Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Divalent Ions (A = Ca, Ba and Sr) Substitution in La-A-Mn-O Manganite on Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties

Problem statement: Microstructure of the grain will influence the properties of a polycrystalline manganites when different dopant is introduced. In this work, an effort had been made to investigate the influence of Ca, Ba and Sr substitution in La site. Approach: Polycrystalline manganites compound of La0.67A0. 33MnO3 where A = Ba, Sr and Ca had been prepared via conventional solid-state reaction method. The structure, microstructure, magnetic and electrical properties had been investigated using XRD, SEM, VSM and four-point probe techniques. Results: XRD spectrums showed that LBMO and LCMO were in single-phase orthorhombic structure whereas LSMO was rhombohedral structure. Scanning electron micrographs showed that LSMO had smaller average grain size as compared to LBMO. However, for LCMO, there was no clear grain boundary that can be observed and all the grains were well connected. The difference in the microstructure image might be due to the variance A-site cation that differs in grain growth. The Curie temperature, Tc of LBMO and LSMO was 343.0 and 363.5 K, respectively. But the Tc for LCMO was lower then 300 K. The Tp for LCMO was 215 K while it was near or above 300K for LBMO and LSMO. All samples showed extrinsic Magnetoresistance (MR) effect. Higher MR was observed well below Tc or Tp where MR value increased monotonically with the decrease of temperature. This was associated with the different grain and grain boundary formation when different cation was substituted. LCMO displayed the highest low-field MR value (-15.82% at 0.2 T, 90 K) and high-field MR (-25.60% at 1 T, 300 K). Conclusion: Hence, electrical and magnetic transition temperature (Tp and Tc) were affected by the average A-site cation radius.
The Role of Meat in a Healthful Dietary Pattern: Evidence from Menu Modeling

Meat is an integral part of America’s food culture, contributing high quality protein and essential nutrients, including iron, zinc, B vitamins, selenium, choline, and potassium. While meat consumption has increased in the US since the early 1900s, recent data suggests that it has peaked and consumption is falling. Dietary intake studies indicate that intake of protein foods is below recommended amounts for about 45% of Americans. Dietary guidance, beginning with the release of the first edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 1980, has consistently recommended meat that is lean. Americans currently eat an average of 3.9 ounces of meat, poultry and cured meat per day (2 years and older), which falls within the recommended daily intake levels of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Pattern. The recent Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) described dietary patterns associated with positive health outcomes for the US. population as “lower in red and processed meat,” however, there is no target reduction identified for meat. Menu models developed for this paper demonstrate that consumers can achieve healthful dietary patterns eating a variety of foods including meat, poultry, and processed meats. These menus provide adequate intakes of nutrients of concern and also meet current recommended limits for energy and over consumed nutrients (saturated fat, sodium). Recognizing that many Americans enjoy red and processed meats, recommendations that limit or restrict this protein-and nutrient-rich food may threaten the acceptance and implementation of future Dietary Guidelines. Continued promotion and education pertaining to lean meats has the potential to motivate behavior change and increase success in achieving overall healthful dietary patterns.
An efficient integral method for capacitance extraction of multiconductor microstrip lines

A new integral method is developed to analyse multiconductor microstrip lines in quasi-static. The capacitance matrix of two and eight transmission lines has been successfully calculated by using our approach. The developed method is based on the generalised equivalent circuits technique and using transverse admittance operators. The obtained integral equations are solved using Galerkin’s method. This approach evaluates directly the accurate determination of capacitance matrix characterised by variational form. To improve the computation efficiency and the accuracy, the unknown charges are expanded in terms of compactly-supported wavelets. Thus highly sparse matrixes are generated and a significant reduction of computational time and memory storage are obtained. Numerical results are in good agreement with those in previous publications.
FIXED POINTS OF (ψ, φ)-WEAK CONTRACTIONS IN REGULAR CONE METRIC SPACES VIA NEW FUNCTION

In this paper, using the context of the new function, some sufficient con- ditions for the existence of coincidence and common fixed points of maps which satisfy generalized (ψ, φ)-weak contractions are obtained in the context of regular solid cone metric spaces. Our results generalize, extend, unify, enrich and complement many ex- isting results in the literature. An example is given ilustrating the use of our obtained results.
Second messenger involvement in differentiation of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae

