Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exposing the hidden white dwarf binary origin by means of a synthetic population model for nearby single stars

We present a new synthetic population model for local thin-disc (d≤ 100 pc) single-star white dwarfs (WDs), including effective temperature and mass distribution. The only two parameters of the synthetic population model are the initial mass function (IMF) and the star-formation rate (SFR). Depletion losses through kinematic heating of the stellar ‘gas’ vertical to the Galactic plane are prescribed empirically using the observed local velocity dispersion as a function of age. We apply the same SFR and IMF for the WD population model as previously determined from a study based upon the latest Hipparcos and binary catalogue data to yield a matching synthetic single-star population. A striking result of comparing the synthetic WD population with the complete local observed sample (with d < 13 pc) is the excellent agreement between the absolute number of WDs when binary stars are not excluded from the empirical basis used to calibrate our synthetic population. When looking at the total expected WD number after a rigorous accounting for binary stars, we see that this is significantly lower than the corresponding observed WD number. Hence, many of these apparently single WDs must have a hidden binary-system history, i.e. some may be end products of binary mergers or of mass overflows. We suspect that many of the WDs exist in hidden double-degenerate systems. There is good agreement between the temperature distribution of our synthetic WD sample and observations, as well as between our synthetic mass-distribution peak (at 0.67 M⊙) and the one recently observed (0.65 M⊙). Remarkably, both values are about 0.06 M⊙ higher than those stated by earlier studies. In the case of our synthetic sample, older stars of lower mass experience a greater amount of dynamic depletion and the remaining local WDs within the sample tend to be slightly more massive. The small, remaining discrepancy may be explained by the stated contamination by WDs of binary origin.
Conservative physical education for radical politics: the example of Fidel Castro.

This essay examines the thoughts on sport and physical education of Fidel Castro who, on occasions, spoke like a nineteenth-century English private school educator in the muscular Christian tradition. I argue that, although we normally think of public intellectuals as traditional scholars who contribute to public debates, there is an unarguable case for considering the ideas of public figures who are also organic intellectuals in the Gramscian sense. With this in mind, the main focus of this particular study is on Castro and his views on subject matter that might initially appear to be outside his normal sphere of interest or his primary public remit.
Analgesic activity of Cuscuta campestris Yuncker a parasitic plant grown on Nerium indicum Mill

Cuscuta campestris is the most widespread species in the genus Cuscuta belonging to family Convolvulaceae throughout the World. Cuscuta campestris possess to have anthelmintic activity. The ethanol extract of plant also proved to have Analgesic, antipyretic and anti- inflammatory activity (Azza, et al., 1996) on different host. The dried methanol extract (CC ME) of the whole plant of Cuscuta campestris Yuncker was studied for its analgesic activity grown on Nerium indicum (Apocyanaceae). Analgesic activity was carried out using animal models i.e. Acetic acid Induced Writhing Test (Chemical Stimulation) and Heat conduction method in comparison with Diclofenac sodium as reference standard (Positive control). The CC ME was given in doses of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight in which dose 400 mg/kg given significant results in comparison with reference standard Diclofenac sodium. The study may conclude that some chemical entities transferred from host Nerium indicum to the parasite Cuscuta campestris are responsible for analgesia.
Empirical Evidence of Active Engagement and Active Disengagement in an Organizational Setting

This study provides empirical evidence supporting the notion that a continuum of behaviors range from one end point named active disengagement to another end point named active engagement. We utilized a previously analyzed data set and found support for the existence of the engagement continuum and in addition, we found support for the idea that the analytical lens of this continuum improves our understanding of the relationships between commonly used measures of citizenship behavior, organizational commitment, and psychological bonding. One final result of this analysis is the decoupling of the model from references to OCBs and extra-role behavior as articulated in the OCB research stream by recognizing that the theoretical grounding of the engagement model and the original OCB model was Katz and Kahn (1978).
Multifractal Measures of M ≥ 3 Shallow Earthquakes in the Taipei Metropolitan Area

