Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Tanzania Vocational Education and Training (VET) Industry: A Catalyst for Vocational Education and Training Effectiveness and Employment Opportunities?

The study was done in Vocational Training Centre. General Objective is to investigate the extent adoption of ICT influence instructors’/learners’ competencies and employment. Specific objectives were to investigate instructor’s professional development, knowledge and skill development in ICT and programmed contents and to determine benefit gained by using ICT in instruction and in employment. Survey research design was adopted. Interviews, observation and documentary review data collection methods were used. Data collection instruments used were interviews questions, questionnaires, observation and documentary review guides. Software Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze data. The study revealed that respondents 90(78%) attended professional training on basic applications including introduction to computers. Other courses included Ms Word processing attended by 70 respondents (58.3%), Ms Excel attended by 35(28.2%), presentation of software attended by 26(21.7%) and respondents 30(21%) attended training on integration of technology into curriculum. Findings on ICT Knowledge and skills revealed that respondents 36(36%) have good skill in operating Word Processing Application, 32(32%) were good in file handling, 32(32%) had moderate skills on operating systems, 32(32%) had moderate skills in the area of using web search engines and 54(54%) cannot use database application and Computer Assisted instruction programs. Findings revealed that there were achievements from using ICT during instruction and students’ learning. Benefits from ICT adoption included increase of curiosity among trainees, creativity among trainees/instructors and team work/collaboration improvements. There are few employment opportunities for VTC graduates. Conclusively, adoption of ICT catalyzed VET delivery. The recommendations include: ICT budget increase and improvements of ICT environments.
Static versus dynamic safety stocks in a retail environment with weekly sales patterns

Sales in European retail environments typically follow a weekly pattern having high sales at the end of the week and low sales at the start of the week. In this paper we compare two different ways of setting safety stock norms in a retail environment with weekly sales patterns. The first option is to set a single safety stock norm, which is constant throughout the week. The second option is a safety stock norm which is dynamic since it depends on the weekday. The inventory is controlled periodically and a lost sales environment is assumed. We study the impact of the dynamic safety stock on the inventory holding and shortage costs as well as on drivers of handling costs like the number of orderlines and the workload balance, since earlier research has shown that handling costs are relatively large for retailers. We use a full factorial experiment and simulation to evaluate both inventory replenishment strategies.
ISSUES ON REGIONAL VARIATION OF LANGUAGES IN THE EPOCH OF GLOBALIZATION THROUGH PARTICIPATIVE APPROACH

The given article is devoted to the processes of culture proliferation in modern world in the framework of globalization. The core of the article is put on the different varieties of interaction of languages that is viewed as a result of lingual contacts. The article is dedicated to the integration of Kazakh and Russian languages on the level of vocabulary. The presented typical examples of globalization of lingual lexical system enable us to speak on a special variant of the Russian language in Kazakhstan.
A Self-determination Approach to Understanding Employees' Innovative Work Behavior

Drawing on the insights from self-determination theory, this study explored the psychological mechanism of employees’ innovative work behavior and examined whether this psychological mechanism is universal or cultural value specific. Specifically, I investigated how the three basic psychological needs influence employees’ innovative work behavior, taking cultural values measured at the individual level into consideration. The current study was conducted at two large Chinese medical equipment and supply companies using survey methodology. A sample of 284 employees was obtained from both R&D and functional departments. Results showed that satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs are respectively positively related to employees’ innovative work behavior. Second, a positive relationship between autonomous motivation and innovative work behavior was found. In addition, my empirical research also provided evidence that autonomous motivation partially mediates the relationship between satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs and innovative work behavior. In terms of the influences of individual cultural values, I found that power distance orientation negatively moderates the positive relationship between autonomous motivation and innovative work behavior. More specifically, the indirect effects of satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs on innovative work behavior through autonomous motivation are weakened when employees’ power distance orientation is high. Implications for theory, research, and practice are discussed.
Masalah penentuan rute kendaraan atau yang lebih dikenal dengan Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) merupakan model masalah transportasi yang mengundang banyak minat ilmuwan komputer, yang bertujuan untuk mencari rute optimal untuk sejumlah kendaraan dalam melayani sejumlah customer. VRP memiliki banyak v

