Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Experience, Variation and Generalization: Learning a first language

1. Acknowledgements 2. List of contributors 3. Introduction (by Arnon, Inbal) 4. Part I. Extracting regularities 5. Toward a theory of gradual morphosyntactic learning (by Rispoli, Matthew) 6. Cues to form and function in the acquisition of German number and case inflection (by Behrens, Heike) 7. Developing first contrasts in Spanish verb inflection: Usage and interaction (by Rojas Nieto, Cecilia) 8. Part II. Multiple cues in learning to communicate 9. A new look at redundancy in children's gesture and word combinations (by Kelly, Barbara F.) 10. Learning the meaning of "um": Toddlers' developing use of speech disfluencies as cues to speakers' referential intentions (by Kidd, Celeste) 11. Part III. Discovering units 12. From first words to segments: A case study in phonological development (by Vihman, Marilyn) 13. Analysis and generalization across verbs and constructions: The development of transitives and complement-clause constructions in German (by Brandt, Silke) 14. Two- and three-year-olds' linguistic generalizations are prudent adaptations to the language they hear (by Bannard, Colin) 15. Units of learning in language acquisition (by Arnon, Inbal) 16. Part IV. Individual differences 17. Causes and consequences of variability in early language learning (by Fernald, Anne E.) 18. Individual differences in measures of linguistic experience account for variability in the sentence processing skill of five-year-olds (by Anderson, Sarah E.) 19. Genetic variation and individual differences in language (by Misyak, Jennifer B.) 20. Part V. Mechanisms for learning 21. Language as a process (by Croft, William A.) 22. Memory, sleep and generalization in language acquisition (by Gomez, Rebecca L.) 23. Bayesian modeling of sources of constraint in language acquisition (by Perfors, Amy) 24. Index
Security in an ad hoc network using many-to-many invocation

There is an increasing need to secure electronic communication. This need is being met on workstations and servers, which have large amounts of memory, and a dedicated network connection. Securing communication in mobile devices is a relatively new research area, and has different requirements than workstations and servers. This project attempts to address these new requirements by incorporating security into the Many-to-Many Invocation (M2MI) library developed at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) [KB02]. Specifically, this project addresses adding encryption and decryption of M2MI method invocations using session keys. It also addresses the methods of establishing and maintaining session keys based on communicating members sharing a common group authentication key. This project leaves the establishment and maintenance of the common group authentication key(s) as a separate step, outside the scope of this project.
GPR anomaly detection with robust principal component analysis

This paper investigates the application of Robust Principal Component Analysis (RPCA) to ground penetrating radar as a means to improve GPR anomaly detection. The method consists of a preprocessing routine to smoothly align the ground and remove the ground response (haircut), followed by mapping to the frequency domain, applying RPCA, and then mapping the sparse component of the RPCA decomposition back to the time domain. A prescreener is then applied to the time-domain sparse component to perform anomaly detection. The emphasis of the RPCA algorithm on sparsity has the effect of significantly increasing the apparent signal-to-clutter ratio (SCR) as compared to the original data, thereby enabling improved anomaly detection. This method is compared to detrending (spatial-mean removal) and classical principal component analysis (PCA), and the RPCA-based processing is seen to provide substantial improvements in the apparent SCR over both of these alternative processing schemes. In particular, the algorithm has been applied to both field collected impulse GPR data and has shown significant improvement in terms of the ROC curve relative to detrending and PCA.
Advanced engineering mathematics with MATLAB

From the Publisher: ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS WITH MATLAB® is written for engineers and engineering students who are interested in applying MATLAB® to solve practical engineering problems. The book emphasizes mathematical principles, not computations, with MATLAB® employed as a tool for analysis that shows how engineering problems are defined and solved. The book features complete MATLAB® integration throughout, abundant examples which show real practical applications, and end-of-chapter problems that reinforce techniques.
Acoustique des instruments de musique

Quel est le role du biseau d'une flute ? Comment se constitue le « timbre » d'un instrument, qui nous permet de distinguer a coup sur une trompette d'une clarinette ? A travers de nombreux exemples illustres, cet ouvrage presente les bases necessaires pour comprendre les phenomenes complexes a l'œuvre dans les instruments de musique. Il s'adresse aux chercheurs, aux etudiants – des exercices corriges en ligne leur sont proposes – et aux ingenieurs, mais aussi aux musiciens, facteurs et melomanes qui souhaitent acquerir les fondements de l'acoustique musicale. Detaillant les resultats considerables acquis ces quinze dernieres annees, les auteurs s'appuient sur l'analyse progressive des briques elementaires participant a la production du son pour degager des concepts applicables a l'ensemble des instruments. Ils montrent en particulier que des modeles physiques, meme simples, peuvent etre mis a profit pour des applications concretes en facture instrumentale, en prise de son ou en synthese sonore.
Utilisation de réseaux en analyse phylogénétique : détection de taxons hybrides et combinaison d'arbres

