Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
High-Speed and Non-Volatile Nano Electro-Mechanical Memory Incorporating Si Quantum Dots

Basic device characteristics were investigated for a new high‐speed and non‐volatile nano electro‐mechanical systems (NEMS) memory device with nanocrystalline silicon (nc‐Si) dots embedded in its movable floating gate beam. Over 1 GHz operation is possible due to the size reduction of the NEMS. From a simulation of mechanical properties of the movable floating gate beam, advantage of using the nc‐Si dots array was shown for low power operation. The mechanical bistability of the fabricated SiO2 beam was clearly observed in both experimental and simulation studies.
A New Low-energy Plastic Scintillation Neutron Detector For Real Time Pulse Shape Discrimination

A new neutron detector has been designed to detect low-energy neutrons in (p,n) charge- exchange reactions in inverse kinematics. Our detector based on EJ-299-34 plastic scintillator and coupled to digital readout system which provides opportunity for pulse shape discrimination (PSD) of the detected particles as well as intelligent triggering based on PSD. This device enables one to reduce the gamma-ray background by one order of magnitude. We plan to use it in our experiments to study the spin-isospin responses of nuclei along the neutron drip line. The new system can be used, however, for any reaction study that involves emission of low-energy neu- trons (100 keV–1 MeV) where the background suppression and the increased signal-to-noise ratio are crucial.
Effects of Different Selenium Sources on Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Plasma Glutathione Peroxidase Activity and Selenium Deposition in Finishing Hanwoo Steers

This study was conducted to determine effects of different selenium (Se) sources on performance, carcass characteristics, blood measures (whole blood Se concentration and plasma glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity), and Se concentrations in tissues of finishing Hanwoo steers (Korean native steers). Twenty finishing Hanwoo steers (average body weight = 536±23.4 kg, average age = approximately 20 months) were allotted to treatments in four groups of five steers per pen for 16 weeks preceding slaughter. Treatments were control (CON), spent mushroom composts from Se-enriched mushrooms (Se-SMC), selenized yeast (Se-Y), and sodium selenite (SS). Dietary Se levels of all treatments except CON were 0.9 mg Se/kg on the dry matter basis. Body weight was measured at the first and final day of trial, and blood samples were collected to analyze whole blood Se concentration and plasma GSH-Px activity at 2, 4, 8, and 16 weeks. At the end of trial, steers were slaughtered to collect muscle and liver samples for their Se analyses, and carcass data were recorded. In terms of dry matter intake, body weight gain and carcass characteristics, no significant differences among treatments were observed. Whole blood Se concentrations were significantly higher (p<0.05) for Se-SMC and Se-Y treatments than for CON at each collection period, with no significant difference between SS and CON. For weeks 2 and 8, there was no significant difference for whole blood Se concentration between Se-SMC and Se-Y, but for weeks 4 and 16, Se-Y treatments were significantly higher (p<0.05) than Se-SMC. No differences were observed for plasma GSH-Px activity between Se-SMC and Se-Y. The Se concentrations in hind leg and liver were significantly different among treatments (p<0.05) and those in both tissues ranked the greatest in Se-Y, followed by Se-SMC, SS, and CON treatments. However, tissue Se concentration for SS was not different from that for CON. These results showed that feeding organic Se sources such as Se-SMC and Se-Y enhanced Se concentration in tissues, while SS. the most common supplement of inorganic Se, was inefficient in Se deposition. Even though Se-Y had a higher Se concentration in tissues than Se-SMC, replacing Se-Y with Se-SMC in diets of beef steers would be an inexpensive way to increase Se concentration in beef.
A REASSESSMENT OF PRAGMATISM IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: I. THE THEORY OF TRUTH

