Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Performance Measurement in Construction

Performance measurement has been subject to a considerable amount of research and attention over the past 15 years. The inadequacy of traditional financially based performance measurement systems and the introduction of nonfinancial measures have been the triggers for much of this research. The purpose of this paper is to review the main performance measurement frameworks and their application by U.K. construction firms and to identify gaps in knowledge and practice that suggest future research. The contemporary performance measurement frameworks are reviewed, including the Balanced Scorecard and the European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model. The status of performance in the U.K. construction industry is discussed, in addition to project/operational-level performance measurement and the linkage between performance measurement and strategic management. Gaps in knowledge and practice are overviewed both in general and for the construction industry in specific, thus suggesting future research.
Optical proximity correction: a first look at manufacturability

The feasibility of large scale optical proximity correction with a focus on mask manufacturability is demonstrated on the support and logic gates of a leading edge 64 Mb DRAM chip. Analysis of post reactive ion etch SEM data of the 500 - 600 nm, DUV exposed gates indicates two major contributors to across chip line width variation: first order proximity, that is, the minimum spacing to the nearest neighboring structure, and local area density or pattern loading. Data presented show a very long range (approximately equals 1 mm) impact of pattern density on post reactive ion etch line widths, favoring optical proximity correction approaches that are not based on biasing patterns to compensate for these effects. In this project, pattern density induced effects were alleviated by homogenizing the pattern loading across the chip to approximately 50% instead of biasing the gate structures to compensate for pattern density differences. Proximity induced effects were compensated for with a one- dimensional, single parameter (distance to nearest neighbor), four bucket proximity correction routine with a strong focus on mask manufacturability. Even though the unbiased 64 Mb DRAM gate level challenges mask makers with 480 MB of MEBES data, the optical proximity corrected mask posed no substantial post-processing, writing, or inspection problems in IBM's Burlington, Vermont maskhouse. A very significant 80% reduction in post reactive ion etch across chip line width variation was achieved with this corrected mask.
Small‐size printed loop antenna for penta‐band thin‐profile mobile phone application

A planar printed loop antenna with a small area of 15 × 50 mm2 and capable of covering all five operating bands of GSM850/900/1800/1900/UMTS for WWAN (wireless wide area network) operation in the thin‐profile mobile phone is presented. The antenna is very suitable to be directly printed on the system circuit board of the mobile phone, making it easy to fabricate at low cost and generally showing no thickness above the circuit board; the latter is very attractive for thin‐profile mobile phone applications. In addition, the proposed loop antenna is very suitable to be printed at the bottom position of the mobile phone; in this case the antenna meets the SAR (specific absorption rate) limit for practical applications. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 51: 1512–1517, 2009; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.24359
Optimalization of Supplementation Time for Improving Reproductive Effeciency and Gene Expression of Goats

In general, there is a problem faced by smallholders of traditional farmers, especially in selecting the most appropriate quantity and quality of food stuff in the maintenance, production and reproduction of goat. Urea Molasses Multinutrient Block (UMMB) has been used and proven to improve production and reproduction performances in goat. Therefore the objective of this paper was to determine the optimal time of UMMB supplement as part of the feed for the pregnant goats. The research was conducted in May to December 2011 in the Tamalatea district of Jeneponto. There were 57 does given by the smallholders and were divided into six groups, namely (a) UMMB supplement from 0 day up to 1 month of pregnancy age (n= 10), (b) UMMB supplement from 1 up to 3 months of pregnancy age (n=9), (c) UMMB supplementation from 1 to 5 months of pregnancy age (n=10); (d) UMMB supplementation during pregnancy - positive control (n=9), (d) Without UMMB supplement- negative control (n=9), (e) after birth UMMB supplement (n=10). The animals were fed with native grass ad libitum as base diets with drinking water. The growth variables measured were body weight, blood metabolites, blood progesterone profile and first estrus after birth. Data were analyzed using the variance analysis. Results indicated that UMMB supplement from 0 to 1 month of pregnancy age did significantly improve the reproduction of does.
Visual Analysis of Popping in Progressive Visualization