A current preoccupation in phylogenetic analysis is our ability to detect events of reticulate evolution that do not meet the strictly divergent model of phylogenetic trees. In spite of the algorithms already available to infer networks rather than trees, no formal evaluation of the performance of these methods to detect hybrid taxa have been conducted yet. This thesis proposes a comparative analysis of two methods for inferring phylogenetic networks in the presence of known hybrids, as well as a new hybrid detection criterion based on the analysis of quartets of taxa. The performance of this test is assessed by its application to real data on known hybrids, and with computer simulations. The method is shown to adequately detect hybrids of the genus Aphelandra (Acanthaceae) scored for morphological characters. Furthermore, the test worked equally well with DNA-DNA hybridization data to detect artificial rock wallabies, Petrogale (Marsupialia: Macropodidae), hybrids. However, natural hybrids between members of the same genus eluded detection. Computer simulations are presented to illustrate the statistical performance of the method in a variety of conditions. The simulation results clearly show that the test does not exhibit inflated type I error, and that it is somewhat conservative. Another important preoccupation in phylogenetic analysis is the combination of multiple phylogenetic hypotheses. These multiple trees can result from a separate analysis of many datasets, the existence of equally optimal solutions for a unique dataset, or the use of different analytical techniques. Consensus methods are used to combine these hypotheses. Here, it is shown that consensus networks can preserve a greater amount of the phylogenetic information embedded in these multiple trees. A general framework to compute consensus networks, as well as a way to measure their information content are presented.
Crowdsourced disciplines and universal impact

The use of quantitative metrics to gauge the impact of scholarly publications, authors, and disciplines is predicated on the availability of reliable annotation data. Citation and download counts are widely available from digital libraries. However, current annotation systems rely on proprietary labels, refer to journals or articles but not authors, and are manually curated. To address these limitations, we present a social framework based on crowdsourced annotations of scholars, designed to keep up with the rapidly evolving disciplinary and interdisciplinary landscape. The crowdsourcing approach has the added advantage that when combined with citation information about the authors, it enables the computation of discipline-specific statistics and disciplineneutral impact metrics. In turn, these impact metrics create an incentive for users to provide disciplinary annotations of authors.
Conception d'un protocole graphique des opérations de construction par l'utilisation des textures et des couleurs

Resume: Les sources de complexite dans la representation graphique de la planification des projets de construction proviennent du fait que les informations concernant l’ingenierie, la procuration et les operations de construction sont trop etendues pour qu’une simple modelisation traditionnelle des reseaux d’ordonnancement soit vouee a les presenter fidelement et clairement. L'objectif principal de cette recherche concerne la visualisation des donnees et la communication de l'information clairement et efficacement par des moyens graphiques. Cet article propose un encodage des elements de production par l’utilisation des textures et des couleurs. L’objectif etant d'etablir un protocole standard pour la modelisation visuelle de planification du projet. Pour atteindre cet objectif, l'approche Chronographique analyse l'interface utilisateur, les parametres de presentation visuelle appropries et leurs valeurs associees. Le protocole chronographique propose illustre les operations de construction en utilisant des textures architecturales pour encoder les activites, des teintes de saturation et luminosite normales pour illustrer les ressources et des couleurs a saturation faible pour representer les emplacements de travail. Le processus de validation du protocole est effectue par une double verification. En utilisant un questionnaire pour collecter les preferences des planificateurs et a travers un test qui utilise un coefficient d’optimisation visuel (VCO) pour mesurer la quantite d’information collectee durant un temps predefini.
HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR ENROUTE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

The report provides a description of a 'state-of-the-art' graphical interface for en route air traffic control, based on a Planning Controller (PC), Tactical Controller (TC) partition. It describes the graphical interfaces necessary to support both the PC and the TC functions but makes minimal assumptions concerning the nature of the hardware employed to realize the Controller Working Position (CWP), i.e. it assumes the availability of high resolution interactive graphics without specifying the nature of the physical screens or software employed to realize the implementation. The specification is intended to provide a Reference Ground Human Machine Interface (REFGHMI) which can be used as both a measurement baseline and as a starting point for the development of interface exploring and exploiting the more advanced functionality made possible by technical developments such as ground-air datalinks, improved trajectory prediction, multi-sector planning, etc.
A mobile SIP client : From the user interface design to evaluation of synchronised playout from multiple SIP user agents

