Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Interplay of News Production and Journalistic Self-Branding in the Coverage of Celebrity Mixed Marriages

ABSTRACT In October 2018, Lucy Aharish, a Muslim Israeli-Arab journalist, and Tzachi Halevy, a Jewish Israeli actor, were married. In Israel, mixed-marriage, especially between a Jewish-Israeli man and a Muslim-Arab-Israeli woman, is perceived to threaten the social order. This celebrities’ mixed marriage triggered a heated public debate focusing on “assimilation” and arguing the marriage was a threat to the demography of the Jewish state. The high-visibility coverage of the story allows us to examine the role of celebrities in creating mediated public-discourse around complex categories of identity. We ask: How has Israeli journalism framed the issue of mixed marriage through the case of Aharish and Halevy? And what roles have Aharish and Halevy as celebrities played in framing their own story? Based on content-analysis of 149 news items published on digital news-sites, we detected three main news frames: “A love story,” “Advocating inclusion,” and “Fighting assimilation. ” Analyzing the prominent role and the agency of the couple in the coverage, the case-study demonstrates how “traditional” news construction by journalists consolidates with self-branding of news-people. It suggests that we examine not only the frames embedded in news, but also the process of framing within the current individualistic news environment – where journalists become celebrified journalists.
Age penalties and take-up of private health insurance.

Financial penalties for delayed enrollment could be useful tools to encourage people to enroll earlier in health insurance markets, but little is known about how effective they are. We use a large administrative dataset for a 10% random sample of all Australian tax-filers to study how people respond to a step-wise age-based penalty, and whether the effect has changed over time. Individuals must pay a 2% premium surcharge for each year they delay enrollment beyond age 31. The penalty stops after 10 years of continuous hospital cover. The age-based penalty creates discontinuities in the incentive to insure by age, which we exploit to estimate causal effects. We find that people respond as expected to the initial age-penalty, but not to subsequent penalties. The 2% premium loading results in a 0.78-3.69 percentage points (or 2.1%-9.0%) increase in the take-up rate at age 31. We simulate the penalty impact and implications of potential reforms, and conclude that modest changes around the policy make little difference in the age distribution of insured, premiums or take-up rates. Our study provides important evidence on an understudied area in the literature and offers insights for countries considering financial penalties.
Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of 84 Uterine Sarcomas According to Current Literature

RESULTS Statistically significant differences were found between different histopathological types of uterine sarcomas (US) in terms of age distribution, tumor diameter, mitotic index, necrosis, depth of myometrial invasion, cervical, adnexial and/or omental involvement, lymphovascular invasion, lymph node metastasis, recurrence, and distant metastasis. Statistically significant correlation was determined between the prognosis of the patients and mitotic activity of their tumors and the presence of distant metastasis. The immunohistochemistry panel was found to have significant contribution to the histomorphological examination in the differential diagnosis.
Micromotor assembly using high accurate optical vision feedback for microrobot relative 3D displacement in submicron range

Our project is to develop a high precision tracking system to guide the newly developed microrobot during a microassembly task. Due to the working space of the Cl-robot, it has been necessary to develop new techniques to cope with manipulation of microsystems, visualization, simulation and positioning in general as also described in this article. A micro robot capable of manipulating micro systems and micro structures with a resolution higher than 10 nm and a vision feedback allowing a sub micron absolute, and nanometric relative positioning has been successfully developed and tested. A LIGA-micromotor has been successfully assembled.
Estimates of Catechins Content in Green Tea: A Review Based on Meta-analysis

ABSTRACT Green tea is known for its unique health benefit and flavor. As one of the major bioactive and taste components in green tea infusion, catechins have been deeply studied worldwide. However, the reported contents differ significantly in research, thus needing further study for estimates. Here, we systematically reviewed 11 012 English articles from the Web of Science Core Collection and extracted 40 from them based on meta-analysis. All 40 studies were reported by organizations from 14 countries with green tea samples from 13 countries and regions. Among them, 35% of the studies were from Chinese scientific research institutions, and 75% of the research used samples from China. More than half of these studies did not measure the moisture content in green tea samples or crush the samples to make the particle size consistent; one-tenth of the studies referenced ISO 14502–2:2005; while 70% used water as the solvent. The catechins content in 32 studies was between 5% and 20% of sample weight, and their corresponding pretreatment and extraction treatment were analyzed. The statistics indicate that catechins content may be significantly affected by different extraction solvents and neo-standardization for extracting catechins is necessary according to research needs.
Evaluation of the Pozzolanic Activity of the Earth of Datça as a Building Material

