Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Adhering to International and Culture-related Usability Guidelines: A Basis for Developing Localized User-friendly Websites

Modern websites provide multiple forms of information such as images, text, audio, video, and different ways of accessing them. As the use of website becomes a global phenomenon, international usability guidelines are provided in order to enhance user experience. A major challenge lies in the lack of research data on the preferences of localized users. Without such data, many websites will be created that may not serve the needs of an intended user group, especially in a multi-cultural society. This will amount to a waste of time and resources. This paper describes web-design and usability guidelines and explains their importance to practice. It discusses why, when, and how these guidelines are applied in designing a responsive and easy-to-use website for any setting of choice. It emphasizes that, in addition to applying international usability standards and guidelines, website designers and owners should pay attention to culture-related usability preferences in order to develop localized and user-friendly websites. The paper highlights important features of websites that must be given priority in the design process. It draws attention to the need for an iterating process for usability testing of websites in order to improve their functions as information systems that serve the purpose of the owner and the needs of the users. The paper suggests more studies to be carried out with local website users, especially in Africa and the developing nations of the world, in order to develop usability guidelines that include the cultural preferences of the users. Keywords: Usability testing, heuristics, websites, interactivity, culture-related usability, localized websites, user-friendly websites
Job Search, Networks, and Labor Market Performance of Immigrants

We develop an on-the-job search model in which immigrants search for jobs through formal channels or networks, and the quality of job offers differs across search methods. The model predicts networks unambiguously lead to a larger share of network jobs in job-to-job transitions, whereas the effect is ambiguous in unemployment-to-job transitions.
Damping of the Higgs and Nambu-Goldstone modes of superfluid Bose gases at finite temperatures

We study collective modes of superfluid Bose gases in optical lattices at commensurate fillings. We focus on the vicinity of the quantum phase transition to the Mott insulator, where there exists the Higgs amplitude mode in addition to the Nambu-Goldstone phase mode associated with the spontaneous U(1) symmetry breaking. We analyze finite-temperature effects on the damping of the collective modes by using an effective spin-1 model and the field theoretical methods based on the finite-temperature Green's function. We calculate the damping rates up to 1-loop order and evaluate them analytically and numerically. We show that the damping rate of the Higgs mode increases with increasing the temperature but it remains underdamped up to a typical temperature achieved in experiments. Moreover, we find that the Nambu-Goldstone mode attenuates via a Landau damping process resulting from interactions with the Higgs mode and it can be overdamped at the typical temperature in a certain parameter region.
SOME QUATERNION GEOMETRIC INTUITION

The utility of complex analysis in providing a rich family of holo- morphic functions has motivated the extension of the planar theory based on complex numbers to a 4-space study with functions of a quaternion variable. A function of a quaternion variable is a function with domain and range in the quaternion. Such functions naturally appear when one considers the projec- tion of a quaternion onto its scalar part or onto its vector part, as well as the modulus and versor functions. A very useful function of quaternion variable is the function f(v) = qvq −1 , which rotates the vector part of a quaternion v by twice the angle of a quaternion q. In this paper, we present a brief survey of some interesting discrete properties of f(v) as well as propose its utility in the description of pythagorean triples. Representing the quaternion in matrix form, along with a microscopic modification of our results in this paper, resolves an open problem by Mircea Crasmareanu (3) concerning a connection between the pythagorean triple preserving matrix and the algebra of quaternions.
Cartesian grid methods for the compressible Navier-Stokes equations

A Cartesian grid method has been developed for solving the 2D Euler and Navier-Stokes equations for viscous and inviscid compressible flow, respectively. Both steady and unsteady flows have been considered. Using a simplified ghost point treatment, we consider the closest grid points as mirror points of the ghost points. Wall boundary conditions are imposed at the ghost points of the immersed boundary. The accuracy of the method has been investigated for various test cases. We show computed examples of supersonic flow past a diamond-wedge airfoil and compare with analytical results. Further we compute time accurate solutions of the compressible Euler equations for an incident shock over a cylinder and compare the pressure time history with other work. The supersonic viscous flow around a NACA0012 airfoil is computed, and the lift and drag coefficients along with the pressure coefficient profile are compared with the literature. The method is also tested for supersonic flow over a cylinder, and the computed skin friction profiles have been used to assess the accuracy. Lastly the supersonic flow around a 2D F-22 fighter aircraft with simulated jet engine outflow is shown to illustrate the flexibility of the method. The present method is built on a previously established simplified ghost point treatment, but performs better. The results are comparable, although not as accurate as other more complex methods.
Sub-chronic oral toxicity study of matrix tablets of micronized domperidone formulation in rodents