Radical behaviorism is often said to be inspired by pragmatism. Similarities between these two philosophies generally center on epistemological issues. For instance, the pragmatic theory of truth as effectiveness would be shared by behavior analysts. But because pragmatism is a philosophy built precisely by the gathering of components derived from previously existing philosophical traditions, it cannot be reduced to just one of these components alone without running the risk of mischaracterization. Is the idea of truth as effectiveness the only common ground between pragmatism and behavior analysis? In this review, divided in two parts, we argue for a negative answer, exploring on one hand, different dimensions of the pragmatic theory of truth, and on the other hand, world views underlying these two philosophies. In this first part, we note that the criterion of effectiveness is not the sole pragmatic criterion of truth. The criterion of coherence, along with the role of beliefs addressed in pragmatic theory, are fundamental to a thorough understanding of pragmatic theory of truth, with relevant consequences to evaluate the relations between pragmatism and behavior analysis.
Immunohistochemical Expression of Vitamin-D Receptor in Oral and Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma of a Black African Subpopulation

Objective: The nuclear vitamin D receptor (VDR) is involved in multiple pathways that have a role to play in the biology of cancer. Recent evidence indicates that the active form of vitamin D (1alpha, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) (VD) exhibits several anti-growth effects. Thus it is useful as an anti-neoplastic agent in several human malignancies. We aim to analyze the expression of VDR in skin and oral squamous cell carcinomas (skin SCC and OSCC) from a black African sub-population to determine potential for active VD therapy in such patients. Design: Nineteen formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) blocks of OSCC and 15 Skin SCC FFPE were prepared for Abcam Rabbit polyclonal Anti-Vitamin D Receptor antibody ChIP Grade (ab3508). Nuclear brown staining was considered as positive for VDR. The Sinicrope scoring method was used to evaluate the stained epithelial cells. All slides were viewed with a Nikon ECLIPSE 80i microscope and microphotographs recorded. Results: Among 15 moderately differentiated OSCC 7 (46.7%) showed moderate to strong positivity for VDR, while 8 were weak or negative for VDR. Among 10 well-differentiated SCC of the skin, 8 (80%) cases showed moderate to strong VDR positivity, while 2 cases showed weak expression. Overall, approximately the same number of OSCC (9 cases) and Skin SCC (10 cases) expressed moderate to strong positivity for VDR. Conclusion: In our study, we noted that the OSCC and skin SCC have similar number of cases expressing moderate to strong positive staining for VDR. Thus we suggest that the chemotherapeutic role already established for VD is of relevance in OSCC and skin SCC in black Africans.
Effect of Chemicals on Engineering Properties of Soil

Geotechnical behaviour of fine grained soils is controlled by constituent of soil, type of pore fluid, presence of salts etc. The clay particles having effective size less than 0.002 mm havenegative charges at surface and positive charges at edges.The charged clay surface together with the counter–ions in the pore water form diffuse double layer.The entire system tries to attain equilibrium under weak Vander wall forces.Double layer is influenced by the valency of the counter–ions and the temperature. Use of salt solution as pore fluid generally causes decrease in liquid limits. Salt solutions generally increase the maximum dry density and decrease the optimum moisture content. Increase in unconfined compressive strength is observed with addition of salt in lower concentrations. Permeability generally increased with the addition of salt. When treated with salts in most cases it has been reported that Compression index Cc, Swelling index Cs, and coefficient of compressibility (av) decreased, whereas coefficient of consolidation (Cv) increased as the water salinity increased. In the present paper the effect of presence of salts as pore fluid on engineering properties of soil as reported in literature has been highlighted.
POTENTIAL AND CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS OF LARGE AREA OLED USING NUMERICAL SIMULATION

Illumination of large area OLEDs is of great importance in the field of large area displays and solid state lightings. The major problem for large area OLED is the non homogeneous brightness due to non uniform distribution of current, in which the temperature is also have great influence on the current distribution. So it is relevant to find out the temperature distribution of large area OLED. In this work we are tried to get the temperature distribution of large area OLED using MATLAB programming. We got a non uniform current and potential distribution. The temperature distribution of 5×5cm 2 OLED is to be estimated using the finite element method (with MATLAB Programming). It will be non uniform [6] as shown in Fig 1. Non uniformity of light emission in large area OLED can be reduced by reinforcing the transparent electrode material with a metallic wire grid. Fig (1) Temperature distribution in OLED [6]
Development of a Behavioral and Imaging Model of Feeding in Planarians