Durable building materials that use local raw materials and have relatively low energy input, low emissions, and low cost must be produced to counter the problem of an acute need for qualified housing in Turkey. The pozzolanic activity of volcanic tuff settled at the far west end of the Datca Peninsula is determined, and the effect of lime/pozzolan ratio (L/P) (L/P 30, L/P 35, L/P 40) and various curing conditions on the properties of the L/P mortars is investigated. The increase of pozzolan content in the mixture slowed down the pozzolanic reaction rate during early stages but resulted in a higher compressive strength at longer ages. L/P 35 has the highest pozzolanic reaction rate when both hot and moist conditions are maintained. Elevated temperature curing at 55° C, 70° C and 90° C accelerated the pozzolanic reaction rate and has significant effect on compressive strength development; however, above 70° C, the material becomes brittle and vulnerable to flexural stress due to the excessive drying. Air curing in 23° C and 65% relative humidity (RH) is not suitable to achieve sound material in comparison with more suitable conditions of higher RH for hydration of calcium silicates. In contrast, physical characteristics of the mortar develop considerably with water curing, which characterizes the material as hydraulically hardened. It has been proven that, by incorporating necessary hardening and consolidation processes, it is possible to make mortars as well as bricks similar to high-quality calcium silicate ones by using the earth of Datça and lime containing calcium silicate.
Development of Piezoelectrically Actuated Elastodynamic Flapping Micro-Aerial Vehicles

A discussion of the principles involved in small-scale flight is presented here. In addition, several novel mechanisms have been developed in an attempt to mechanically emulate flapping flight on the meso-scale. Wings are being developed which will exploit particular material properties to emulate the dynamic characteristics of insect wings. The flapping mechanisms developed in this paper use piezoelectric unimorph actuators integrated with compliant, solid-state flexure based mechanisms. Four and five bar linkages are used to convert the linear unimorph output into a single degree-of-freedom rotational flapping motion. Due to their capacitive nature, piezoelectric actuators generally dissipate less power than traditional actuation methods such as electromagnetic motors. Piezoelectric actuators possess a high power density and are capable of high force output. They are frequently used to induce structural resonances, making them suitable for use in these devices. The dynamics of these systems rely on the mechanics of flexure mechanisms, the mechanical and electrical behavior of the piezoelectric elements, and the aerodynamic interaction of the wings and the air, resulting in a complex, nonlinear problem.
A influência dos stakeholders na gestão sustentável por meio da produção mais limpa e da logística reversa: estudo de caso

For the social and environmental management practice to occur in companies, it is crucial to have a better understanding of the environment and its various relations. His comprehension is possible through the identification of the various targets –the so called stakeholders – and of the favorable tools to these relations. Starting from his point, the aim of this article is to visualize the organizational environment through the approaches proposed by Lyra (2009), Chiavenato and Sapiro (2009), and thus analyse how this view can contribute for the Cleaner Project and the Reverse Logistics. This is na exploratory study and uses qualitative analysis. Since it is a studycase, it is based in theorical concepts taken from books and magazines about such subjct. This study made possible to confirm the competitive advantage in considering the satkeholders and environmental issues in the management of the company. As a contribution, it can be noted that this work brings a better view of the process and stands for the desire of continual improvement as factors who lead to the growth in the Market and social-environmental actions.
Mechanical design considerations for conventionally-laminated, high-speed, interior PM synchronous machine rotors

This paper discusses mechanical design that are particular to conventionally (i.e., radially) laminated rotors of interior permanent-magnet synchronous machines. Focus is placed on applications where the radial forces due to high-speed operation are the major mechanically limiting design factor. Proper design of the lamination bridges, or ribs, at the rotor outer diameter is explained in terms of the both material considerations and electromagnetic performance impact. The tradeoff of complexity versus performance associated with using strengthening ribs in the magnet cavities is discussed. The sensitivity of the mechanical design limitations to the rotor-shaft mounting mechanism is also highlighted. These effects are then analyzed using finite element analysis for a 150 Nm/6 kW integrated starter/alternator designed for operation up to 6000 RPM with an annular rotor to accommodate a torque converter or clutch assembly. This example demonstrates that it is possible to significantly improve the rotor's structural integrity using the techniques described in this paper with only a very modest impact on the projected machine drive cost.
Draining the Swamp: Democracy Promotion, State Failure, and Terrorism in 19 Middle Eastern Countries

