Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Review on Auditing in Cloud MS

Cloud Computing is the usage of puddle of assets for distant users through internet that is easily available and expanded. The users accessing storage services of cloud has no direct control over their data; hence data security has become one of the major concerns in cloud. Current research work has already allowed the verification of data integrity without changing of the actual data file. This process was done by a trusted third party data auditing by an auditor. However, this scheme has from many common drawbacks. First, there is no proper authorization/authentication process between the auditor and cloud service provider and it may open the data contents to the auditor because it requires the server to send the local data blocks to the auditor. Consistency of the audits can be ensured by doing multiple auditing tasks simultaneously. To have real benefit, an audit program must be designed in such a way that it can be sustainable, both in terms of management commitment and to the ongoing development of talented and capable auditors. A management process addresses the content and scope of the audits, standards and regulations that apply to the facilities, use of audit protocols, the frequency of audits, and training of auditors is integral to an effective and sustainable auditing program. To securely introduce a reliable TPA the following two fundamental conditions have to be fulfilled 1) TPA must be able to audit the cloud data storage without asking the actual copy of data, and hence induce no extra load to the cloud user; 2) Also the third party auditing process should bring in no new problems towards user data privacy. In this paper, I explain importance of audit and its features. Different types of audit practices provide the opportunity to emphasize different aspects of the management program.
Quantitative genetic assessment of the phosphorus deficiency tolerance in selected F2 progenies of rice ( Oryza sativa L. ) genotypes in Sri Lanka

Phosphorus deficiency (PD) is a limiting factor in rice farming and hence PD tolerant varieties are essential. The PD tolerant quantitative trait loci (QTL) have been identified using the rice landraces Kasalath and Nipponbare. However, PD tolerant Sri Lankan rice landraces or varieties have not been used for QTL mapping. It is important to study the genetics of the PD tolerance associated traits of the locally grown rice genotypes before mapping QTL. Thus, aim of this study was to unravel the genetics of PD tolerant associated traits in segregating progenies generated by crossing PD tolerant and sensitive rice genotypes. Four F 2 progenies (H-4 × Bg 352, Suduheenati × Bg 352, Mas × Bg 352 and Suduheenati × Bg 357) had been created by crossing PD sensitive genotype Bg 352 with PD tolerant genotypes H-4, Suduheenati and Mas and PD sensitive genotype Bg 357 with PD tolerant genotype Suduheenati, respectively. The F 2 seeds from each cross along with the parents were grown in a greenhouse using a P deficient soil. The growth and quantitative colour parameters were measured at flowering stage. The normality, broad sense heritability and heterosis were calculated for each trait. Goodness of fit tests were conducted for colour metrics considering the common epistatic dihybrid ratios. The growth parameters were normally distributed with higher heritability indicating a potential basis for QTL mapping. The colour metrics were not normally distributed and fitting into the epistatic ratios 9:3:4, 9:6:1, 10:3:3 or 12:3:1 implying that they should be controlled by major genes. All the studied traits showed higher heritability estimates. According to this information, it would be logical to map QTL for growth parameters and colour variation occurred due to PD.
Comparative Evaluation of Water Deficit Tolerance Capacity of Extra-early and Early Maize Genotypes under Controlled Conditions

Maize is an important staple food crop in Tropical Africa including Nigeria. However, the production of the crop is constrained by inadequate soil moisture resulting from erratic rainfall distribution. There is therefore the need to breed and select for drought tolerant genotypes for production especially in the southern Guinea savannah ecology responsible for over 60% of maize production in Nigeria. Controlled experiments using potted plants were therefore conducted during the dry periods between November 2007 and April 2008. The study evaluated moisture deficit tolerance capacity of two maize maturity groups, consisting of 15 extra-early and 12 early genotypes along with two local checks, subjected to two moisture levels 25% (stressed) and 100% (unstressed) soil available moisture) determined gravimetrically. Crop establishment parameters (% germination and mean germination time (MGT), morphological growth parameters (number and area of leaves, plant height, flowering characteristics), physiological growth indices (leaf area index, crop growth rate, relative growth rate, net assimilation rate and leaf area ratio) were measured during growth. Yield components (harvest index, shelling percentage and number of kernels per cob) and grain yield were determined at harvest. The data were analyzed using the general model of ANOVA and significant means were separated by the Least Significance Difference (LSD) at 5% probability level. The results showed that there were no appreciable differences between the two maturity groups for most measured parameters. However, across the two groups, crop establishment parameters, morpho-physiological growth parameters, yield components and grain yield were significantly reduced by soil moisture deficit, while flowering characteristics were significantly delayed by soil moisture stress with significant variable genotypic responses. Grain yield reduction due to water stress was significantly related to drought susceptibility index (DSI) of the genotypes in the two maturity groups. Conclusively, whereas extra-early genotypes showed good yield potentials but poor drought tolerance which suggested poor yield stability and therefore may not be suitable for the southern Guinea savanna (SGS) ecology in the event of severe stress. However, early genotypes, though showed lower yield potential, had good yield stability and hence are promising genotypes for the SGS ecology.
Phase Transition Mapping by Means of Neutron Imaging in SOFC Anode Supports during Reduction under Applied Stress

