Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Stabilization of a Class of Stochastic Nonlinear Systems

This paper addresses two control schemes for stochastic nonlinear systems. Firstly, an adaptive controller is designed for a class of motion equations. Then, a robust finite-time control scheme is proposed to stabilize a class of nonlinear stochastic systems. The stability of the closed-loop systems is established based on stochastic Lyapunov stability theorems. Links between these two methods are given. The efficiency of the control schemes is evaluated using numerical simulations.
Lupins in Western Australia. 3. Cultivation methods continued

THE characteristics of the lupin varieties grown in Western Australia were described in the first two articles of the series (Journal of Agriculture, August and September, 1969), together with recommendations for growing bitter sandplain lupins. This article gives general recommendations for growing grain lupins, and discusses the main diseases and pests of lupins in Western Australia and their control.
Analyse von Corner Cases und funktionaler Abdeckung auf Basis von Entscheidungsdiagrammen

Zusammenfassung— Ein stetig wachsender Anteil des Aufwands zum Entwurf digitaler Schaltungen entfällt auf die funktionale Verifikation. Der Verifikationsraum als Menge aller möglichen Kombinationen von Attributen einer Komponente, d. h. der Parameter und Eingangsdaten, ist oftmals sehr groß, wodurch die Verifikation aller Kombinationen unpraktikabel wird. Deshalb verwenden moderne Methoden der funktionalen Verifikation die zufallsgesteuerte Erzeugung von Stimuli in Verbindung mit manuell definierten Spezialfällen, sog. Corner Cases, um eine möglichst hohe funktionale Abdeckung in der angestrebten Verteilung zu erzielen. Als großer Nachteil diese Ansätze führen steigende Abdeckungsanforderungen zu exponentiell ansteigenden Laufzeiten. Um diesen Nachteil auszugleichen, wurden Generatoren propagiert, die nur solche Kombinationen erzeugen, die nicht bereits abgedeckt worden sind. Leider können die dabei verwendeten Verfahren das Problem nicht zufriedenstellend lösen, da auch sie im Allgemeinen zufällige Kombinationen erzeugen, um in einem zweiten Schritt zu prüfen, ob diese bereits abgedeckt sind. Im vorliegenden Beitrag werden Entscheidungsdiagramme zur Repräsentation aller zulässigen Kombinationen innerhalb des Verifikationsraums verwendet. Mit Hilfe dieses analytischen Modells kann jede beliebige Anzahl von Kombinationen in linearer Zeit erzeugt werden. Wird die vorgestellte Methode auf die Zufallserzeugung zur funktionalen Verifikation angewendet, kann diese um Größenordnungen beschleunigt werden.
Choice Experiment Applications in Food, Agri- culture, and Rural Planning Research in Japan

The present monograph reviews applications of choice experiments in over 60 papers that have been published on three research topics related to agricultural economics in Japan: consumer valuation, farm management, and rural planning research. It also presents studies carried out by the author of this monograph and colleagues in each of these fields. First, consumers’ valuations of beef derived from bovine embryo-cloned cattle were conducted to demonstrate that spreading technological information on cloning does not necessary improve consumers’ intentions to purchase cloned beef. Second, rice farmers’ behavior when using a joint-use facility was analyzed and integrated into a simulation to predict how changing the rate structure of the facility influences its acceptance of harvested rice. Finally, the environmental benefits of expanding ecologically friendly paddy fields among rice farmers were estimated and the results were compared with those derived from using the contingent valuation method. An application program for designing and analyzing choice experiments is also illustrated. In conclusion, expanding applications of choice experiments in search of solutions to social issues related to agricultural economics in Japan should consider various decision-making strategies, use other peoples’ behavior as an attribute, and examine the information effects.
Mobility/Sedentism: Concepts, Archaeological Measures, and Effects

