Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Deception in Game Theory: A Survey and Multiobjective Model

Game theory is the study of mathematical models of conflict. It provides tools for analyzing dynamic interactions between multiple agents and (in some cases) across multiple interactions. This thesis consists of two scholarly articles that address deception from a game theoretic (GT) perspective. The first article is a survey of GT models of deception. The survey describes the ways researchers use game theory to measure the practicality of deception, model the mechanisms for performing deception, analyze the outcomes of deception, and respond to, or mitigate the effects of deception. The survey highlights several gaps in the literature. One important gap concerns the benefit-cost-risk trade-off made during deception planning. To address this research gap, the second article introduces a novel approach for modeling these trade-offs. The approach uses a GT model of deception to define a new multiobjective optimization problem called the deception design problem (DDP). Solutions to the DDP provide courses of deceptive action that are efficient in terms of their benefit, cost, and risk to the deceiver. A case study based on the output of an air-to-air combat simulator demonstrates the DDP in a 7× 7 normal form game. Two prominent features are observed in the solutions. First, many of the resulting solutions are zero-risk. A zero-risk solution implies one of two properties: either 1. ) the deceived player has no recourse if the deception is discovered, or 2. ) the deception cannot be revealed unless the deceived player intentionally adopts a strategy that he perceives to be suboptimal. Second, the solutions tended to distort a considerable portion of the game’s payouts: at least 94 of the 98 payouts were modified in each of the seven efficient solutions. Several
Pollution feature analysis on heavy metals in rainfall runoff of Qingdao residential area

KEYWORD: rainfall runoff; heavy metals; first flushing effect; event mean concentrations; correlation ABSTRACT: Based on the 45 rainfall runoff samples that are collected from Qingdao residential area after the raining of July 22, 2014 and September 28, 2014, this paper tests the contents of heavy metals Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn and Mn. And based on the test results, this paper further analyzes event mean concentration (abbr. EMC), first flushing effect, and the correlation of these heavy metals. Experimental results show that the EMC of most of heavy metals are in low level, expect for the one of Cd collected on September 28, 2014. Therefore, the quality of most rainfall runoff samples is good. The first flushing effect of heavy metals in rainfall runoff of July 22, 2014 is obvious. In contrast, the first flushing effect does not appear in the rainfall runoff of September 28, 2014. The correlation between Cu, Pb, and Zn in rainfall runoff is strong, while the one between Cd, Mn and other heavy metals are weak. With the development of economy, the discharge of industry and domestic pollutant in city increase rapidly. All these kinds of pollutants are flushed into rivers and lakes with the rainfall runoff. Especially, the heavy metals are carried into the rivers and lakes. As all of the heavy metals are difficult to decompose and transform, they will persist in the waters for very long time. After accumulating to some extent, these heavy metals will poison water bodies. Once the polluted water
LEADERSHIP AND BASS TRANSACTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORY

Bu makale Bass’in Turkce'de transformasyonel yada donusumcu liderlik olarak adlandirilan teorisini incelemektedir. Liderlikle ilgili, belki de, en kapsamli yaklasim olan teori once ayrintilariyla aciklanmis, konu ile ilgili yapilan arastirmalara yer verilmistir. Arastirmalarin sonuclarindan hareketle, ozellikle artan rekabet ve degisim ortaminda transformasyonl liderlik davranisi gosteren yoneticilerin isletmelerine saglayabilecegi katkilara ve isletme calisanlari uzerindeki olumlu etkilerine deginilmistir.
Agent-Based Aggregated Behavior Modeling for Electric Vehicle Charging Load

Widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) would significantly increase the overall electrical load demand in power distribution networks. Hence, there is a need for comprehensive planning of charging infrastructure in order to prevent power failures or scenarios where there is a considerable demand–supply mismatch. Accurately predicting the realistic charging demand of EVs is an essential part of the infrastructure planning. Charging demand of EVs is influenced by several factors, such as driver behavior, location of charging stations, electricity pricing, etc. In order to implement an optimal charging infrastructure, it is important to consider all the relevant factors that influence the charging demand of EVs. Several studies have modeled and simulated the charging demands of individual and groups of EVs. However, in many cases, the models do not consider factors related to the social characteristics of EV drivers. Other studies do not emphasize on economic elements. This paper aims at evaluating the effects of the above factors on EV charging demand using a simulation model. An agent-based approach using NetLogo is employed in this paper to closely mimic the human aggregate behavior and its influence on the load demand due to charging of EVs.
Characterisation of a collection of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris)

