Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Level of Resilient Among International Students in Public Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia

This research aims to know the definite level of resilience among International students in public higher education institutions in Malaysia. Resilient is the ability of an individual able to adapt in faced the trouble, so it can be calm and rise of trouble faced and rediscover the spirit, strength and the reality purpose. The study was carried in the form of survey. This study used a questionnaire is demographic information and brief resilient scale. Cronbach alpha values brief resilience scale this score of 0.80. The sample of international students in public higher education institutions in Malaysia and the sample of the student are 120 students randomly selected as respondents in this study. The data were analysed using t-test, Pearson correlation and One Way ANOVA. The results of this study showed that was not significant difference level of resilient based on gender and program of study. In addition, the factor of marital status shows significant difference between levels of resilient among international student based on marital status. While, there is significant correlation between level of resilient with age. The important of study was conduct to identify the extent level of resilient among international students to get excellent academic result. The study found that the level of resilient among international students in public higher education institution in Malaysia have level of resilient is medium. As result, Master and PhD students are categorized with medium level and Bachelor students are categorized with low level resilient.
Preparation, modification, and application of starch nanocrystals in nanomaterials: a review

During the past decade, much work has been devoted to the preparation of nanomaterials by blending starch nanocrystals from different sources with various polymer matrices. The following paper summarizes the most up-to-date information available relating to starch nanocrystals and their contribution to research, application, and advancement of diversified nanomaterials. This paper provides an overview of aspects related to starch nanocrystals, including methods for extraction and preparation, chemical modification (with particular emphasis on the modification methods and strategies), reinforcing effects and mechanisms, and applications and prospects.
A New Proposal for Person Identification Based on the Dynamics of Typing: Preliminary Results

The availability of cheap and widely applicable person identification techniques is essential due to wide-spread usage of online services. The dynamics of typing is characteristic to particular users, and users are hardly able to mimic the dynamics of typing of others. State-of-the-art solutions for person identification from the dynamics of typing are based on machine learning. The presence of hubs, i.e., few instances that appear as nearest neighbors of surprisingly many other instances, have been observed in various domains recently and hubness-aware machine learning approaches have been shown to work well in those domains. However, hubness has not been studied in context of person identification yet, and hubness-aware techniques have not been applied for this task. In this paper, we examine hubness in typing data and propose to use EC$k$NN, a recent hubness-aware regression techniques together with dynamic time warping for person identification. We collected time-series data describing the dynamics of typing and used it to evaluate our approach. Experimental results show that hubness-aware techniques outperform state-of-the-art time-series classifiers.
Impact of Spirituality on Stress: With the Special Reference of Engineering Students of Indian Institute of Technology

Spirituality is to ‘know’ who you are and the knowledge of yourself understanding the highest spiritual qualities and attributes which are love, peace, purity and bliss. Spirituality is a resilient and controversial variable that has evidenced an ability to help people better cope with stress. This empirical research paper attempts to identify the relation between spirituality and stress in the student life. In student life, meaning of the spirituality is different and beyond from the prayer, religion, etc., this paper covered the factors which affect the students and engender the stress. Four types of indicators are used for measurement of stress such as behavioural indicators, emotional indicator, sleep indicator and personal habits of students. Hypothesis said there is no relation between spirituality, stress and academic life of students. Spirituality is high then stress will be low or if spirituality is low then stress will be high. Data is collected through the questionnaire based on spirituality index and stress index. 75 students have taken as participants to find out the level of spirituality and stress in scale and correlation is used for determine the relation between spirituality and stress. The result showed that there is negative correlation (r = -0.519) between the stress and spirituality of engineering students. Stress indicators showed that emotional indicators and physical indicators are high in girls than boys. Keywords: Spirituality, faith, stress, supreme power, engineering students
On powers of tight Hamilton cycles in randomly perturbed hypergraphs

For integers k≥3$$ k\ge 3 $$ and r≥2$$ r\ge 2 $$ , we show that for every α>0$$ \alpha >0 $$ , there exists ε>0$$ \varepsilon >0 $$ such that the union of k$$ k $$ ‐uniform hypergraph on n$$ n $$ vertices with minimum codegree at least αn$$ \alpha n $$ and a binomial random k$$ k $$ ‐uniform hypergraph G(k)(n,p)$$ {G}^{(k)}\left(n,p\right) $$ with p≥n−k+r−2k−1−1−ε$$ p\ge {n}^{-{\left(\genfrac{}{}{0ex}{}{k+r-2}{k-1}\right)}^{-1}-\varepsilon } $$ on the same vertex set contains the rth$$ r\mathrm{th} $$ power of a tight Hamilton cycle with high probability. Moreover, a construction shows that one cannot take ε>Cα$$ \varepsilon > C\alpha $$ , where C=C(k,r)$$ C=C\left(k,r\right) $$ is a constant. Thus the bound on p$$ p $$ is optimal up to the value of ε$$ \varepsilon $$ and this answers a question of Bedenknecht, Han, Kohayakawa, and Mota.
MODELLING HIV RISK USING SURVEY DATA USING POPULATION SURVEY DATA TO MODEL DETERMINANTS OF HIV STATUS AND SEXUAL RISK BEHAVIOURS

