Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Study of Wear Resistance of the Artificial Knee Joint

In aging society, the artificial knee replacement become increasingly common, however wear of the artificial knee components will happen after long-term use, which thus gives rise to other problems, or even failure. This research mainly aims at analyzing the wear of these artificial components and evaluating the cryogenic treatment for wear resistance. Wear analysis focuses on in-vitro measurements. The in-vitro measurement can be accomplished by AMTI Force5 wear testing machine in accordance with ISO 14243 standard. Then the cryogenic treatment was utilized to compare the wear performance of components with and without this treatment. The in-vitro wear testing results indicate that AMTI Force5 wear tester in accordance with ISO 14243 standard is more practical and widely accepted by customers, which is useful for in-vitro wear measurement. In addition, the results show that the cryogenic treatment can significantly enhance the wear resistance. [J.-C. Hsiung, G.H. Tan, H. -J Tzeng, H. -S. Chen, H. -K. Kung. The Study of Wear Resistance of the Artificial Knee Joint. Life Sci J 2014;11(11):737-741]. (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite. com. 135
GRAPH NEURAL NETWORK ANALYSIS OF LAYERED MATERIAL PHASES

We apply graph neural network (GNN)-based analysis to automatically classify different crystalline phases inside computationally-synthesized molybdenum disulfide monolayer by reactive molecular dynamics (RMD) simulations on parallel computers. We have found that addition of edge-based features like distance increases the model accuracy up to 0.9391. Network analysis by visualizing the feature space of our GNN model clearly separates 2H and 1T crystalline phases inside the network. This work demonstrates the power of the GNN model to identify structures inside multimillion-atom RMD simulation data of complex materials.
The effect of knowledge management practices on employees ' innovative performance

The subject of innovation has been considered an important factor that contributes to both growth and survival of mankind. Given the importance lead by innovation, researches from multiple disciplines have attempted to answer to some critical questions like “what can be done to improve innovation at the workplace? ” The management of knowledge is commonly recognized as an important antecedent towards innovation. The importance in finding the best process oriented approach as well as best industrial practices of knowledge management has surged steadily over the period due to rapid globalization and the need for organizations to seek competitive advantage. However, it is often argued that too much formalization of the best practice could actually hinder creativity and innovation within the organization. This research paper is aimed to explore the influence of knowledge management practices on employees’ innovative performance in an organization perspective. Knowledge management practices within an organization can be defined by; knowledge acquisition, knowledge dissemination and finally responsiveness towards knowledge. In order to test the influence of these variables on employees’ innovative performance, seven hypotheses were developed based on the theoretical research framework. The quantitative survey approach was selected as the method to evaluate the significance of each hypothesis. The data collection results were from 384 usable questionnaires that had been previously distributed to multiple manufacturing firms in Malaysia. The results obtained from this research conclude that knowledge management plays a vital role on supporting employees’ innovative performance within organizations. It also revealed that two types of knowledge management subcategories; knowledge acquisition and responsiveness to knowledge plays more significant role on encouraging employees’ innovative performance in comparison with knowledge dissemination. The managerial implications and limitations of current study were also discussed in the paper.
Language, Lambdas, and Logic