A collection of 68 accessions of Cenchrus ciliaris, maintained in the fi eld genebank of the International Livestock Research Institute in the Ethiopian Rift Valley, was characterised for 22 agronomic and morphological attributes. An environmental classifi cation of the collection was also implemented, based on climatic data, altitude and latitude of the collection sites, using information collected through geographic information systems (GIS) software. The agro-morphological characterisation revealed no distinct groupings within the collection, indicating that the variation within the collection of C. ciliaris is probably continuous and the different characters can be found in any combination with other characters. The collection does harbour variation and combinations of characters not seen in the commercial cultivars. The environmental classifi cation identifi ed 5 groups with distinctly different collection site environments. Accessions belonging to identical agro- morphological groups were found from a wide range of environments in subSaharan Africa. Promising accessions for different uses and environments were identifi ed. Characteristics of the commercial cultivars observed in this study compared with those published elsewhere are discussed.
Effect of rotation on Rayleigh waves in an isotropic generalized thermoelastic diffusive half-space

The present investigation is a study of the effect of rotation on the characteristics of Rayleigh waves propagation in a homogeneous, isotropic, thermoelastic diffusive half-space in the framework of different theories of thermoelastic diffusion, including the Coriolis and Centrifugal forces. The medium is subjected to stress-free, thermally insulated/isothermal and chemical potential boundary conditions and is rotating about an axis perpendicular to its plane. Secular equations of surface wave propagation in the considered media are derived. The phase velocities and attenuation coefficients of surface wave propagation have been computed by using the irreducible case of Cardano's method, with the help of DeMoivre's theorem known from the secular equations. The amplitudes of surface displacements, temperature change, concentration and the specific loss of energy are computed numerically. Rotation effect on the phase velocity, attenuation coefficient, amplitudes of surface wave propagation and specific loss of energy are presented graphically in order to illustrate and compare the analytically obtained results. Some special cases of frequency equation are also deduced from the present investigation.
Late diagnosed case of testicular feminization with sertoli leydig tumor

Testicular feminization (TF) has a similar phenotype with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome in patients with amenorrhea, causing confusion in diagnosis. It is an androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) and is genetically transmitted as an X-linked recessive condition. Cytogenetic analysis of patients reveals a 46XY chromosome structure. Testicular feminization (TF) has an annual prevalence of 1/20000 and 1/60000, and the main complaint of patients is usually primary amenorrhea. Phenotypically, well developed breast tissue, hypertrophic clitoris and labia majora with a short and blind vagina are detected. The aim of this study is to present a TF case that was followed as MRKH syndrome for years, and admitted to our clinic because of a pelvic mass. Sertoli Leydig cell tumor was diagnosed pathologically during surgery. Pam Med J 2014;8(1):71-73
The impacts of physical processes on oxygen variations in the North Sea-Baltic Sea transition zone

Abstract. The bottom water of the North Sea–Baltic Sea transition zone suffers from seasonal hypoxia, usually during late summer and autumn. These hypoxic events are critical for the benthic ecosystems and the concentration of dissolved oxygen is an important measure of the water quality. However, to model the subsurface dissolved oxygen is a major challenge, especially in estuaries and coastal regions. In this study a simple oxygen consumption model is coupled to a 3-D hydrodynamical model in order to analyse oxygen variations in the transition zone. The benthic and pelagic consumption of oxygen is modelled as a function of water temperature and oxygen concentration. A quantitative assessment of the model demonstrates that the model is able to resolve both seasonal and interannual variations in dissolved oxygen. Results from several experimental simulations highlight the importance of physical processes in the regulation of dissolved oxygen. Advective oxygen transport and wind induced mixing are two key processes that control the extent of hypoxia in the transition zone.
Comparison of APTIMA HPV E6/E7 mRNA and Hybrid Capture 2 Assays using Wet and Dry Self-Collected Flocked Vaginal Swabs and PreservCyt L-Pap Samples

Background: Performance of HPV assays on less invasive specimens can be assessed through agreement of assays and specimen types as well as the ability to identify patients with precancerous lesions. Objectives: To compare the APTIMA HPV (AHPV) E6/E7 mRNA assay to the HC2 DNA test for high risk (HR) HPV performed on PreservCyt L-Pap cervical specimens and flocked self-collected vaginal swabs (SCVS) transported to the laboratory wet or dry. Results: Testing specimens from 100 women attending a colposcopy clinic showed 90.7% (k=0.81) agreement between HC2 and AHPV assays for PreservCyt specimens. Agreement was 80.2% (K=0.80) to 88.0% (K=0.76) between L-Pap and wet and dry SCVS respectively and 89.2% (K=0.77) between the 2 SCVS by AHPV testing. For HC2, the agreement was 90.6% (k=0.81) to 89.2% (k=0.78) between L-Pap and the 2 swabs and 96.0% (k=0.90) between wet and dry swabs. Using pathology (CIN2+) as the reference standard, SCVS tested by AHPV demonstrated sensitivities of 88.8% for dry and 90% for wet SCVS, compared to 86.4% for L-Pap samples. HC2 testing of wet and dry SCVS was 70.8% sensitive compared to 94.4% for L-Pap samples. Conclusion: SCVS collected with flocked nylon swabs transported wet or dry may serve as alternative specimens for HPV testing of women who are reluctant to have a pelvic examination.
Preparation of Fe3O4/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites with Good Dispersibility for Delivery of Paclitaxel