Masalah penentuan rute kendaraan atau yang lebih dikenal dengan Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) merupakan model masalah transportasi yang mengundang banyak minat ilmuwan komputer, yang bertujuan untuk mencari rute optimal untuk sejumlah kendaraan dalam melayani sejumlah customer. VRP memiliki banyak varian sehingga dapat memodelkan bermacam-macam masalah transportasi, logistik dan distribusi. Makalah ini membahas tentang masalah distribusi barang dengan menggunakan varian Capacitated VRP (CVRP). Masalah VRP dapat diselesaikan dengan menggunakan beberapa metode, yaitu Brute-force Search yang termasuk exact methods, Nearest Neighbor Insertion (NNI) yang termasuk metode heuristik, dan Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) yang termasuk metode metaheuristik. Aplikasi pendukung dibuat untuk menyelesaikan varian VRP, yaitu CVRP. Makalah ini membuktikan bahwa algoritma ACO dapat menghasilkan solusi yang lebih mendekati optimal dibandingkan dengan Brute-force Search maupun NNI. Penjelasan juga diberikan meliputi contoh kasus sederhana untuk setiap varian, representasi grafnya, dan solusi optimal untuk masalah tersebut.
The Role of Local Universities in Improving Traditional SMEs Innovative Performances: The Veneto Region Case

This paper applies a regional system perspective to explore how universities can sustain and improve the innovative performance and competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) belonging to traditional sectors that still strongly characterizes European countries such as Italy. In the Veneto Region, where the empirical analysis has been conducted, collaboration between local universities and traditional SMEs does exist, and these relations are mainly built around activities of process and product innovation of incremental nature aimed at improving firms’ performance. However, this paper shows that in this specific Regional Innovation System (RIS) the potential of local universities have for enhancing the absorptive capacity of SMEs is not fully developed. The contacts between industry and university are mainly scattered in a series of individual and isolated initiatives. Consequently, in a RIS perspective, the results in terms of benefits for the territory are less than what they could potentially be, and there is room for pushing the role of universities further on the path towards becoming territorial developing factories (Lazzeroni, Piccaluga, 2003). Structures of intermediation like Innovation Brokering Agencies, which have widened their activities in the territory in these last years, can represent the leverage to direct the potential of the universities towards local firms’ needs and make the Veneto RIS evolve
Novel Gene Mutations in Tunisian Isolate of Avian H9N2 Influenza Virus

A new strain of H9N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) was isolated from suspected broiler flocks and characterized using RT-PCR and sequencing techniques which have shown new interesting mutations as compared to previously characterized Tunisian strains of major clinical importance. Reverse transcription-PCR, nucleotide sequencing, and GenBank BLAST database analyses of external and internal genes of the virus demonstrated that the new isolate, designated A/CK/TUN/145/12, has the 333PSRSSR*GLF341 motif at the cleavage site of its hemagglutinin (HA), different from that described in the older Tunisian strains, which possess the motif 333PARSSR*GLF34, and others reported strains in the world. The presence of Leu at position 234 in the amino acid sequence of HA indicated the virus binding preference to the human cellular receptor α-2,6 sialic acid. Besides, such HA amino acid sequence showed two new mutations D280N and Y144S. The hemadsorption (HB) site of its neuraminidase (NA) did show three new mutations H441N, N342D and S331N in comparison to older Tunisian strains. Such mutations were reported for the highly pathogenic H5N2 subtype in Nigeria. Phylogenetic data allowed classification of the new Tunisian isolate in a new genetic group including the old Tunisian isolates.
Design methods of Coanda effect nozzle with two streams

This paper continues recent research of the authors about the ACHEON Coanda effect two streams nozzle. This nozzle aims to produce an effective deflection of a propulsive jet with a correspondent deviation of the thrust vector in a 2D plane. On the basis of a previously published mathematical model, based on integral equations, it tries to produce an effective design guideline, which can be adopted for design activities of the nozzle for aeronautic propulsion. The presented model allows defining a governing method for this innovative two stream synthetic jet nozzle. The uncertainness level of the model are discussed and novel aircraft architectures based on it are presented. A CFD validation campaign is produced focusing on validating the model and the designs produced.
Monetary policy and European unemployment

