concepts of educational process, teaching, peer-learning, learning and factors is studied. The present research was conducted during the English as a Foreign Language course within the professional development’s program Crimes of the Kaliningrad Branch of St. Petersburg University of Ministry of the Interior of Russia, Kaliningrad, Russia, 2012–2013. The findings of the research reveal that factors forming communication positively influence the educational process. The conclusion has been drawn that the external factors and, particularly, factors forming communication influence the educational process in the English as a foreign language course. Directions of further research are proposed as well.
RECONSTRUCCIONES TRIDIMENSIONALES GENERADAS A PARTIR DE VÍDEOS E IMÁGENES PARA APLICACIONES MORFOMÉTRICAS

El estudio de la morfologia de los organismos ha sido basico para resolver problemas relacionados con la identificacion a nivel de especie, la existencia de dimorfismo sexual, o el papel de algunos organismos que funcionan como parte del habitat. Tradicionalmente, estos estudios han sido aproximaciones que involucran la medicion directa sobre el organismo y presentan ciertas limitaciones. Recientemente, avances tecnologicos han permitido el desarrollo de tecnicas como Structure from Motion (SfM), la cual permite obtener modelos 3D de objetos a partir de fotografias y videos. A su vez, permite tomar medidas de estructuras de los organismos de interes, que al igual que para otras mediciones, son de dificil estimacion, tales como la superficie total o el volumen. SfM exhibe ventajas en terminos de medicion no invasiva de los objetos, y requiere de un tiempo muy corto para la captura total del video o imagenes utilizadas para el modelo, en comparacion al tiempo requerido normalmente cuando se toman medidas directamente sobre el ejemplar. En el presente estudio se describe el metodo utilizado para realizar reconstrucciones tridimensionales de algunos ejemplares (colonias de coral) y de algunas estructuras (craneos de mamiferos y conchas de tortugas). Adicionalmente se plantean algunas ventajas y desventajas de utilizar diferentes aproximaciones para construir dichos modelos, se mencionan algunas posibles aplicaciones para esta tecnica y como podria ser una alternativa a las aproximaciones tradicionales seguidas en el estudio de la morfologia en biologia.
SAW Filter Modelling in Matlab for GNSS Receivers

Satellite navigation has enabled a great amount of new application for many users, but a lot of limitations have been observed regarding precision and integrity of navigation signals. Overall signals of different navigation systems (GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS signals) compose Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Signal. Each of the satellite system has separate signal characteristics, but each signal needs to be compatible with the others to prevent interferences and attenuations between signals. The processing of all the signals is performed in same receiver. Hence, complex receiver design is required. In GNSS signals different frequencies are used for different satellite navigation systems such as GPS, Galileo and Glonass. When the group delay response is observed in SAW filters it shows that the signals lie on different frequencies have different delays. Manufacturers carried out measurements with respect to carrier wave but they have ignored the spreading codes or modulation. In this research, we will design a model for GNSS SAW filter in Matlab. This model can be use to obserce the delay of the signals. This model will allow the manufacturers to address these problems in the SAW filter software to optimise slope and magnitude of the design which will benefit the users of GNSS all over the world to get more precise positioning. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.11591/ijece.v3i5. 3643
A quantum optical valve in a nonlinear-linear resonators junction

Electronic diodes, which enable the rectification of an electrical energy flux, have played a crucial role in the development of current microelectronics after the invention of semiconductor p-n junctions. Analogously, signal rectification at specific target wavelengths has recently become a key goal in optical communication and signal processing. Here we propose a genuinely quantum device with the essential rectifying features being demonstrated in a general model of a nonlinear-linear junction of coupled resonators. It is shown that such a surprisingly simple structure is a versatile valve and may be alternatively tuned to behave as: a photonic diode, a single- or two-photon rectified source turning a classical input into a quantum output depending on the input frequency, or a quantum photonic splitter. Given the relevance of non-reciprocal operations in integrated circuits, the nonlinear-linear junction realizes a crucial building component in prospective quantum photonic applications.
An analysis of budgetary goals impacting organizational performance

This study proposes a conceptual review of how budgetary goals impact organizational performance. The aim of this study is to get a better understanding of the direct and indirect relationship between the organization’s decision-making process and operational performances. Setting the budget particularly influences subordinates’ budget goal levels and motivations (i.e., budget goal acceptance and budget goal commitment), which ultimately enhances the organization’s performance. To test these relationships, data were collected using the three perspectives approach: budgetary goal, budgetary participation and budgetary evaluation. The study provided evidence that perception of fairness mediates the relation between the levels of budget participation and goal commitment, whereas goal commitment mediates the relation between fairness perceptions and performance. At the end of the article, there are some implications for SMEs industries and some suggestions for future studies.
Femtosecond-Laser-pulse induced hot electron electrochemistry on silver micro-electrodes in aqueous solution