Excess weight is a major risk factor for type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other comorbidities. Animal models of feeding provide insight into the problem and provide a means for the discovery and evaluation of pharmacotherapeutic treatment. Mammalian models are the most commonly used, but recently non-mammalian models have been utilized (e.g., C. elegans). Planarians provide an intermediate model. They are the earliest extant animal with a primitive brain-like structure and are a convenient model of mammalian behavioral endpoints and drug-induced effects. The purpose of the present study was to determine if a quantitative measure of presumptive feeding behavior could be visualized using an imaging technique. Colored food pellets were prepared and in some experiments, plasmid-delivered green fluorescent protein was added. Both visible and fluorescence microscopy displayed clear indication of internalization of the red dye and localization to the digestive system. This new methodology establishes a convenient way to study normal physiological feeding behavior as well as modifications induced by drugs or other exogenous substances.
Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from Zobo drinks sold in Keffi, Nigeria

Aims: This study is aimed to determine the susceptibility pattern of some bacteria isolated from Zobo drink sold in Keffi Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Zobo drink is a locally produced indigenous non-alcoholic beverage that is prepared by boiling the flower calyx of Hibiscus sabdarifa. Methodology and results: Standard microbiological methods were employed to isolate bacteria from Zobo drink sold in Keffi metropolis, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Samples of Zobo drink were collected from ten (10) different locations and their total bacterial counts were determined using standard methods involving CFU count. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the bacterial isolates was determined using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The bacterial counts of the Zobo in the ten different locations range from 3.0 x 10 8 to 8.6 x 10 8 CFU/mL. Four species of bacteria were isolated and identified by standard microbiological methods. The isolates with their percentage occurrence frequencies were Enterobacter aerogenes (70%), Escherichia coli (60%), Staphylococcus aureus (30%) and Streptococcus spp. (20%) respectively.The antibiotic susceptibility pattern revealed that Escherichia coli had high resistance to Chloramphenicol (75%), followed by Septrin (68.7%) and Sparfloxacin (68.7%), while Enterobacter aerogenes,Streptococcus spp. and Staphylococcus aureus had low resistance to all the antibiotics tested. E. coli had very high sensitivity to Pefloxacin (100%), Gentamicin (88%), Amoxicillin (88%), Augmentin (75%), Tarivid (68.7%) and Streptomycin (68.7%). Streptococus spp. are the most susceptible isolates which had 100% sensitivity to Septrin, Chloramphenicol, Amoxicillin, Gentamicin and Pefloxacinrespctively; and this was followed by Staphylococcus aureus which had 100% sensitivity to Chloramphenicol, Amoxicillin, Augmentin and Tarivid respectively. Conclusion, significance and impact study: The antibiotic resistance pattern exhibited by E.coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Streptococcus spp. and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the Zobo sold in Keffi are indicative of possible abuse of the use of antibiotics, and this has serious health implications. The results further demonstrated that Zobo sold in Keffi within the period of this study had contaminant bacteria including potentially pathogenic species and this can lead to failures in antibiotic chemotherapy among consumers of Zobo.
La responsabilité sociale des entreprises vue par les salariés : phare ou rétroviseur ?

