Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Functionalization of Open Two-Dimensional Metal–Organic Templates through the Selective Incorporation of Metal Atoms

Surface-confined molecular networks can serve as templates to steer the adsorption and organization of secondary ligands, metal atoms, and clusters. Here, the incorporation of Ni atoms and clusters into open two-dimensional robust metal–organic templates self-assembled from butadiyne dibenzoic acid molecules and Fe atoms on Au(111) and Ag(100) surfaces is investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy. The metal substrate plays a crucial role in the interaction of Ni atoms with the metal–organic host networks. On Ag(100) the metal–organic template steers the growth of Ni clusters underneath the network pattern near the central butadiyne moiety. In contrast, on Au(111) Ni interacts preferentially with the benzene rings forming size-limited clusters inside the network cavities. Thereby, on both surfaces Ni clusters consisting of a few atoms with both high areal density and thermal stability up to 450 K are realized. The Ni-functionalized networks enable the coordination of additional molecules into the open .
Quaternion-Based attitude control system design of single and cooperative spacecrafts: boundedness of solution approach

It is well known that single equilibrium orientation point in matrix rotation is represented by two equilibrium points in quaternion. This fact would imply nonefficient control effort as well as problem in guaranteeing stability of the two equilibrium points in quaternion. This paper presents a solution to design quaternion-based spacecraft attitude control system whose saturation element is in its control law such that those problems are overcome. The proposed feature of methodology is the consideration on boundedness of solution in the control system design even in the presence of unknown external disturbance. The same methodology is also used to design cooperative spacecrafts attitude control system. Through the proposed method, the most relaxed information-state topology requirement is obtained, that is, the directed graph that contains a directed spanning tree. Some numerical simulations demonstrate effectiveness of the proposed feature of methodology.
Digital security: an Model to work out Overall Network Security Risk Abuse Stochastic Process Strategy

: There are numerous security measurements created to protect the pc systems. As a rule, normal security measurements have some expertise in subjective and subjective parts of systems lacking formal connected math models. Inside the blessing study, we tend to propose an arbitrary model to evaluate the threat identified with the system misuse method} process in conjunction with Common Vulnerability rating framework (CVSS) structure. The model we tend to created utilizes have get to chart to speak to the system climate. Using the created demonstrate, one will channel the huge amount of information offered by making a need rundown of defenceless hubs existing inside the system. Once a need list is prepared, arrange executives will make code fix choices. Increasing far reaching comprehension of the risk and need level of each host encourages individuals to execute choices like readiness of security stock and to style arrange topologies.
Handwritten Devanagari numeral recognition

Optical character recognition (OCR) plays a very vital role in today’s modern world. OCR can be useful for solving many complex problems and thus making human’s job easier. In OCR we give a scanned digital image or handwritten text as the input to the system. OCR can be used in postal department for sorting of the mails and in other offices. Much work has been done for English alphabets but now a day’s Indian script is an active area of interest for the researchers. Devanagari is on such Indian script. Research is going on for the recognition of alphabets but much less concentration is given on numerals. Here an attempt was made for the recognition of Devanagari numerals. The main part of any OCR system is the feature extraction part because more the features extracted more is the accuracy. Here two methods were used for the process of feature extraction. One of the method was moment based method. There are many moment based methods but we have preferred the Tchebichef moment. Tchebichef moment was preferred because of its better image representation capability. The second method was based on the contour curvature. Contour is a very important boundary feature used for finding similarity between shapes. After the process of feature extraction, the extracted feature has to be classified and for the same Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was used. There are many classifier but we preferred ANN because it is easy to handle and less error prone and apart from that its accuracy is much higher compared to other classifier. The classification was done individually with the two extracted features and finally the features were cascaded to increase the accuracy.
Accurate Multisteps Traffic Flow Prediction Based on SVM

Accurate traffic flow prediction is prerequisite and important for realizing intelligent traffic control and guidance, and it is also the objective requirement for intelligent traffic management. Due to the strong nonlinear, stochastic, time-varying characteristics of urban transport system, artificial intelligence methods such as support vector machine (SVM) are now receiving more and more attentions in this research field. Compared with the traditional single-step prediction method, the multisteps prediction has the ability that can predict the traffic state trends over a certain period in the future. From the perspective of dynamic decision, it is far important than the current traffic condition obtained. Thus, in this paper, an accurate multi-steps traffic flow prediction model based on SVM was proposed. In which, the input vectors were comprised of actual traffic volume and four different types of input vectors were compared to verify their prediction performance with each other. Finally, the model was verified with actual data in the empirical analysis phase and the test results showed that the proposed SVM model had a good ability for traffic flow prediction and the SVM-HPT model outperformed the other three models for prediction.
BIOGEOGRAPHY IN THE EARLY TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: A SCIENCE WITH INCREASING SIGNIFICANCE FOR EARTH'S CHANGES AND CHALLENGES