There is hardly a more romantic image in anthropology than that of a small band of hunter-gatherers setting off into the bush, their few belongings on their backs. Mobility, in fact, has long been considered a defining characteristic of hunter-gatherers. At the Man the Hunter conference, for example, Lee & DeVore (101:1 1) assumed that all hunter-gatherers "move around a lot. " This is not entirely accurate, for many hunter-gatherers move infrequently-some less than many "sedentary" horticultural societies. Early concepts of mobility blinded us to the fact that mobility is universal, variable, and multi-dimensional. Partly because of these concepts, and partly because we do not understand the relationships between movement and material culture, archaeologists have had difficulty identifying different forms and levels of mobility. This is especially true in defining and then detecting sedentism. It is important that we learn to recognize the various forms of mobility archaeologically, because the ways people move exert strong influences on their culture and society. In his classic study, Mauss (105), for example, related the Inuit's seasonal mobility to their moral and religious life. Sahlins (136) saw mobility as conditioning cultural attitudes towards material goods. Currently, archaeologists focus attention on the sedentarization process because reduced mobility precipitates dramatic changes in food storage, trade, territoriality, social and gender inequality, male/female work patterns, subsis-
SMD packaged ZnSSe ultra-violet Schottky photodetectors with high detectivity

We report the 1/f noise and shot noise studies on molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)-grown ZnSSe UV detectors packaged in SMD leadframes for three detectors with different thicknesses of the active layer and the top electrode pad. The highest onset of reverse bias for the appearance of 1/f noise is -27.5V and the highest dark resistances at zero bias is R 0 = 3.7 × 10 1 3 Ω. The observed difference in their noise performance implies that the increase of the thicknesses of both the active layer and the top electrode pad can significantly lower the noise levels and in turn lead to higher detectivity. The best detectivity achieved is 8.75×10 1 3 cmHz 1 / 2 W - 1 in a detector with an active layer of 5000 A and a top electrode pad of Cr (50A) / Au (8000A).
Symbiotic Gels: Alternative in Renal Insufficiency

Probiotics are microorganisms that provide a positive effect on the host where Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteruim are the most frequent species in this group; on the other hand prebiotics are substances that provide a selective stimulation of growth to species beneficial to humans such as those mentioned above, where inulin or oligofructose are the most representative substances in this category. The intestinal flora represents a great variety of microorganisms such as Bacteroides, Faecalibacterium, Bifidobacterium among others, maintaining a homeostasis in its environment, however in patients with chronic renal failure (CKD) show an increase in the intestinal level of aerobic bacteria such as Firmicutes, Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria resulting in an increase of metabolites such as phenols, indoles and amines that contribute to uremic toxicity. It is known that the use of probiotics and prebiotics have many applications in the medical field, from cardiovascular diseases, diarrhea, allergies, Helicobacter pylori erradication, nephropathies to use in cancer patients. The increase in the number of patients with chronic renal failure) and the mechanisms of action by these microorganisms could represent an alternative in these patients. However, the scientific evidence in this area is limited, which represents an area of opportunity. Through the analysis, we intend to present scientific evidence in the use of probiotics (lactobacillus rhamnosus NH001, Bifidobacteriumlactis Bi07) and prebiotics (blue agave inulin) as an alternative treatment in patients with renal failure for the significant decrease in toxin levels.
No. 37 (1997): Industrial Policy in Japan and the Policy Choices for Central and East European Countries: A Commentary on Some Controversial Issues

Nobuko Inagawa has written an excellent paper on the relevance of Japanese experiences for a successful integration of Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) into the world economy. Talking about the case of Japan is particularly interesting - and potentially controversial - compared with the experiences of other leading economies or successful lateindustrializers. The reason is that Japan - or rather: a significant part of its political, bureaucratic and academic establishment - currently is the only major challenger to the socalled Washington consensus on how to go about structural change in developing and postsocialist transition economies. Here, I want to concentrate on three issues, which could be seen somewhat controversially when utilising Japan´s experiences and drawing policy lessons for CEECs
Therapeutic management of Argulosis in Carp ponds, Andhra Pradesh, India