La perception de la responsabilite de l’entreprise par ses salaries est un sujet important car elle semble de nature a influencer certaines attitudes et certains comportements qui sont au centre des relations entre l’employe et l’entreprise (fidelite, engagement, etc.). Or si la litterature scientifique s’est attachee a connaitre la perception de nombreuses parties prenantes, y compris les candidats au recrutement, peu de recherches visent specifiquement les employes. Quelques tentatives de construction d’echelles existent mais ne sont pas convaincantes. Pour ces raisons nous avons etudie, a partir d’entretiens collectifs, la perception de groupes de cadres et de non cadres de quatre entreprises. Deux d’entre elles ont un passe d’appartenance au secteur public. Les resultats mettent en evidence que les non-cadres privilegient la dimension sociale de la responsabilite sociale. Les cadres sont generalement mieux informes sur les principes, les valeurs et les engagements de leur entreprise. Dans de nombreux cas les non-cadres relient fortement comportement au travail et hors travail. Nous avons egalement montre que dans le cas des entreprises issues du secteur public, la responsabilite sociale prenait la place de la notion de service public.
Breeding for Sustainable Milk Production – from Nucleus Herds to Genomic Data

The overall aim of the research reported in this thesis was to investigate ways to mitigate deterioration in functional traits and reduce the environmental impact of milk production. The more specific objectives were to obtain new information about the selection of bull dams for functional traits in an open nucleus herd, to monitor ongoing genetic trends in functional traits, and to examine a breeding program with genomic selection and contractor herds that records specific indicator traits correlated with environmental impact. A breeding scheme with expanded recording of functional traits in potential bull dams in a nucleus herd was simulated. The genetic trend in functional traits was found to be unfavourable in all scenarios. Improved recording of functional traits did not limit the unfavourable genetic response in fertility and udder health traits unless more economic weight was placed on functional traits in the breeding goal. Genetic trends in fertility and udder health traits were estimated in Swedish Red dairy cattle. The estimated genetic trend for number of inseminations in lactating cows was unfavorable. The choice of model to be used for genetic evaluation influences the estimate of genetic trend, indicating that unfavorable genetic trends may not be discovered unless the traits are evaluated in a multiple-trait model including both functional and production traits. Substantial genetic progress in breeding for environmentally friendly cows can be achieved by including environmental impact in the breeding goal, and by using phenotype records and genomic information on correlated indicator traits. The most valuable indicator traits are those with a strong genetic correlation with environmental impact that also have a high accuracy of direct genomic values. Breakeven prices for recording the indicator trait were calculated for all scenarios. They varied considerably from one scenario to another, depending on the number of phenotype records on indicator traits. Recording an indicator trait could be both genetically and economically advantageous where the genetic correlation between the trait in question and environmental impact is strong, the trait has an optimal number of phenotype records, and the reliability of direct genomic values is moderately high.
Logical and Algebraic Formulation of Origami Axioms

We describe Huzita’s origami axioms in logical and algebraic point of view. Observing that Huzita’s axioms are statements about the existence of certain origami constructions, we can generate basic origami constructions from those axioms. We give the logical specification of Huzita’s axioms as constraints among geometric objects of origami in the language of the first-order predicate logic. The logical specification is then translated into logical combinations of algebraic forms, i.e. polynomial equalities, disequalities and inequalities, and further into polynomial ideals (if inequalities are not involved). Origami construction is performed by repeated application of Huzita’s axioms. By constraint solving, we obtain solutions that satisfy the logical specification of the origami construction problem. The solutions include fold lines along which origami has to be folded. The obtained solutions both in numerical and symbolic forms make origami computationally tractable for further treatment, such as visualization and automated theorem proving of the correctness of the origami construction.
Chaos enhanced differential evolution in the task of evolutionary control of discrete chaotic LOZI map

In this paper, evolutionary technique Differential Evolution (DE) is used for the evolutionary tuning of controller parameters for the stabilization of selected discrete chaotic system, which is the two-dimensional Lozi map. The novelty of the approach is that the selected controlled discrete dissipative chaotic system is used within Chaos enhanced heuristic concept as the chaotic pseudo-random number generator to drive the mutation and crossover process in the DE. The idea was to utilize the hidden chaotic dynamics in pseudo-random sequences given by chaotic map to help Differential evolution algorithm in searching for the best controller settings for the same chaotic system. The optimizations were performed for three different required final behavior of the chaotic system, and two types of developed cost function. To confirm the robustness of presented approach, comparisons with canonical DE strategy and PSO algorithm have been performed.
THE IMPACT OF ACCURATE EXTINCTION MEASUREMENTS FOR X-RAY SPECTRAL MODELS