Biogeography is, in essence, the geography of nature or more specifically, the study of the distribution of Earth’s life forms at all spatial and temporal scales. This paper traces the historical development of biogeography from ancient times to the twenty-first century, highlights contemporary trends and expansions, and previews future prospects. The cumulative discovery of biogeographic patterns culminated in the development of the theory of evolution – biogeography’s greatest contribution to science. The paradigm shift to causal approaches in the early twentieth century led to ecological biogeography emerging as the second pillar of biogeography in addition to historical biogeography. Fostered by the acceptance of plate tectonics, the equilibrium theory of island biogeography, the rapid advancement of new perspectives and methods in historical biogeography, and revolutionary advances in compiling, visualizing, and analyzing spatially explicit information, biogeography evolved into a rigorous science during the second half of the twentieth century. Currently, major active sub-fields are phylogeography, macroecology, and conservation biogeography. Biogeography is on the way to becoming a ‘big science’, entering an era of increasingly integrative and multi-faceted approaches, increasingly accessible and available data, tools, and techniques, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Semantic-based text classification of environmental regulatory documents for supporting automated environmental compliance checking in construction

Automated environmental compliance checking requires automated extraction of rules from environmental regulatory textual documents, such as energy conservation codes and environmental protection agency (EPA) regulations. Automated rule extraction requires complex text processing and analysis for information extraction and subsequent formalization of the extracted information into computer-processable rules. In our automated compliance checking (ACC) approach, we first classify the text into predefined categories to filter out irrelevant text, thereby improving further semantic information extraction and compliance reasoning efficiency. The categories used are pre-defined in a semantic text classification (TC) topic hierarchy. In this paper, we present our machine-learning-based TC algorithm for classifying clauses in environmental regulatory documents based on the TC topic hierarchy. In developing our TC algorithm, different text preprocessing techniques, machine learning algorithms, and performance improvement strategies were tested and evaluated. Our final TC algorithm was tested on ten regulatory documents such as the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, and evaluated in terms of precision and recall. The algorithm achieved around 96% and 85% recall and precision, respectively, on the testing data.
The unifying power of sustainable development; towards balanced choices between people, planet and profit in agricultural production chains and rural land use: the role of science

This position paper presents an overview of the origin and meaning of the concept of sustainable development in various domains and their interrelationships, expressed as the People-Profit-Planet triangle. The role of Wageningen UR and its position in society is clarified: the three P domains are related to ecology, economics and social and cultural disciplines. Case studies, involving fisheries, pig production chains and a regional study in the Pantanal area, illustrate the difficulties and possibilities of achieving threefold sustainability. This paper is presented on the occasion of the Dies (85th anniversary) of Wageningen University
A construction method for the ontology of customer information in consumer support systems

For enterprises, customer relationships have been commonly recognized as a critical factor to succeed their business. Effective customer relationships could help enterprises deliver services to customers based on their needs, preferences, or past transactions. In this context, many discussions have already been presented where Consumer Support Systems (CSS) is most recently introduced that alleviates the shortcomings in other approaches by a 4-layer framework of collaborative mechanisms to support effective information/ service provision between enterprises and customers. Since in CSS customers get used to participate in various communities to share or co-learn information about their experiences or requests on enterprises, a comprehensive structure for such information is therefore necessary for its easy sharing or co-learning among these customers. For this need and as a pristine way for knowledge-sharing by ontology, we present in this paper a method for the construction of an ontology that describes customer information with an easy understood structure. The method starts from the specification of the ontology based on the experiences of customers, through the browsing of their new ideas, and ends with the verification of its consistency. To illustrate, the method is applied in an exemplified application for travel arrangement.
Evaluating the Effects of Prescription Fish Oil, Supplemental Fish Oil and a Krill Oil Blend on Serum Lipids/Lipoproteins and the Omega-3 Index: A Pilot Study