Gemas dem Modell der zwei Temperaturen ermoglicht die Behandlung von Metalloberflachen mit Ultrakurzpulsen das Aufheizen und die darauf folgende teilweise Emission des Elektronengases bei noch kaltem Wirtsgitter. Ist die behandelte Metalloberflache Bestandteil einer Arbeitselektrode, laden die heisen Elektronen bei ihrem Austritt in den Elektrolyten die elektrochemische Doppelschicht auf. Die damit verbundene Spannungsanderung an der Elektrode kann mit ausreichend sensitiver Messelektronik erfasst werden. In der vorgelegten Arbeit wird die durch 60 fs Pulse initiierte Emission heiser Elektronen aus Ag-Mikroelektroden in wassrige K2SO4 Losung untersucht. Die durch Impedanzspektroskopie ermittelte Kapazitat der elektrochemischen Doppelschicht ermoglicht die Ermittlung der emittierten heisen Ladungsdichte aus der erwahnten transienten Spannungsanderung. Die Ladungsdichte zeigte dabei eine von der eingesetzten Laserintensitat superlineare Abhangigkeit, was auch den Beobachtungen in der Literatur entspricht. Der Einfluss des angelegten Elektrodenpotentials auf die Ladungsdichte erinnert an Tafelgeraden und wurde entsprechend behandelt. Die dadurch abgeschatzten Temperaturen des Elektronengases bei sich verandernder Laserintensitat sowie die elektronische Warmekapazitat von Silber kommen den Literaturwerten sehr nahe. Ein erster Schritt in die Elektrochemie der heisen Elektronen wurde durch das Senken des pH Werts des Elektrolyten unternommen. Die Abfallzeit der transienten Spannungsanderung konnte mit der dabei ansteigenden Konzentration an Elektronen-Scavengern korreliert werden.
Common Factors Responsible for Uncontrolled Epilepsy Patients attended at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder. It is estimated that there are at least 1.5 to 2 million epilepsy patients in Bangladesh3. Many of these patients are suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy which leads to cognitive deterioration, psychosocial dysfunction and increased morbidity and mortality. The causes behind uncontrolled epilepsy are multifactorial. Some are patient-related, some physician-related and some are medication-related. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to identify the factors responsible for uncontrolled epilepsy. Methodology: This case-control study was carried out in the epilepsy clinic of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2010 to June 2012 (2 years). A total of 100 patients of which 50 consecutive patients of uncontrolled epilepsy (cases) and 50 age-matched controls with well controlled epilepsy (control) were recruited. Patients were interviewed according to a preformed questionnaire. Results: The mean ages of case and control groups were 21.84 ± 8.70 and 23.94 ± 10.28 years (p=0.273). The male female ratio was almost equal in both groups. The factors which turned out significant (p value <0.05) for uncontrolled epilepsy were lack of support from the family (p=0.032), lack of motivation about the disease (p=0.001), unavailability of drugs (p=0.001), irregular intake of anti-epileptic drugs (p=0.001), stopping AEDs willingly after transient control of seizures (p=0.001), lack of knowledge about the disease (p=0.003), treatment duration (p=0.005) & prognosis of the disease (p=0.026). Other factors were low annual income of the family (p=0.001), occupation (p=0.040), lower educational status (p=0.027) and residence in rural area (p=0.016). Important patient related factors were earlier age of onset of seizure (p=0.027), higher initial seizure frequency (p=0.012), associated clinical features (neurological deficits, mental retardation, behavioral abnormality) (p=0.030), abnormal brain imaging findings (p=0.013) and non response to first anti epileptic drug (p=0.005). Conclusion: Many of the factors behind uncontrolled epilepsy can be minimized by proper counseling of the patient at the start of treatment and regular follow up. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2017;3(1): 42-47
Citizens’ Online Surveillance Concerns in Croatia