In the long history of rising and persistent unemployment in Europe almost all institutions - employment protection legislation, unions, wages, wage structure, unemployment insurance, etc. - have been alleged and found guilty to have caused this tragic development at some point in time. Later, welfare state institutions in interaction with external shocks were identified as more plausible causes for rising equilibrium unemployment in Europe. Monetary policy has managed to be regarded as innocent. Based on the assertion of the neutrality of money in the medium and long run, the search for causes of European unemployment has shied away from the policy of central banks. But actually the institutional setup regarding monetary policy is very different between the FED and the Bundesbank (ECB). We argue that the interaction of negative external shocks and tight monetary policies may have been the major - although probably not the only - cause of unemployment in Europe remaining a t ever higher levels after each recession. We identify the monetary policy of the Bundesbank as asymmetrical in the sense that the Bank did not actively fight against recessions, but that it dampened recovery periods. Less constraint on growth would have kept German unemployment at lower levels.
IMPLEMENTATION OF FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLERS AND SMES UNITS IN THE AUTOMATIC GENERATION CONTROL OF THREE-AREA INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEM

This paper provides an efficient method based on the fuzzy PID control scheme for the automatic generation control (AGC) of a three-area system. The model of hydel-thermal power system is established with the equations of dynamic behavior of the system. Control scheme is developed in Matlab-Simulink. Latest technology of super conducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) devices has also been studied as a supplementary energy source for the system. FLC theory together with the use of SMES units is the focus of our study for improved system dynamic response. Typical frequency and active power responses have been illustrated using the simulation techniques of the Simulink program. Results of FLC including SMES have been compared with the conventional PID controllers and it is proved that the system performance improves significantly.
Evolution of the uses of gorse in native and invaded regions : what are the impacts on its dynamics and management ?

The introduction and geographic expansion of invasive species, as well as their possible decline, often follow processes in which humans play a central role. This is the case for gorse (Ulex europaeus), which was intentionally introduced into more than 30 countries and is considered as one of the " 100 of the world's worst invasive species " by the IUCN. Within its native range (Western Europe), it is very widespread in Great Britain, Brittany and Galicia, but it is not seen as a problem there as it is routinely and effectively managed. Gorse has long been used for agricultural purposes, and management practices have been developed in parallel to these uses. However, these practices and uses have not always been transferred to the introduced regions. The aim of our study was to investigate the changes in the use of gorse, as well as the traditional and contemporary management practices in its native and invaded ranges; partly to trace the history and motivations behind its introduction around the world, and partly to propose innovative and sustainable management practices. We retraced the history of the uses and perceptions of this plant in its native and invaded ranges by focusing on one native region (Brittany) and one invaded region (Reunion Island). Historical and contemporary data were collected using bibliographic and document searches as well as survey interviews. Thus, we were able to retrace the wide range of agricultural uses of gorse, the motivations behind its introduction into the European colonial empire, the gradual decline of these uses, and modern control techniques. We also show that the traditional uses of the plant and its virtues are still well-known in the native range: farmers are showing an interest in reemploying it for its fodder qualities, and institutional and industrial partners are interested in making use of it as a marketable resource (fuel, fodder and fertilizer). We also looked at tests for innovative management tools, in both natural and agricultural regions. These works suggest possible innovations, but also their limitations, for the invaded regions.
Possible Alien Artifacts in the King's Valley, Libya Montes, Mars

The King’s Valley on Mars is proposed to contain strong evidence for artificiality. Here the different formations are considered in turn, to present a complete overview of the valley. This also provides an a priori prediction, that on reimaging these formations will appear more not less artificial. It is important to assert this ahead of time as a falsifiable hypothesis. In many cases the geology of the formations is also falsified, that natural explanations do not suffice to explain them. The sheer number of possible artifacts in 5 kilometers of this valley is also proposed to be highly unlikely to occur by chance.
Personal Care Robots for Children: State of the Art

In the last decades, the application of robots in variety of industries has remarkably been increased. Self-governing robots have been employed in various fields of human life, particularly in that of old and very young people. It is assumed that in the succeeding years, personal care robots will be in an intimate relation with human beings. But, what caring responsibilities will the future robots have before children at home? This is directly related to the kinds of robots as well as those aspects of getting old that are the matter of question. Among the topics that are germane to robot carers, Child-care is the least discussed one. In this article the duties of care robots in the life of youth is investigated. It studies the benefits of the application of robots in daily life along with the negative points, perils, and anxieties that rise from the application. In this article, we examine the benefits of the usage of robots in the child life. Besides, we will discuss the disadvantages, dangers and fears that are related to child-robot connections. In the end, we will recommend some useful points.
Using satellite altimetry data to augment flow estimation techniques on the Mekong River