Summary: The conidial germling of Metarhizium anisopliae produces an appressorium upon contact with a hard hydrophobic surface. We have conducted an investigation into how this entomopathogen mediates intracellularly the inductive signal to shift from polarized germ-tube growth to non-polarized appressorial growth. During sporulation, conidia accumulated 45Ca2+ but there was no evidence for a gradient of Ca2+ in the spore which could establish the initial polarity. Calmodulin, however, was localized at the poles of the conidia, near the site of germ-tube emergence. Exposing conidia to Ca2+ deprivation or calmodulin antagonists inhibited germination and polar growth. Disruption of Ca2+ gradients by ionophoresis did not prevent germination but caused the multiple emergence of branched germ-tubes from conidia. These findings indicate that Ca2+ plays a fundamental role in establishing the dominance of apical growth. Although an external source of Ca2+ is not required for appressorium formation, germlings producing appressoria took up 45Ca2+ when available. The 45Ca2+ accumulated in the cell wall, plasma membrane and organelles suggesting that these may function as Ca2+ stores for Ca2+-stimulated exocytosis of cell-wall materials. Mitochondria and vacuoles sequestered 45Ca2+ indicating that they play a role in maintaining low cytoplasmic concentrations of 45Ca2+ consistent with the reorganization of the cytoskeleton required for appressorial growth. Several Ca2+-binding proteins in appressoria may provide an energy-independent component of Ca2+ buffering in the cytoplasm. The results indicate that the apical Ca2+ gradient is disrupted during differentiation and subsequent differential Ca2+ redistribution in the cell enlargement zone coincides with germ-tube swelling. cAMP may also be involved by potentiating the effects of small changes in Ca2+ concentration and stimulating exocytosis of mucus components required for adhesion, which is a prerequisite for differentiation.
Trend and Determinants of China's OFDI in Asia

The fundamental objective of this paper is to show the pattern and magnitude of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Asia and respond to the question: what determines the spectacular surge in Chinese FDI inflow to Asia in recent time? This study will enable the policy makers to devise and execute polices to attract further Chinese FDI in future. Based on a dataset of 37 Asian host countries, we used panel data technique to explore the determinants of Chinese outward FDI over the period 2003-2012. Our findings revealed that inflation, natural resources endowment, infrastructure, bilateral trade and openness to the trade have positive and significant impact on Chinese FDI in Asia. Political stability a key institutional variable is significant but negatively associated with FDI. This study has key policy implications. Policy makers in Asia must formulate policies to improve economic relationship with China, provide trade incentives and remove all barriers to trade and capital movement to attract Chinese FDI. Infrastructure availability is also key to export performance and FDI inflow, therefore, countries lagging behind in quality of infrastructure must focus on its reconstruction and availability. Keywords: Foreign Direct investment, Asia, Political stability, infrastructure
Visual data analysis with computational intelligence methods

Visual data analysis is an appealing and increasing field of application. We present two related visual analysis approaches that allow for the visualization of graphical model parameters and time-dependent association rules. When the graphical model is defined over purely nominal attributes, its local structure can be interpreted as an association rule. Such association rules comprise one of the most prominent and wide-spread analysis techniques for pattern detection, however, there are only few visualization methods. We introduce an alternative visual representation that also incorporates time since patterns are likely to change over time when the underlying data was collected from real-world processes. We apply the technique to both an artificial and a complex real-life dataset and show that the combined automatic and visual approach gives more and faster insight into the data than a fully-automatic approach only. Thus, our proposed method is capable of reducing considerably the analysis time.
How small you can go: Factors limiting body miniaturization in winged insects with a review of the pantropical genus Discheramocephalus and description of six new species of the smallest beetles (Pterygota: Coleoptera: Ptiliidae)

The recently described and originally monotypic genus Discheramocephalus Johnson, 2007 from the Solomon Islands is revised. Six new species are described, illustrated and keyed: Discheramocephalus brucei sp. n. (Cameroon), D. elisabethae sp. n. (Cameroon), D. mikaeli sp. n. (Tanzania), D. stewarti sp. n. (Bolivia), D. jarmilae sp. n. (Bolivia), D. minutissimus sp. n. (Indonesia). Adults of D. minutissimus have a body length of about 400-426 µm, which is at the lower limit among non-egg- parasitoid insects. Evidence is provided that an egg size large enough to produce a viable larva is the main factor limiting miniaturi- sation of female insects. Females and males of egg-parasitoids are able to overcome the 400 µm threshold and reach limits of 180 µm and 130 µm, respectively. Brain size is likely the second most important factor limiting miniaturisation in insects.
An Empirical Study on the Effectiveness of Technical Analysis in China's Stock Markets

The weak form of the EMH proclaims that it is not possible to sustain above normal returns over the long run. However, in recent years, scholars have found that technical analysis trading strategy can obtain significant excess returns in different markets. In this paper, we use the CSI 300 Index, Moving average trading strategy, KDJ strategy and MACD strategy to study the weak effective of China's stock market. Through empirical research, it is concluded that the some technical analysis can obtain significant excess returns in the short term, and the Chinese stock market has not yet reached the weak efficient market. Keywords-technical analysis; market effectiveness; bootstrap nonparametric test
Novel Optimization Method of Active Frequency Multiplier Utilizing Harmonic Terminating Impedances with DGS

