Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
KEY CAPABILITIES FOR STRATEGIC LEADERS IN LAO COMMERCIAL BANKING SECTOR TO MAXIMISE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

A commonly used approach in western countries, this paper considers the use of strategic leadership in Laos, in particular in the banking sector. The investigation looks at the understanding of banking leaders within Laos and finds many do not join the two terms of leadership and strategy together. The Laos bank leaders at senior level are aware that vision, core competencies and strategies are important to the development of their businesses in what is becoming a more competitive environment. Due to this more emphasis on developing vision and the people responsible must be implemented. Similarly leaders need to have both a short-term and long-term focus in their strategic leadership. The net result is that selection of the right person for the job is of vital importance.
Generalized Combined Compact Differencing Method

In this article a general class of highly accurate finite difference schemes of arbitrary order with minimal stencil size (three point), called generalized combined compact differencing method (GCCDM), is introduced. Details of the derivation of GCCDM for the uniform and non-uniform grid points are presented. The accuracy analysis of the GCCDM is performed usingFourier analysis and the results are compared with other high accurate finite difference methods such as super compact finite difference method (SCFDM). Accuracy analysis shows that the GCCDM in a uniform grid is more accurate than the SCFDM for a given order of accuracy. In addition, it is shown that the sixth-order and eighth-order combined compact differencing methods are special cases of the GCCDM.
Computational screening of ionic liquids as solvents for reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel

COSMO-RS method was used in screening 2106 ionic liquids as alternate solvents to volatile ndodecane used in PUREX. The distribution coefficients of uranylnitrate in ionic liquids/aqueous nitric acid biphasic system and the solubility of the ionic liquids in water were determined using COSMO-RS. Seventeen ionic liquids based on tetrafluoroborate BF4, were the most hydrophobic than others screened with hexamethylguanidiumtetrafluoroborate having the highest distribution coefficient. Their distribution coefficients were higher than that of the convention n-dodecane used for separation of uranium and plutonium from spent nuclear fuel but having more hydrophilicity than n-dodecane. This shows that ionic liquids can be used as alternate solvents in PUREX.
Title Importance of miRNA stability and alternative primary miRNA isoforms in gene regulation during Drosophila development

Mature microRNAs (miRNAs) are processed from primary transcripts (pri-miRNAs), and their expression is controlled at transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. However, how regulation at multiple levels achieves precise control remains elusive. Using published and new datasets, we profile a time course of mature and pri-miRNAs in Drosophila embryos and reveal the dynamics of miRNA production and degradation as well as dynamic changes in pri-miRNA isoform selection. We found that 5’ nucleotides influence stability of mature miRNAs. Furthermore, distinct half-lives of miRNAs from the mir-309 cluster shape their temporal expression patterns, and the importance of rapid degradation of the miRNAs in gene regulation is detected as distinct evolutionary signatures at the target sites in the transcriptome. Finally, we show that rapid degradation of miR-3/–309 may be important for regulation of the planar cell polarity pathway component Vang. Altogether, the results suggest that complex mechanisms regulate miRNA expression to support normal development. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.38389. 001
A Survey of Mobile Cloud Computing: Secure Channels Transmission in Mobile Cloud Computing

Mobile cloud is the infrastructure that facilitates the offloading of storage and computing resources of mobile devices pertaining mobile applications to cloud computing. Mobile devices can run expensive applications using mobile cloud as they can outsource services to cloud while providing interface for mobile users. Emerging mobile applications that are expensive can overcome the inherent problems of hand held devices through the concept of mobile cloud computing. The offloading process provide mobiles a rich platform for pervasive computing with on-demand services linked to cloud computing through mobile cloud infrastructure. Thus the mobile cloud computing is an inevitable phenomenon which bring about plethora of pros besides the mobility. The mobile cloud users can perform their resource intensive operations on the fly without time and geographical restrictions. In spite of the advantages it bestows mobile cloud computing has its own security issues. This paper throws light into the security issues and solutions in terms of secure channels transmission in mobile cloud computing. In this paper, we present state-of-the-art of mobile cloud computing besides its security aspects that are to be taken care of for successful mobile cloud computing. Index Terms – Cloud computing, mobile cloud computing, security, offloading services
RESHAPING ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS WITH META-SUBSTRATE BASED ON SPOOF PLASMONS

We investigate the efficiency of a metasurface supporting spoof plasmons to control the electromagnetic emission of a radiating element. The three-dimensional metasurface is made of an array of metallic grounded rods, and it is used as the substrate of a printed antenna. Such a substrate provides a transmission band at low frequencies, corresponding to spoof plasmon propagation, and a total electromagnetic band gap above the cut-off frequency. We show how an efficient and directive emission with low side-lobe levels and backward radiation can be obtained when the operating frequency of the antenna is considered in the band gap. The role of the spoof plasmons is further demonstrated by tuning the transmission band at the operating frequency. The proposed meta-substrate is an original and efficient alternative to reshape the emission of electromagnetic sources.
Especific evaluation in judo: a review of methods