Satellite altimetry is routinely used to provide levels for oceans or large inland water bodies from space. By utilizing retracking schemes specially designed for inland waters, meaningful river stages can also be recovered when standard techniques fail. Utilizing retracked waveforms from ERS‐2 and ENVISAT along the Mekong, comparisons against observed stage measurements show that the altimetric measurements have a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0·44–0·65 m for ENVISAT and 0·46–0·76 m for ERS‐2. For many applications, however, stage is insufficient because discharge is the primary requirement. Investigations were therefore undertaken to estimate discharges at a downstream site (Nakhon Phanom (NP)) assuming that in situ data are available at a site 400 km upstream (Vientiane). Two hypothetical, but realistic scenarios were considered. Firstly, that NP was the site of a de‐commissioned gauge and secondly, that the site has never been gauged. Using both scenarios, predictions were made for the daily discharge using methods with and without altimetric stage data. In the first scenario using a linear regression approach the altimetry data improved the Nash‐Sutcliffe r2 value from 0·884 to 0·935. The second scenario used known river cross‐sections while lateral inflows were inferred from a hydrological model: this scenario gave an increase in the r2 value from 0·823 to 0·893. The use of altimetric stage data is shown to improve estimated discharges and further applications are discussed. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Sensors For Managing Water Resources In Agriculture

Most of the agricultural lands in the world depend on rain water. But unfortunately, evoking floods and droughts at irregular intervals of timings and improper occurrence of monsoon winds make the frequency and distribution of rainfall uneven and uncertain. A survey under COMMONSense Net Project (Panchard, 2007) implemented by central and state governments in India revealed that semi arid regions like main parts of Karnataka and some parts of Andhra Pradesh in India are slowly losing the potential of having rain fed agriculture. So the preservation of water and need based irrigation are essential for effective operations and management of water in agriculture. A precise estimate of water requirement can be made at each stage of growth of a crop only through electronic sensors. An irrigation control system uses moisture sensor as a feedback element that takes soil moisture as an input, enabling the system to manage the necessary water flow. In this paper a constructive attempt has been made to introduce the concept of sensors, methodology of their working and different types of sensors that are used for water management. A clear description of sensors, the inherent technology and the evaluation of parameters are presented. In doing so, the desirable characteristics of sensors and their significance have been clearly brought out. This critical review enables a judicious design and usage of sensors in agriculture.
Global infinite energy solutions of the critical semilinear wave equation

We consider the critical semilinear wave equation (NLW )2∗−1    u+ |u|2∗−2u = 0 u|t=0 = u0 ∂tu|t=0 = u1 , set in R, d ≥ 3, with 2 = 2d d−2 · Shatah and Struwe [22] proved that, for finite energy initial data (ie if (u0, u1) ∈ Ḣ × L), there exists a global solution such that (u, ∂tu) ∈ C(R, Ḣ1×L2). Planchon [17] showed that there also exists a global solution for certain infinite energy initial data, namely, if the norm of (u0, u1) in Ḃ 1 2,∞×Ḃ 2,∞ is small enough. In this article, we build up global solutions of (NLW )2∗−1 for arbitrarily big initial data of infinite energy, by using two methods which enable to interpolate between finite and infinite energy initial data: the method of Calderon, and the method of Bourgain. These two methods give complementary results.
Analysis of treatment outcome in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients treated under programmatic conditions

Background: Programmatic management of MDR-TB has taken over the un-standardized and unsupervised treatment practice in India. However, despite being implemented in whole of country, the data on the program surveillance is scarce. Hence the present study was sought to evaluate the treatment outcome in patients with MDR TB in Chandigarh being treated under programmatic conditions. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out by enrolling all MDR-TB patients registered between January 2012 to December 2014. Medical records of 140 patients were scrutinized for necessary information on demographic, clinical parameters and previous TB treatment. Treatment outcomes to Cat IV anti-TB therapy, any interruptions in treatment, adverse drug reactions, culture conversion etc. were evaluated from the records. Results: Of the 140 patients, 77 (55%) were declared cured, 11 (7.9%) completed treatment, 23 patients (16.4%) died, 13 (9.3%) defaulted on treatment, 5 (3.6%) had treatment failure and 11 (7.9%) were shifted to Cat V therapy. On comparison, BMI, haemoglobin, treatment outcome in previous ATT, treatment adherence and time to sputum culture conversion were significantly different in different treatment outcome groups. Conclusions: The treatment success rate of MDR‑TB patients have shown improvement under programmatic conditions. Interventions to improve BMI and treatment adherence might further help to improve the success rate.