A novel method for the optimization of the active frequency multiplier utilizing the harmonic terminating impedances with the defected ground structures (DGS) has been developed. Furthermore, a new type of the low-pass filter with DGS for the higher harmonic suppression will be reported. Experimental conversion gains (14.52 dB for the doubler, 5.56 dB for the tripler and 0.43 dB for the quadrupler) and real power-added efficiency (32.76 % for the doubler, 10.15 % for the tripler and 1.42 % for the quadrupler) have been attained. To our knowledge, in the considered frequency range, these results represent the best performance reported up to date for the active frequency multipliers utilizing the low-cost BJTs.
Refinement of outer rotor permanent magnet flux switching machine for downhole application

There has been revitalized research interest in permanent magnet flux switching machine (PMFSM), mainly due to number of perceived advantages. Since all active parts such as armature windings and Permanent Magnet (PM) settled on the stator, direct yet suitable machine cooling can be easily associated. Furthermore, extra point of interest such as robust structure, high torque and power density, high efficiency and better flux weakening capability are completely analyzed and validate for different applications. An electric downhole machine should have the basic characteristics of superior reliability & robustness, high torque & power, and efficiency. Recently, a conventional inner rotor PMFSM was applied in downhole application due to high torque and power compared with previously modeled machines. However, it has high PM utilization and low efficiency due high number of turns. Shifting the rotor to the external surface will convey more torque along with easy maintenance, low total weight and cost. This research work is particularly focused on refinement of outer rotor PMFSM with various rotor poles configuration using analytical modeling, optimization based on deterministic method and performance investigation through 2D-FEA. Initially, key parameters for modeling are derived using sizing equations. Then, the various rotor pole configurations of outer rotor PMFSM are modeled and simulated using 2D-FEA JMAG v. 14.1 for the initial performance investigation. Since, 12slot-22pole has shown higher tendency to achieve desired goal of 25 Nm after implementation of refinement techniques. The model is optimized through deterministic method by shifting modeling free parameters in rotor and stator part. As a result optimum machine has accomplished higher output torque and power of 33.57 Nm and 3.84 kW with average efficiency of 94.74%. The PM weight is reduced to 37.3% with temperature stability up to 140oC. Based on these performances, it can be concluded that optimized model of 12slot- 22pole outer rotor PMFSM is one the prominent candidate for the downhole application.
Jet schemes of the closure of nilpotent orbits

We study in this paper the jet schemes of the closure of nilpotent orbits in a finite-dimensional complex reductive Lie algebra. For the nilpotent cone, which is the closure of the regular nilpotent orbit, all the jet schemes are irreducible. This was first observed by Eisenbud and Frenkel, and follows from a strong result of Musta\u{t}\c{a} (2001). Using induction and restriction of "little" nilpotent orbits in reductive Lie algebras, we show that for a large number of nilpotent orbits, the jet schemes of their closure are reducible. As a consequence, we obtain certain geometrical properties of these nilpotent orbit closures.
Local approximate MLE of time-varying stochastic volatility model based on log-likelihood expansion

The aim of this paper is to study the local approximate maximum likelihood estimations of time-varying stochastic volatility (SV) model. The approximate log-transition density functions of the SV model are obtained by using the Hermite and Kolmogorov methods. The performance of the approximate transition probability density is demonstrated by Choi (2015). The approximate maximum likelihood estimations (MLE) are obtained by the approximate log-transition density functions. We prove the asymptotic properties of the approximate logtransition density of the SV model. This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation (NNSF) of China (No. U1504701); Doctoral research startup project of Henan Normal University (No. qd15184); Program for Graduate Innovative Research of Henan Normal University (No: YL201703). 2982 Tian-Xiu Wang, Ji-Xia Wang and Ya-Meng Zhang Mathematics Subject Classification: 62G05; 62M09
Competition Law Benefits, Application & Monitoring: Reviewing Practices In UK, USA And Australia & Possible Benefits For Bangladesh