The generalized fractal dimensions are measured for M ≥ 3 shallow earthquakes with focal depths of ≤ 40 km in the Taipei Metropolitan Area (from 121.3 to 121.9°E and 24.8 to 25.3°N) over the 1973 2010 period based on spatial distribution (using epicentral and hypocentral distances between two events, r) and time sequence (using the inter-event time between two events, t). The multifractal measures are estimated from log-log plots of Cq(r) versus r and Cq(t) versus t, where Cq(r) and Cq(t) are the generalized correlation integral, respectively, of r and t at positive q. For the spatial distribution, Cq(r) is calculated based on the epicentral distance (i.e., the 2D measure) and hypocentral distance (i.e., the 3D measure). Under both 2D and 3D measures, the log-log plot of Cq(r) versus r shows a linear distribution when log(ro) ≤ log(r) ≤ log(rub) and roll-over when r > rub. For all cases log(ro) is 0.3, and log(rub) are 1.7 and 1.4 for the 2D and 3D measures, respectively. Dq, which is the slope of the linear portion, monotonically decreases with increasing q, thus indicating that the epicentral and hypocentral distributions of earthquakes are multifractal. The values of Dq are lower than 2 and 3, respectively, for the 2D and 3D measures. For the time sequence of the events in study, Cq(t) is calculated based on the inter-event time between two events. The log-log plot of Cq(t) versus t does not seem able to show a linear relationship in a large range of log(r) or r and the value of Dq cannot be evaluated, thus suggesting that the time sequence of M ≥ 3 shallow earthquakes in the Taipei Metropolitan Area (TMA) is not multifractal.
Research on Magnetic Pole-Shifting Equivalent Model of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Servo Motor

It is difficult to calculate the offset angle of the built-in magnetic pole in the high-speed servo motor. This paper presents a cogging torque equivalent model (CTEM) of the interior permanent magnet servo motor (IPMSM). Taking the 4-pole and 24-slot IPMSM as an example, the equivalent model implementation steps from the IPMSM to the CTEM has been introduced firstly, then the optimization method of the interior pole-shifting angle and the finite element analysis are executed to verify the equivalent model. The results show that the cogging torque of the IPMSM can be reduced by 90.1% according to the optimized equivalent angle of the CTEM, which verifies the rationality and validity of the CTEM.
Musicidad: Música y marcas en el branded content. Sectores, formatos y significado (2009-2013)

Esta investigacion profundiza en las relaciones entre la musica y la publicidad y mas concretamente analiza los contenidos musicales producidos por marcas o branded content musical. La omnipresencia de la publicidad en la vida cotidiana y la importancia que la musica tiene para las personas justifican un estudio profundo y critico de los mecanismos de produccion, consumo y significacion de los mensajes que utilizan la musica con finalidad comercial. Los cimientos teoricos de la investigacion se asientan sobre la corriente de los estudios culturales, la semiotica y la economia politica de la cultura. El analisis del origen y la evolucion de la musica en la publicidad permite trazar, a priori, una relacion simbiotica entre ambas, pero a la vez plantea un reto, porque ese relacion dista mucho de ser simple: la necesidad de crear el concepto musicidad para explicar como y por que las marcas utilizan la musica como vehiculo de conexion con una audiencia que rechaza la publicidad convencional. Para ello, observamos que tipos de sectores producen musica y que forma tienen los contenidos creados por las marcas. Con el objetivo de alcanzar el reto, seleccionamos una muestra de 165 contenidos musicales puestos en circulacion por cien marcas distintas entre 2009 y 2013 y aplicamos un analisis de contenido. A partir de variables formales y de contenido, observamos el rol de la musica en la creacion de significado. Un analisis cualitativo de los casos mas significativos del branded content musical completan la metodologia de la investigacion. La interpretacion de los datos indica, entre otros resultados, que los sectores mas activos en la produccion de musica son la moda y las bebidas (alcoholicas y refrescos). Los formatos utilizados por los anunciantes son los videoclips, los contenidos audiovisuales y la musica en directo. A traves del concepto musicidad y su aplicacion en los contenidos observamos que las marcas se apropian del valor simbolico de la musica porque es una manifestacion estetica que emociona, significa, seduce, comunica y crea identidad.
Describing Morphological Integration and Modularity in the Shell of Strombus canarium