Numerous preparations containing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are commercially available. We examined changes in serum lipids/lipoproteins and the omega-3 index with various EPA/DHA formulations. Dyslipidemic subjects (N=10/arm) were randomized to daily doses of prescription fish oil (3360 mg EPA+DHA), supplemental fish oil (3340 mg EPA+DHA) or a krill oil blend (960 mg EPA+DHA); in a 6-week, open-label trial. The fish oil preparations produced significant (p<0.05) and comparable reductions in triglycerides (∼-A¯Â€Â­25%); whereas the krill oil blend (KOB) resulted in a modest increase. Other lipoprotein changes were similar across treatments. The fish oil products each produced similar elevations in the omega-3 index, and more than the KOB, although all agents produced significant changes from baseline. When evaluated per gram of EPA+DHA dosed, the KOB increased the omega-3 index 2-fold more than the fish oil groups.Overall, the fish oil preparations provided comparable and favorable changes in triglycerides and the omega-3 index, which were significantly greater than those observed with the KOB.
Arab African Northern revolt states (2010-2014): The missed path of re-institutionalization and democratic transformation

The quick current of revolt spread rapidly from Tunisia to Egypt, and then from Egypt to Libya, in one timing date, threatening entrenched regimes and the status quo. For example, Libya’s revolt turned into a bloody civil war, spilling over armaments, everywhere in the country. By the end of 7th of February, 2014, the General National Congress will end its mandate, which will lead into political vacuum in the country. In Tunisia, the Muslim movement (Nahda Party) led the country into social unrest, only in the end of January, 2014, and after four years, Tunis launched its new constitution. In addition, Egypt and its revolt turned into Christian-Muslim confrontations, and it turned its destination twice (January uprising, 2011 and the road to 30 of June, 2013) with widespread of unrest and instability between the civic moments and the ousted Brotherhood. This progress was led by the military rule under the Commander, Assisi, who called his Egyptian people to march against the Brotherhood presidency, Morsi, in 30, June, 2013, that led to the interim government, and hunting of all the brotherhood elites. Key words: Revolt, re-institutionalization, democratic transformation, upheavals, turmoil.
Microcosm Biofilm Formation on Titanium Surfaces

Risk factors associated with peri-implantitis are related to the biofilm composition around the implant and the ability of bacterial adhesion. This study evaluated the biofilm formation on different surfaces of commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) grade 4 after 12, 24, 48 and 168 hours using the microcosm technique and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The following surface conditions were examined: S (control)- smooth and plain; B- sand-blasted with aluminum oxide; E- etched using nitric acid; and BE- the combination of J and A treatments. Statistical differences on biofilm formation (CFU/ mg) were found between the control (S) and B surfaces at the first 12 hours, which are related to the lowest (Ra = 0.21 µm) and highest (Ra = 0.62 µm) mean roughness values. At 168-hour all surfaces showed similar biofilm formation. Yet, microbial growth occurred on all surfaces, regardless of the surface treatment.
Technical efficiency of fenugreek production in the semi arid region of Rajasthan, India: A stochastic frontier approach

This paper examines the technical efficiency of fenugreek production in Rajasthan and also identifies key variables affecting technical efficiency using primary data collected from 120 randomly selected fenugreek cultivating farmers by applying a stochastic frontier analysis (SFA). The results obtained in an empirical model indicated that mean technical efficiency of all categories of farmers was 70%. This suggests that still there is scope for increasing the output by 30% with the same level of input uses. Small farmers were found to be more efficient in terms of judicious and timely application of irrigation and fertilizers as well as reaping more yields. Around 50% of the farmers attained a technical efficiency more than 80% because of employing the uniform cultivation practices. The results of the technical inefficiency effects model suggest that age, education and contact with extension agencies positively influenced technical efficiency of fenugreek cultivation. Key words: Cobb-Douglas production function, fenugreek cultivation, semi-arid region, stochastic frontier analysis (SFA), technical efficiency.
Alterations in monetary transmission mechanism in Egypt in the wake of the triple-F crisis

At the turn of the century, the global economy was exposed to soaring food and fuel prices, in addition to the blow of the global financial crisis. All three effects, dubbed the “Triple-F Crisis”, have altered the channels of monetary transmission mechanism (MTM). This research explores the efficacy of the Egyptian monetary agent in cushioning the blow of this multi-facade crisis by focusing on the two most significant MTM channels for Egypt, the interest rate and exchange rate channels. It starts by investigating the effects of the crisis on the Egyptian economy and the attempts to quell the impact of the slowdown. A Structural Vector Autoregressive (SVAR) model estimates the extent of internal and external shocks. The main contribution of the paper is the introduction of the expectations channel based on a field survey administered for a period of 21 months. This inclusion is essential especially in view of the pessimism about future inflation and the impending removal of subsidies. The results of the research not only demonstrate the inability of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to effectively miti-gate the friction inflicted by the pessimistic inflationary expectations, but also reveal that some of the policies that it currently employs need to be adjusted to enhance the efficacy of monetary shocks.
Selection efficiency of morphological and physiological parameters of T. aestivum L. in dry climatic conditions.