Mechanical and electrochemical performance of layers composed of Ni-YSZ cermet in solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells (SOC) depends on their microstructure and initial internal stresses. After sintering the manufacturing conditions, i.e. temperature, atmosphere and loads, can influence the microstructure and in particular the internal stresses in the Ni-YSZ layer and thereby the cell performance. Spatially resolved observation of the phase transition during reduction can provide information on how parameters like temperature and external load influence the reaction progress. This information is crucial for optimization of the SOC performance. In this work the measurements with energy resolved neutron imaging of the phase transition during the NiO-YSZ reduction performed at different temperatures with and without applied load, are presented. The results indicate a link between reduction rate and stress, which will influence the initial stress field of the SOC stacks.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TREATMENTS OF TITANIUM SURFACE ON THE BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS

The surface topography of titanium (Ti) influences the biological characteristics of associated cells. This study analyzed the behavior of murine mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) cultivated on Ti surfaces subjected to different treatments, including calcium phosphate deposition (CaP), pitting corrosion (PC) and plasma anodizition (PA). The results showed that viability, morphology, immunophenotype and differentiation were not modified by cultivation on Ti surfaces, and that PA and CaP were the treatments giving the best conditions for cell proliferation.
Probing hidden spin order with interpretable machine learning

Various types of multipolar order are ubiquitously found in frustrated spin systems, yet their identification is difficult and often causes confusion with spin liquids. In this work, by amalgamating the theory of orientational tensors and the strong interpretability of a particular machine-learning technique, the authors introduce an algorithm to detect the occurrence and the order parameter of hidden multipolar order and demonstrate its advantage over traditional methods. This approach provides a new scheme in the search for novel magnets as well as a comprehensive way to scrutinize spin liquid candidates.
A Preliminary Study of Human Amniotic Membrane as a Potential Chondrocyte Carrier

Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of using processed human amniotic membrane (HAM) to support the attachment and proliferation of chondrocytes in vitro which in turn can be utilised as a cell delivery vehicle in tissue engineering applications. Methods: Fresh HAM obtained from patients undergoing routine elective caesarean sections was harvested, processed and dried using either freeze drying (FD) or air drying (AD) methods prior to sterilisation by gamma irradiation. Isolated, processed and characterised rabbit autologous chondrocytes were seeded on processed HAM and cultured for up to three weeks. Cell attachment and proliferation were examined qualitatively using inverted brightfield microscopy. Results: Processed HAM appeared to allow cell attachment when implanted with chondrocytes. Although cells seeded on AD and FD HAM did not appear to attach as strongly as those seeded on glycerol preserved intact human amniotic membrane, these cells to be proliferated in cell culture conditions. Conclusion: Preliminary results show that processed HAM promotes chondrocyte attachment and proliferation.
A relationship between metabolic rate and risk-taking behaviour is revealed during hypoxia in juvenile European sea bass