The thesis examines the ability to have synchronized playout of audio from multiple devices. The paths between the source of this audio and the output devices may be different. Our objective is to provide a generic low-cost solution, without the use of special hardware. The context of this work is internet telephony, but the work is also applicable to other settings. In internet telephony this synchronization not only contributes to the natural flow of conversation, but also maintains the spatial effect of the incoming audio streams, as well as the location awareness of the peers. We envisioned users of handheld devices might collectively utilize their personal devices to enable a shared spatial audio environment. In the simplest case two users each with monophonic terminals could provide stereo. Hence, the second part of this study addresses the practical issue of how such synchronization could be utilized in a internet telephony client to provide such multidevice playout. We utilized minisip, as an open-source Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) client supporting security, as the basic client. To realize the vision, we ported minisip to a Pocket PC environment. In the second part of this thesis we examine the process of porting preexisting code to such a new architecture, as well as how to map an existing human-computer interface to such a handheld device. The thesis shows that synchronization is possible and explores some of the implementation’s limitations. A clear result is the need to combine the results of several theses into the common trunk code - so as to combine the earlier RTCP work with this synchronization work and to provide the a human-computer interface which is suitable for many different handheld devices, ranging from Pocket PCs to SmartPhones.
Doing Math in French in Australia.

A study in an early French partial immersion program in a Melbourne (Australia) elementary school investigated participating children's performance in mathematics in English (their first language) and French. Mathematics testing in both languages has been undertaken regularly as part of a long-term evaluation of the program. In the first year of testing (1995), there were no significant difference in results of students taking the test in English or French. However, in 1996 a difference emerged, with grade 5 students taking the test in English doing significantly better than those taking the test in its French version. Item difficulty analyses were conducted to reveal the problematic questions, and a content analysis was performed on the aberrant items. The study revealed new information about how children process mathematics problems in their second language, and-provides insights into the development of the students' language in a partial immersion program. (MSE) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************************** Doing Math in French in Australia Michele de Courcy, Monique Burston, Jane Warren and Paul Young University of Melbourne, Australia Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Immersion (. 4 Teachers, Victoria Conference Centre, November 6, 1997.
BROADBAND HIGH DATA RATE SIGNALS IN SPACE FOR MILITARY APPLICATIONS WITH CODED OFDM

A single piston internal combustion engine is described that produces two power impulses per revolution of the crankshaft, precise mechanical balance, zero side thrust upon the piston, and purified exhaust gas. The lubrication oil is isolated from contamination by blowby and fuel dilution. Total engine cooling is obtained from the lubrication oil. The engine is free from shock loads as it is cushioned by continuously compressing gas in preparation for the next combustion event. The engine is uniflow-scavenged utilizing piston pumps whose fresh air intake is controlled by rotary valves. The piston pumps possess compact aftercoolers used in combination with supercharging. The exhaust header assists in silencing the engine and removes fluctuations in exhaust pressure. A computer-aided specialized mechanical balance methodology is disclosed that obtains counterbalance weights to optimally reduce engine shaking forces. The engine is suitable for operating on alternative fuels such as liquified natural gas, and alcohol.
INCIDENT DETECTION IN URBAN ROADS USING COMPUTER IMAGE PROCESSING

Analysis of video images of traffic scenes can yild information on how the traffic is distributed along and across the area of road in view. This sort of information is particularly useful in detecting when the traffic flow starts to break down as a result of an incident or congestion. This paper describes the application of a particular image analysis algorithm, IMPACTS, to the problem of incident detection in urban streets.
A CMOS serial link for fully duplexed data communication

This paper describes a CMOS serial link allowing fully duplexed 500 Mbaud serial data communication. The CMOS serial link is a robust and low-cost solution to high data rate requirements. A central charge pump PLL for generating multiphase clocks for oversampling is shared by several serial link channels. Fully duplexed serial data communication is realized in the bidirectional bridge by separating incoming data from the mixed signal on the cable end. The digital PLL accomplishes process-independent data recovery by using a low-ratio oversampling, a majority voting, and a parallel data recovery scheme. Mostly, digital approach could extend its bandwidth further with scaled CMOS technology. A single channel serial link and a charge pump PLL are integrated in a test chip using 1.2 /spl mu/m CMOS process technology. The test chip confirms upto 500 Mbaud unidirectional mode operation and 320 Mbaud fully duplexed mode operation with pseudo random data patterns. >
Photo clustering of social events by extending photoTOC to a rich context

The popularisation of the storage of photos on the cloud has opened new opportunities and challenges for the organisation and extension of photo collections. This paper presents a light computational solution for the clustering of web photos based on social events. The proposal combines a first over-segmentation of the photo collections of each user based on temporal cues, as previously proposed in PhotoTOC. On a second stage, the resulting mini-clusters are merged based on contextual metadata such as geolocation, keywords and user IDs. Results indicate that, although temporal cues are very relevant for event clustering, robust solutions should also consider all these additional features
LAS RELACIONES INTERPERSONALES DE LOS PERFECCIONISTAS: REVISIÓN CONCEPTUAL Y APLICACIONES EN TERAPIA DE PAREJA