The present study deals with sub-chronic oral toxicity studies in rodents of micronized domperidone matrix drug formulation. The matrix tablet of domperidone was formulated by using different polymers. After the completion of the formulation the matrix tablets the tablets were crushed into powder and a homogeneous suspension was prepared. The suspension was administered to rats at different dosages according to the study plan. During the studies animals’ weight were taken at periodically. After 28th day of study period the animal’s blood was collected for pathological and biological analysis. At the termination of study, all the animals were sacrificed and vital organs were taken out for autopsy studies. After the thorough studies the results shows that that the micronized formulation did not produce any significant toxicity in rodents.
ENSURING THE INTEGRATION OF PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY STANDARDS IN DESIGN PROCESS MANAGEMENT: CODESTEER METHODOLOGY

The current competitive environment urges all companies to launch actions striving to improve their activities, in regards to products, processes, or organizational aspects. But how to intervene? What are the measures which will optimize in the best way the system performance ? Parallels, with the aim of a better global efficiency, indicators and dashboard are fulfilled and monitored within robust Quality management system, which allow better steering the company’s interests regarding objectives. But are they well adapted and well integrated regarding the need of the design activities? In order to set the basis of a framework, we present, in this paper a state of the art of what we call “performance” and “quality” in design. We look at the stakes of coupling the 2 concepts and the limits of the existing models. We therefore strive to present the Codesteer methodology, describing the static model and a dynamic loop to implement it. The last part of our article presents a software application of CodeSteer and its roll out on academic design cases.
Efficiency of Bacterial Isolates in the Degradation of Malathion and Parathion

The soil sample was collected from the paddy field of Annamalai Nagar which is having a history of repeated pesticide applications. The isolation of pesticide degrading bacteria was carried out and the isolated bacterial isolates were identified as Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus subtilis and Klebsiella sp. The growths of these three pesticide degrading isolates were assessed in Minimal salt broth containing 50ppm of pesticides. Two different pesticides viz., Malathion and Parathion were used in this study. Among the three bacterial isolates, the bacteria Klebsiella sp. utilized the pesticides effectively and showed maximum growth. The growth of these three pesticide degrading isolates viz., Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus subtilis and Klebsiella sp. was assessed in Minimal salt broth containing 50ppm of pesticides at different temperature levels viz., 25°C, 35°C, 45°C, 55°C and different pH levels viz., pH 4, pH 5, pH 6, pH 7, pH 8 and different carbon sources viz., Dextrose, Fructose, Lactose, Galactose, Mannose and different nitrogen sources viz., Malt extract, Peptone, Yeast extract, Casein, Beef extract respectively. The maximum growth rate of bacteria was recorded at 35°C and pH 6. The growth of bacteria was maximum in the presence of Dextrose followed by Fructose, Lactose and Galactose. The least growth was recorded in Mannose. The growth of bacteria was maximum in the presence of Malt extract followed by Peptone, Yeast extract and Casein. The least growth was recorded in Beef extract. The bacterial isolates showed maximum growth in the Minimal salt broth containing Parathion followed by Malathion.
Quaternary evolution of the Southern Apennines coastal plains: a review

Abstract The Quaternary evolution of the main coastal basins located along the southwestern margin of the Southern Apennines has been reconstructed by integrating the huge amount of existing stratigraphical and geomorphological data. The information produced in the last twenty years has shed new light on the recent (late Middle Pleistocene to Present) history of the Campanian and Sele plains or basins. During the early Quaternary, the analysed coastal basins originated as half-grabens in response to opening processes active since the late Tortonian in the southern Tyrrhenian back-arc basin. In some of these basins (e.g. the Campanian Plain), volcanism has also played an important role. In the inner sectors of the coastal basins, the complex interplay between block faulting, sedimentary inputs and glacioeustatic fluctuations gave rise to relative sea-level change and related coastline migrations, leading to the formation of the present-day coastal plains. In the Sele Plain basin, the construction of the present-day landscape mainly resulted from the substantial ceasing of subsidence in the final part of the Middle Pleistocene. Conversely, a strong contribution to the recent evolution of the Campanian Plain has been provided by abundant volcaniclastic aggradation, able to hinder the effect of the vertical motions that occurred in the last 100 ka.
Effects of food consumption and temperature on growth rate and biochemical-based indicators of growth in early juvenile atlantic cod Gadus morhua and haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus

The relationship between the somatic growth rate (G) and feeding level (unfed, inter- mediate, and maximum rations) of age-0 juvenile cod Gadus morhua and haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus was quantified at different temperatures. Laboratory trials were conducted using 2 size- classes of cod (3.6 to 5.6 cm standard length (SL), and 8.1 to 12.4 cm SL) at 5, 8, 12, and 15°C, and 1 size-class of haddock (6.0 to 9.6 cm SL) at 8 and 12°C. The shape of the growth-feeding relationship was well described by a 3-parameter asymptotic function for cod and by a linear function for haddock (R 2 range = 0.837 to 0.966). The growth rate and scope for growth were maximum at 12°C, whereas growth efficiency was greatest (26.0 to 32.2%) at temperatures between 5 and 8°C. Juvenile cod held at 15°C exhibited reduced rates and efficiencies of somatic growth compared to fish at other temper- atures. Biochemical-based growth indicators for age-0 juveniles were calibrated from measurements of the amounts of RNA, DNA, and protein in white muscle samples. A multiple linear regression using RNA:DNA and temperature as independent variables explained a significant portion of the variability observed in G of juvenile cod (R 2 = 0.716) and haddock (R 2 = 0.637). This relationship may be useful in estimating recent growth of age-0 juvenile cod and haddock in the field.
The LSND and MiniBooNE Oscillation Searches at High [Delta]m[superscript 2]

This paper reviews the results of the LSND and MiniBooNE experiments. The primary goal of each experiment was to effect sensitive searches for neutrino oscillations in the mass region with ∆m ∼ 1 eV. The two experiments are complementary, and so the comparison of results can bring additional information with respect to models with sterile neutrinos. Both experiments obtained evidence for ν̄μ → ν̄e oscillations, and MiniBooNE also observed a νμ → νe excess. In this paper, we review the design, analysis, and results from these experiments. We then consider the results within the global context of sterile neutrino oscillation models. The final data sets require a more extended model than the simple single sterile neutrino model imagined ar X iv :1 30 6. 64 94 v1 [ he pex ] 2 7 Ju n 20 13 at the time that LSND drew to a close and MiniBooNE began. We show that there are apparent incompatibilities between data sets in models with two sterile neutrinos. However, these incompatibilities may be explained with variations within the systematic error. Overall, models with two (or three) sterile neutrinos seem to succeed in fitting the global data, and they make interesting predictions for future experiments.
Molecular characterization of three porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus isolates and their susceptibility to antiviral drugs.

Received: Revised: Accepted: March 16, 013 May 28, 2013 July 07, 2013 Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is one of the most common swine pathogens that cause severe economic losses to the pig industry worldwide irrespective of the use of live or inactivated vaccines. This study aims to investigate the biological characteristics of three PRRSV isolates and their susceptibility to two antiviral drugs. Sequence analysis of the NSP2 gene classified two isolates as highly pathogenic (isolates FY and ZS) and one as classically pathogenic (isolate JX). Isolate FY grew faster than the other two isolates in MARC-145 cells; however, its RNA replication was lower than isolate ZS. By contrast, isolate JX exhibited slower growth and lower RNA replication capability. PRRSV infection suppressed the production of interferon β induced by poly (I:C). The viruses also differed in their susceptibility to antiviral drugs. Ribavirin exerted potent antiviral activity against all three viral isolates at concentrations of 7.5 and 15 μg/mL in MARC-145 cells. Acyclovir was found effective only on the classically pathogenic isolate. We suggest that ribavirin could have potential as an antiviral therapy for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome when vaccination is not able to provide effective protection. ©2013 PVJ. All rights reserved
Solving the line-shape problem with speed-dependent broadening and shifting and with Dicke narrowing. I. Formalism

In this paper, we present a formalism for the exact calculation of spectral profile of an isolated line undergoing speed-dependent collisional broadening and shifting and Dicke narrowing. It is couched in the language of the density matrix as in the closely related fields of transport phenomena, laser physics, and nonlinear optics. The formalism is ab intio in spirit, permitting the calculation of the line shape starting only from a given interaction potential. The line shape is obtained by solving a transport/relaxation equation for the off-diagonal element of the density matrix, a macroscopic quantity. The collision operator in the transport/relaxation equation, which is determined from the (microscopic) interaction between the active molecule and the perturber, is presumed known.
Optimization and Economic Analysis of Grid-Photovoltaic Electric Boat Charging Station in Kuala Terengganu

