Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
LDS-Inspired Residual Networks

Residual networks (ResNets) have introduced a milestone for the deep learning community due to their outstanding performance in diverse applications. They enable efficient training of increasingly deep networks, reducing the training difficulty and error. The main intuition behind them is that, instead of mapping the input information, they are mapping a residual part of it. Since the original work, a lot of extensions have been proposed to improve information mapping. In this paper, a novel extension of the residual block is proposed inspired by linear dynamical systems (LDSs), called LDS-ResNet. Specifically, a new module is presented that improves mapping of residual information by transforming it in a hidden state and then mapping it back to the desired feature space using convolutional layers. The proposed module is utilized to construct multi-branch residual blocks for convolutional neural networks. An exploration of possible architectural choices is presented and evaluated. Experimental results show that LDS-ResNet outperforms the original ResNet in image classification and object detection tasks on public datasets such as CIFAR-10/100, ImageNet, VOC, and MOT2017. Moreover, its performance boost is complementary to other extensions of the original network such as pre-activation and bottleneck, as well as stochastic training and Squeeze-Excitation.
Perancangan dan Implementasi Media Ajar Wayang Mahabarata Menggunakan HTML5 dan CSS3

Wayang or Puppet Shadow is one of big famous Indonesian Art that has been patented by UNESCO since 2003 as a world heritage. But preservation of wayang or pupet shadow heritage is less, thats seenseen through a search on the site www.google. com, no wayang or pupet shadow instructional media as way to preservation of wayang or puppet shadow heritage. Using HTML5 and CSS3 are true problem solving because with a new HTML5 element that is multimedia is used for containing video as a material of learning. Using CSS3 also helpful to make a good website design. According to problem and problem solving method, produced Website Of Learning that can load video as a material of learning using HTML5 and CSS3. Keyword :Instructional Media, Wayang Mahabarata, HTML5, CSS3
Evaluation of Children’s Lunch Box Contents by Photograph and Their Relationship with Mothers’ Concern

Japanese kindergarten children usually bring lunch prepared by mothers. The contents may be influenced by mothers’ food concerns. We investigated the relationship between mothers’ concerns and children’s lunch box contents and preferences. Lunch boxes of 209 children were digitally photographed for 4 days at a private kindergarten in Japan. The amounts of rice, main dishes, vegetables and fruits in the lunch boxes were estimated by measuring the area occupied by each in the photograph; a questionnaire, including questions on mothers’ concerns and children’s preferences, was completed by mothers. Vegetable amounts in the lunch boxes were significantly related to mother’s concerns for their children’s lunch. Compared with estimated vegetable amounts below 11%, the amounts above 11% indicated that the number of foods disliked by children was lower, and mothers reported a higher rate of mindfulness towards vegetables and lower rate towards frozen food and believed that they prepared a balanced lunch. Thus, vegetable amounts in children’s lunch boxes, estimated using photographs, may predict mothers’ food concerns and children’s balanced/unbalanced diets.
Storage and Operational Stability of pH-Responsive Hydrogels

Hydrogels have proven their ability to respond to changes in the local environment [1-6]. While the results obtained by many researchers highlight the promising nature of hydrogels in biomedical sensors, work has yet to be done to demonstrate the ability of hydrogels to maintain a response after being stored for an extended period of time, and to demonstrate the ability to maintain a strong stimuli response after repeated cycles. Some researchers have proposed utilizing hydrogel-based sensors in implantable devices [7]. If this technology is to work, it is important to understand the duration and stability of the stimuli response. This will determine the life of a hydrogel-based sensor and the time frame in which the device will become ineffective and need to be replaced. Furthermore, devices may not be used as soon as the hydrogel has been synthesized. Therefore, it is also important to understand how long a device may remain in storage before it loses its effectiveness.
Gambling for the upper hand: Settlement negotiations in the lab