This paper explores citizens’ privacy concerns and online surveillance perceptions by using the survey data of 2,060 internet users in Croatia. Respondents can be categorised into two groups with significant differences in their perceptions of online surveillance, quality of regulation, trust in institutions, and trust in other people. The more online-privacy concerned group consists of on average less educated, older people, who spend less time online. Also, there are more females in this cluster. The main finding is that internet users who are very concerned about online surveillance tend to have limited trust in both the government and other people and limited faith in the ability of regulation to protect them. More concerned people tend to adopt countersurveillance strategies such as providing false data on the internet.
Separation of Primaries and Multiples by Non-Linear Estimation in the Curvelet Domain

G040 SEPARATION OF PRIMARIES AND MULTIPLES BY NON-LINEAR ESTIMATION IN THE CURVELET DOMAIN Abstract FELIX J. HERRMANN 1 and ERIC VERSCHUUR 2 1 Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences University of British Columbia Canada 2 Faculty of Applied Sciences Delft University of Technology The Netherlands Predictive multiple suppression methods consist of two main steps: a prediction step in which multiples are predicted from the seismic data and a subtraction step in which the predicted multiples are matched with the true multiples in the data. The last step appears crucial in practice: an incorrect adaptive subtraction method will cause multiples to
Study of the psychological and physiological characteristics of a community sample of pedophiles

iv Liste des tableaux . vii Liste des abréviations . viii Remerciements / Acknowledgements . ix Article . 1 Abstract . 2 Introduction . 3 Method . 21 Results . 30 Discussion . 37 References . 49 Annexes . I
The effect of mental practice on response time via Nelson's speed of movement test

The success of athletes in minor and major events can be attributed to the response time. The significance of response time is manifested when you witness that an athlete wins over a competitor only with a difference of fraction of a second in the reaction time or movement time. This study aims to investigate the effect of mental practice on response time, using Nelson's Speed of Movement Test. The subjects included 45 female university students who were randomly classified under three groups, after obtaining a satisfactory score in Motor Imagery Ability Test (n=15). The response time was measured and practiced by Nelson Speed of Movement Test and the scores for response time were recorded in two pre-test and post-test phases. The practices were carried out in 4 sessions based on which the physical practice group carried out the exercises practically, and the mental practice group carried out the exercises mentally and the mental-physical practice group firstly carried out the exercises mentally and then physically. The data analysis was carried out via one-way ANOVA and correlated t-test. The findings revealed that 4 sessions of combined mental-physical practices caused a remarkable progress in the response time for the subjects and after that the highest progress belonged to the metal practice group, as compared with the physical practice group.
Appropriate Machine Learning Algorithm for Big Data Processing

MLlib is Spark’s library of machine learning functions developed to operate in parallel on clusters. MLlib comprises of different types of learning algorithms and is available from all of Spark’s programming languages. Machine Learning is important to data scientists with a machine learning background considering using Spark, as well as engineers working with a machine learning professionals. A lot of algorithms in MLlib function better in terms of forecasting precision with regularization when that choice is accessible. Again, a lot of the SGDbased algorithms demand around 100 iterations to obtain good outcome. The paper presents the types of algorithms on distributed data sets, indicating all data as RDDs and recommends one which is more appropriate and effective for huge data processing. An assessment will be made based on their strength and weakness on the number of machine learning algorithms and come out with one which is effective for big data processing. The appropriate and effective machine learning algorithm is HashingTF as it takes the hash code of each word modulo a desired vector size, S, and thus maps each word to a number between 0 and S–1. This always provides an S-dimensional vector, and in practice is quite robust even if multiple words map to the same hash code. The MLlib inventors recommend setting S between 2 HashingTF can run either on one document at a time or on a whole RDD. It demands each “document” to be represented as an iterable order of objects for example, a list in Python or a Collection in Java.
A Review Study on the Privacy Preserving Data Mining Techniques and Approaches

With the extensive amount of data stored in databases and other repositories it is very important to develop a powerful and effective mean for analysis and interpretation of such data for extracting the interesting and useful knowledge that could help in decision making. Data mining is such a technique which extracts the useful information from the large repositories. Knowledge discovery in database (KDD) is another name of data mining. Privacy preserving data mining techniques are introduced with the aim of extract the relevant knowledge from the large amount of data while protecting the sensible information at the same time. In this paper we review on the various privacy preserving data mining techniques like data modification and secure multiparty computation based on the different aspects. We also analyze the comparative study of all techniques followed by the future research work.
To Name or Not to Name: The Effect of Changing Author Gender on Peer Review