BOYADJIEVA, D. and B. ANDONOV, 2010. Selection efficiency of morphological and physiological parameters of T. aestivum L. in dry climatic conditions. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 16: 539-546 The morphological and physiological parameters of T. aestivum L. and their integration with yield were studied in order to identify more effective criteria for the genetic improvement of new cultivars in dry climatic conditions. The tested varieties were developed at the Institute of Plant Genetic Resources in Sadovo in the period 1948-2005. Cultivar N 301, widespread in 1948, was used as control. A field trial was carried out in 3 replications in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Plant and leaf parameters were analyzed as well as yield and duration of the vegetation period. Variability and genetic gain of the studied indexes were identified. A computer software package was used for variation, correlation and regression analysis. It has been established that the preservation of canopy and leaf mass for up to 10 days after ear growth is most important for yield increase in the dry conditions of Central South Bulgaria. At the same time, the correlation coefficient of yield and foliage area of one plant during heading was high and statistically proven. The same was true about canopy per unit of land, the area of one leaf and the area of the flag leaf. The semi-planophyl flag leaf was optimal for the specific conditions of the trial and its width was in positive correlation with the yield. Yield increase was parallel to the shortening of the vegetation period.
Prisoner Reentry and Recidivism According to the Formerly Incarcerated and Reentry Service Providers: A Verbal Behavior Approach

Successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into communities is important because of both the personal and emotional costs to the former offender and the social and financial costs to the community and criminal justice system. Prior research examining reentry success has used structural and psychological explanations for better understanding the processes that contribute to recidivism. Using B.F. Skinner’s (1957) Theory of Verbal Behavior as a theoretical foundation, twelve focus groups totaling 128 formerly incarcerated persons and reentry service providers were conducted that explored perspectives of the current reentry system, views on recidivism, and opportunities for improvement. Results indicate that a Verbal Behavior approach enhances the understanding of reentry when examined as a metacontingency with a goal of a particular outcome. Implications for reentry intervention are discussed.
Preserving intangible heritage resources: Examples from South Africa

Under new heritage legislation in South Africa the conservation of ‘place’ and inherent intangible values have been enshrined, but are not readily supported by environmental controlling bodies and developers in practice. Three case studies are used to demonstrate how intangible place values were sucessfully defended where developmental and political pressures indicated their loss. The first example explains the process of identifying a suitable site and providing urban design guidelines for the introduction of 500 low-cost housing units in a ‘mixed’ cultural property that is earmarked for nomination for World Heritage status – namely, the gold-rush town of Pilgrim’s Rest and the Blyde River Canyon - with the aim of retaining the intangible heritage resources whilst redressing historical race-based injustices and providing much-needed economic stimulus for the heritage place. In the second example the intangible values inherent to the Union Buildings in Pretoria - the seat of Government designed by Sir Herbert Baker - were defined and used as the departure point for urban design guidelines for the proposed headquarters of the Dept of Foreign Affairs planned in its proximity. In the last case study, the conservation process for an inner city regeneration project in a 100 year-old railway precinct in Pretoria at the foot of the new Freedom Park -a national legacy site commemorating African struggles for freedomsucceeded in retaining intangible heritage resources in the face of extremely compromising urban development pressures and low-cost housing needs, as well as the ravages of a rapid rail system which is soon to traverse the site.
The Efficacy of Aerobic and Breathing Exercise Training on Asthma Control and Physical - Psychological Health Promotion in Women with Asthma

DOI: 10.30699/acadpub.ijhehp. 6.2. 188 Background and Objective: Achieving adequate asthma control is one of the primary goals in the management of this disease. There are limited data on the effect of the exercise training on asthma control and the relationship between Physiological and Psychological Parameters changes induced by exercise with asthma control. So the aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of aerobic exercise program with breathing exercises on asthma control and physical psychological Parameters of women with