Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Application of Data Mining Technology in Intelligent Environmental Protection Systems

Among the pollutants in the power industry emissions, sulfur dioxide so far has the most serious impact on the environment. In the desulfurization process, it is common to have data with complex correlations, high real-time, and huge amount. Data mining has become an important technique to deal with these data, and to facilitate better environmental protection and pollution control over the total emissions. The theme of this paper is to effectively analyze the correlation between data, via data mining technology and data association rules, to improve overall decision-making capabilities, and then to provide a reliable basis for intelligent environmental protection. In this paper, we propose parameters predictive model. We verify the proposed algorithms using actual monitoring data of desulfurization processes, and demonstrate that the application of the models has achieved good performance in desulfurization monitoring. Keywords-intelligent environmental protection; data mining techniques; association rules; flue gas desulfurization monitor
Further Information Related to the Origin of Glauconite

Glauconite-smectite and illite-smectite interlayered minerals are compared by various means in an attempt to establish the mineralogical relations between the two groups. Experiments at 2 Kb pressure and 200–350°C are reported as well as microprobe scans of pelletal glauconites. This new information is used along with published chemical data in order to establish that(1) Illite and glauconite mixed layered phases appear to be crystallographically similar. Both series show the same relations between potassium (mica) content and the amount of smectite layers apparent in the interlayered structure. (2) Illite and glauconite mica or mica-like phases can be separated on the basis of Fe and K contents. (3) Probable phase relations of the two mixed layered mineral series indicate that, when the starting materials contain mixed layered mica-smectites, increasing temperature produces an iron-rich mica in the case of glauconite and an aluminous mica in the case of illite. The mixed layered phases present at intermediate temperatures are not the same for illites and glauconites.Apparently there is no mineralogical or chemical continuity between illite and glauconite when the potassium content is 6 wt % or greater. It might be possible that the potassic interlayered minerals near montmorillonite or nontronite could form a continuous solid solution.
Characteristics of the Reforming Process in the Romanian Public Administration System

This paper aims to analyze, starting from the case of Romania, the degree to which public administration reform contributes to the reduction of corruption. In this paper, which has its own methodology, the level of corruption is estimated and a series of factors that can contribute to its reduction in a certain time interval are determined. The analysis of the public administration reform process was realized by using a representative survey conducted in May 2007 at the public administration level. A two-phase sampling technique was used to build the sample, which included 971 civil servants from central and local public administration. The reforming process of the central and local public administration Romania is analyzed with regard to the civil service reform, the decentralization process and fight against corruption in the public administration. Eight statistical variables were defined in order to analyze these aspects. Most of the variables used in this study reveal significant differences at the level of the four types of public administration institutions. Nevertheless, the analysis shows that the intensification of the reform process at civil service level leads to the reduction of the level of corruption
The effects of budget deficits on current accounts in the EMU

The scope of this paper is to evaluate the effects of budget deficits on the current account of the EMU countries employing modern panel data methods. In particular, the paper focuses on testing the validity of the TDH (twin deficits hypothesis) and the REH (Ricardian equivalence hypothesis) over 1970-2008 and during the pre-Maastricht and the post-Maastricht periods 1970-1991 and 1992-2008. FGLS (feasible generalized least squares) and TSGLS (two stage generalized least squares) estimates provide powerful evidence consistent with the TDH. A noteworthy result is that the effects of fiscal deficits on the current accounts of the EMU countries are stronger in the post-Maastricht period 1992-2008 than the pre-Maastricht period 1970-1991. Thus, as the EMU member states become more and more integrated and obtain similar institutional features, the general government deficit constitutes the key determinant of the current account balance. Consequently, policy measures trying to reduce budget deficits should be a panacea to cure current account problems.
Values of Land and Renewable Resources in a Three-Sector Economic Growth Model

Abstract This paper studies dynamic interdependence of capital, land and resource values in a three sector growth model with endogenous wealth and renewable resources. The model is based on the neoclassical growth theory, Ricardian theory and growth theory with renewable resources. The household’s decision is modeled with an alternative approach proposed by Zhang two decades ago. The economic system consists of the households, industrial, agricultural, and resource sectors. The model describes a dynamic interdependence between wealth accumulation, resource change, and division of labor under perfect competition. We simulate the model to demonstrate the existence of a unique stable equilibrium point and plot the motion of the dynamic system. The study conducts comparative dynamic analysis with regard to changes in the propensity to consume resources, the propensity to consume housing, the propensity to consume agricultural goods, the propensity to consume industrial goods, the propensity to save, the population, and the output elasticity of capital of the resource sector.
1 % Contextual Spelling Grammar Punctuation Sentence Structure Style Vocabulary enhancement of 100 Checking disabled