Interstellar extinction includes both absorption and scattering of photons from interstellar gas and dust grains, and it has the effect of altering a source's spectrum and its total observed intensity. However, while multiple absorption models exist, there are no useful scattering models in standard X-ray spectrum fitting tools, such as XSPEC. Nonetheless, X-ray halos, created by scattering from dust grains, are detected around even moderately absorbed sources, and the impact on an observed source spectrum can be significant, if modest, compared to direct absorption. By convolving the scattering cross section with dust models, we have created a spectral model as a function of energy, type of dust, and extraction region that can be used with models of direct absorption. This will ensure that the extinction model is consistent and enable direct connections to be made between a source's X-ray spectral fits and its UV/optical extinction.
On Koszul-Tate resolutions and Sullivan models

We report on Koszul-Tate resolutions in Algebra, in Mathematical Physics, in Cohomological Analysis of PDE-s, and in Homotopy Theory. Further, we define an abstract Koszul-Tate resolution in the frame of $\mathcal{D}$-Geometry, i.e., geometry over differential operators. We prove Comparison Theorems for these resolutions, thus providing a dictionary between the different fields. Eventually, we show that all these resolutions are of the new $\mathcal{D}$-geometric type.
The Application of Diabatic Heating in -Vectors for the Study of a North American Cyclone Event

An extended version of the -vector form for the ω-equation that includes diabatic (in particular latent) heating in the -vector itself is derived and tested for use in analyzing the life-cycle of a midlatitude cyclone that developed over the central United States during 24–26 December 2009. While the inclusion of diabatic heating in the -vector ω-equation is not unique to this work, the inclusion of diabatic heating in the -vector itself is a unique formulation. Here it is shown that the diabatic -vector gives a better representation of the forcing contributing to the life-cycle of the Christmas Storm of 2009 using analyses derived from the 80-km NAM.
Response to the Special Report of the G4+1, “Reporting Financial Performance: A Proposed Approach”

The Financial Accounting Standards Committee of the American Accounting Association (hereinafter, the Committee) is charged with responding to requests for input from standard setters on issues related to financial reporting. The Committee is pleased to respond to the invitation to comment on the Special Report of the G4+1 (hereinafter, the “Group”), “Reporting Financial Performance: A Proposed Approach” (hereinafter, the “special report”). The comments in this letter are based in part on the Committee's review of academic research. The opinions reflect the views of the individuals on the committee and not those of the American Accounting Association.
Three‐dimensional multifluid modeling of atmospheric electrodynamics in Mars' dynamo region

The interactions between Mars' unique crustal magnetic fields and upper atmospheric particles lead to the formation of currents in the ionospheric dynamo region. This work is specifically focused on the collisions between ions, electrons, and neutrals in the atmospheric column of Mars. The remanent fields embedded in the Martian crust generate a very rich magnetic topology with important variations in terms of geometry and amplitude. Here we present mesoscale, self‐consistent, three‐dimensional, multifluid simulations of Mars' ionospheric electrodynamics in the dynamo region (∼100–400 km altitude), where differential motions of ions and electrons occur. In particular, we develop and validate a new method through the study of simple, uniform magnetic geometries. Our results demonstrate the existence of a dynamo current in the Martian atmosphere, which depends on the magnitude of the applied magnetic field and the neutral wind speeds. The simulation outputs are analyzed from mathematical and physical perspectives to identify the dominant processes at work in the formation of this current. Both case studies presented in this paper are qualitatively and quantitatively consistent with theoretical estimates and confirm the validity of the model, hence laying the groundwork for future studies of Mars' atmosphere using this new approach.