The Fe3O4/reduced graphene oxide (Fe3O4/RGO) nanocomposites with good dispersibility were synthesized for targeted delivery of paclitaxel (PTX). Firstly, the superparamagnetic Fe3O4/functional GO nanocomposites were prepared via hydrothermal method in which GO sheets were modified by surfactant wrapping. The Fe3O4/RGO nanocomposites were successively prepared through the reduction of graphene oxide. The products were investigated by Fourier-transform infrared spectrum, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and vibration sample magnetometry. It was found that spherical Fe3O4 nanoparticles were uniformly anchored over the RGO matrix and the nanocomposites were superparamagnetic with saturation magnetization (Ms) of 9.39 emu/g. Then PTX was loaded onto Fe3O4/RGO nanocomposites, and the drug loading capacity was 67.9%. Cell viability experiments performed on MCF-7 demonstrated that the Fe3O4/RGO-loaded PTX (Fe3O4/RGO/PTX) showed cytotoxicity to MCF-7, whereas the Fe3O4/RGO displayed no obvious cytotoxicity. The above results indicated that Fe3O4/RGO/PTX nanocomposites had potential application in tumor-targeted chemotherapy.
A Research of Self-Disclosure on Fanpage Creators of Illustration/Text in Taiwan

As technology evolves, gradually more virtual network platforms with innovative functions are being developed. Nowadays, the phenomenon of nearly every person having a personal mobile device, usually a smartphone, can be observed everywhere. Because the amount of information people receive has been increasing every day, reading habits are also changing. Compared with simple textual descriptions, pictorial expressions more easily arouse contemporary readers’ interest. Thus, graphic creation is an emerging industry on social networking platforms. Among such platforms, Facebook has achieved outstanding levels of development and has a considerable number of users, thereby contributing to the online migration of many illustrators to Facebook for use as a sharing platform to rapidly gain popularity and accumulate followers. The illustrators who use facebook fanpage to present their works, in this study will be called as “fanpage creator of text/illustration”. The study will apply qualitative method to explore the relevant applications of the self-disclosure theory on 10 graphic illustrators who manage Facebook fanpage that have considerable numbers of followers, to gain an insight of the phenomenon of self-disclosure among Facebook fanpage creators of text/illustration.
Electrophysiological correlates of correct and incorrect eyewitness identification: The role of the N250 and P300 in real-world face recognition

Supervisory Committee James W. Tanaka, Psychology Co-Supervisor D. Stephen Lindsay, Psychology Co-Supervisor J. Don Read, Psychology Departmental Member This set of studies used event-related potentials (ERPs) to investigate the electrophysiology of face recognition as it may occur in real-life circumstances including eyewitness identification. Research using photographs has identified two ERP components as being associated with memory function, the N250 (an early indicator of perceptual recognition) and the P300 (associated with stimulus evaluation, taskrelevance, and probability), however, there is no published research examining the relationship between these components and memory for live events, and recognizing a face seen briefly in real-life is somewhat different than recognizing a face only seen in a photograph. The present set of three studies employed a “target / non-target” paradigm that used a live interaction at each encoding stage. In Experiment 1, participants were introduced to and asked to identify their study experimenter as the target. In the second experiment, participants were introduced to the same experimenter and asked to imagine that they witnessed her committing a convenience-store robbery. Participants were asked to “cover” for the experimenter by choosing a different photo from the line-up to accuse as the culprit – they are asked to lie. In Experiment 3, participants witnessed a live simulated theft and were asked to identify the culprit from a line-up. In all three iv experiments the line-up paradigm was identical – participants were shown a repeated series of sequentially-presented photographs and were asked to correctly identify one target among nine foils (non-targets), while brainwaves were recorded. Results showed that across all three studies, both the N250 and P300 were attenuated for the person selected as the target, in comparison to correct rejections of foils. Additional results from Experiment 2 showed that, compared to rejections of foils, both the N250 and P300 were enhanced for rejections of the experimenter-photo when participants were “covering” for her. In Experiment 3, participants who were unable to correctly identify the culprit showed that the N250 to incorrect rejections of the culprit was larger than correct rejections of foils. Finally, a comparison of participants who correctly identified the culprit and those who incorrectly identified a foil showed that the amplitude of the N250 and P300 to the selected culprit were equivalent regardless of eyewitness accuracy. Collectively, results from Experiments 1, 2 and 3 provide support that the memory effects indicated by the N250 and P300 components reported in laboratory studies generalize to person memories acquired during live interactions.
2 D ec 2 01 5 Entanglement of Vector-Polarization States of Photons