Background: The genus Argulus sp. belongs to class Crustacea (Branchiura), which is commonly called as fish louse. These are common parasites on freshwater fish like carps (Both Indian Major Carps and Exotic Carps). Objectives: The aim of present study is to determine the prevalence, severity of infestation and control measures of Argulosis in Carp ponds. Results: In the present work about 233 fishes were examined, 53 were found infected (22.74%) and severity of infestation varied from 0.5 to 2. Argulus sp. were found and infected various organs such as dorsal fins, anal fin, pectoral fins, pelvic fins and head region of carps. Conclusion: The present study also, brings about the conclusion that the prevalence rate of Argulus sp. is high in Labeo rohita followed by Cirrhinus mrigala and Catla catl a respectively.
On the Local Well-posedness for the Camassa-Holm Equation Interacted with the Degasperis-Procesi Equation

In this paper, we study the local well-posedness of the Cauchy problem for the Camassa-Holm equation interacted with the Degasperis-Procesi equation. By applying some Sobolev's inequalities and re- lated knowledge of PDE and using Kato's theory, we proof that there is a unique local solution of this problem which continuously depending on the initial value.
Responding to Joint Attention: Growth and Prediction to Subsequent Social Competence in Children Prenatally Exposed to Cocaine

of a thesis at the University of Miami. Thesis supervised by Assistant Research Professor Marygrace Yale Kaiser. No. of pages in text. (60) Responding to Joint Attention (RJA) involves an infant’s ability to follow a gaze or point by a partner. Prenatal cocaine exposure (PCE), which places a child in danger of numerous risks, has been accepted as having subtle effects on developmental outcomes such as social competence and associated socio-emotional outcomes. The current study looked at a sample of 166 children prenatally exposed to cocaine who were attending an early intervention program. The study established group and individual trajectories of responding to joint attention from 12, 15, and 18 months of age. Hierarchical modeling identified two groups, a delay group and an average group, while individual trajectories identified a linear pattern of growth of RJA. Both individual and group trajectories indicated that children with higher RJA from 12 to 18 months demonstrated better social competence at three years of age and first grade. The delay and average group showed significant differences on later social competence measures, but not problem behaviors, such that RJA, a positive behavior, may connect more closely with later positive behaviors than with behavior problems. RJA may therefore be useful in a preventative intervention targeted at enhancing positive social behaviors and as an important and simple screening tool for possible delay early in a child’s life, helping to deliver early intervention services in a targeted and effective manner. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF FIGURES iv LIST OF TABLES v Chapter
Induction of phytochelatins and flavonoids in cadmium polluted Berberis thunbergii

Cadmium tolerance has been widely studied in various plant species. The study was undertaken to assess the response of Berberis thunbergii, commonly growing under urban conditions, to increasing concentrations of cadmium (1, 4 and 16 mg of Cd kg–1 soil). Experiments were conducted from June to August in a greenhouse. Accumulation of cadmium ions in barberry leaves was observed, at a simultaneous occurrence of mechanisms reducing its harmful effects by an increased synthesis of phytochelatins (PCs). Generation of PCs – putative heavy metal chelators was related to the phytochelatin synthase activity (PCS) and the level of metal accumulation. Increased contents of anthocyanins and flavonols in cadmium polluted barberry, considering that it is a coloured-leaf plant seems important in aspect of their multifunctional role in plant-environment interactions. Besides the capacity to chelate heavy metals, flavonoids are antioxidants and efficiently scavenge free radicals. Moreover, the content of chloroplast pigments was determined, but the changes were non-significant.
HOW SAFE ARE OUR BABIES? AN IN-SIGHT ON EFFECT OF BISPHENOL A (BPA) ON DEVELOPMENT