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continues to be disproportionately burdened by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In 2011, the region saw 1.8 million new infections, contributing to a prevalence of 4.9% among adults, or 23.5 million people living with HIV/AIDS. This thesis uses data collected by the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) to answer questions about risk factors and behaviours associated with HIV acquisition. I use logistic regression models to assess the impact of purported risk factors on sexual behaviours and HIV status. In chapter one, I evaluate the association between respondents’ condom use and their awareness of their own “local” epidemic. In chapter two, the association between hormonal contraceptives and risk of HIV infection is examined. The purpose of these analyses is to contribute to the body of literature that identifies factors that mitigate or contribute to risk for HIV infection, and help to inform public health policy.
Entrepreneurship and performance around MNC affiliates

The aim of this study is the analysis of the influence of a multinational company (MNC) on its local suppliers network within the host territory. We have particularly focused on how the MNC influences the performance of supplier as well as non-supplier local companies. Our study has shown the how the existence of knowledge transfer influences productivity through the productive linkage established with local suppliers and their hiring of MNC former managers. Direct local suppliers have been shown to experience higher productivity than do local suppliers from lower levels of the supply chain. Similarly, local suppliers hiring MNC former managers have shown higher productivity than those who have hired only local managers. In addition, no significant differences in productivity have been found between strategic and non-strategic suppliers.
SOME REDUCED FREE PRODUCTS OF ABELIAN C -ALGEBRAS AND SOME C -SUBALGEBRA IN A FREE PRODUCT

We prove that the reduced free product of k ◊ k matrix al- gebras over abelian C ⁄ -algebras is not the minimal tensor product of reduced free products of k ◊ k matrix algebras over abelian C ⁄ -algebras. It is shown that the reduced group C⁄-algebra associated with a group having the property T of Kazhdan is not isomorphic to a reduced free product of abelian C⁄-algebras or the minimal tensor product of such reduced free products. The infinite tensor product of reduced free prod- ucts of abelian C⁄-algebras is not isomorphic to the tensor product of a nuclear C ⁄ -algebra and a reduced free product of abelian C ⁄ -algebra. We discuss the freeness of free product II1-factors and solidity of free prod- uct II1-factors weaker than that of Ozawa. We show that the freeness in a free product is related to the existence of Cartan subalgebras in free product II1-factors. Finally, we give a free product factor which is not solid in the weak sense.
Seismic structures of the Calico fault zone inferred from local earthquake travel time modelling

Author Posting. © The Authors, 2011. This article is posted here by permission of John Wiley & Sons for personal use, not for redistribution. The definitive version was published in Geophysical Journal International 186 (2011): 760-770, doi:10.1111/j.1365-246X.2011. 05055.x.
The accuracy of some lithospheric bending parameters

SUMMARY A procedure is described for iterative least-squares inference of bending parameters from lithospheric deflection profiles. The method is applied to several bathymetric profiles seaward of subduction zones and used to study the accuracy with which these parameters and related ones such as plate thickness and moment-curvature relations can be determined. The presence of typical bathymetric undulations, particularly at wavelengths of the order of the flexural wavelength and greater, prevents the inference of effective elastic thickness from single profile data to better than ±12 km (2 σ). Mixing of elastic and inelastic model estimates of effective thickness further increases scatter. It is found that the sensitivity of inferred bending moments on the outer trench wall to typical uncertainties of regional bathymetric slope is substantial and inferred estimates of inelastic behaviour need to be interpreted with caution.
The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Applied to the Foot and Ankle on Strength, Proprioception and Balance: A Preliminary Study

Background: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) promotes upper motor neuron excitability which has the potential to improve function. As a precursor to clinical trials, we investigated the potential efficacy of TENS on strength, proprioception and balance in healthy older adults. Method: Design: A paired-sample randomized crossover trial. No stimulation was the control. Intervention: A one-off session of TENS (Modulated frequency: 70-130Hz, 5 second cycle) via a conductive sock. Participants: 25 healthy older volunteers with no pre-existing balance or mobility limitations or contra-indications to TENS. Outcomes: Dorsiflexor and plantarflexor strength and proprioception using an isokinetic dynamometer and balance (postural sway and forward reach test). Analysis: Paired t-tests Results: None of the parameters showed any significant changes with TENS (p>0.05). Conclusions: The stimulation of cutaneous sensory nerve endings of the foot with the application of TENS showed no immediate effect on the ankle proprioception, lower leg muscle strength, and postural stability. The concern that TENS would have a distracting impact on sensation and balance was not supported according to these results.
A point cloud decomposition by the 3D level scanning for planes detection