The peer review model is one of the most important tools used in science to assess the relative merit of research. We manipulated a published article to reflect one of the following four author designations: female, male, initial, and no name provided. This article was then reviewed by referees of both genders at various stages of scientific training. Name changing did not influence acceptance rates or quality ratings. Undergraduate referees were less critical than graduate students or postdoctoral researchers, independent of gender. However, female postdoctoral researchers were the most critical referees: Their rejection rates were the highest and quality ratings the lowest, regardless of the author name provided. Contrary to previous reports in the literature, there was no evidence of same-gender preferences. This study strongly suggests that female postgraduate biologists may apply different expectations to peer review.
Of Digital Image Inpainting Algorithms

Image Inpainting algorithms repair damaged regions of an image so that the image appears normal and the image looks complete and natural after the inpainting process. Since an important part of the scientific and cultural heritage of the modern times has been stored in the form of film and photo archive, Image Inpainting is very important and emerging field of research. Image Inpainting was manually done by painters for removing defect from old paintings and photographs. Filling the missing information from an image using surrounding information is the basic work of inpainting algorithms. In this paper we have studied and reviewed different algorithms implemented in the past for performing Image Inpainting. We have classified some algorithms for Image Inpainting.
The quench action approach to out-of-equilibrium quantum integrable models

In this PhD thesis quantum quenches to 1D quantum integrable models are studied by means of the quench action approach. Using the large-system-size scaling of overlaps between the initial state and Bethe states as basic input, this method gives an exact description in the thermodynamic limit of the time evolution and equilibrium of local observables after a quench. The method and its conditions are derived rigorously, after which implementations to interaction quenches from the BEC state of 1D free bosons to the Lieb-Liniger model and from the Neel state to the spin-1/2 XXZ chain are discussed in full detail. In both cases the root densities of the stationary state are determined via generalized thermodynamic Bethe Ansatz equations and solved analytically. For the Neel quench this is supplemented with a comparison to the prediction of a generalized Gibbs ensemble based on all local conserved charges. A surprising discrepancy between the predictions of the two methods is found, whereas the quench action result is shown to be consistent with numerical results. Furthermore, the quench action approach is employed to study instantaneous Bragg pulses in the Tonks-Girardeau gas and using a Fermi-Bose mapping pulses in a harmonic trap are also considered. Our results show a clear separation of timescales between rapid and trap-insensitive relaxation immediately after the pulse, followed by slow in-trap periodic behavior.
CFS Working Paper No . 2011 / 01 Long-run Growth Expectations and " Global Imbalances " *

This paper examines to what extent the build-up of "global imbalances" since the mid-1990s can be explained in a purely real open-economy DSGE model in which agents’ perceptions of long-run growth are based on filtering observed changes in productivity. We show that longrun growth estimates based on filtering U.S. productivity data comove strongly with longhorizon survey expectations. By simulating the model in which agents filter data on U.S. productivity growth, we closely match the U.S. current account evolution. Moreover, with household preferences that control the wealth effect on labor supply, we can generate output movements in line with the data. JEL Classification: E13, E32, D83, O40
Bis ( 2 , 2 9-bipyridine ) ruthenium ( II ) complexes with imidazo

Imidazo[4,5-f]1,10-phenanthroline (ip), 2-phenylimidazo[4,5-f ][1,10]phenanthroline (pip) and their (bipy)2Ru 21 complexes (bipy = 2,29-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized. The oxidation potentials of [Ru(bipy)2(ip)] 21 and [Ru(bipy)2(pip)] 21 were found to be 1.254 and 1.284 V vs. saturated calomel electrode respectively; the reduction of ip and pip appears to be irreversible at ca. 20.85 V. The photophysical properties of the complexes were perturbed in the presence of calf thymus DNA. The distinct changes including hypoor hyper-chromicity at different UV/VIS absorption bands, enhancements of integrated emission intensity and excited-state lifetime, and efficiency of emission quenching by [Fe(CN)6] 42 all indicate the stronger binding affinity to DNA of [Ru(bipy)2(pip)] 21 over that of [Ru(bipy)2(ip)] , consistent with the greater planar area and extended π system of the pip ligand. The luminescence of the complexes showed monoexponential decay at any [DNA] : [Ru] ratio. The circular dichroism signals of the dialysates of the racemic complexes against calf thymus DNA suggest that the complexes bind to the DNA with enantioselectivity favouring the ∆ isomers. These phenomena all suggest that the complexes bind through intercalation of ip or pip into base pairs. The crystal structure of [Ru(bipy)2(ip)][ClO4]2? H2O was determined; it contains the planar bidentate ligand ip and two twisted bipy ligands with torsional angles between each bipyridine ring pair of 5.7 and 8.68.