Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evolutionary Game Between Local Government and Agritourism Companies in the Context of Environmental Protection

This study selects local government and agritourism companies to study the evolutionary game of both sides in the decision-making toward environmental protection. Based on the relevant literatures and the theory of evolutionary game, it try to establish a comparatively accurate mathematical model to verify the effectiveness of the penalty policy of the damage to the environment, then, this study explores the evolutionarily stable strategy of these two parties from the dynamic way. Research results show that, (1) When the fine of the environmental damage is bigger than the cost of the government’s supervision, the agritourism companies would choose to protect the environment if the government select the strategy of supervision. (2) When the fine of the environmental damage is fewer than the cost of the government’s supervision, the agritourism companies would not choose to protect the environment whatever the government select the strategy of supervision or non-supervision. (3) When the fine of the environmental damage is bigger than the sum of the administrative costs and bonuses, the agritourism enterprises would choose the strategy of protecting the environment even the government select the strategy of non-supervision.
The labour market and the distribution of earnings: an empirical analysis for Italy

Using four waves of data from the Participation Labour Unemployment Survey, a database of information on the Italian labour market supply, we address the question of earnings dispersion by applying a ‘nested’ decomposition procedure of the Theil inequality measure, which combines into a unified framework the standard decompositions by population subgroups and income sources. The empirical evidence obtained points to the key role played by the self-employees in shaping labour income inequality, especially at the upper extreme of the earnings distribution, and the emergence of non-standard forms of employment as an important feature of the contemporary workplace.
JUDICIAL JUDGEMENT-MAKING AND LEGAL CRITERIA OF TESTIMONIAL CREDIBILITY

Judicial judgement-making in legal and forensic settings is characterised by the informationloss model. In comparison to formal reasoning styles, in which information is processed in detail, judicial reasoning styles are mainly informal. Moreover, the experimental literature regarding judges and juries has revealed that reliability is the corner stone of legal judgement-making in legal contexts. This study aims to assess the underlying legal criteria assigned to the credibility of testimonies by judges by evaluating the court archives of judicial judgements in which the verdict rested entirely on the credibility of testimonies. Moreover, given the prevalence of informal reasoning in this context, an analysis was undertaken to determine the use of heuristics which are indicative of informal reasoning. In addition, an analysis of the interaction of both variables and their effect on joint decision-making by legal experts and lay people was assessed. Finally, bearing in mind the limitations of this study, the results are discussed in terms of their implications in the evaluation of testimonial credibility in judicial proceedings.
Models Developed for Creep of High Strength Concrete

The aim of this research is to study the effects of creep in High Strength Concrete HSC. Creep known as a deformation of the structure under a sustained load and is one of the major deformations that concrete face. Moreover, the study explains how creep is predicted in HSC using various methods established by different codes and researchers. The research method consists of an extensive review of all relevant literature on creep and high strength concrete. The main issue is a comparison of observed creep distortions with seven present prediction prototypes to define which of the models most precisely predict creep while using two methods of curing, accelerated curing and standard curing. The findings from the research displays that “ACI 209 Modified” code is the most precise model of predicting creep in accelerated cure applications and the AASHTO-LRFD is considered the best model for the prediction of creep. The main conclusion to be drawn from this study is that the accelerated curing technique for high strength concrete causes a higher change in time-dependent strains than standard curing. The research method consists of an extensive review of all relevant literature on creep and high strength concrete. Keywords— Creep, HSC, Concrete Creep, Models Development of HSC Creep.
Self-similar slip distributions on irregular shaped faults

We propose a strategy to place a self similar slip distribution on a complex fault surface that is represented by an unstructured mesh. This is possible by applying a strategy based on the composite source model where a hierarchical set of asperities, each with its own slip function which is dependent on the distance from the asperity centre. Central to this technique is the efficient, accurate computation of distance between two points on the fault surface. This is known as the geodetic distance problem. We propose a method to compute the distance across complex non-planar surfaces based on a corollary of the Huygens’ principle. The difference between this method compared to others sample-based algorithms which precede it, is the use of a curved front at a local level to calculate the distance. This technique produces a highly accurate computation of the distance as the curvature of the front is linked to the distance from the source. Our local scheme is based on a sequence of two trilaterations, producing a robust algorithm which is highly precise. We test the strategy on a planar surface in order to assess its ability to keep the self similarity properties of a slip distribution. We also present a synthetic self-similar slip distribution on a real slab topography for a M8.5 event. This method for computing distance may be extended to the estimation of first arrival times in both complex 3D surfaces or 3D volumes.
Disparity of Performance Indicators of Islamic Banks: Study on Bangladesh