Globally anthropogenic materials have replaced natural materials. These substances which were industrially useful have proved to be highly deleterious in recent decade. One of these compound is Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in almost all food cans and containers. This paper focus on little known aspects of BPA which is an endocrine disruptor on oogenesis, gene implants, embryo development, mammary glands, prostate ,testis urethra. Exposure to even small concentrations of BPA have shown severe impact on different stages of embryo development. The behaviour modifications as well as carcinogenic effects are also discussed based on the studies on various animal models. Keywords: Bisphenol A, Leaching, Endocrine disruptor, Development, Carcinogenicity.
An Asymptotic Algebraic Solution to a Canonic Romer Endogenous Growth Model

The purpose of this paper is to provide an algebraic solution to a fully specified Romer endogenous growth model. The proposed model has three main virtues. First, taking Romer's (1986) model as the starting point, we build a completely and explictly micro-founded competitive general equilibrium model. Second, this version consistently incorporates all the suggestions in Romer (1986) concerning externalities and complementarity between knowledge and physical capital. Lastly, our model has an asymptotic algebraic solution that allows the dynamics of the variables to be completely described, and does not require a characterization through a phase plane geometric analysis. The result is then a canonic Romer model of endogenous growth, fully specified, tractable and coher- ent.
The device forlight therapy with absorbed energy dose measuring

Light therapy conducting always connected with need to set optimal intensity of irradiating signal, modulation frequency and exposure. The better option is determination of dose absorbed by patient skin surface and frequency of the maximal absorption. At the same time the dose of falling signal energy is measured to protect patient from harmful effects (e.g. burns) of laser radiation. The authors developed a structural scheme of the device for light therapy and proposed an algorithm for converting and measuring signals by high-sensitive optical modulation radiometer. The scheme provides patient irradiation, measuring the dose of the absorbed energy in the irradiated areas of human body, for example, biologic active point, and determination of the maximal absorption frequencies. It increases the efficacy of the therapeutic procedure and allows to predict the result of treatment.
Adsorption of Nickel from aqueous solution by the use of low-cost adsorbents

The removal of Ni(II) from aqueous solution by different adsorbents was investigated. Calcined phosphate, red mud, and clarified sludge (a steel industry waste material) were used for the adsorption studies. The influence of pH, contact time, initial metal concentration, adsorbent nature and concentration on the selectivity and sensitivity of the removal process was investigated. The adsorption process was found to follow a first-order rate mechanism and rate constant was evaluated at 30 °C. Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms fit well in the experimental data and their constants were evaluated. The thermodynamic equilibrium constant and the Gibbs free energy were calculated for each system. The adsorption capacity (qmax) calculated from Langmuir isotherm and the values of Gibbs free energy obtained showed that calcined phosphate has a higher capacity and affinity for the removal of Ni(II) compared to the other adsorbents used in the study.
Global well-posedness and scattering for the defocusing mass-critical nonlinear Schrödinger equation for radial data in high dimensions

We establish global well-posedness and scattering for solutions to the defocusing mass-critical (pseudoconformal) nonlinear Schrodinger equation iut+ u = |u|4/nu for large, spherically symmetric, Lx(R ) initial data in dimensions n ≥ 3. After using the concentration-compactness reductions in [32] to reduce to eliminating blow-up solutions that are almost periodic modulo scaling, we obtain a frequency-localized Morawetz estimate and exclude a mass evacuation scenario (somewhat analogously to [10], [23], [36]) in order to conclude the argument.
Impact of estrogen on mechanically stimulated cells in vitro

Implant osseointegration and long term implant success is depended on an undisturbed bone physiology. It is known that load bearing is an important, if not the most important, functional influence on bone mass and architecture. Load-bearing most probably exerts its influence through the dynamic strains engendered in the bone tissue. Mechanically adaptive bone modeling and remodeling can be therefore regarded as a homeostatic mechanism regulating functional bone strains in the skeleton. Osteoporosis may present a risk factor in achievement of osseointegration (Akca, Sarac et al. 2007). Osteoporosis is a clinical example of failure of this mechanically adaptive mechanism and is characterized by a decline in bone mass, ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 3 Number 5(2014) pp. 898-906 http://www.ijcmas. com
Generating Linked-Data based Domain-Specific Sentiment Lexicons from Legacy Language and Semantic Resources