The study aimed to describe the marketing mix at Hero Tailor in Makassar City. The study used descriptive quantitative approach. The sample of study was 100 Hero Tailor consumers chosen by purposive random sampling. Data collection used questionnaire which then analyzed with descriptive statistics. The results showed that the marketing mix used at Hero Tailor in Makassar City included product, price, location, promotion, employee, production process and physical facility aspects. Most of the marketing mix at Hero Tailor was in very good category based on consumer responses, especially on product, promotion and production process aspects. The quality of product raw materials, price and quality suitability, location access ease, direct visit promotion, employee speed and friendliness service, production completion timeliness, and parking availability area were the indicators of Hero Tailor marketing mix aspects that were still lack and required further improvement. The improvement was very important as an effort to provide good service for consumers and to increase consumer satisfaction.
Evaluation of disease intensity and molecular identification of Zymoseptoria tritici causing Septoria leaf blotch on wheat in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey

Wheat is one of the most important crops in Turkey. Production of this crop is constrained by the disease Septoria leaf blotch, which is a major bottleneck in wheat production in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey. In this study, 260 different wheat fields were surveyed for the estimation of prevalence and severity of Septoria leaf blotch. Out of 100% of the total wheat crop fields, 58.91% were infected with this disease. The mean value of Septoria leaf blotch virulence was 11.62%. Out of 142 diseased wheat crop samples, 74 isolates were used for the pathogenicity test. Forty-seven isolates from Adana, 3 isolates from Mersin, 3 isolates from Osmaniye, 14 isolates from Hatay, and 7 isolates from Kahramanmaras provinces were cultured on PDA plates. The cause of disease agent was identified based on microscopic observation of morphological structure and molecular analysis methods. Consequently, total 15 virulent isolates, 3 isolates from each province were sequenced for 5? and 3? ends of ITS of rDNA and nBLAST of the ITS sequences revealed that Zymoseptoria tritici was the agent of Septoria leaf blotch. The highest disease prevalence (87.99%) was recorded at Adana and followed by Osmaniye with 87.44%, Kahramanmaras (43.59%), Mersin (42.68%), and Hatay (26.03%).
GONAD SHIELDING FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING CONVENTIONAL RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS: IS THERE CAUSE FOR CONCERN?

Background: Gonad shielding is one of the fundamental methods by which to protect reproductive organs in patients undergoing conventional radiological examinations. A lack of or inadequate shielding of the gonads may increase the exposure of these organs and result in malignancies future generations. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of gonad shielding in patients undergoing conventional radiological examinations and the availability of gonad shields and gonad shielding protocols in radiology departments. Materials and Methods: A retrospective, observational cross-sectional study on the application of gonad shielding, the availability of gonad shields and the existence of gonad shielding protocols in radiology departments was performed in five different hospitals in Ahvaz, Iran. Results: The highest application of gonad shielding was 6.6% for the pediatric hospital. The prevalence of gonad shielding was less than 0.2%. In 64.3% of the radiography rooms, at least one flat-contact gonad shield of a large size was available. Only large-sized gonad shields were available. Curved-contact and shadow gonad shields did not exist. Gonad shielding protocols were not existence in any of the fourteen radiography rooms investigated. Conclusions: Comprehensive protection programs with on-the-job training courses for staff members are strongly recommended, as well as, the provision of radiological shields and gonad shielding protocols in radiology departments to reduce the patient’s radiation dose during radiological examinations.
Emergence of Oblong School Shape: Models and Empirical Data of Fish

The main benefit of the oblong shape of schools of fish is supposed to be the protection against predation. Models of self-organised travelling groups have shown that this shape may arise as a side effect of the avoidance of collisions with group members. These models were developed for schools of fish in open water, whereas the oblong shape of schools of real fish has mostly been observed in schools in tanks. Therefore, it is not known how school shape in a tank originates neither in models nor in real fish. To find out what causes this shape, we use the combination of a theoretical and an empirical study. We test the predictions produced by our earlier models regarding the effect of school size on the school shape both in a model of self-organised schooling in a tank and empirically. Empirically, we study the 3D positions of all individuals in the schools of 10‐60 real mullets (Chelon labrosus). We calculate for each individual its distance to its nearest neighbour and its velocity and we measure per school its length and width. The relation between school shape and size in the model and in the real mullets supports our prediction and thus supports the hypothesis that school shape may be emergent from the avoidance of collisions during coordinated travelling.
Reinventing Administrative Prescriptions: Spirituality in China?