type phrase structure semantics features (d = 1) (d = 2) (d = 3) s νt st φt np νt e φt n νt e(st) φt Table 1: Concretizations of abstract types. The signs in (41) can be combined with arguments such as the simple np in (42). This will lead to untensed sentences such as (43),6 which was obtained by pointwise application of (41a) to (42). (42) 〈Mary,mary, λf. arc(f, cat,N) ∧ arc(f, agr, 3sg)〉 (43) 〈(Mary • laugh), laugh(mary), λf. ∃f1[arc(f1, cat, N) ∧ arc(f1, agr, 3sg) ∧ arc(f, subj, f1) ∧ arc(f, vform, base)]〉 Untensed forms have their use; (43), for example, could perhaps be used to build John heard Mary laugh, but it is primarily tensed forms that we are after. These can be obtained by combining an untensed sentence with one of the (s s) items in (44). 7 Among the items in (44) are some auxiliaries (the first three items), but also the simple past and simple present. At first blush it may seem that in forms such as (43) a place for an auxiliary is no longer available, but here the multimodal set-up of the framework can be used to make subjects ‘raise’ to their intended positions. We use the wrapping modality to enforce raising of the subject over the auxiliary. An illustration will follow shortly. (44) a. 〈λt. will •w t, λpλi∃j[i < j ∧ j ≈ i ∧ p(j)], λFλf∃f1[F (f1) ∧ arc(f1, vform, base) ∧ arc(f, cat, S)]〉 That (43) is untensed is here represented by the fact that it gets category V, not S. The feature descriptions in (41) have not explicitly mentioned the category V, but we adopt the following redundancy postulate for convenience: ∀f [∃f1arc(f, vform, f1) ↔ arc(f, cat, V )]. The notation i < j in (44a) and (44b) stands for ‘the time component of i precedes the time component of j’ while i ≈ j should be interpreted as ‘i and j have the same world components. ’ Here the objects of type s are interpreted as world-time pairs. An axiomatization of < and ≈ can be found in (Muskens 1995).
Structure and Objectives of Austria’s Foreign Direct Investment in Four Adjacent Central and Eastern European Countries*

Since 1989 Austria’s investment activities in Central and Eastern Europe has intensified. Investments are concentrated in adjacent countries. Geographical proximity and close historical and cultural ties have enabled even small and medium-sized Austrian enterprises to achieve a ’first mover advantage’. Investments have been performed to a large extent in industries that are typically not connected with outsourcing activities (trade, finance and insurance, construction). Market-driven factors and strategic considerations are the ultimate objective of these investments. Only a few sectors, in particular a socalled ’core’ industrial sector (metal products, mechanical products, electrical and electronic equipment), indicate that low labour costs are of importance. Trade and sales data of the affiliates support the dominance of the local market. Whilst on average 66% of the affiliates output was sold locally this share was only 39% for the ‘core’ industrial sector. This sector indicates particular patterns of relocation. Nevertheless, until now this part of Austria's FDI has only been of minor importance. JEL classification: F15, F21, F23.
A Hybrid Approach to Steganography System Based on Quantum Encryption and Chaos Algorithm

This paper proposes a hybrid system for secretly embedding images into the dithered multilevel image. Confident hybridizations between steganography and quantum encryptions are either rare in literature or suffer a poor effectiveness in secure communication. This paper scrambles and divides the secret image into groups to be embedded in the blocks of the cover image using three chaos algorithms. These are Lorenz map, Henon map, and Logistic map algorithms. The encryption of embedded images conducted using the quantum one-time pad. Results showed that the proposed hybrid system succeeded in embedding and combining images with quantum cryptography algorithms.
Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece

Anelasticity of the Earth crucially affects the propagation of seismic waves espe­ cially, in the long period range. However, even though the elastic properties of the Aegean deep lithosphère and upper mantle have been thoroughly investigated, their quantitative anelastic properties that influence the long period wavefield are still largely unknown. This work is towards contributing to the better knowledge of the deep structure of the Aegean by introducing experimental anelastic parameters via the study of long period Rayleigh waves attenuation. For this scope, fundamental mode attenuation coefficients (γ%) have been obtained for different two-station great-circle paths across the Aegean. The data used were provided by a broadband array installed in the area for 6 months in 1997. More than 1100 seismograms were analyzed in the 10-100 s range to obtain 17 sets of path average γR(T) functions. The attenuation coefficients are in the range 2.5*10~ 3 — 0.15 x 10' km' and correlate sufficiently with both experimental measurements in active tectonic regions elsewhere and synthetics generated with the use of an at­ tenuation reference model inferred from other sources. By applying a stochastic un­ coupled causal inversion method an average joint Qß' and shear velocity model representative of the under study area was obtained. Furthermore, path average JR(T) functions were combined in a continuous regionalization tomographic scheme to obtain local yR(T) and tomograms were constructed in the range 10-60 s. The most prominent feature in the tomograms is a high attenuation region in the central and north Aegean. This region is located south of the North Anatolian Trough and correlates well with a low shear velocity zone inferred from surface wave phase velocities. Moreover, it is associated with observed intense extensional deformation rates, mantle olivine anisotropy, recent volcanism and high heat flow.
MA Draft