This study empirically evaluates the question of whether or not the promotion of democracy in the Middle East will reduce terrorism, both in terms of terrorist attacks sustained by Middle Eastern countries and in terms of attacks perpetrated by terrorist groups based in Middle Eastern countries. Using a series of pooled, time-series negative binomial statistical regression models on 19 countries from 1972 to 2003 the analysis demonstrates that the more politically liberal Middle Eastern states—measured both in terms of democratic processes and in terms of civil liberties protections—are actually more prone to terrorist activity than are Middle Eastern dictatorships. The study demonstrates, furthermore, that an even more significant predictor of Middle Eastern terrorist attacks is the intensity of state failures, or episodes of severe political instability that limit central government projection of domestic authority, suffered by states in the region. States that are unable to respond to fundamental challenges to political stability posed by internal political strife, ethnic conflict or the phenomenon of “stateless areas,” geographic or political spaces within states that eschew central government authority, are significantly more likely to host or sustain attacks from terrorist groups. The findings have implications for current United States antiterrorism policy toward the Middle East and provide a statistical/empirical foundation to previous studies on the relationship between terrorism and state failure.
Multi-asset allocation of exchange traded funds: Application of Black–Litterman model

ABSTRACT The Black–Litterman (BL) model allows investors to apply their subjective views to asset allocation optimisation. In this study, we construct a multi-asset allocation portfolio of iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs) using mean–variance (MV) and BL models. Two investment strategies, namely lump-sum investment and a systematic investment plan (SIP), are also investigated and applied to ETF portfolios. On the basis of a momentum strategy, three subjective views of investors are developed for the BL model. The contributions of this empirical study are threefold. First, under the SIP strategy, BL portfolios outperform the MV portfolio in terms of cumulative values, even when an investment starts with bad market timing (i.e., 2008). Second, the asset allocation weights of BL portfolios are demonstrated to be closely related to investors’ subjective views and significantly different from those of the MV portfolio. Third, the three BL portfolios constructed on the basis of the momentum strategy exhibit similar performance patterns in their cumulative returns during the period from 2008 to mid-2021, indicating that investors’ views are consistently reflected in the BL portfolios and consequently contribute to the similarity of the portfolios’ performance as they share similarities in the application of momentum strategies.
Measuring the Influence that Components have on Pedestrian Route Choice in Activated Alleys

This paper examines methods for modeling pedestrian connectivity within a network. Historically, connectivity has been measured based on the connectivity of the whole network. After traditional methods are identified this paper explores how micro-level simulation can model pedestrian behavioral choice within the network and their effect on localized connectivity. This will allow for the modeling to show how pedestrians respond to barriers, attractors, and risks. Discrete Mode Choice Modeling, Space Syntax, route choice modeling and Normative Pedestrian Theory are explored along with the tools for modeling. The goal of this is to provide knowledge and research methods in order to model the impact activated alley components have on pedestrian route choice as an attractor.
Averaged and sampled-data models for current mode control: a re-examination

A correction to the usual derivation of state-space averaged models for constant frequency, current mode controlled converters produces average models. Using a buck-boost example, the authors compare frequency responses of the model, the usual model, and an exact sampled-data model. Approximate sampled-data models, often written down but seldom exploited, are highlighted. <<ETX>>
Construction of a Four Rotor Helicopter Control System

This report presents the construction of a four rotor helicopter control system. A nonlinear dynamic model of a custom built four rotor helicopter is presented. This model is linearized in order to serve as basis for the design of a LQ regulator. The LQ regulator is realized using a microprocessor based flight controller mounted on the custom built four rotor helicopter. The flight controller runs a flight routine designed to work as a stability augmented control system for a pilot. Flight tests suggest that the stabilizing LQ regulator works properly. The nonlinear model has also been partly validated, but further improvements of the code for the flight controller are needed in order to confirm this in detail.
An International Adult Guideline for Making Clozapine Titration Safer by Using Six Ancestry-Based Personalized Dosing Titrations, CRP, and Clozapine Levels.

This international guideline proposes improving clozapine package inserts worldwide by using ancestry-based dosing and titration. Adverse drug reaction (ADR) databases suggest that clozapine is the third most toxic drug in the United States (US), and it produces four times higher worldwide pneumonia mortality than that by agranulocytosis or myocarditis. For trough steady-state clozapine serum concentrations, the therapeutic reference range is narrow, from 350 to 600 ng/mL with the potential for toxicity and ADRs as concentrations increase. Clozapine is mainly metabolized by CYP1A2 (female non-smokers, the lowest dose; male smokers, the highest dose). Poor metabolizer status through phenotypic conversion is associated with co-prescription of inhibitors (including oral contraceptives and valproate), obesity, or inflammation with C-reactive protein (CRP) elevations. The Asian population (Pakistan to Japan) or the Americas' original inhabitants have lower CYP1A2 activity and require lower clozapine doses to reach concentrations of 350 ng/mL. In the US, daily doses of 300-600 mg/day are recommended. Slow personalized titration may prevent early ADRs (including syncope, myocarditis, and pneumonia). This guideline defines six personalized titration schedules for inpatients: 1) ancestry from Asia or the original people from the Americas with lower metabolism (obesity or valproate) needing minimum therapeutic dosages of 75-150 mg/day, 2) ancestry from Asia or the original people from the Americas with average metabolism needing 175-300 mg/day, 3) European/Western Asian ancestry with lower metabolism (obesity or valproate) needing 100-200 mg/day, 4) European/Western Asian ancestry with average metabolism needing 250-400 mg/day, 5) in the US with ancestries other than from Asia or the original people from the Americas with lower clozapine metabolism (obesity or valproate) needing 150-300 mg/day, and 6) in the US with ancestries other than from Asia or the original people from the Americas with average clozapine metabolism needing 300-600 mg/day. Baseline and weekly CRP monitoring for at least four weeks is required to identify any inflammation, including inflammation secondary to clozapine rapid titration.
Production of sourdough and gluten-free bread with brown rice and carioca and cowpea beans flours: biochemical, nutritional and structural characteristics