We present a methodology for legacy language resource adaptation that generates domain-specific sentiment lexicons organized around domain entities described with lexical information and sentiment words described in the context of these entities. We explain the steps of the methodology and we give a working example of our initial results. The resulting lexicons are modelled as Linked Data resources by use of established formats for Linguistic Linked Data (lemon, NIF) and for linked sentiment expressions (Marl), thereby contributing and linking to existing Language Resources in the Linguistic Linked Open Data cloud.
MODELING NSSC PULPING TO PREDICT AND OPTIMIZE PULP YIELD

Due to the inconsistency problem in NSSC pulp yield and disturbances in its papermaking properties for corrugated board grade at Mazandaran Wood and Paper Industries Company (MWPI), an empirical model was developed to predict pulp yield and to optimize cooking conditions. Multivariable regression analysis was used for model building. The results show that chemical charge and cooking time are the most important variables affecting NSSC pulp yield. It was concluded that the developed model can be employed to predict pulp yield, to optimize cooking conditions within the range of mill production rate and to achieve NSSC pulp with better and more consistent properties for making corrugated board grade.
Pequi peel meal in laying hen diet

This study evaluated the effect of pequi peel meal in the diet for laying hens on performance and egg quality. Hy-Line(r) Brown hens (n=160) aged 55 weeks with 1642±63g body weight were distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments and four replications of eight birds each. The treatments consisted of isometric substitution of corn by pequi peel meal at 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10%. The performance and internal and external egg quality were evaluated. Egg production, egg mass and feed conversion worsened linearly with increasing replacement of corn with pequi peel meal, while the yolk color increased linearly. The other variables related to performance and internal and external egg quality were not significantly affected by the treatments. It can be concluded that the use of pequi peel meal replacing corn in laying hen diet does not change the internal and external egg quality, improves the pigmentation of egg yolk, and impairs performance of laying hens.
An Investigation into the Relationship between the Leadership Style and Intellectual Capital in the Governmental Organizations in the City of Kerman

The present study is carried out with the purpose of pursuing an investigation into the relationship between leadership style and the elements of intellectual capital in the governmental organizations in the city of Kerman. The study population includes the staff of five organizations selected from the governmental organizations of Kerman city (715 employees). The obtained sample for this study consists of 250 people selected through stratified random sampling. Then, they were analyzed using leadership style and intellectual capital questionnaires. The results show that there is no significant correlation between task-oriented leadership style and intellectual capital in governmental organizations in the city of Kerman. In case of correlation between task-oriented leadership style and the elements of intellectual capital, it was found that there is significant inverse correlation between task-oriented leadership style and human resource in the governmental organizations of the city of Kerman; while, no correlation was found between task-oriented leadership style and structural capital and relational capital. On the other hand, the results indicate that there is a direct and significant correlation between relational leadership style and intellectual capital in the governmental organizations of the city of Kerman. Moreover, direct correlation between relational leadership style and the three components of intellectual capital (namely, human resource, structural capital, and relational capital) was also supported. At the end, based on the results some suggestions are provided for managers and other researches.
Pragmatic scale and the properties of scalar quantificational determiners

A notion of linguistic scale is examined in connection with some scalar quantificational determiners such as all, most, many, and some in English and their correspondents in Korean. The widely-used definition of scale which is based on the identity of syntactic category and the linear order­ ing by the degree of semantic strength among the scalar predicates is not adequate enough to explain some set of facts about implicature and entail­ ment that involve quantificational determiners. Attention is paid to many and most (in English and in Korean) that require a context parameter to get properly interpreted. They should be represented not as occupying a point on a scale but as occupying some interval. I also suggest that the properties of a scalar quantificational determiner including mono tonicity and class-inclusiveness play an important role in scalar entailment and implica­ ture, and therefore have to be considered in forming a linguistic scale.