Islamic banking is still in emergent stage. However, the industry is growing at the rate of 15% every year (IFSB, 2008). As it is operating under a distinct system of banking, Islamic Shariah, Islamic banks have been undergoing through immense competition from other Islamic banks and conventional banks of domestic and multination origin. Moreover, banking is an important industry, which stabilizes the overall economic condition of the globe. Hence, analysis of performance and identification of the problems, at a continuous basis, are basic necessities for Islamic banks. This study considers 12 important financial ratios and common size income statement and balance sheet information for 2001 to 2006. The ratios were compared with simple industry average, and other banks distributed in three generations, namely; generation one, two and three. Results showed poor performance of Islamic banking sector in almost every aspect, especially in the areas of profit maximization, investor management and operating inefficiency. The report identified unique banking system, lack of efficient HR, lack of marketing and awareness creating activities, absence of Islamic capital and inter-bank markets and lack of direct government control as precedence. The study reported to bring about immediate change in HR management and policy, changes in operating policy, increase in marketing and awareness creating activity, guidelines and supervision of the government through direct Islamic Banking Law.
VOLTAGE STABILITY ENHANCEMENT USING STATCOM BY CONVENTIONAL ALGORITHM

Voltage instability problems in the power system are an important issue that must be taken into account in the planning and operation of modern power system networks. Power flow analysis is the backbone of analysis and design of power systems. It is necessary for planning, operation, economic planning and the sharing of power between utilities. The main information of power flow analysis is to find the magnitude and phase angle of the voltage at each bus and the real and reactive power flowing in each of the transmission lines. It is an important tool in numerical analysis applied to a power system. In this analysis, iterative techniques are used because there is no known test method to solve the problem. Thus Newton Raphson method is used for power flow analysis. This paper discusses the analysis of voltage stability of large power system using modal analysis technique. The method calculates specified number of the smallest eigenvalues and associated eigenvectors of a reduced Jacobian matrix. The eigenvalues each of which is associated with a mode/reactive power variation provide a relative measure of the proximity to the voltage instability. The eigenvectors are used for describing the mode shape and to provide information about the network elements and generators participating in each mode. The least eigenvalue indicates the proximity of the system to voltage instability. This method was used to determine the system components that contribute to the instability by using the factors involved. Thus method is used to determine the optimal placement of inserting STATCOM at weak bus. A typical IEEE 30 bus system is used for this analysis and the result is presented for with and without STATCOM.
Mobile Games and Player Communities: Designing for and with Clans

Clash Royale, a highly successful mobile game, and its developer Supercell use player communities—clans—as design tools. It's a precarious balance; player communities may yield massive amounts of data, but it's up to the developer to build design management practices to ensure the uniqueness of the offering.Have you ever wondered, playing that game on your cell phone, what kind of business model these games represent? And how design is involved?
Coral bioherms below the euphotic zone in the Red Sea

During exploration of the narrow Western shelf in the Gulf of Aqaba by means of the research submersible 'GEO', bioherms formed by the stony coral Madracis interjecta were discovered between 120 m and at least 200 m depth. The growth of the bioherms is supposed to be linked to the particularly warm-temperature regime of the Gulf of Aqaba, whereas distribution depends probably on current patterns (providing nutrients), submarine topography and availability of hard substrate. The absence of symbiotic algae below the euphotic zone does not hamper the building of bioherms by stony corals. The Madracis-bioherms are true reefs in the definition of the term by the Earth Science in as much as the bioherms are surrounded by selected detritic facies types similar to ordinary, sheltered patch reefs in the photic zones.
Pharmacodynamic evaluation of proniosomal transdermal therapeutic gel containing celecoxib