Progressive visualization allows users to examine intermediate results while they are further reﬁned in the background. This makes them increasingly popular when dealing with large data and computationally expensive tasks. The characteristics of how preliminary visualizations evolve over time are crucial for efﬁcient analysis; in particular unexpected disruptive changes between iterations can signiﬁcantly hamper the user experience. This paper proposes a visualization framework to analyze the reﬁnement behavior of progressive visualization. We particularly focus on sudden signiﬁcant changes between the iterations, which we denote as popping artifacts, in reference to undesirable visual effects in the context of level of detail representations in computer graphics. Our visualization approach conveys where in image space and when during the reﬁnement popping artifacts occur. It allows to compare across different runs of stochastic processes, and supports parameter studies for gaining further insights and tuning the algorithms under consideration. We demonstrate the application of our framework and its effectiveness via two diverse use cases with underlying stochastic processes: adaptive image space sampling, and the generation of grid layouts.
EFFECT OF SIX WEEKS S.A.Q. DRILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME ON SELECTED ANTHROPOMETRICAL VARIABLES

Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of six weeks S.A. Q. drills training programme on selected anthropometrical variables. Method: For the present study the subjects were 30 male hockey players from Varanasi. The subjects were selected randomly from the group of children attending the regular hockey coaching programme at USB ground at BHU, Varanasi. The researcher had been selected the following variables for the present study: Anthropometrical Variables: i.e. Height and Weight. The data was collected before and after six weeks of training. The data was analysed by applying Analysis of Co-Variance (ANCOVA) Technique. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Result: The findings of the present study have strongly indicates that S.A. Q. drills training of six weeks have significant effect on selected anthropometrical variables i.e., Height and weight of beginner hockey players. Hence the hypothesis earlier set that S.A. Q. drills training programme would have been significant effect on selected anthropometrical variables in light of the same the hypothesis is accepted. Conclusion: Significant effect of S.A. Q. training was found on height. Significant effect of S.A. Q. training was found on body weight.
Multi-loop control for quasi-resonant converters

A multiloop control scheme for quasi-resonant converters (QRCs) is described. Like current-mode control for pulse width modulation (PWM) converters, this control offers excellent transient response and replaces the voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) with a simple comparator. In this method, referred to as current-sense frequency modulation (CSFM), a signal proportional to the output-inductor current is compared with an error voltage signal to modulate the switching frequency. The control can be applied to either zero-voltage-switched (ZVS) or zero-current-switched (ZCS) QRCs. Computer simulation is method applied to a ZCS buck QRC. A circuit implementation is presented that allows multiloop control to be used on circuits switching up to 10 MHz. This circuit requires few components and produces clean control waveforms. Experimental results are presented for zero-current flyback and zero-voltage buck QRCs, operating at up to 7 MHz. Good small-signal characteristics have been obtained. >
From Globalisation to Glocalisation: A Study Case from Galengdowo, Jombang

This two-year study highlights the success of Bancakan Salak, a tourism event held in Galengdowo, to minimize the number of urbanization in Jombang. While modernization and globalization are all around the country-side, the threat of urbanization for rural areas is becoming significant and causes a slow-down. The event subsequently has been gradually changed the posture of Galengdowo’s population. Young people are more eager to live in their village now. This cultural tourism even became very helpful in empowering the lives in Galengdowo. Bancakan Salak had attracted many locals until international tourists come. By using the quantitative method and qualitative analysis, this study has hypothetically stated that Bancakan Salak could be even more successful because of the factor of its local champions. We are also articulating the concepts of glocalization and community-based tourism. Based on the research, we found that the government of the village plays a big role in shaping the situation. The head of the village and his secretary are examples of local champions. Their role signifies one part that is very crucial in building community-based tourism (CBT) which is leadership. This strong leadership is also built under the support of persistency, broader knowledge, and working networks.
Understanding the Management of Hypertension and Dyslipidaemia in UAE Population: An Evidence-based Mapping of Literature

The increased prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidaemia specifically in the young population necessitates the identification and quantification of literature gaps in the different phases (awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment, adherence, and control) of patient management in the UAE for better clinical outcomes. This semi-systematic review identified relevant articles through structured and unstructured searches. Studies on adult populations published (20102019) in English and providing data on phases of management of hypertension or dyslipidaemia in the UAE were retrieved. Quantitative data were represented as weighted means. In total, 11 studies on hypertension and six studies on dyslipidaemia were included for the final analyses. The pooled prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidaemia was 24.8% and 43.8%, respectively. The estimates indicated that a few patients (range: 6.8%-17.3%) were aware of their condition, where 63.2% and 49.3% were screened for hypertension or dyslipidaemia, respectively. Approximately two-thirds of patients were on antihypertensive and lipid-lowering medications, whereas 68.4% of patients were adherent to antihypertensive treatment. No data are available on adherence to dyslipidaemia treatment. Control of both risk factors was poor (range: 12.7%-27.8%). The semi-systematic approach identified limited to no data on different phases of management of hypertension and dyslipidaemia, indicating a need for generating country-specific real-world data.
Guided-wave interaction with complex delaminations: application to damage detection in composite structures