Summary 1. Inter-individual variation in metabolic rate exists in a wide range of taxa. While this variation appears to be linked to numerous aspects of animal behaviour and personality, the ecological relevance of these relationships is not understood. The behavioural response of individual fish to acute aquatic hypoxia, for example, could be related to metabolic rate via influences on oxygen demand or the willingness to take risks. Individuals with higher metabolic rates could show greater hypoxia-associated increases in activity that could allow them to locate areas with increased oxygen availability but that also make them susceptible to predation. Any relationship between metabolic rate and risk-taking behaviour among individual fish could therefore be modulated by environmental oxygen levels, perhaps becoming stronger as oxygen availability declines. 2. We measured spontaneous swimming activity as an index of risk-taking by juvenile European sea bass in normoxia, moderate hypoxia (40% air saturation) and severe hypoxia (20% air saturation) after being startled by a predator model. All fish were also separately measured for routine metabolic rate by measuring oxygen uptake. 3. In hypoxia, fish re-emerged from cover sooner after a simulated attack and were generally more active than when the same fish were startled in normoxia. In addition, individual activity and risk-taking in severe hypoxia were positively correlated with metabolic rate. Aquatic surface respiration was a major contributor towards increased activity in hypoxia and was positively related to metabolic rate during severe hypoxia. There were no relationships between risk-taking and metabolic rate in moderate hypoxia or normoxia. 4. Relative measures of risk-taking among individual fish were not consistent among oxygen levels, further suggesting that individuals differ in sensitivity to hypoxia and the degree to which this environmental stressor affects risk-taking behaviour. 5. These results suggest that fish with relatively high metabolic rates become more active during acute hypoxia, possibly leading to increased susceptibility to predation in response to differences in metabolic demand. In addition, the relationship between metabolic rate and risk-taking may only be observable during exposure to a physiological stressor or such a stressor may strengthen any relationships observable under more benign conditions.
Surge Transfer Study for Power Transformer Using EMTDC / PSCAD

1AbstractThe lightning and switching surges can be transferred from one voltage level to another through transformer couplings. A distribution system, which may not be directly exposed to the overvoltages of atmospheric origin, but connected to a utility system through a transformer of high turns ratio will be exposed to overvoltages on the secondary side due to overvoltages on the primary windings. The resulting stresses on the distribution system may exceed the BIL levels. This paper presents modeling of high frequency autotransformer and frequency dependent surge arrester models and results of simulations for lightning and switching surges transferred through 502 MVA, 380/132/13.8 kV autotransformer using EMTDC/PSCAD. Surge arresters are usually provided on the high voltage side and low voltage side of the autotransformers. The purpose of the present paper is to analyze the surges transferred towards tertiary of autotransformer. If these surges are to be controlled to safe levels it may be necessary to provide the surge arresters at tertiary side also. This aspect has been highlighted in present paper.
Association between infection with H . pylori and atopy in young Ethiopian Children : a longitudinal study

Background: Epidemiological evidence from developed countries indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection correlates with a reduced risk of atopy and allergic disorders, however limited data are available from low-income countries. Objective: We examined associations between H. pylori infection in early childhood and atopy and reported allergic disorders at the age of 6.5 years in an Ethiopian birth cohort.
The Carbon-rich Dust Sequence: Infrared Spectral Classification of Carbon Stars

We have developed a classification system for the infrared spectral emission from carbon stars, using a sample of 96 bright carbon-rich variables associated with the asymptotic giant branch. In addition to the stellar contribution, most spectra include the 11.2 μm emission feature from SiC and either a smooth, cool continuum from amorphous carbon or a secondary emission feature at 9.0 μm. We have identified a carbon-rich dust sequence along which the amorphous carbon component grows while the 9.0 μm feature declines in strength. Along this spectral sequence, the proportion of Mira variables increases, as does the period of variability, the mass-loss rate, and the thickness of the circumstellar shell. Thus the carbon-rich dust sequence appears to be an evolutionary sequence. One class of spectra shows a particularly strong 9.0 μm feature, enhanced C/O ratio, and several other unusual properties that suggest a different sequence, perhaps related to J stars.
The sex variable in foreign language learning: an integrative approach

The purpose of this article is to determine the role of the sex variable in foreign language learning success by reviewing and connecting data gathered from several tests and studies, all of them dealing with boys' and girls' achievement, attitudes, motivation, opinions and learning strategies as regards foreign languages. In the light of the data analysed, the hypothesis put forward for consideration is that girls' achievement in foreign language learning is enhanced by the interaction of neurological, cognitive, affective, social and educational factors. Each factor is activated in a different way for boys and for girls, with the result that girls are equipped with a combined network of variables whose mutual influence is eventually responsible for their success in foreign language learning.
Biomimetic Engineering