This study was conducted to determine modularity in the shell of S. canarium using the Modularity and Integration Analysis Tool (MINT) software for geometric morphometric data. The results of the goodness of fit test made use of the γ* statistic, and subsequent Monte Carlo randomization test and jackknife support. Among the five a priori models generated, the best-fit model of the shell of S. canarium is model 5 hypothesizing that the shell is partitioned into three distinct modules namely: a) the spire; b) the body whorl; and the c) apertural region. It is argued that different gene nets may control each module and subsequently affect the developmental and genetic modularity of the shell. While there are other models as shown in this that may also explain modularity and integration in the shell shape of S. canarium, these morphological variations may be explained by the interactions and influences among developmental modules that may affect functional and genetic interactions translated into phenotypic variations.
Social Stratification and Residential Segregation in Haidian District, Beijing, China

In this paper we analyze social stratification and residential segregation in the context of the Haidian district in Beijing, China’s capital. We start looking at the multiple theories created by scholars to explain social stratification and residential segregation, as well as the interplay between them. Then we explain the methodology for a study to quantitatively measure the impact of these two characteristics in Haidian’s society. In order to perform these studies, for the macro level we will analyze official data on the overall urbanization process, including a historical analysis, a quantitative measurement of segregation applied to multiple districts, and the map visualization of factors that can cause residential segregation. For the middle level we will use a survey targeted at individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds. And for the micro level we will also personally interview people in high-income and low-income neighbourhoods to understand their relationships with individuals from a different social class and their personal view of society.
Provenance comparisons of Permian to Jurassic tectonostratigraphic terranes in New Zealand: perspectives from detrital zircon age patterns

U–Pb detrital zircon ages (LAM-ICPMS) are reported for 20 greywackes and sandstones from seven major tectono-stratigraphic terranes of the Eastern Province of New Zealand (Cretaceous to Carboniferous) to constrain sediment provenances. Samples are mainly from three time horizons: Late Permian, Late Triassic and Late Jurassic. Age datasets are analysed as percentages in geological intervals, and in histogram and cumulative probability diagrams. The latter discriminate significant zircon age components in terms of terrane, sample stratigraphic age, component age, precision and percentage (of total set). Zircon age distributions from all samples have persistent, large Triassic–Permian, and very few Devonian–Silurian, populations, features which exclude a sediment provenance from the early Palaeozoic, Lachlan Fold Belt of southeast Australia or continuations in New Zealand and Antarctica. In the accretionary terranes, significant Palaeozoic (and Precambrian) zircon age populations are present in Torlesse and Waipapa terranes, and variably in Caples terrane. In the fore-arc and back-arc terranes, a unimodal character persists in Murihiku and Brook Street terranes, while Dun Mountain–Maitai terrane is more variable, and with Caples terrane, displays a hybrid character. Required extensive Triassic–Permian zircon sources can only be found within the New England Fold Belt and Hodgkinson Province of northeast Australia, and southward continuations to Dampier Ridge, Lord Howe Rise and West Norfolk Ridge (Tasman Sea). Small but significant Palaeozoic (and Precambrian) age components in the accretionary terranes (plus Dun Mountain–Maitai terrane), have sources in hinterlands of the New England Fold Belt, in particular to mid-Palaeozoic granite complexes in NE Queensland, and Carboniferous granite complexes in NE New South Wales. Major and minor components place sources (1) for the older Torlesse (Rakaia) terrane, in NE Queensland, and (2) for Waipapa terrane, in NE New South Wales, with Dun Mountain–Maitai and Caples terrane sources more inshore and offshore, respectively. In Early Jurassic–Late Cretaceous, Torlesse (Pahau) and Waipapa terranes, there is less continental influence, and more isolated, offshore volcanic arc sources are suggested. There is local input of plutonic rock detritus into Pahau depocentres from the Median Batholith in New Zealand, or its northward continuation on Lord Howe Rise. Excepting Murihiku and Brook Street terranes, all others are suspect terranes, with depocentres close to the contemporary Gondwanaland margin in NE Australia, and subsequent margin-parallel, tectonic transport to their present New Zealand position. This is highlighted by a slight southeastward migration of terrane depocentres with time. Murihiku and Brook Street terrane sources are more remote from continental influences and represent isolated offshore volcanic depocentres, perhaps in their present New Zealand position.
Observational evidence for the presence of PAHs in distant Luminous Infrared Galaxies using ISO and Spitzer