The aim of this study was to analyze the judo specific tests present in the literature, including the variables obtained from these and their use as performance markers in judo matches. To develop of this study we considered original articles indexed from 1990 to 2011, using electronic data bases Scopus®, SciELO®, ScienceDirect® (Elsevier) and PubMed®. The keywords used for research were: judo, performance, aptitude tests and their combinations. After analyzing the articles deemed eligible, we elected four tests (studies) that considered all criteria: a) Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT), b) endurance test of Azevedo et al. (2007), c) Uchikomi Fitness Test UFT and d) Santos Test. All tests have the judo motor skills for the identification of physiological variables, however, its use depends of the researcher’s purpose. The SJFT can be used for the identification of anaerobic and aerobic capacity as well as being able to induce glycolytic and aerobic demand similar in the judo match. The Azevedo et al. endurance test needs a validation process based in the gold-standard to maximal lactate steady state to be a reliable tool in the obtain the aerobic capacity. The UFT and the Santos Test reproduce some judo match characteristics, but still need more original studies to be considered as performance markers.
RESEARCH NOTE A NUMERICAL STUDY OF SINGLE-PHASE FORCED CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER WITH FLOW FRICTION IN MICROCHANNELS

Three-dimensional simulations of the single-phase laminar flow and forced convective heat transfer of water in microchannels with small rectangular sections having specific hydraulic diameters and distinct geometric configurations were investigated numerically. The numerical results indicated that the laminar heat transfer was to be dependent upon the aspect ratio and the ratio of the hydraulic diameter to the center to center distance of the microchannels. The geometries and operating conditions of that indicated microchannel were created using a finite volume-based computational fluid dynamics technique. The aim of this paper is to obtain computational Nusselt number in laminar flow using Fluent CFD Solver and to validate it with available experimental studies. Acquired numerical results have an admissible compatibility with available experimental studies. In addition, conceivable temperature profiles and pressure drops have been obtained at each Z-location in this model. Then, pressure drop values in the present model were explored for each Reynolds number. Finally, the effects of geometric parameters on the average Nusselt number in the laminar flow were illustrated numerically.
Some properties and applicatons of ( inverse ) L n-1-matrices

Throughout we deal with n n × Z-matrices, i.e. real matrices whose off-diagonal entries are nonpositive. These matrices arise in many problems in the mathematical and physical sciences. Some of the best-known subclasses of Z-matrices are the class of M-matrices (introduced by Ostrowski), the class of Ln-1-matrices (introduced by Ky Fan and G. A. Johnson), and the class of 0 F − matrices (introduced by G. A. Johnson). Especially for M-matrices, a large number of properties and characterizations exist. However, the other classes of Z-matrices are also of great interest. In this paper we study some combinatorial properties and inequalities of Ln-1-matrices and inverse Ln-1-matrices. Firstly we introduce some definitions. In 1992 Fiedler and Markham [1] introduced the following classification of Z-matrices: Definition 1 Let s L (for s=0,1,., n) denote the class of matrices consisting of real n n × matrices which have the form A tI B = − , where 0 B ≥ and 1 ( ) ( ) s s B t B ρ ρ + ≤ < , (1) here   ( ) max{ ( ) : is an principal submatrix of } s B B B s s B ρ ρ = × , and we set 0( ) B ρ = −∞ and 1( ) n B ρ + = ∞ . The scalar t and the matrix B in (1) are not unique, but every Z-matrix belongs to exactly one set
44 Spatio-temporal clustering

Spatio-temporal clustering is a process of grouping objects based on their spatial and temporal similarity. It is relatively new subfield of data mining which gained high popularity especially in geographic information sciences due to the pervasiveness of all kinds of location-based or environmental devices that record position, time or/and environmental properties of an object or set of objects in real-time. As a consequence, different types and large amounts of spatio-temporal data became available that introduce new challenges to data analysis and require novel approaches to knowledge discovery. In this chapter we concentrate on the spatio-temporal clustering in geographic space. First, we provide a classification of different types of spatio-temporal data. Then, we focus on one type of spatio-temporal clustering trajectory clustering, provide an overview of the state-of-the-art approaches and methods of spatio-temporal clustering and finally present several scenarios in different application domains such as movement, cellular networks and environmental studies.
Phytochemical study of Mikania pseudohoffmanianna