The paper focuses on the application, monitoring, and benefits of the competition law. The topic that covers in the entire paper is mainly focuses on the importance of the competition law that particularly applies in the consumer protection that has been established in order to promote the balance and fairness in the economic consumption and spending. This paper will present the understanding on the competition law and policy that aims to protect the consumers and provide the scenarios in competition laws that is mostly based on UK, USA, and Australia. It is important for the study to discuss such matter in order to recognize the effectiveness of the policy and its applicability in trading and commerce. In addition, the aims to determine the impact of the competition law in developing countries. I. Introduction The competition law and its application is generally designed by different countries in order to prevent any harmful transactions and thus protecting the consumers from the different business organizations that tends to take advantage within the market (Lande, 2004). Upon the application of the competition policy, the monitoring of its implementation is also important in order to plan the long-term benefits. In general, the consumer protection policy creates an environment whereby the clients, customers, and consumers receive satisfaction from the delivery of goods and services needed by them. Good governance requires efficiency, effectiveness, ethics, equality, economy, transparency, accountability, empowerment, rationality, impartiality and participation of citizens. The concern of consumer protection is to ensure fair trade practices; quality of goods and efficient services with information to the consumer with regard to quality, quantity, potency, composition and price for their choice of purchase. Thus, proper and effective implementation of consumer protection law promotes good governance.
Television programs for teenagers and the use of multimodality in knowledge popularization

The aim of this work is to study the interaction of spoken words and images that are used within programs targeted to popularize knowledge among teenagers. We will look into the program Bit@bit developed by Televisio de Catalunya, which is intended to disseminate computer concepts, tools and procedures. In this kind of program, one can find spoken language (on/off screen voices, interviews, etc.), other oral material (sounds, music, songs), written language (descriptions, title sequences, inserts and Uniform Resource Locator, or electronic addresses), and other visual material (film cut images, advertising, other TV programs, cartoons, films, both location or studio images, depicting reality, or computer screens, or logotypes). The profusion of multimodal elements used in this program helps to keep the young audience's attention. The use of references to their world or knowledge, as a target group, is based on interplay among different semiotic strategies. At the same time, the entire program's multi-segmentation into short video clips, combined with a fast paced sound track helps its audience to understand the specialized explanations presented. Of all the multimodal wealth that the program presents, we will concentrate only on the relationship between the words and the images (leaving other secondary semiotics to one side), the main strategy for achieving the objective of transmitting knowledge and winning adolescent audiences
The interdependence of nutritional status and blood pressure in female students

Introduction: The value of blood pressure is affected by a number of factors, nutritional status being of utmost importance. The aim of the study was an assessment of the interdependence between the nutritional status and systolic blood pressure (SBP) as well as diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in female students. Material and method : The research included 66 women aged 20.5±0.71, studying in Bydgoszcz. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure was taken. The nutritional status of the students was estimated with the use of anthropometric parameters. To assess the status, nutritional indexes such as the Body Mass Index (BMI) and the percentage of fat in the body (%FM) were applied. Results: The mean systolic and diastolic pressure of the female students was optimal. Hypertension was identified only in one person (1.5% of the female students) and high normal blood pressure - in the eight all those (12% of the female students). The normal BMI was found in 42.4% of the female students. However, low body mass was found in every 5th person and undernutrition in every 3rd person. The percentage of body fat was high (31.1±4.6%), and obesity was identified in about 60% of the students (%FM>30%). A significant correlation was observed between systolic pressure and body mass (r=0.4 p<0.001), %FM (r=0.5 p<0.001) and BMI (r=0.4 p=0.002). A significantly higher systolic pressure (121 vs. 111 mmHg p<0,001) and diastolic pressure (77 vs. 73 mmHg p=0.013) was observed in the obese female students compared to the non-obese students. Conclusions: 1. Disorders in nutritional status (including underweight, low body mass, overweight and obesity) were identified in over a half of the students. 2. Interdependence between body mass, body mass index, body fat in female students and systolic pressure was shown. 3. A significantly higher blood pressure and more frequent occurrence of higher blood pressure categories were observed in obese female students.
Socially and Non-Socially Motivated Information Search in the Choice of Comparison Others from a Rank Ordering of Scores.

Studies of social comparison choice have utilized a paradigm which fails to distinguish comparison motives from more general information search motives. In the present study subjects were either exposed to the standard social comparison manipulation or asked to determine the distribution of a set of unknown random variables arranged in rank order. In each case, subjects were run under either range or nonrange conditions. It was found that the social comparison nonrange choice pattern was indistinguishable from the number nonrange choice pattern. The social comparison range choice pattern, however, was quite distinct from the number range choice pattern. It appears that knowledge of the range of scores is crucial to the emergence of the social comparison process. (Author) *********************************************************************** Documents acquired by ERIC Include many informal unpublished * * materials not available from other sources. LRIC makes every effort * * to obtain the best copy available. Nevertheless, items of marginal * * reproducibility are often encountered and this affects the quality * * of the microfiche and hardcopy reproductions ERIC makes available * * via the ERIC Document Reproduction Service (EDRS). EDRS is not * responsible for the quality of the original document. Reproductions * * supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original. * *********************************************************************** SOCIALLY AND NON-SOCIALLY MOTIVATED INFORMATION SEARCH IN THE CHOICE OF COMPARISON OTHERS FROM A RANK ORDERING OF SCORES