The gluten-free alternative flours and the application of natural fermentation in the breads production are promising technologies to improving sensory, structural and nutritional properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability and quality of gluten-free breads made with sour dough from wholegrain rice flours (BR and BRY), carioca beans (BP and BPY) and cowpea (BV and BVY). The sour doughs were prepared without and with the addition of biological yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) represented by the letter “Y”. The breads made from these doughs were subjected to the analysis of: pH, titratable total acidity, color, water activity, moisture, image analysis, specific volume, instrumental texture, proximate composition and energy value. The results indicated higher ash, protein and dietary fiber content in BP and BV flours. At the end of fermentation, the BR and BRY masses showed greater acidity. The doughs made with beans showed greater expansion volumes. Lower volume, firmness and hardness were verified for BBRY bread and the opposite was verified for BVB bread. The BBV, BBVY, BBP and BBPY breads had higher ash, protein and dietary fiber contents and lower digestible carbohydrate content. BPB and BVB breads showed higher protein digestibility and the opposite was observed for BBRY (70.60%), BPBY (81.09%) and BVBY (80.89%). The use of bean flour in the preparation of breads resulted in products rich in dietary fiber and proteins, especially carioca beans.
Hierarchical Material Requirements Planning

Abstract This paper reports on a simulation study of hierarchical planning methods, which can be utilized in connection with material requirements planning. The company considered produces one final product having a complex structure. The factory is functionally organized. Two different cases have been studied. In the first case there were both seasonal and independent stochastic variations in demand and in the second case only stochastic variations. Aggregate decisions are based on a simple model in which all items are aggregated into one product group and all machines into one machine group. The aggregate plan is disaggregated by changing the detailed production plans obtained from the material requirements planning system. Two different methods involving changes of order release times and changes of order quantities have been used. Simulation results indicate that even very simple hierarchical planning processes can give significant cost reductions compared to using material requirements planning based.
Mechanical, thermal and ultrasonic properties of AgRE intermetallics at different temperatures

ABSTRACT The present study incorporates computation of elastic, ultrasonic and thermal properties of B2 structured AgRE (RE = Sm, Tb, Ho, Tm) intermetallics in the temperature range 300–1100 K. Initially, elastic constants were determined using the potential model approach. Later on, ultrasonic velocities were obtained in the same temperature range for wave propagation along <100> and <111> crystallographic directions. Along with it, Debye temperature, specific heat at constant volume, thermal energy density, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion coefficient and melting temperature were also calculated for selected intermetallics. The obtained results were compared and analyzed for the justification and application of materials.
Study and Design of LED Lighting Systems

In this study, the optical characteristics, thermal characteristics, electrical characteristics of the LED device are studied. After analysis of the significance of the optical model, we establish the model of the LED light source using optical simulation software to analyze the impact of modeling four factors and law, based on ray tracing model intensity distribution with the manufacturers. On this basis, we expand the LED secondary optical design, namely, increasing of LDE method to the light level. After comparing different forms of non-imaging optical components, combined with the actual situation, the final choice is the system composed of rotating parabolic reflector with LDE. Besides, the reflected changing the relative position of the body and LDE space lead to the normal light intensity of the entire system appearing two peaks, but their causes are different. In addition, the method of combining theoretical analysis and computer simulations to study the distribution of LDE array illumination is utilized. Formula on the illumination distribution in the LDB array to a plane parallel thereto is deduced, which is verified by computer simulation and agrees well with it. A quantitative study of the factors affecting the road surface illuminance distribution is made on the basis of previous study, combined with the actual road lighting works. These factors are: LDE array form, the number of LED, spacing between LDE, LDE interval between the street lamps. The derived entire road illumination distribution formula and the corresponding curve gives a basic method for the analysis of such practical problems related outcomes for the LDE illumination optical system design and research basis.