This work describes the fractionation of methanol and dichloromethane extracts of aerial parts from the Mikania pseudohoffmanniana G. M. Barroso ex W. C. Holmes. The phytochemical study of extracts led to isolation and the identification of 16 known compounds, including: steroids: campesterol, stigmasterol and β-sitosterol, diterpenes: ent15β-E-cinnamoyloxy-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid, ent-15β-Zcinnamoyloxy-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid and ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid, triterpenes: α-amyrin, β-amyrin, α-amyrin acetate, β-amyrin acetate, lupeol, lupeol acetate and friedelin, coumarin: scopoletin, flavonoid: quercetin and caffeoyl quinic acid derivative: 4,5-di-O-[E]-caffeoyl quinic acid.
The Road to Adopting the Euro : Monetary Policy and Exchange Rate Regimes in EU Accession Countries ∗

This paper examines the choice of exchange rate regime in Central and Eastern European countries during the process of accession to the European Monetary Union. In the presence of real exchange rate appreciation due to the Balassa-Samuelson effect, accession countries face a trade-off between trend appreciation of the nominal exchange rate and high inflation rates. In a general equilibrium model of an emerging market economy, we show that under a fixed or heavily managed exchange rate the BalassaSamuelson effect can prevent compliance with the Maastricht inflation criterion. We then discuss how the real exchange rate appreciation shifts the output gap/inflation variance trade-off, increasing the cost of managing or fixing the exchange rate. As a consequence, the requirement of membership in the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERMII) and the Maastricht inflation criterion constrain the policy choice while providing no additional benefit to countries credibly committed to joining the Euro. Finally, we show that relaxing either the exchange rate requirement or the inflation criterion has sharply different business cycle implications for the accession countries. JEL Classification Numbers: E52; E31; F02; F41.
Comparison of nonhomogeneous regression models for probabilistic wind speed forecasting

In weather forecasting, nonhomogeneous regression is used to statistically postprocess forecast ensembles in order to obtain calibrated predictive distributions. For wind speed forecasts, the regression model is given by a truncated normal distribution where location and spread are derived from the ensemble. This paper proposes two alternative approaches which utilize the generalized extreme value (GEV) distribution. A direct alternative to the truncated normal regression is to apply a predictive distribution from the GEV family, while a regime switching approach based on the median of the forecast ensemble incorporates both distributions. In a case study on daily maximum wind speed over Germany with the forecast ensemble from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, all three approaches provide calibrated and sharp predictive distributions with the regime switching approach showing the highest skill in the upper tail.
The revolution in genetic improvement

Livestock improvement through selection has been remarkably successful over the last 50-100 years, despite some industries adopting and implementing modern principles more slowly than others. The foundation for improvement in all livestock industries has been quite simple the selection of aboveaverage candidates to be the parents of the next generation. Within that context, there have been a number of major changes. The manner and scope for defining overall merit has evolved from visual appraisal against an ideal, to a performance-based approach. In some industries it has gone further to a single index value representing aggregate economic merit, by combining evaluations on a portfolio of traits according to their economic values. There has been continuous evolution of the technical approaches to combine information on correlated traits and on relatives to improve the accuracy of prediction in the selection candidates. However, in most species, the approach using pedigree and performance information has suffered from a major technical drawback that has limited the annual response to selection. Genomics now offers the potential to overcome that limitation and revolutionize breeding programs in most species. Genomic methods for predicting merit of livestock are being adopted and implemented more rapidly than any other selection technologies. This paper describes the limitation posed by pedigree and performance information, and the manner in which genomic information offers promise to change that circumstance. The current status of genomic approaches and possible future directions will be briefly reviewed.
Research Update: Photoelectrochemical water splitting and photocatalytic hydrogen production using ferrites (MFe2O4) under visible light irradiation

The utilization of solar light for the photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic production of molecular hydrogen from water is a scientific and technical challenge. Semiconductors with suitable properties to promote solar-driven water splitting are a desideratum. A hitherto rarely investigated group of semiconductors are ferrites with the empirical formula MFe2O4 and related compounds. This contribution summarizes the published results of the experimental investigations on the photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic properties of these compounds. It will be shown that the potential of this group of compounds in regard to the production of solar hydrogen has not been fully explored yet.
From bivalves to birds : oxidative stress and longevity

Summary 1. The oxidative stress theory of ageing predicts that animals living longer will have less cumulative oxidative damage together with structural characteristics that make them more resistant to oxidative damage itself. 2. Although a general relationship between body size, metabolism and longevity does not exist in marine invertebrates, they are generally characterized by low rates of metabolism and reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation associated with lower antioxidant enzyme activities compared to vertebrates. 3. Birds and mammals have very similar size-affected metabolic rates and their metabolic intensity explains only some of the variation in maximum lifespan potential (MLSP). Within each class, smaller animals have higher rates of metabolism and ROS production and membranes that are more susceptible to oxidative damage and autocatalytic propagation of free radicals than larger ones. 4. Although the high variation in life-history strategies is accompanied by substantial variation in MLSP, there is a consistent positive correlation between rates of ROS formation and antioxidant levels among most animals examined so far for these traits. The consensus of these studies is that ROS and antioxidant levels are inversely related to MLSP. 5. The lack of a clear stoichiometric relation between variables contributing to oxidative stress limits our capacity to infer longevity consequences from measures of pro-oxidant or antioxidant status among or within species.
Effects of 5-Azac on Vernalization and Flower-Ball Development in BROCCOLI (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. ITALICA)