We exploit a controlled non-framed laboratory experiment to study settlement negotiations and the plainti’s decision to raise a lawsuit in case of an impasse. We nd that greater variance in court outcomes increases the litigation rate and the settlement rate when legal costs are high and litigation is suboptimal. When the plainti’s probability of winning is low, riskiness of court rulings does not impact the litigation rate but increases the conict rate. This latter nding goes against the received wisdom and earlier experimental evidence (Ashenfelter et al. 1992) that greater risk in arbitration outcomes increases the settlement rate. We nd that logit quantal response equilibrium and loss aversion, with respect to ex-ante expected payos, help to organize the negotiation patterns. With regards to litigation, disadvantageous social comparison with the defendant induces the plaintis to excessive risk-taking in an attempt to narrow the gap.
Values and Work Empirical Findings and Theoretical Perspective

Cet article fait la revue de la littkrature concernant les valeurs et le travail, en examinant les Ctudes sur (1) la structure des valeurs, (2) les profils et configurations de valeurs, et (3) le changement de valeurs. Des Ctudes sur la structure des valeurs ont essay6 de trouver des “dimensions de base” relatives aux valeurs en analysant les relations empiriques existantes entre des mesures de valeurs dans diff6rentes populations. Ainsi apparaissent des convergences IimitCes entre de telles dimensions de base. Par voie de conskquence la theorie des valeurs a peu offrir si ce n’est qu’un bricolage de modkles structurels. D’autres Ctudes ont montrC que les nations, les pays et d’autres cat6gories sociales, manifestent des profils et configurations de valeurs distincts. A cause d’un manque de recherche th6orique les origines de ces diffCrences sont encore ma1 comprises. Cela vaut aussi pour la recherche sur les changements de valeurs 21 travers le temps. La plupart des chercheurs sur les valeurs semblent avoir adopt6 un champ d’exploration Ctroit en se concentrant sur les valeursper se plutbt que sur le rble des valeurs au regard d’une thCorie sociale ou comportementale. Tout ceci peut avoir restreint la pertinence de la recherche sur les valeurs en psychologie appliquCe. Pour identifier les lacunes de notre connaissance actuelle, il est prCsent6 un modble intkgrateur qui recouvre trois ClCments (valeurs gCnCrales, valeurs de travail, et activitCs de travail) et trois niveaux (pays, groupes, et individus). Ce mod$le peut aussi servir a cadrer la recherche sur les besoins en psychologie appliquee.
Air-thermal oxidation of zirconium

Zirconium is one of those few metals which are capable of dissolving relatively large quantities of oxygen. When heated in air at elevated temperatures, an oxide layer is built up at the metal surface. The oxidation of mechanically polished zirconium was studied in the range 500-900oC in air atmosphere, at temperature intervals of 100oC, for exposure times from 5 min to 1860 min for each temperature. The weight gain of the oxidized species was the reacted amount of oxygen with zirconium for the formation of the ZrO2. The weight gain and thickness of the oxide film increase with the increasing of the oxidation time and temperature. The oxidation initially followed a parabolic rate at all temperatures. At temperatures higher than 700oC oxide “breakaway” appears at the longest oxidation times. Microstructural investigations have shown that the oxide layers are compact and with good adhesion to the metal surface, but at temperatures over 700oC, radial micro-cracks appear. Raman spectra of the formed oxides at the investigated temperatures are characteristic for monoclinic phase.
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF CORRELATION COEFFICIENT FOR FACE AUTHENTICATION

Face recognition being a robust method of authentication has seen tremendous growth in the recent decades. Face authentication being an instance of face recognition involves one-to one mapping of probe face images with the gallery images. The aim of this paper is to test the effectiveness of correlation coefficient for use in face authentication. The images under test were selected from various standard face databases and the results obtained were in good agreement with respect to one-to-onematching of faces, although the hypothesis need not be true in case of one-to-many.
EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION OF WHEAT BRAN ON THE PRODUCTION OF SHIITAKE (LENTINUS EDODES (BERK) PEGLAR) USING WHEAT STRAW AND SAW DUST SUBSTRATES