A low dose proniosomal gel containing celecoxib was developed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. All the prepared formulations were subjected to physicochemical evaluations and anti-inflammatory studies. The entrapment was > 90%. The vesicle shape was determined with the help of transmission electron microscopy. The vesicle size, size- distribution, and polydispersity studies were performed using photon correlation spectroscopy. Anti-inflammatory studies were performed using the rat hind-paw oedema induced by carrageenan (1% w/v). The selected proniosomal gel (N1LE3) produced 100% inhibition of paw oedema in rats up to 8 h after carrageenan injection. It produced 95% and 92% inhibition after 12 h and 24 h, respectively. These results indicate that proniosomes are a promising carrier for the transdermal delivery of celecoxib. Thus celecoxib can be formulated into a low dose proniosomal gel that can save the recipient from the adverse effects of large doses.
Conceptual and Methodological Issues in the Measurement of Attitudes Towards Science

p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } This study provides a critique of the use of the construct attitude in science education and argues for the need to clarify the attitude construct in science education. After positing a conceptual definition for attitudes derived from the social psychology and persuasion literatures, this study makes a demarcation between science attitudes and attitudes towards science. Based on this conceptual clarity, the study offers a constructive critique of five commonly used measures of attitudes in science education and offers a theoretically grounded alternative. Data gathered to test the alternative measure’s validity and reliability was in the main consistent with strong validity and reliability claims for the new measure. Implications for science education are discussed.
Potential chemical defenses of Antarctic benthic organisms against marine bacteria

ABSTRACT The continental shelf of Antarctica harbours rich suspension-feeding macroinvertebrate communities that are continuously exposed to large populations of free-living microbes. To avoid settlement or fouling by undesirable microorganisms that could cause infection or collapse filter-feeding systems, these macroinvertebrates might regulate the epibiotic microbial mat through chemical interactions. In Antarctic chemical ecology, the antibacterial roles of natural products remain mostly unknown. A necessary first step is to identify organisms that produce compounds with potential ecological relevance. For that reason, we tested the crude organic extracts of 116 taxa of Antarctic benthic organisms for antibacterial activity against a panel of seven strains of marine bacteria. Nine out of 11 phyla tested had antibacterial properties. However, inhibitory activity was quite selective and species-specific. These patterns suggest that Antarctic benthic organisms may produce diverse bioactive metabolites with different antibacterial activities or, alternatively, those contrasting profiles may be shaped by environmental and biological interactions acting at a small spatial scale. The reasons of such selectivity remain to be further investigated and may contribute to the identification of bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical applications.
Architecture from South East Europe in the Scopus Database (1962 - 2015)

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyse current scientific impact of published papers about architecture from South East Europe in the Scopus database (1962-2015). Material and Methods: Document search of the Scopus database was performed on October 13, 2015 about architecture in the Scopus Database (1962-2015). A total number of 572,489 documents worldwide were identified with “architecture” in the title, abstract or keywords. By limitation to South East European countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Kosovo, Moldova, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, and Italy) only 42,356 documents were separated (7.4% of all documents). Selected documents were analyzed by year, source, author, country/territory, document type, and subject area. Results: From the total number of 572,489 documents worldwide, only 42,356 documents or 7.4% of all documents were defined as regional from the South East Europe. The biggest number of published papers was published in Proceedings of SPIE the International Society of Optical Engineering . Top three authors were: Benini L, Sciuto D, and Soudris D. Authors affiliated to Politecnico di Milano published the biggest number of papers about architecture . The waist of papers in the period of 1962 to 2015 from architecture in the Scopus Database was published by the authors from Italy, Greece, United States, and Turkey. Half of the published papers were conference paper. Computer Science was the most often subject with 45.9% of all papers, engineering was on the second place with 43.7%, and mathematics with 11.6%. Conclusion: Authors and officials of the academic institutions in South East European countries, dealing with architecture, should prepare more scientific papers in academic journals which are indexed in Scopus database.
Key Factors for Invigorating Customer Satisfaction Management from TQM Perspective

The purpose of this research is to find key factors to invigorate customer satisfaction management from TQM perspective. Consequently, the results show that CS leadership has an effect on team competency, CS evaluation and feedback, and customer information system positively. Team competency and CS evaluation and feedback take positive effects on improving activities for customer focus. Improving activities for customer focus takes positive effects on result of customer satisfaction significantly.
2003-GT-38219 MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF FLAME TRANSFER FUNCTION IN A SECTOR COMBUSTOR UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CONDITIONS

W. S. Cheung, G. J. M. Sims, R. W. Copplestone, J. R. Tilston and C. W. Wilson QinetiQ Limited Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0LX United Kingdom Tel: +44 1252 397970 Fax: +44 1252 397722 E-mail: swcheung@qinetiq.com Simon R. Stow and Ann P. Dowling Department of Engineering University of Cambridge Cambridge CB2 1PZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 1223 332600 Fax: +44 1223 332662 E-mail: srs31@eng.cam. ac.uk June 16–19, 2003, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Analysis of Variance Procedure as an Approach to Elucidate the Usability of the Web Pages