The experiment was carried out with different application ways of 5-azaC on two varieties of broccoli ‘Qing-feng 103’ and ‘Lv-xiu’ in order to study the influences of DNA demethylation on vernalization, flower bud differentiation and flower-ball development in broccoli. The results showed that, the 5-azaC spraying could promote vernalization, advance flower-bud differentiation stage, rapid growth and initial harvesting period.
The territorial planning system and the urban development in Belgium : from a deterministic to a strategic model

The upper tier is comprised of the f deral State, the three linguistic Communities and the three Regions. In accordance with the law, all three are on an equal level in exercising their responsibilities. The fed eral State is responsible for all subjects not explicitly treated either by Regions or Communities. The role of the federal State (and the Communities) in territorial planning proce dures is reduced because Regions inherited territor ial responsibilities. Nevertheless, some federal respon sibilities continue to impact (even indirectly) the organization of the territory : scientific research, railroads, nat ional defence, regulation of air transport and grou nd mobility (highway code), energy policy .
Influence of Dimensionality on Phase Transition in VO2 Nanocrystals

Hydrothermally synthesized one-dimensional and two-dimensional nanocrystals of VO2 undergo phase transition around 65C, where temperature and mechanism of phase transition are dependent on dimensionality of nanocrystals. Both nanocrystalline samples exhibit depression of phase transition temperature compared to the bulk material, the magnitude of which depends on the dimensionality of the nanocrystal. One-dimensional nanoribbons exhibit lower phase transition temperature and higher values of apparent activation energy than two-dimensional nanosheets. The phase transition exhibits as a complex process with somewhat lower value of enthalpy than the phase transition in the bulk, probably due to higher proportion of surface atoms in the nanocrystals. High values of apparent activation energy indicate that individual steps of the phase transition involve simultaneous movement of large groups of atoms, as expected for single-domain nanocrystalline materials.
Trellis Coding of Non-coherent Multiple Symbol

This paper introduces a treHis. coded modulation (TCM) scheme for non-coherent multl le full response M-ary r CPFSK with rnodulatlon ~ndex 1. M. A proper branch. metric for the trelhs decoder 1s obtained b employm a simple ? 5 ap roxlrnatlon of the modifi,ed Bessel unction . f? r arge slgF na to noise ratio (SNR). Palrwlse error yrobabdlty of coded sequences js evaluated by, applying a hnear approximation to the Rlc~an random variable. Examples are reseqted for trell:s codln~s of non-coherent binary CPFSK %y qsmg the Ungerboeck s set partitioning method. Asym totlc upper /’ gjven bounds on blt error probab~llty are evaluated or the coded systems, and simulation results are also presente .
Potenciál moderní antidiabetické léčby v praxi

Cílem léčby diabetu 2. typu je prodloužení a zkvalitnění života. K dosažení tohoto cíle je třeba korigovat nejen glykemii, ale i ostatní onemocnění spojená s diabetem 2. typu. Moderní léčba umožňuje současně zlepšit kompenzaci diabetu a snížit riziko kardiovaskulárních příhod. V přehledovém článku je věnována pozornost stanovení individuálních léčebných cílů a jsou charakterizovány hlavní skupiny moderních antidiabetických léků. Klíčová slova: diabetes mellitus 2. typu, farmakoterapie, cíle léčby, kardiovaskulární bezpečnost.
Regional institutions in global “ south ” : the Rationale of Regional institutionalization in south ameRica since the 21 st centuRy

Particularly, beginning the 21st century the Political landscape saliently changed and shifted to debunk the notion of “the end of history” in South America. Several Latin American scholars including Bjorn Hettne, Osvaldo Sunkel, and Philippe De Lombaerde and the international organizations including United Nations for Latin American Economic Commission (UN ECLAC) have paid attention to the left-leaning governments which have eventually governed these states. In this vein, this study (as an initial step for the research proposal) attempts to understand the logic of (new) regionalism under globalism and particularly to contribute to its academic value. This study is mainly approaching the subject from a theoretical foundation in order to understand and then to apply the rationale of politically-oriented regional institutions. k e y wo R d s : Regionalism, globalization, identity, regional institutions, South America. j e l c o d e s : F02, F15, F59.