Lentinus edodes (Berk.) Peglar, the shiitake mushroom, is worldwide one of the most widely cultivated mushrooms. The cultivation of edible mushrooms is a biotechnological process that uses various residues to produce food of high nutritional value which can be a solution to problems of global importance, such as the lack of protein in developing countries and the possibility of environmental management. Five different strains of Lentinus edodes (LeS, OE-38, OE-142, OE-329 and OE-388) were cultivated on wheat straw and saw dust and spawn run time, weight of fruit bodies and biological efficiency were recorded. Wheat straw substrate produced maximum biological efficiency in OE-388 (66.8%) and OE-329 (46.2%) strains. Ten percent supplementation of wheat bran was the best among all the supplements tried. However, in case of sawdust substrate, maximum biological efficiency was obtained at 5 per cent level of wheat bran supplementation in LeS, OE-142, OE- 388 strains. The days for spawn run were also less in wheat straw substrate as compared to saw dust substrate.
A sliding mode current control scheme for PWM brushless DC motor drives

This paper proposes a sliding mode current control scheme for pulsewidth modulation (PWM) brushless DC motor drives. An improved "equivalent control" method is used in this scheme. A simple algorithm is proposed that differs from the original equivalent control method, which requires extensive calculation to estimate the load parameters. This algorithm can be implemented using logic circuits. Moreover, using autotuning, the proposed algorithm can be applied without load information. An operating principle for the power stage switching devices called single-side firing is also proposed. Single-side firing solves the dead-time problem, allowing the PWM frequency to be increased and the sampling rate to be raised. This paper explains the current control algorithm, single-side firing principle, and implementation of the proposed scheme in detail. Simulations and experimental results are given to show the validity of this scheme.
Aerodynamic response of micro rotary wings in wind perturbation

One high fidelity numerical method is extended to compute the unsteady aerodynamic loads when micro rotary wings suffer wind. The unsteady solutions are obtained by solving Navier-Stokes equations, where field velocity method is proposed to carry out the atmospheric perturbation. The convective terms are approximated by a high order WENO-Roe scheme, and time advance is performed by an implicit scheme of dual time stepping which can guarantee a degree of efficiency. Moving overset grids are used to facilitate the implement of rotational motion of rotary wings and relative movements between rotary wings, as well as the atmospheric perturbation. The results reveal that small atmospheric perturbation has an important impact on the flows of micro rotary wings under low Reynolds number. The response of thrust coefficient presents periodic fluctuation and its amplitude is proportional to that of wind disturbance, which provides the clue for active control research of rotary wing aircraft.
Ethene to Graphene: Surface Catalyzed Chemical Pathways, Intermediates, and Assembly

Diverse technologies from catalyst coking to graphene synthesis entail hydrocarbon dehydrogenation and condensation reactions on metals and assembly into carbon overlayers. Imperative to gaining control over these processes, through thermal steering of the formation of polyaryl intermediates and the controlled prevention of coking, is the exploration and elucidation of the detailed reaction scheme that starts with adsorbed hydrocarbons and culminates with the formation of extended graphene. Here we use scanning tunneling microscopy, high-resolution electron energy loss and thermal desorption spectroscopies, in combination with theoretical simulations to uncover the hierarchy of pathways and intermediates underlying the catalyzed evolution of ethene adsorbed on Rh(111) to form graphene. These investigations allow formulation of a reaction scheme whereby, upon heating, adsorbed ethene evolves via coupling reactions to form segmented one-dimensional polyaromatic hydrocarbons (1D-PAH). Further heating leads t.
Magnetism in a graphene-4 f-3 d hybrid system

Felix Huttmann,1,* David Klar,2 Nicolae Atodiresei,3,† Carolin Schmitz-Antoniak,2,4 Alevtina Smekhova,2,4 Antonio J. Martı́nez-Galera,1 Vasile Caciuc,3 Gustav Bihlmayer,3 Stefan Blügel,3 Thomas Michely,1 and Heiko Wende2 1II. Physikalisches Institut, Universität zu Köln, Zülpicher Straße 77, 50937 Köln, Germany 2Fakultät für Physik and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), Universität Duisburg-Essen, Lotharstr. 1, 47048 Duisburg, Germany 3Peter-Grünberg-Institut (PGI-1) and Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS), Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52428 Jülich, Germany 4Peter-Grünberg-Institut (PGI-6), Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52428 Jülich, Germany (Received 6 November 2016; published 23 February 2017)
ISUP-LSTA 2002-3 Février 2002 Doubly Stochastic Hilbertian processes