We present ISOCAM 15 μm and MIPS 24 μm photometry of a sample of 16 distant Luminous Infrared Galaxies (LIRGs) characterized by a median luminosity L IR ∼ 2 × 10 11 L ○. and redshift z = 0.7 (distributed from z = 0.1 to 1.2). While some sources display 24/15 μm flux ratios also consistent with a featureless continuum dominating their mid-infrared (MIR) spectral energy distributions (SEDs), the presence of prominent emission features such as the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons is clearly required to explain the observed colors for more than half of the sample. As a result, a general good agreement is observed between the data and predictions from the local starburst-dominated SEDs that have been used so far to constrain IR galaxy evolution. This is consistent with the star-forming nature of LIRGs derived from previous works, even though our approach cannot rule out the dominance of an AGN in some cases. Our study also supports the possibility of tracing the total IR luminosity of distant galaxies (up to z ∼ 1) from their MIR emission.
A Genetic Algorithm Approach for the TV Self‐Promotion Assignment Problem

We report on the development of a Genetic Algorithm (GA), which has been integrated into a Decision Support System to plan the best assignment of the weekly self‐promotion space for a TV station. The problem addressed consists on deciding which shows to advertise and when such that the number of viewers, of an intended group or target, is maximized. The GA proposed incorporates a greedy heuristic to find good initial solutions. These solutions, as well as the solutions later obtained through the use of the GA, go then through a repair procedure. This is used with two objectives, which are addressed in turn. Firstly, it checks the solution feasibility and if unfeasible it is fixed by removing some shows. Secondly, it tries to improve the solution by adding some extra shows. Since the problem faced by the commercial TV station is too big and has too many features it cannot be solved exactly. Therefore, in order to test the quality of the solutions provided by the proposed GA we have randomly generated some smaller problem instances. For these problems we have obtained solutions on average within 1% of the optimal solution value.
Spectral line shapes as a tool for investigation of kinematics and physics of plasma in quasars

One of the characteristics of quasars is the presence of strong emission lines in their spectra. There are broad and narrow lines indicating broad and narrow line emitting regions (BLR and NLR, respectively). Beside these two regions, a very broad Fe Kα line is often present in the X-ray spectral band. Additionally, in the UV spectral band, the broad absorption line components are present in a fraction of 10% of quasars. Here we give a short overview of investigation of line shapes and their use to diagnose the plasma physics and kinematics in quasar emitting regions.
Fundamentalisme Agama Sebagai Prediktor Prasangka Terhadap Homoseksual pada Anggota Kesatuan Aksi Mahasiswa Muslim Indonesia (KAMMI)