To help janelia research scientist with their segmentation of drosophila melanogaster neurons, an instance segmentation algorithm is applied. In [13], the authors describe a desirable segmentation pipeline for the processing of neuron images: first a fast instance segmentation algorithm should be applied. Which is followed by an error detection mechanism, that queries automatic correction via e.g. flood-filling networks or a manual correction by an annotator. Instead of error detection, I propose a probabilistic model as the backbone for the instance segmentation step. The probabilistic model should output local uncertainty estimates. This spatial information can then be used for the error correction step.
System Report: Wood-pasture in Southern Transylvania

Project name AGFORWARD (613520) Work-package 2: High Nature and Cultural Value Agroforestry Specific group Wood-pastures from southern Transylvania Deliverable Contribution to Deliverable 3.7 (3.1): Detailed system description of a case study Date of report 7 September 2015 Authors Tibor Hartel, Popa Răzvan and László Rákosy – Sapientia University and Babes Bolyai University, Romania Contact hartel.tibor@gmail.com; poparazvand@yahoo.com, laszlorakosy@hasdeu.ubbcluj. ro Approved Gerardo Moreno (13 April 2016); Paul Burgess (17 April 2016)
The mechanics of stridulation of the cricket Gryllus campestris

Details in the stridulatory movement of Gryllus campestris were investigated using an improved high resolution miniature angle measurement system. The following resuRs were obtained: During the closing (sound producing) stroke, the speed of the plectrum always has the same value (within measuring accuracy) at a given position. Plectrum speed is directly proportional to tooth spacing, which is known to vary along the file. The only exception to this rule were occasions when closing velocities of precisely 2 times the standard value were found. In between values were never recorded. While temperature has a large effect on the opening speed and duration, the closing speed has a very small Qlo (0.07) which is equal to the Q~o of the resonance frequency of the harp. When the harps are removed, the proportionality between tooth spacing and scraper velocity is lost; the velocity is much increased (up to 3-fold) and the variance of the speed is enhanced 5-fold. These results are discussed with respect to 3 hypothetical models explaining the function of the sound generator system. The model describing the cricket sound generator as a clockwork with an escapement system is capable of accommodating all experimental data without any extra assumptions.
Accessibility Measures for Analyses of Land Use and Travelling with Geographical Information Systems