A point cloud represents a set of measurement points. Usually it is a group of points in a defined coordinate space without any information how individual points relates to each other. For a simple shapes and objects description additional methods are needed. In this paper we would like to present a new 3D point cloud scanning method for planes detection. Our developed algorithm includes several image processing methods like the connected component labeling and the shape borders detection which allows computing important plane properties end even detect object shapes. The scanning algorithm is described on a testing example and verified on real measured data. The paper concludes by algorithm properties summarization and recommendations where this method can be used
Meio- and macrofauna in the marine area of the Monte St. Bartolo Natural Park (Central Adriatic Sea, Italy)

This paper presents an integrated investigation of benthic foraminiferal, meiofaunal and macrofaunal assemblages that was carried out in front of the marine area of the Monte St. Bartolo Regional Natural Park (Adriatic Sea, Italy). Although this area is not yet subject to conservation plans, an overall good quality status of its benthic assemblages was documented. In particular, the assemblages were somewhat diversified and generally minimally to moderately affected by anthropogenic activities. Both the foraminifera and macrofauna seemed to be primarily influenced by variations in the habitat’s features, whereas significant changes in the meiofaunal assemblage were related more to trophic supply fluctuations. These data suggest the potential vulnerability of this area and highlight the importance of defining and applying an appropriate integrated zone management plan.
Employing Disability Simulations and Virtual Reality Technology to Foster Cognitive and Affective Empathy Towards Individuals With Disabilities

The chapter will begin by defining empathy and theory of mind (ToM), key constructs for showcasing the importance of simulations and immersive experiences to help typical children better understand the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities. The authors will delineate strengths and limitations associated with Autism, ADHD, Visual, Hearing and Physical Impairment. Next, the chapter will introduce Affect/Effort Theory to demonstrate how formulating positive expectancies of individuals with disabilities will be critical to interest typical children in their peers with disabilities. Moreover, the chapter will highlight the strengths, limitations and best practices for optimizing VRT and disability simulations to enhance typical children's knowledge, intentions and attitudes towards peers with disabilities. Finally, the authors will share qualitative data from a pilot disability simulation of eight children in third through sixth grade from a Camp in Liberty, NY. The results will be discussed in light of future possibilities for effective VRT-based disability simulations.
QI LIU SYNTHESIS OF MESOPOROUS PHOSPHATES VIA SOLID STATE REACTION AT LOW TEMPERATURE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Liu, Qi. Purdue University, August 2010. Synthesis of Mesoporous Phosphates Via Solid State Reaction at Low Temperature. Major Professor: Jian Xie. Three parts consist of my thesis work centered on the synthesis of inorganic phosphates and then metal organic frame work (MOF). The first part is the synthesis of mesoporous chromium phosphates using the room temperature solid state reaction (SSR) approach. One of the major aims of this work is to fill the gap of lacking a low cost, low or zero pollution, easy method to synthesize phosphates. The room temperature solid state reaction has been demonstrated in this work is such a method. Mesoporous chromium phosphates were prepared using the solid state reaction at low temperature using CrCl36H2O, and NaH2PO42H2O as precursors and the surfactant cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) as template. The synthesized chromium phosphates were characterized by XRD, EDS, HR-TEM, N2-physisorption, TG-DSC and UV-Vis spectroscopies. The results indicate that chromium phosphate mesophases were formed only at atomic ratios of P/Cr ≥ 1.8. The mesophase for P/Cr = 2.0 phosphate possessed the highest ordering of pore array, with a specific surface area as high as 250.78 m/g and an average pore size of 3.48 nm. The catalytic performance of the chromium phosphates was examined by employing a model reaction, namely the dehydration of isopropanol to propene. The results indicated that all synthesized chromium phosphates exhibited significantly higher isopropanol conversions and propene yields than that synthesized via the conventional precipitation route. The highest propene selectivity (96.43%) at the highest isopropanol conversion (93.10%) has been obtained over the mesoporous chromium phosphate catalyst synthesized with a P/Cr atomic ratio of 2.0. The formation
Hubble's View of Transiting Planets