The health state of a structure depends on both the degradation of its mechanical properties during its life cycle (ageing) and to the presence of localised defects such as corrosion, cracks, or delaminations. We already described1-3 a method enabling the recovery of both kinds of information, and based upon a piezoelectric disk attached to the plate-like composite structure. The element dimensions are chosen in order to uncouple the frequency ranges of its thickness and radial vibration modes. The thickness mode is then exploited to monitor the homogeneous ageing of the structure through electrical impedance measurement. Whereas the radial vibrations, are used to launch and detect Lamb waves, which are known to propagate over long distances. The present work focuses more particularly on the reliability of the technique. The definition of a very simple "damage index" computed from the experimental data is proposed and its high sensitivity is discussed. A finite element model of real and hence complex damages is used in order to understand the interaction of the selected Lamb waves with the defects. A good agreement between the experimental observations and the simulations is found. The sensitivity of a given guided mode to a given type of damage can then be understood and then a predictive implementation of the experimental device can be envisaged.
Contemporary possibilities in the diagnostics of anterior and posterior eye diseases with the use of new-generation OCT

Optical coherence tomography is a non-contact imaging method of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye that is based on laser scanning in spectral domain. This study presents diagnostic possibilities of the new generation Solix FullRange™ OCT&OCTA apparatus (Optovue) to examine meibomian glands, cornea, anterior chamber, as well iridocorneal angles and lens. In the posterior segment of the eye it allows for the precise evaluation of the vitreous body, choroid, retina, optic nerve and blood-flow measurements.
Fabrication of polymer waveguide tapers to minimize insertion loss

Polymer based electro-optic (EO) modulators and other integrated optic devices have the potential to provide low cost and lightweight alternative for high-speed digital as well as analog RF links. To be truly competitive with existing technologies such as LiNbO3, EO polymer modulators must also meet the criteria of low loss. There are two major causes of loss in EO modulators: waveguide loss (including material loss, scattering, etc.), and fiber- to-waveguide coupling (butting) loss. Various techniques can be utilized to minimize these coupling losses, however, to maintain low cost of component, we resort to the simplest possible approach which is easy to manufacture. Pigtails using standard single mode fiber produce coupling loss on the order of 3 to 5 dB/connection. In order to improve mode size matching yet maintain low drive voltage we incorporate waveguide and fibers tapers. Waveguide tapers resulted to butting losses as low as 1.5 dB/connection, whereas fiber tapers resulted to 2.5 dB/connection butting losses. Combining both techniques together, it was possible to produce 1.3 dB/connection butting loss, however, tapered waveguide devices were less sensitive to alignment tolerance than tapered fiber devices, and therefore less sensitive to environmental conditions.
Cerámica de El Ocote (Aguascalientes, México): sobre la relación entre la estimación de la arqueointensidad geomagnética y el color

El Ocote es un sitio arqueologico que se localiza en el Estado de Aguascalientes, dentro de la parte alta del Cerro de los Tecuanes. Gracias a recientes trabajos de investigacion por parte del Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH), se han encontrado diversos vestigios culturales pertenecientes a grupos sedentarios del Epiclasico (650-900 d. C.) anteriores a los chichimecas, quienes practicaban la agricultura, la caza, la pesca y la alfareria. Dichos grupos desarrollaron diversos artefactos, como vasijas, figurillas y cajetes de uso comun o ceremonial, los cuales tienen rasgos diversos y pigmentaciones con colores como Rojo/Crema, Crema, Rojo/Bayo, Naranja Pulido, Rojo Pulido, Cafe Pulido, Rojo, Cafe/Bayo Pulido y Negro. Dichas ceramicas han sido poco estudiadas y son objeto del presente estudio arqueomagnetico para determinar los minerales que las componen mediante experimentos de magnetismo de rocas, su intensidad arqueomagnetica, asi como su color por ambos lados para conseguir un criterio de seleccion del color en la obtencion de la intensidad, ademas de estimar su edad a partir de las curvas de variacion paleosecular de la intensidad. Dentro de las nueve muestras ceramicas estudiadas, se aceptaron seis debido a su estabilidad termomagnetica, contando con una presencia predominante de titanomagnetitas en alto y bajo contenido de titanio. Fue posible determinar de manera exitosa cuatro intensidades y estimar sus edades asociadas, las cuales correspondieron al Epiclasico. Se encontraron correlaciones entre los parametros de color con la coercitividad de remanencia, la magnetizacion de saturacion y los cocientes derivados de las curvas de histeresis.
THE REDISCOVERY OF CAMPONOTUS (IYRMAt,HAENUS) YOGI WHEELER (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)