This paper will compare existing accessibility measures and develop and vary one of these measures for comprehensive analysis of land use impact on accessibility using GIS. The paper is based on a literature survey, a review of the geographical information in digital maps and available data on population and potential destinations. The focus is on place accessibility, but it also touches on individual accessibility. The accessibility measure chosen for the case study is a zone-to-point distance measure, estimated separately for different types of opportunities and different road-users. The distances between origins and destinations are measured as the shortest network distance and actual driving time. A customised ArcView Network Analyst is used.
MaternalSeruma Disintegrin andMetalloprotease Protein-12 ( ADAM 12 ) In First Trimester as a Marker of EarlyAdverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Background:ADAM 12, a multidomain polypeptide, is a placental protein, that is involved in growth and differentiation of placenta and fetus secreted from the invasive extra villous trophoblasts andtrophoblasts in distal anchoring columns in early gestation placental villi,ADAM12, existing as two distinct splice variants (ADAM12L and ADAM12S), promoting cell migration and invasion of the placenta, poor invasion of the placenta leads to adverse first trimester outcomes. Objectives:To determine whether the maternal serum concentration of A disintegrin and metalloprotease protein12 (ADAM12) in first trimester can be considered as an indicatorof first-trimester spontaneous abortions, missed abortions, ectopic pregnancies and hydatidiform moles. Patients and methods:Thiscase control study was carried out during period from the 1 st of March to the 30 th of November 2016 at Baghdad Teaching Hospital inObstetrics and Gynecologydepartment. Two hundred pregnant women were enrolled in this study, one hundred of them were control group and the remainder (n=100) are divided to complete abortion (n=25), missed abortion (n=25), ectopic pregnancy (n=25), molar pregnancy (n=25). The maternal serum concentration of ADAMs were measured between (5-9 +6 wks) of gestation using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results:The level of ADAM12 increased with gestational age in the control group. The meanlevel of ADAM12 in spontaneous abortion 10.3 ng/ml , in ectopic pregnancy 4.9ng/ml and in hydatidiform mole 6.4 ng/mlgroups which were higher than that in the control , while the mean level of ADAM12 in the missed abortion group 1.6 ng/ml which was not significant from the control ( 2.8 ng/ml ) . Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that ADAM level was significantly predicting ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy and spontaneous abortion with OR ( 0.3 ), OR ( 0.4) , and OR ( 1.8 ) respectively . Conclusions:The level of the maternal serum ADAM-12 in early pregnancy can be considered as an indicator of early adverse pregnancy outcome.
Isolation , Identification , and Characterization of a Cellulolytic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strain SS 35 from Rhinoceros Dung

Cellulose hydrolyzing bacteria were isolated from rhinoceros dung and tested for clear zone formation around the colonies on the agar plates containing the medium amended with carboxymethylcellulose as a sole carbon source. Isolates were further screened on the basis of carboxymethylcellulase production in liquid medium. Out of 36 isolates, isolate no. 35 exhibited maximum enzyme activity of 0.079U/mL andwas selected for further identification by using conventional biochemical tests and phylogenetic analyses. This was a Gram-positive, spore forming bacterium with rod-shaped cells. The isolate was identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SS35 based on nucleotide homology and phylogenetic analysis using 16S rDNA and gyrase A gene sequences.
A New Look at Freud’s Botanical Monograph Dream

It is often assumed that dream recall accurately reflects the mental activities interrupted by awakening. This assumption is clearly incorrect, since procedural learning contains a behavioral programming component that is entirely absent from what is recalled, which primarily involves motivational content. A more credible assumption is that only those components of sleep time mental activities that are suitable for waking consciousness may be recalled, which is not all-inclusive simply because this state of consciousness differs from that of any sleep stage. What we think of as a dream may be likened to a two-dimensional shadow of a three-dimensional reality. Nevertheless, dream recall should reflect at least some characteristics of sleep time mental activities, particularly when they are examined from a psychoanalytic point of view.
Physical presence verification using TOTP and QR codes

This paper presents a secure presence verification system for service providers at medical institutions. The goal of the system is to securely verify that the patients were visited by the service providers at the agreed date and time by utilizing TOTP based OTP passwords shown in a format of QR codes and a special mobile application allowing to scan the QR codes and store the history of recognized OTP codes
Public Health in the Developing World : Tackling Vector-Borne Diseases

One of the most pressing policy issues of the modern era is how to improve public health in the world’s poorest regions. Of particular concern are those diseases spread by mosquitos: the World Health Organisation estimates a total of 96 million cases of dengue [1] and, in 2017 alone, 219 million cases of malaria [2]. Policies targeting such vector-borne diseases (VBDs) represent nothing new. However, there seems to be a continuing inability to move the agenda from one of disease reduction to eradication: clearly, current policy initiatives are not proving effective enough. This report aims to tackle this issue by outlining the problems associated with current policies and how they can be addressed through epidemiological innovation, with need to not only improve the efficacy of such policies, but also their cost-effectiveness and sustainability. Two innovative policies will be presented: that of manipulating the urban environment to reduce mosquito habitat and of harnessing predation pressure to better regulate mosquito populations.
Millipede communities in small forest patches in contrasting agricultural landscapes