In this paper, we consider a Hilbert space valued autoregressive stochastic sequence (Xn) with several regimes. We suppose that the underlying process (In) which drives the evolution of (Xn) is stationary. Under some dependence assumptions on (In), we prove the existence of a unique stationary solution, and with a symmetric compact autocorrelation operator, we can state a Law of Large Numbers with rates and the consistency of the covariance estimator. For the cross-covariance operators, the boundedness of (Xn) ensures the same type of consistency. An overall hypothesis states that the regimes where the autocorrelation operator’s norm is greater than one should be rarely visited.
Activism and the academy: Assembling knowledge for social justice

This paper asks whether assemblage theory provides a useful way of thinking through the challenges of knowledge production for social justice in the context of the relationship between social movement activism and the academy. We begin by describing the problems associated with spatial metaphors that reinforce reified generalities whereby ‘horizontal’ social movements are opposed to hierarchical higher education (HE) institutions. We then give a brief account of DeLanda’s (2006) interpretation of the assemblage, focusing on the concepts of immanence and difference, actual and virtual and deand re-territorialisation. Having described the problem and sketched out the theoretical context, we move on to consider the analytical value of assemblage theory, focusing on the merits of its materialist anti-essentialism. This leads on to a critical discussion of the ways in which speed and mobility are inscribed with normative value in some political readings of assemblage theory. We argue against the temptation to imbue any particular spatial or temporal mode with normative value. Instead, we suggest that an explicit recognition of time as a universal stake in social justice knowledge production helps us to move beyond discourses that reproduce reified oppositions.
Load inertia estimation using white and grey-box estimators for power systems with high wind penetration

Abstract The increasing penetration of wind farms in power systems has increased concerns over the frequency behaviour and control of synchronous power systems due to a low contribution from modern wind turbines to overall system inertia. With this trend of conventional generators being displaced by variable speed wind turbines, the contribution from load inertia becomes more significant. The need for greater consideration towards load inertia estimation, or even on-line tracking of load inertia, seems to be required. A white-box method for estimation of load inertia is examined using system frequency and generator output power signals from previous generator forced outages. A grey-box identification method is also applied to estimate the inertia of synchronous generators. The impact of sampling rates, time shifting and signal averaging on parameter estimation is also considered. The method is shown to be robust enough to be applied for load inertia estimation in control centres.
A Comprehensive Creation Of Real And Synthetic Sets

While information retrieval, diversification of keyword search is called at subject otherwise document level nonetheless it isn't constantly easy to get constructive query logs. The expanded leads to information retrieval are modelled at document levels. Diversifying results concerning retrieval of document were introduced and also the most the strategy will execute diversification as being a publish processing stage of document retrieval process. Within our work we create a kinds of offering different suggestions of keyword query towards users that originate from specified keywords in data to obtain looked. By way of this users might prefer their selected queries on foundation came back suggestions of diverse query. Our work proposes a technique that expands keyword search that's based on various contexts within the data and possesses introduced three efficient algorithms that be a consequence of observed characteristics of link between keyword search. We advise produce a baseline formula for recovery within the link between diversified keyword search and two anchor-based pruning solutions are viewed to get better effectiveness of keyword search diversification by way of utilizing intermediate results.
Representing 3{manifolds by triangulations of S 3 : a constructive approach