This study evaluates the feasibility of developing grid-photovoltaic electric boat charging station in Kuala Terengganu using simulation-based method. The main focus is on reducing the dependency on subsidy spent by the government in fisheries sector and encouraging green technology in commercial sector. All data such as solar radiation, amount of subsidy received by fishermen, and fishing activities were collected for the selected area. Economic analyses of the proposed system are discussed based on payback period and net present cost (NPC). The comparison between the proposed system and the grid-only system is done based on the production and consumption of electricity per year, the NPC and emission of pollutant. The system also generates high income from selling energy to the grid with tariff rates RM 1.49/kWh. It is concluded that the proposed system is feasible to be developed in the selected area with the payback period and the NPC are 8.2 years and RM 759,098, respectively. The results also show that the performance of the proposed system is better than grid-only system in all the interested parameters.
Regional hydrology of the Dixie Valley geothermal field, Nevada: preliminary interpretations of chemical and isotopic data

Chemical and isotopic analyses of Dixie Valley regional waters indicate several distinct groups ranging in recharge age from Pleistocene ( 1000a). Geothermal field fluids ({approximately}12-14 ka) appear derived from water similar in composition to non-thermal groundwater observed today in valley artesian wells (also -14 ka). Geothermal fluid interaction with mafic rocks (Humboldt Lopolith) appears to be common, and significant reaction with granodiorite may also occur. Despite widespread occurrence of carbonate rocks, large scale chemical interaction appears minor. Age asymmetry of the ranges, more extensive interaction with deep-seated waters in the west, and distribution of springs and artesian wells suggest the existence of a regional upward hydrologic gradient with an axis in proximity to the Stillwater range.
Optimal Investment and Reinsurance for Insurers with Uncertain Time-Horizon

This paper considers the investment-reinsurance problems for an insurer with uncertain time-horizon in a jump-diffusion model and a diffusion-approximation model. In both models, the insurer is allowed to purchase proportional reinsurance and invest in a risky asset, whose expected return rate and volatility rate are both dependent on time and a market state. Meanwhile, the market state described by a stochastic differential equation will trigger the uncertain time-horizon. Specifically, a barrier is predefined and reinsurance and investment business would be stopped if the market state hits the barrier. The objective of the insurer is to maximize the expected discounted exponential utility of her terminal wealth. By dynamic programming approach and Feynman-Kac representation theorem, we derive the expressions for optimal value functions and optimal investment-reinsurance strategies in two special cases. Furthermore, an example is considered under the diffusion-approximation model, which shows some interesting results.
Cancer as a Continuum: a Literature Review and a Biological Interpretation

Basic research shows that the genetic control of development cannot fully explain the phenotypic plasticity of humans and other metazoans. This challenges some tenets of the conventional paradigm of life sciences based on DNA, restoring a role of the environment in biological processes like the regulation of development, cell differentiation and disease. The environment — in a broad sense — affects biological phenotypes throughout the entire lifespan and can induce cancer, its progression and recurrence as well as its reversal. This is very important in cancer epidemiology as it implies that environmental exposures can be considered both as risk (or protective) and prognostic factors. This review integrates information from epidemiologic and biological research. We studied the impact of hazardous and protective exposures, lifestyles, and diet on the survival of patients who had been diagnosed with cancer.We selected studies from two digital databases, using a few combinations of key terms, namely overall survival, cancer-specific survival, recurrence and quality of life (QoL). Survival and/or recurrence were expressed as hazard or risk ratios, as second cancer diagnosis and as indicators of QoL such as performance status. We found 53 articles indicating that risk and protective factors can also influence prognosis after cancer diagnosis. Cigarette smoking and, among protective factors, diet and physical activity are the exposures most frequently investigated after a diagnosis of cancer.
Nature in the metropolis: Mapping biodiversity using metropolitan landscape characterization tools

Cities can be planned and designed to reduce their effect on biodiversity loss and may even be able to sustain biodiversity levels in some instances, due to ‘beta-diversity’. The heterogeneity of metropolitan regions can be expected to have a strong impact on beta-diversity. Tools such as landscape characterization can assist in the understanding of betadiversity in metropolitan regions by mapping the extent and configuration of beta-diversity conditions, in particular microhabitats and habitat mosaic configurations. A new tool for landscape characterization of metropolitan areas (MLC) trialled on the Rotterdam metropolitan region generated thirty-six distinctive landscape types - twelve continuous and twentyfour discontinuous (hybrid) types. Hybrid landscape types are present throughout the whole of the territory and are potential micro-habitats for flora and fauna. The interrelationship of continuous and discontinuous (hybrid) landscape types are potentially valuable habitat mosaic configurations.