The decade of experience following the 9/11 incident suggests a complex process of international development with a particular resurgence of interest in religiosity and spirituality. This paper attempts to explore the situation of spirituality if indeed it exists in China or if it is more identifiable with atheism, communism, Confucianism or Marxism. Such serious attempt may present difficulties as the dividing line between administration, politics, and economy is by no means clear. Further, the situation of religiosity and spirituality is characterized by leadership and history of political legitimacy and inherent tension. Several developments of moral degeneration of public administrators and silent crisis in governance are arguably related to spirituality/non-spirituality factor. Arising from complexities of governance issues, China perhaps may reinvent its administration by working on elements of spirituality as it proceeds with its market-oriented reforms though this may be a lengthy struggle.
New insectivores and ruminants from the Tertiary of Mongolia : with remarks on the correlation

Tupaiodon morrisi, new genus and species TYPE. -NO. 19134, upper jaw and part of skull, parts of lower jaw with m2a8. HORIZON AND LoCALITY. -Hsanda Gol formation, Red beds, Loh. DIAGNOSIS. -Upper molars and premolars somewhat resembling those of Ptilocercus, but with larger and more separate hypocones on ml-2. Incisors unknown. Canine and pl2 small, two-rooted, with short stout cusp and rudimentary heel. P8-4 much larger with strong internal cusps, p4 with strong metastyle blade and rudimentary tetartocone. M'sub-quadrate with high, rather angular cusps, metastyle distinct, hypocone more developed and separated than in Ptilocercus, m' triangular with no metastyle or hypocone, proportioned about as in Ptilocercus. Lower
Predicting Customer Lifetime Value in Multi-Service Industries

This invention is directed to a composition for use as a material for the outer layer of a golf ball, which composition is produced by the reaction of an ionomer resin with a monoepoxy compound. The golf ball having the outer layer of such composition can be driven for a long distance with a soft shot feeling.
Does Lead Time in CEO Succession Matter? Evidence From Planned Versus Unexpected CEO Departures

This paper investigates whether and how lead time in CEO succession matters by comparing disruption costs in firms with planned retirements to those with unexpected CEO departures due to death or illness. Using a comprehensive manually-collected dataset of CEO turnovers from 1999 to 2008, I find evidence that firms with planned CEO retirements have significantly longer lead time and lower disruption costs. Specifically, longer lead time is associated with more favorable cumulative stock performance and firm operating performance around the outgoing CEO’s departure. In fact, firms can save approximately $136 million when there is lead time to plan for succession.
REACTIONS OF COLD TRAPPED CH+ IONS WITH SLOW H ATOMS

The destruction of CH+ ions in collisions with H atoms has been studied in a temperature-variable 22 pole ion trap (22PT) combined with a cold effusive H-atom beam. The stored ions are relaxed to temperatures of T22PT ⩾ 12 K. The hydrogen atoms, produced in a radio frequency discharge, are slowed down to various temperatures of TACC ⩾ 7 K. They are formed into an effusive beam. The effective density of the hydrogen atoms in the trap as well as the H2 background are determined in situ using chemical probing with CO2+. The experimental arrangement allows us not only to measure thermal rate coefficients (T22PT = TACC), but also to extract state-specific rate coefficients k(J,Tt) at selected translational temperatures Tt and for the CH+ rotational states J = 0, 1, and 2. The measured thermal rate coefficients have a maximum at 60 K, k = (1.2 ± 0.5)×10−9 cm3 s−1. Toward higher temperatures, they fall off in accordance with previous measurements and the trend predicted by phase space theory. Toward lower temperatures, the rate coefficients decrease significantly, especially if the rotation of the ions is cooled. At the coldest conditions achieved (beam: 7.3 K; trap: 12.2 K), a value as low as (5 ± 4) × 10−11 cm3 s−1 has been measured. This leads to the conclusion that non-rotating CH+ is protected against attacks of H atoms. This surprising result is not yet understood. It is most probably due to quantum-dynamical effects already occurring at large distances.
Organic biomarkers in deep-sea regions affected by bottom trawling: pigments, fatty acids, amino acids and carbohydrates in surface sediments from the La Fonera (Palamós) Canyon, NW Mediterranean Sea