A triangulation $\Delta$ of $S^{3}$ defines uniquely a number $m\leq4,$ a subgraph $\Gamma$ of $\Delta$ and a representation $\omega(\Delta)$ of $\pi_{1}(S^{3}\backslash\Gamma)$ into $\Sigma_{m. }$ It is shown that every $(K,\omega)$, where $K$ is a knot or link in $S^{3}$ and $\omega$ is transitive representation of $\pi_{1}(S^{3}\backslash K)$ in $\Sigma_{m},$ $2\leq m\leq3,$ equals $\omega(\Delta)$, for some $\Delta$. From this, a representation of closed, orientable 3-manifolds by triangulations of $S^{3}$ is obtained. This is a theorem of Izmestiev and Joswig, but, in contrast with their proof, the methods in this paper are constructive. Some generalizations are given. The method involves a new representation of knots and links, which is called a butterfly representation.
Sixty Years of Speech: A Study of Language Change in Adulthood

Research on language change has been complicated and hindered by the problem of obtaining quality data. In many cases, the large volume of time required to collect recorded speech at different intervals, as necessary in lifespan studies, is prohibitive. Researchers further risk having participants drop out, leading to a limited pool of data. One way to avoid this is to use recordings available in the public domain that have been recorded for other purposes. The BBC broadcaster Sir David Attenborough is one of the few people who have had occasion to be recorded regularly over a great span of their lives. In this study, a selection of clips from wildlife documentaries that he has narrated furnishes the data for a glimpse into the possibilities of language change in adulthood. Received Pronunciation, the accent that Attenborough commands, is in the spotlight in this study. Two features of speech, namely, the presence and degree of t-glottalisation and the TRAP/STRUT vowel distinction, are examined in Attenborough’s speech against a background of known changes in the general usage of Received Pronunciation. The aim of the study is thus to see if language change occurs within the speech of an adult individual, particularly one whose speech is almost iconic. His narration from the 1960s is compared with narrations from the 1980s and 2000s in a dataset spanning nearly 60 years with the aim of discerning any trajectories of change. Some patterns in his formant values for several vowels across the three year groups are also discussed to provide an idea of what sort of changes can occur in the course of nearly 60 years. The study ultimately finds limited change in level of t-glottaling and only a slight movement of his TRAP/STRUT vowels towards each other between the narrations of the 1960s and the 1980s, with no perceptible change thereafter. The changes in community use of Received Pronunciation seem to affect him little. In terms of the overall vowel space, the trend seems to be towards a centering of most of the vowels, particularly the front vowels. Some plausible explanations for the limited amount of change are discussed in the article, which include Attenborough being seen as a steward of the accent as well as its utility to him in his position as a renowned broadcaster. The article also brings up the need for more research into the interface of gerontology and sociolinguistics, as the quite pronounced centering of the vowels may suggest natural age-related pronunciation effects.
Churning and the adjustment process of Portuguese firms and workers during the financial crisis ∗

This paper studies the behavior of hirings and separations in Portugal before and during the recent crisis. The most distinctive feature of the impact of the current crisis on the labor market is the reduction in hirings. Portuguese firms reduced the number of new hires in 45%. Contrary to what could be expected separations also decreased, although by less, -8%. We show that churning, the replacement of departing workers with new ones, has decreased substantially during the crisis. This was concentrated in expanding firms, that before the crisis were responsible for the vast majority of churning. We show both with aggregate and firm-level data that hirings have a larger contribution to the Portuguese business cycle than separations. Furthermore, larger firms dominate the reaction of the labor market to the economic conditions.
Alternative Approach to Evaluating Interpolation Methods of Small and Imbalanced Data Sets

The research concerns an alternative approach to the evaluation of interpolation methods for mapping small and imbalanced data sets. A basic statistical analysis of the standard cross-validation procedure is not always conclusive. In the case of the investigated data set (which is inconsistent with normal distribution), three interpolation methods have been selected as the most reliable (according to standard cross-validation). However, maps resulting from the aforementioned methods clearly diff er from each other. This is the reason why a comprehensive statistical analysis of the studied data is a necessity. We propose an alternative approach that evaluates a broadened scope of parameters describing the data distribution. The general idea of the methodology is to compare not only the standard deviation of the estimator but also three additional parameters to make the fi nal assessment much more accurate. The analysis has been carried out with the use of Golden Software Surfer. It provides a wide range of interpolation methods and numerous adjustable parameters.