En el presente articulo se hace una revision acerca del constructo psicologico perfeccionismo y su relacion con las relaciones interpersonales. Se destaca el concepto como clave dentro del marco de la investigacion actual y se describe brevemente las caracteristicas de los individuos perfeccionistas. Se relaciona el constructo con las relaciones interpersonales en especial las relaciones de pareja. Por ultimo, se analizan las implicancias en la practica clinica cotidiana en particular en la terapia de pareja y se sugieren nuevos interrogantes y vias de investigacion a futuro. METODOLOGIA. Revision bibliografica. Analisis conceptual. OBJETIVOS. Se espera a traves de esta presentacion transmitir la relevancia que tiene el concepto de perfeccionismo en nuestra practica clinica cotidiana y en su relacion con las relaciones interpersonales. Palabras Clave Perfeccionismo – relaciones interpersonales Abstract In the present article we have made a review about the perfectionism construct and their relation with interpersonal relationships. We highlight the perfectionism construct as a key issue into actual research. We shortly describe the most important aspects of the perfectionist people. We mark a relation between this concepto and the intperersonal relationships with special regard of couples. At last, we analize the implications on the clinic particulary in couple therapy. We suggest new questions and future issues for the research. Methodology. Bibliographical review. Conceptual analisis. Key words Objectives. We hope with
Computer Program for Solving Mathematical Programs With Nonlinear Programs in the Constraints

Abstract : The paper documents a computer program to be used in solving nonlinear programming problems with nonlinear programming problems in the constraints. The problem, named INSUMT, is used with the standard program, named SUMT, which implements the sequential unconstrained minimization technique for nonlinear programming. SUMT calls INSUMT when it is necessary to solve a nonlinear program in a constraint. The INSUMT program, together with a fairly complete example of its use, is included in the documentation. Theory and applications of the models which can be solved using this program are treated in two companion papers.
Etude phytochimique et évaluation biologique de Derris ferruginea Benth. (Fabaceae)

Les plantes du genre Derris (Fabaceae) sont connues pour contenir des flavonoides, en particulier des isoflavonoides dont des rotenoides. Derris ferruginea (Benth. ), liane originaire d'Asie, est utilisee traditionnellement comme insecticide, poison de peche et dans la lutte contre les ectoparasites. L'etude phytochimique d'extraits de tiges et de feuilles de Derris ferruginea a permis d'isoler et de caracteriser 14 composes essentiellement de type flavanones et isoflavonoides. Ces composes comportent pour la plupart des prenylations. Une evaluation biologique etendue a la fois des extraits et de certains composes a ete realisee. Pour deux composes, des methodes d'obtention alternatives ont ete utilisees. La chromatographie de partage centrifuge a permis d'obtenir en quantite plus importante la cajaflavanone qui s'avere posseder des proprietes interessantes du point de vue biologique (effet anti-inflammatoire sur cellules microgliales, inhibiteur de la formation des produits terminaux de glycation par un mecanisme non-antioxydatif, effet proangiogenique ex vivo). La synthese d'un compose original a ete entreprise et a permis de valider sa structure. Enfin, le compose majoritaire des feuilles a fait l'objet d'une etude preliminaire sur un modele d'etude de l'activite insecticide : les DUM neurones de Periplaneta americana. Cette technique electrophysiologique a permis d'apprehender le mecanisme d'action de ce compose.
Advances in Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering

The papers collected in this book were invited by the editors as tutorial courses or keynote speeches for the Fourth International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. The book offers wide coverage of the main topics involved with the specifications, prototyping, development and maintenance of software systems and knowledge-based systems. The main issues in the area of software engineering and knowledge engineering are addressed and for each analyzed topic the corresponding research state is reported.
Quality aware virtual service delivery system

The problem of providing support for quality of service (QoS) guarantees is studied in many areas of information technologies. In recent years the evolution of software architectures led to the rising prominence of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) concept. For Web-based systems there are three attributes that directly relate to everyday perception of the QoS for the end user: availability, usability, and performance. The paper focuses on performance issues of service delivery. The architecture of Virtual Service Delivery System (VSDS), a tool to serve requests for synchronized services is presented. It is proposed suitable monitoring technique used for estimation of values of service parameters and allocation of communication and execution resources by means of service distribution. The paper also presents results of experiments performed in real environment that show effectiveness of proposed solutions. Keywords—quality of services, service virtualization, service re-