This study aims to determine whether religious fundamentalism is a predictor of prejudice toward homosexual in the member of Kesatuan Aksi Mahasiswa Muslim Indonesia (KAMMI) Brawijaya University. This study used a quantitative approach. The subjects were members of KAMMI Brawijaya University, has the characteristics of men and women, active member on KAMMI. Research subjects all members of KAMMI. Instrument used in the form of religious fundamentalism scale and the prejudice toward homosexuals Scale. The analysis used in this study is a descriptive analysis, and simple linear regression analysis. Based on the results obtained by the analysis of three conclusions: (1) Much of the religious fundamentalism on KAMMI member is high category by using the mean T score equal 50 with a standard deviation St equal 7,26; (2) most of prejudice toward homosexuals in KAMMI members is high category; (3) religious fundamentalism is a predictor of prejudice toward homosexuals accounted for 6,2% (R square 0,062, sig. 0,023 less than0,05) with a simple linear regression method. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah fundamentalisme agama merupakan prediktor dari prasangka terhadap homoseksual pada anggota KAMMI Universitas Brawijaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah anggota KAMMI Universitas Brawijaya, memiliki karakteristik laki-laki dan perempuan, merupakan anggota aktif KAMMI. Subjek penelitian seluruh anggota KAMMI. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa Skala Fundamentalisme Islam dan Skala Prasangka terhadap Homoseksual. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif, dan analisis regresi linear sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil analisis diperoleh tiga kesimpulan yaitu (1) Secara umum fundamentalisme agama pada anggota KAMMI berada pada kategori tinggi dengan menggunakan mean skor T sama dengan 50 dengan standar deviasi sama dengan 7,26; (2) Secara umum prasangka terhadap homoseksual pada anggota KAMMI berada pada kategori tinggi; (3) Fundamentalisme agama merupakan prediktor prasangka terhadap homoseksual dan menyumbang sebagai prediktor sebesar 6,2%, (R square 0,062, sig. 0,023 kurang dari 0,05) dengan metode regresi linear sederhana.
Effect of Different Commercial Oligosaccharides on the Fermentation Properties in Kefir during Fermentation

Kefir is traditional fermented milk produced by various lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeast, which produce lactic acid, ethanol, carbon dioxide, and other flavor compounds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of different commercial oligosaccharides, such as maltotriose, fructooligosaccharide (FOS), galactooligosaccharide (GOS), and isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO), on the fermentation properties of kefir. First, we determined the acidification kinetic parameters, such as V max , t max (h), t pH 5.0 (h), and t f (h) of fermented milk supplemented with 4% (w/w) of different oligosaccharides. The probiotic survival and chemical composition (pH, organic acids profile, and ethanol content) of kefir during fermentation were also measured. Compared to control fermentation, all oligosaccharides increased acidification rate and reduced the time to complete fermentation (pH 4.7). The addition of FOS, in particular, resulted in the lowest tf (h) and the highest populations of LAB and yeast during fermentation. All oligosaccharides increased ethanol production during fermentation. Further, significant differences were observed in the formation rates of six organic acids during fermentation. This study provided comparative data on the properties of commercial oligosaccharides for kefir manufacturing. Consequently, FOS especially had the potential for adequate and effective oligosaccharides in commercial kefir for the improvement of cost- and time-effectiveness.
eal-time PCR quantification of the population dynamics of ammonia-oxidizing acteria in a pilot-scale wastewater treatment plant

To determine whether the stable nitrification was correlated with a stable AOB population size in a pilotscale wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and to relate the AOB population to the ammonia removal efficiency, the population dynamics of AOB in a pilot-scale WWTP was monitored over a half-year period using real-time PCR assay. During the study period, the effluent ammonia concentrations were below 2.5 mg/L almost all the time, indicting a stable function of nitrification. The change of AOB population was relatively stable, ranging from 0.7 × 1010 to 7.9 × 1010 cells per liter mixed liquor suspended solids eywords: aste water treatment iodegradation ioreactors NA OB population dynamics (MLSS) mixture, indicating that the stable function of nitrification was correlated with a stable AOB number in the pilot-scale WWTP. Correlation analysis demonstrates a significantly positive correlation between ammonia removal efficiency and total AOB population number (r = 0.711, P < 0.01). The findings enrich the theory involving the relation between AOB population dynamics and function of nitrification in WWTPs. eal-time PCR