Photons may have homogeneous polarization and may carry qua ntized orbital angular momentum (OAM). Photon entanglement has been realized in various degrees of fre edom such as polarization and OAM. Using a pair of orthogonally polarized states carrying opposite-handedn ess quantized OAMs could create “quantized” vectorpolarization states with space-variant polarization stru ctures. It is thus possible to extend the polarization degre e of freedom from two dimensional space to indefinite dimensio al discreteHilbert space. We present a class of vector-polarization entangled Bell states, which use the s patial modes of the vector fields with space-variant polarization structure. We propose a scheme of creating the vector-polarization entangled Bell states using a Sagnac interferometer. We also design an analyzer for ident ifying the vector-polarization entangled Bell states. Such a class of entanglement is important for quantum inform ation science and technology, and fundamental issues of quantum theory, due to its advantage of the increas e in information capacity.
Decisive & Incisive - The Path of DSS

Through this study we explore the literature discussing what management information systems are what decision support systems are in an attempt to clarify the taxonomies available in the literature into a holistic discourse. The concepts are defined and discussed, the historical path of the systems’ definitions are diagrammed and discussed and each taxonomy found through the literature search is framed with regard to the whole. In this work we offer a diagram charting the systemic elements which are core to the definition of what each of these systems are. This diagram is useful in explaining where an information system fits into the taxonomies found in the literature. Through this we have described the path of information systems from the processing of electronic transaction data through to expert systems. In particular we have focussed on the elements of management information systems and decision support systems and their place within the available taxonomies. the three areas. Operations management's contribution to integral parts of the information systems surveyed surround optimization; efficiency in controlling; short term forecasting; simulation; and also inventory models; heuristic models. Management planning and control has informed through cause and effect analysis; statistical analysis; simulation for medium-range planning; scheduling for 6-12 (medium term) budgetary control. Strategic planning contributed regression; Goal programming, smoothing and analysis; econometric
The failure of Garmin’s Nüvifone series through the lens of absorptive capacity

During the last decade it has become easier, cheaper and handier to be navigated by using cheap and free navigation applications for the so-called ‘smart phones’. At the same time it threatened and put pressure on navigation system producing companies, like Garmin. Exposed to decreasing sales and revenues in the navigation sector, Garmin decided to enter in a strategic alliance with ASUSTeK in order to create a smart phone (“Nuvifone”) itself to compete in the market. After being two years in the market and poor market sales of the Nuvifone, Garmin decided to cease the collaboration with ASUSTeK and to focus on the development of navigation apps for Android and iOS devices instead of investing more money in the Nuvifone. This paper focuses on the reason behind the failure of Garmin’s smart phone by making use of the theory of absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity looks at a firm’s capabilities to recognise external signals for a change and then use this information to develop a new product or service. This study found that in fact there was a lack in Garmin’s absorptive capacity that lead to low market sales at the end.
Behavior, physiology and the niche of depth-regulating phytoplankton

To understand the population dynamics of phytoplankton species contributing to harmful algal blooms (HABs), we focus on physiological, biochemical, and behavioral features of phytoplankton that might influence ecological selection in different hydrographic regimes. Each species of phytoplankton has a different combination of adaptive characteristics that in many ways defines its niche, i.e., the suite of ecological factors that determines its distribution and activities. By understanding the adaptations of different phytoplankton species, it should be possible to describe patterns of species abundance as functions of hydrographic processes, nutrient distributions and the potential impact of herbivores. This understanding could be applied to determine the principal causes of HABs (e.g., eutrophication, upwelling, stratification, advection), to achieve better skill at forecasting their occurrence, and to predict the consequences for phytoplankton of environmental changes in coastal waters, such as might be associated with aquaculture, coastal engineering, or climate change. Because the ecological and commercial effects of algal blooms depend on the particular species involved, it is essential to focus on characteristics of phytoplankton that are likely to distinguish one species from another with respect to ecological selection during development and maintenance of a bloom. Recognizing that many harmful algae can move vertically, we discuss depth regulation in phytoplankton as an ecological strategy, emphasizing physiological and biochemical adaptations that can strongly influence the growth and survival of phytoplankton species in different hydrographic regimes. We identify adaptive features that can be quantified experimentally, so that species can be compared and predictive models can be developed. This discussion is focused on marine systems; a comprehensive presentation, including a thorough review of the extensive literature on freshwater cyanobacteria (Zevenboom 1986; Oliver 1994) is beyond the scope of this chapter.