The usability of an interface is how easy to use this interface. Researchers debated that many usability results and recommendations lack empirical and experimental data. In this paper, the usability of the web pages is evaluated using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) procedures. Universities web pages are chosen as subjects for this work. Series of experiments have been conducted to investigate into the usability and design of the universities web pages. Prototype web pages have been developed according to the structured methodologies of web pages design and usability. Universities web pages were evaluated together with the prototype web pages using a questionnaire which was designed according to the Human Computer Interactions (HCI) heuristics. Respondents (users) variables and web pages variables (items) were studied. The results showed that the ANOVA procedure showed there were significant differences among the universities web pages regarding most of the items studied. DMRT showed there are significant differences between the five universities regarding most of the items investigated. These two tests are fundamental tests to conduct further analysis like a correlation and regression models analysis.
STATUS OF MILK PRODUCTION AND SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS IN DAIRY COWS ALONG WITH SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE FARMERS

A cross sectional study was conducted to characterize the present situation of milk production, to identify the existing socioeconomic status of dairy farmers, and to determine the prevalence of subclinical mastitis (SCM) in dairy cows. A total of 229 smallholder dairy farms at Bangladesh Agricultural University surrounding areas were investigated during January to March 2015. Direct interview with farmers, and physical examination of the cows were done to collect farm and cow level data. It appeared that all of the farmers were involved in other occupations besides dairying, in which almost half of them (48.29%) belong to agricultural cultivation. Educational level of the most of the farmers was illiterate to primary level (68.5%). The average annual income of farm owners was Tk. 219109.17, of which around half of the total income comes from livestock. Average milk production of the farms was 7.73 L/day with a range of 0.5 to 305 L. Milk samples were collected from 101 milking cows and were subjected to somatic cell count (SCC) by automatic nucleocounter machine. The overall prevalence of subclinical mastitis was 20.79%. The prevalence of subclinical mastitis was comparatively higher in Sahiwal cows (42.86%), cows that yield >5 to 10 L milk per day, and in late lactation stage (>180 days).
Primary Care Physicians Experience and Confidence with Genetic Testing and Perceived Barriers to Genomic Medicine

Purpose: Genetic testing is progressing towards use of patients’ genomes for personalized medicine. Primary care physicians (PCPs) may use genetic tests to screen and assess risk. However, PCPs’ current preparedness for the expanding integration of genetics into practice is uncharacterized. We examined primary care physicians’ perceptions of and experience with genetic testing. Methods: An anonymous survey was mailed to PCPs across three regional health networks querying opinions of, experience with, confidence in, and perceived barriers to genetic testing. Results: The survey response rate was 37.8%. Respondents believed learning about new genetic advances was important to clinical practice (67.0%). A minority (19.0%) had ordered genetic testing in six months, with cancer risk testing the most frequently ordered. Respondents were not confident in the skills required for using genetic testing in practice. Few respondents felt that they had time to counsel about genetic risk (9.5%) or that most patients could comprehend the concept of risk (27.0%). Conclusions: Primary care physicians had a high opinion of using genetic testing in medicine, but reported little experience or confidence incorporating genetic testing into practice. A majority perceived time constraints and patient comprehension as barriers. These data demonstrate a need for genetics educational resources for physicians and patients.
Testing for PPP in the Mean-Group Panel Regression Framework: Further Evidence

The paper investigates the validity of PPP by using 15 OECD countries data of monthly frequency from 1980:01 to 2005:12 and tests for the symmetry and proportionality hypotheses. The test for PPP is conducted in the framework of the General Relative PPP (RPPP) as proposed by Coakley et al. (2005) using the Mean-Group (MG) estimators of Pesaran and Smith (1995). We apply two variants of the MG estimators, namely MG and CMG, where the latter takes into account the problem of cross-sectional dependence (CSD). The symmetry null is unequivocally accepted for both estimators in CPI as well as PPI panels. The proportionality null, however, is rejected in the CPI panel with MG procedure but accepted with CMG. In the PPI panel, the MG estimate cannot reject the null while the CMG estimate marginally rejects it. Our findings are only partially supportive of the general RPPP.