the basis for the treatment of yogi in The Ants of North America (2). Unfortunately, one of the key features chosen (the length of the antennal scape) was incorrectly described by Wheeler; hence the key for yogi in the above publication is confusing rather than helpful. It appears that yogi has been saved from even greater confusion only because so little additional material has been taken. In 2958 F. Raney found a few specimens at the Oak Creek Ranger Station in San Diego County, California. In 1963 the junior author took three colonies of yogi at Etiwanda, in San Bernardino County, California. The se.fior author at first refused to believe that this material could be yogi because it so. obviously failed to, agree with SVheeler’s descriptio.n. Then, in 1964, the two types . of yogi were discovered in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History. These established the fact that the Oak Creek and Etiwanda specimens are yogi. Several of the shortcomings of Wheeler’s description can be, attributed to his attempt to relate yogi to the subgenus Co[obopsis. Whether he realized it or not, Wheeler described important features of the head of the major of yogi from a position where it most closely resembled that of a Colobopsis major. That is to say, the head was not viewed in full face. but tilted forward until the truncated anterior portion and the mandibles were barely visible. There is no possible doubt about this for the. "broadly excised posterior border" which SVheeler described for the head of the’ yogi major
Insight and Action Analytics: Three Case Studies to Consider.

Civitas Learning was conceived as a community of practice, bringing together forward-thinking leaders from diverse higher education institutions to leverage insight and action analytics in their ongoing efforts to help students learn well and finish strong. We define insight and action analytics as drawing, federating, and analyzing data from different sources (e.g., ERP, LMS, CRM) at a given institution to produce deep predictive flow models of student progression and completion coupled with applications (apps) that take these data and bring them to advisors, students, faculty, and administrators in highly consumable/ useable ways. Through three case studies, this article provides a closer look at this iterative work unfolding in diverse institutions, addressing diverse student success challenges, and achieving significant positive results on student progression. The article underscores a key finding: there is not a one-size-fits-all predictive model for higher education institutions. We conclude with a discussion of key findings from these cases and observations to inform future related work.
SMALLab for Special Needs: Using a Mixed-Reality Platform to Explore Learning for Children with Autism

Special education teachers are eager but struggling to move their students forward in the digital age. Guidelines for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) indicate that multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement are essential for creating a more widely accessible curriculum. Recent emerging technologies and human-computer interaction techniques offer opportunities to transform learning in these ways. Over the past 18 months, the K-12 Embodied and Mediated Learning Group in the Arts, Media and Engineering Program (AME) at Arizona State University (ASU) has partnered with a large urban high school in our region. We have undertaken a series of pilot studies using a new mixed-reality learning environment, SMALLab, working with teachers and students to collaboratively design learning scenarios that implement UDL approaches to learning for a diverse student population across multiple subject areas. Building from this prior work, we are involved in the early stages of a partnership with a group of teachers to extend this work for people on the autistic spectrum (PAS). We are designing a set of interactive scenarios and collecting data to determine how autistic students can engage in SMALLab. Our goals are to better understand how mediated environments can benefit students and teachers in special education, and to define a framework for developing mixed-reality learning scenarios that implement UDL.
The Earnings Difference of Workers in Indonesia: 2007 and 2014

The purposes of this study are to measure the earnings difference and the factors that influence earnings difference between 2007 and 2014 using data sourced from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) in 2007 and 2014. The income determinant analysis results found that the longer a person's education year and work experience, the higher the income. Income will be even greater if someone is a man, lives in urban areas, and works in the non-agriculture sector. Moreover, there is no evidence that religion and ethnicity affect income. Then, I used the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition method to distinguish the factors contributing to the difference in income to be explained factors and unexplained factors. It was found that that the income gap between 2007 and 2014 was 13.2 percentage points. Endowment factor contribution is more significant than unexplained factors. Furthermore, decomposition at different income levels shows that the endowment factor's effect on earning difference is getting smaller at higher income levels.
Design of Intelligent Supervised System Based on Internet of Things

Based on technology of Internet of Things, an intelligent supervised system for housing is formed to monitor various parameters at home. This system adopts special sensors to sample the environmental data, and will send alarm information through the GPRS gateway to the mobile phone of the host once the data beyonds the allowable value. Through information exchange between host and the supervised system, people can check the real time information of home and commit intelligent control. This paper introduced the structure, the hardware and software design idea of the supervised system. Special designs ensure that the system has relatively low power consumption and can be easily used for housing supervision and control.