The Hubble Space Telescope is uniquely able to study planets that are observed to transit their parent stars. The extremely stable platform afforded by an orbiting spacecraft, free from the contaminating effects of the Earth’s atmosphere, enables HST to conduct ultra-high precision photometry and spectroscopy of known transiting extrasolar planet systems. Among HST ’s list of successful observations of the first such system, HD 209458, are (1) the first detection of the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet, (2) the determination that gas is escaping from the planet, and (3) a search for Earth-sized satellites and circumplanetary rings. Numerous widefield, ground-based transit surveys are poised to uncover a gaggle of new worlds for which HST may undertake similar studies, such as the newly-discovered planet TrES-1. With regard to the future of Hubble, it must be noted that it is the only observatory in existence capable of confirming transits of Earth-like planets that may be detected by NASA’s Kepler mission. Kepler could reveal Earth-like transits by the year 2010, but without a servicing mission it is very unlikely that HST would still be in operation.
The preparation of TiB2 powder by carbothermal reaction using a DC electric arc furnance

The method of carbothermal reaction is used to prepare titanium boride (TiB2) in a DC electric arc furnance by using a powder mixture of TiO2, H2BO3 and C. The initial product is milled and the impurities are removed by pickling and reverse flotation. The final TiB2 powder with a purity of over 99% can be obtained. The structure and impurities of the products are studied by X-Ray Diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) , energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP).
Organic Dyes Containing Coplanar Dihexyl-Substituted Dithienosilole Groups for Efficient Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells

A chromophore containing a coplanar dihexyl-substituted dithienosilole (CL1) synthesised for use in dye-sensitised solar cells displayed an energy conversion efficiency of 6.90% under AM 1.5 sunlight irradiation. The new sensitiser showed a similar fill factor and open-circuit voltage when compared with N719. Impedance measurements showed that, in the dark, the charge-transfer resistance of a cell using CL1 in the intermediate-frequency region was higher compared to N719 (69.8 versus 41.3 Ω). Under illumination at AM 1.5G-simulated conditions, the charge-transfer resistances were comparable, indicative of similar recombination rates by the oxidised form of the redox couple. The dye showed instability in ethanol solution, but excellent stability when attached to TiO2. Classical molecular dynamics indicated that interactions between ethanol and the dye are likely to reduce the stability of CL1 in solution form. Time-dependent density functional theory studies were performed to ascertain the absorption spectrum of the dye and assess the contribution of various transitions to optical excitation, which showed good agreement with experimental results.
Modeling and estimation of stochastic transition rates in life insurance with regime switching based on generalized Cox processes

ABSTRACT In this paper we aim at modeling stochastic transition rates of state processes in life insurance by using generalized Cox processes. A feature of a our non-Gaussian model is that it can be used to capture ‘regime switching’ effects of data which may be due to regulatory changes in insurance markets or external ‘shocks’ caused e.g. by an economical crisis, natural disasters or epidemics. We propose a method how to estimate the unknown parameters of our model for stochastic transition rates from insurance data by using non-linear filtering techniques for Lévy processes. As a result we also obtain an explicit formula for the unnormalized density of a filtering problem with singular coefficients.
Autonomous Hypothetical Reasoning: the Case for Open-minded Agents

This chapter is concerned with intelligent software agents that populate open computational environments, in which they interact for various purposes, and in various manners, e.g. competitively in the case of electronic auctions or resource allocation problems, collaboratively in the case of distributed problem solving, parallel processing, joint planning, etc. By the term ‘intelligent’ we refer to agents that are autonomous (i.e. they decide for themselves what action to perform in order to meet their design goals), rational (i.e. they choose the best available course of action in order to meet their design goals; more precisely, they are computationally rational, in that they base their decision on the information available to them at the time of decision-making), and social (i.e. their interaction goes beyond mere data exchange and resembles social interaction among humans, that is, they may exchange promises, enter negotiations, raise requests, make demands, and so on). We use the term ‘open’ to characterize a computational environment in the sense defined by Hewitt (Hewitt, 1985), that is, in order to refer to an environment that is dynamic, continuous, unobservable (or, at best, partially observable) and non-deterministic. The interactions among agents in any multi-agent system are typically governed by norms that regulate the behaviour of the agents in the specific environment. Norms prescribe what behaviours are socially acceptable within a particular context, that is they specify what actions are obligatory, permitted or forbidden for each agent, in various circumstances, and usually within associated time bounds. For instance, norms may be used to regulate the agents’ communication and coordination, and to specify liveness and safety properties of each agent, as well as the whole multi-agent system. In some cases, for example in electronic auction markets, or an information grid to which agents subscribe, these norms are designed a priori by the market owner, and when an agent joins the particular forum, this is taken to signal tacitly that the agent agrees to be subject to the market ‘contract’ that is specified by these norms. In other application areas, such as e-commerce exchanges or ad hoc distributed problem solving, and ad hoc task and resource allocation problems, agents may negotiate and agree between themselves the norms that will govern their interaction; by agreeing on a set of norms, agents signal tacitly that they agree to be subject to the ‘contract’ that is specified by these norms. However, since agents are autonomous and rational, and since the environment is open, their actual behaviour may deviate from the ideal behaviour prescribed by the 5