Deep-sea ecosystems are in general adapted to a limited variability of physical conditions, resulting in high vulnerability and slow recovery rates from anthropogenic perturbations such as bottom trawling. Commercial trawling is the most recurrent and pervasive of human impacts on the deep-sea floor, but studies on its consequences on the biogeochemistry of deep-sea sediments are still scarce. Pigments, fatty acids, amino acids and carbohydrates were analysed in sediments from the flanks of the La Fonera (Palamos) submarine canyon (NW Mediterranean Sea), where a commercial bottom trawling fishery has been active for more than 70 yr. More specifically, we investigated how trawling-induced sediment reworking affects the quality of sedimentary organic matter which reaches the seafloor and accumulates in the sediment column, which is fundamental for the development of benthic communities. Sediment samples were collected during two oceanographic cruises in spring and autumn 2011. The sampled sites included trawl fishing grounds as well as pristine (control) areas. We report that bottom trawling in the flanks of the La Fonera Canyon has caused an alteration of the quality of the organic matter accumulated in the upper 5 cm of the seafloor. The use of a wide pool of biochemical tracers characterized by different reactivity to degradation allowed for us to discriminate the long-term effects of trawl-induced sediment reworking from the natural variability caused by the seasonal cycle of production and sinking of biogenic particles. Differences between untrawled and trawled areas were evidenced by labile amino acids, while differences between spring and autumn samples were detected only by the more labile indicators chlorophyll a and monounsaturated fatty acids. These results suggest that changes in the biochemical composition of the sedimentary organic matter caused by bottom trawling can be more relevant than those associated with natural seasonality and pose serious concerns about the ecological sustainability of deep-sea trawling activities.
Improving speech intelligibility based on a conjunction of multiple perceptual models

The enhancement of speech intelligibility is crucial to the success of hearing aids and other speech transmission systems. Such systems often have to operate in real‐world situations, in which noise, reverberation and competing talkers impair the signal‐to‐noise ratio and therewith the degree of intelligibility. Psychoacoustic and neuropsychological models progressively explain the working principle of the auditory path. In order to technologically achieve the mammalian hearing‐performance, Computational Auditory Scene Analysis (CASA), a vivid field of research in acoustics, converts these models into technical approaches. Asking for neuropsychological evidence that underlies the extraction of sound‐objects in reverberation and noise, two models are essential. These are echo‐suppression, which is subject to the precedence effect, and modulation perception, performed by a neural mapping of time‐information of the auditory input into a periodotopical organization. The models have been applied and successful.
EFFECTS OF WEATHER ON AUTUMN HAWK MOVEMENTS AT FORT MORGAN, ALABAMA

Abstract Migrating hawks were observed at Fort Morgan, Alabama during autumn 1995–1998. The three most abundant migrants were Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus), Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) and American Kestrel (Falco sparverius). The three species accounted for 84% of all observations. Most individuals (> 80%) were seen heading west. Compared with days with east and south winds, days with north winds were associated with significantly higher passage rates for all species, and passage rates of Broad-winged Hawks were significantly higher on days when both a cold front and north winds occurred than on days with north winds only. Hawks flew higher on east winds than on north and south winds, suggesting that hawks fly lower in winds that may blow them out over the Gulf of Mexico.
Multicriteria Planning of Post‐Earthquake Sustainable Reconstruction

A multicriteria model is developed for analyzing the planning strategies for reducing the future social and economic costs in the area with potential natural hazard. The developed multicriteria decision‐making procedure consists of generating alternatives, establishing criteria, assessment of criteria weights, and application of the compromise ranking method (VIKOR). The alternatives are the scenarios of sustainable hazard effects mitigation, generated in the form of comprehensive reconstruction plans, including the redevelopment of urban areas and infrastructures, multipurpose land use, and restrictions on building in hazardous areas. The plans have to be evaluated according to the criteria representing public safety, sustainability, social environment, natural environment, economy, culture, and politics. The multicriteria model can treat all relevant conflicting effects and impacts in their representative units. The evaluation of alternatives is implicated with imprecision (or uncertainty) of established criteria, and the fuzzy multicriteria model is developed to deal with “qualitative” (unquantifiable or linguistic) or incomplete information. The application of this model is illustrated with the post‐earthquake reconstruction problem in Central Taiwan, including the restoration concerning the safe and serviceable operation of “lifeline” systems, such as electricity, water, and transportation networks, immediately after a severe earthquake.