Humankind is a privileged animal species for many reasons. A remarkable one is its ability to conceive and manufacture objects. Human industry is indeed leading the various winning strategies (along with language and culture) that has permitted this primate to extraordinarily increase its life expectancy and proliferation rate. (It is indeed so successful, that it now threatens the whole planet.) The design of this industry kicks off in the brain, a computing machine particularly good at storing, recognizing and associating patterns. Even in a time when human beings tend to populate non-natural, man-made environments, the many forms, colorings, textures and behaviors of nature continuously excite our senses and blend in our thoughts, even more deeply during childhood. Then, it would be exaggerated to say that Biomimetics is a brand new strategy. As long as human creation is based on previously acquired knowledge and experiences, it is not surprising that engineering, the arts, and any form of expression, is influenced by nature’s way to some extent.
Colour of Stone Slabs under Different Standard Illuminations

Spectral measurements have been carried out on polished stone slabs to show the accuracy of theoretical colorimetric calculations on perceptual differences of color appearance under various standard illuminations. Effects of the different spectral characteristics of the light source on colorization of the samples have been also studied to analyze the changes of color sensation on the samples in connection with the changes on the type of the illuminating source. Solar light (Standard Illuminant D65), basic incandescent source (Standard Illuminant A) and a basic fluorescent source (Standard Illuminant F11) have been tested on Tardos red limestone, Siklos green limestone, Carrara white and gray marbles and diorite samples. Colorizing effects of the examined illuminations are compared to Standard Illuminant E – the theoretically perfect white source.
The Effects of Hotel Environmental Factors on Consumers’ Emotions and Attitudes - The Moderating Effect of Lifestyle

As time changes, this marks the beginning of a new era where consumers are pursuing a higher quality of life. Nowadays most conventional hotels provide customers with elegant and comfortable accommodations, but these types of traditional accommodating settings no longer have the appealing effect to captivate mass audience’s interests nor to satisfy their demands. And so this is where the new and refreshing types of hotels come in for breaking the old traditional designed methods used in hotels. Comparing to traditional and conservative hotels, the new innovative hotels use daring visual color variants along with the background music to help stimulate consumer senses and shape their attitudes towards the hotel. Hence, the purposes of this research are hereby threefold: first, to explore whether the hotel environmental factors such as color and music would affect consumers’ emotions and perceived quality; second, to explore whether the lifestyle of consumers would moderate the effects of color and music on consumers’ emotions and perceived quality. The study will apply experimental method with a 2 x 2 factorial design. The independent variables will be color (analogous scheme vs. contrasting scheme) and music (classical vs. Jazz). There will be two mediating variables, one is emotion and the other is perceived quality. Lifestyle will be used as a moderating variable to explore whether it influences the effect of color and music on emotions and attitudes. The dependent variable in this study will be purchasing intention. Subjects must have travel experiences staying at a hotel within the past 6 months to be qualified to participate in the experiment. Qualified subjects will be randomly assigned to one the experimental designs. After viewing photos of different hotel design with different background music played at the same time, subjects will be asked to complete a questionnaire to elicit their current emotions and their attitudes towards to the assigned hotel. Information of subjects’ life style and demographic background will be also collected via the questionnaire. Theoretical and managerial implications will be discussed.
ASSESSING THE VALUE OF FOREST LANDSCAPES: A CHOICE EXPERIMENT APPROACH

Abstract Landscape planning and design occupies a major role in forest policy in the UK. Since the 1980s, UK forests have been managed increasingly for multi-purpose objectives, a policy which has been underpinned by international agreements on sustainable forestry. Within this context, there is a need to understand public preferences for forest landscapes in designing policies that meet the needs of multi-purpose forestry. This paper is based on a study to investigate public willingness to pay (WTP) for regular visual and recreational access to a wide variety of generic forest landscapes. A total of thirty-three forest landscapes were investigated, each of which was defined as a combination of the configuration of the planting and the landscape factors. Computergenerated images of each of these landscapes were used to underpin a series of choice experiments conducted as part of a questionnaire survey of over 400 households across Great Britain. The results confirm the importance of landscape in contributing to the social and environmental benefits provided by forests, and suggests that current policies of woodland expansion may generate additional benefits, especially if more woodland is located close to urban populations. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of these results for forest policy across the UK.