5 Samenvatting.7 Foreword.9 Introduction.10 1. Habitat fragmentation . 10 1.1. Situation in Western Europe . 10 1.2. Consequences of habitat fragmentation . 11 a. Processes.11 b. Fragmentation and Arthropod community //. 13 1.3. Importance of forest age . 14 2. Millipedes . 15 2.1. Systematics . 15 a. Classification of Diplopoda within Arthropoda.15 b. Internal phylogeny and classification.16 2.2. Morphology . 17 2.3. Ecology . 18 a. General.18 b. Community composition and habitat requirements.19 c. Ecosystem services: millipedes as litter decomposers.21 d. Millipedes and ecological restoration.21 e. Detrimental effects: pest species and invasions.22 Goals.24 Material & methods.25 1. Sampling sites . 25 2. Sampling . 25 3. Data analysis . 29 3.1. General effects on diversity, species richness and density . 29 3.2. Unconstrained ordination: DCA . 30 3.3. Constrained ordination: RDA and CCA . 31 3.4. Indicator species analysis . 31 Results.33
Spiral applicator array design for local microwave hyperthermia treatment

Abstract. Microwave hyperthermia used in combination with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy is very successful method of cancer treatment. Hyperthermia rises sensitivity of cancer cells to primary treatment by heating them. Heat is created by energy carried to the cancer cells by electromagnetic waves, that are produced by the applicator. Main goal is to design and simulation of array of planar spiral applicators in the shape of a two-armed Archimedean spiral for local microwave hyperthermia. To calculate the distribution of temperature field in a virtual phantom using the finite element method. For this software COMSOL Multiphysics was used.
Transaction Costs and the Pattern of International Trade

Trade models featuring imperfect competition, increasing returns and transaction costs usually predict that the country with the larger home market will be the net exporter of manufacturing goods and the net importer of agricultural goods. This result is known as the ”home market effect”. However, virtually all these models do not care much about the specific characteristics of the transaction sector. The purpose of this paper is to close this gap. Based on Ottaviano et al. (2002), we introduce a separate transaction sector that features increasing returns, Cournot competition and entry barriers which are determined by regulaturoy policy. Moreover, not only export sales, but also local sales involve some transaction costs. We show that the usually predicted pattern of trade disappears, if the economically small country has a sufficiently more liberalized transaction sector than the large country or if the economically small country is also of sufficiently small geographical size.
Detection of upstream propagating sound waves at buffet flow using high-speed PIV

To support the model of the buffet mechanism given by Lee [1] the present investigation aims at capturing the wave propagation in the flow field outside of the separation of a transonic buffet flow over a DRA 2303 supercritical airfoil using high-speed PIV. To show the sensitivity of the shock wave to upstream propagating sound waves, the flow field is influenced by an artificial sound source which excites a noticeable change of the shock oscillation properties. The airfoil flow shows a distinct buffet flow at a Mach number of = 0.73 and an angle of attack of 3.5°. The buffet flow case is described in detail in Hartmann et al. [2]. The wave propagation is detected by the correlation of the surface pressure signals as well as by correlating the velocity fluctuations in the flow field. The obtained propagation speeds are in good agreement with Lee’s buffet model.
Language modeling for automatic speech recognition in telehealth

Standard statistic n-gram language models play a critical and indispensable role in automatic speech recognition (ASR) applications. Though helpful to ASR, it suffers from a practical problem when lacking sufficient in-domain training data that come from same or similar sources as the task text. In order to improve language model performance, various datasets need to be used to supplement the in-domain training data. This thesis investigates effective approaches to language modeling for telehealth which consists of doctor-patient conversation speech in medical specialty domain. Efforts were made to collect and analyze various datasets for training as well as to find a method for modeling target language. By effectively defining word classes, and by combining class and word trigram language models trained separately from in-domain and out-of-domain datasets, large improvements were achieved in perplexity reduction over a baseline word trigram language model that simply interpolates word trigram models trained from different data sources.