Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
DISCUSSION OF "THE USE OF THE FLOW LENGTH CONCEPT TO ASSESS THE EFFICIENCY OF AIR ENTRAINMENT WITH REGARDS TO FROST DURABILITY: PART I--DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST METHOD" BY R. PLEAU AND M. PIGEON. DISCUSSION AND CLOSURE

A discussion of a paper with the aforementioned title by R. Pleau and M. Pigeon, published in this journal (Volume 18, Number 1, June 1996), is presented. The discusser contends that the authors' test method provides only an approximation of the paste-void proximity, contending that air bubbles may not overlap. After comparing the authors' results with those from his own numerical method, he concludes that the authors' method is not valid because the calculated flow length overestimates the real distance between any point of the cement paste and the nearest air-void boundary. Discussion is followed by closure from the authors.
Design and science : the life and work of Will Burtin

Contents: Acknowledgements Launching a Career: The German Years Fortunate: From 'Flex O Prop' to Gunnery Manuals Fortune: Points, Picas, Burtins - and Fathering Corporate Identity 'Integration: the new discipline in design' anticipates multimedia From Virtual to Real. Scientific Visualization Takes Form and Shape Kalamazoo Wows Germany Helvetica Finds New York The Burtin 'Brain' Change, Moving on, and the Union Carbide 'Atom' Metabolism Takes Physical Form. Achieving Creative Control Making Science Visual The Vision Conferences Design Explains Genetics Defense of Life - and then an End Postscript.
A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF PROCESS ADAPTATION INAGENT-BASED WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

This paper presents a conceptual design an agent-based workflow management system capable of adapting to the underlying structure of the business process through the use of organizational self-design. This design approach “bridges the gap” between designs based on centralized or decentralized coordination structures and provides a synthesis of these two structural extremes. Perhaps less tangible, but of no less significance, are contributions to the understanding of the temporal role of hierarchy within intelligent workflow management systems. At the core of this research is an examination of the role of hierarchy within the coordination structure of intelligent workflow management systems and the feasibility of developing a system that is capable of altering the hierarchy in response to the business process.
Path planning for an unmanned terrestrial vehicle in an obstacle ridden environment

This thesis relates to the successful development of an unmanned terrestrial vehicle (UTV) capable of operating in an obstacle ridden environment. The primary focus of the project is on the specific path planning algorithms. It is shown that specific methods of populating the obstacle-free space can be combined with methods of extracting the shortest path from these populations. Through use of such combinations the successful generation of optimal collision-free paths is demonstrated. Previously developed modular architectures are combined and modified to create a UTV platform which meets all the requirements for implementation of navigational systems and path planning algorithms on board the platform. A two-dimensional kinematic state estimator is developed. This estimator makes use of extended Kalman Filter theory to optimally combine measurements from low cost sensors to yield the vehicle’s state vector. Lateral guidance controllers are developed to utilize this estimated state vector in a feedback control configuration. The entire system is then successfully demonstrated within a simulation environment. Finally, practical results from two days of test runs are provided in both written and interactive form.
Recent Advances in R&D Benefit Measurement and Project Selection Methods : Management Science

The purpose of this paper is to provide a current assessment of the literature addressed to quantitative models of the R and D project selection and resource allocation decision. In order to facilitate the critique and assessment the literature is somewhat arbitrarily divided into benefit measurement and resource allocation methods. The strengths and limitations of existing knowledge are identified with an emphasis on empirical investigations. Several research areas are identified and briefly described.
A Sustainability Index tool for measuring the Environmental performance of a metropolitan city

This paper targets estimating and evaluating the Indian Cities on the natural execution rules across an expansive scope of classifications and supporting markers. Metropolitan urban areas have different Environmental issues like never-ending suburbia, Deprive of green and characteristic gaps, insufficient H2O supply, sewage water, solid refuse, contamination of air and soil. To combat such issues, the urban communities are being modified by presenting shrewd feasible procedures. There are various advantages straightforwardly joined to the manageability estimating apparatus such as to limit the natural impression of city, oblige populace development, and protect personal satisfaction of metropolitan occupants today and in future. It additionally assists financial backers with settling on a decision of their area, helps urban communities by being a directing soul to enroll different qualities and shortcomings of the urban communities and in this way helping them in progress by chipping away at their shortcomings and in characterizing and arranging their objectives and to plan pointed toward supporting their involved position and to foster arrangement for what’s to come.
Radiation increases BTB permeability in a preclinical model of breast cancer brain metastasis.

Background Brain metastasis is a devastating stage of cancer progression, occurring in ~30% of metastatic breast cancer patients. Two-year survival rates for these patients is low, and most typically survive less than one year. Treatments for these women are limited by the blood-brain barrier, but include cytotoxic chemotherapy, surgical resection, and radiation therapy (whole-brain radiotherapy or stereotactic radiosurgery). Radiotherapy is considered to be capable of inducing disruption of the blood-brain barrier and eliciting an abscopal response to extracranial tumors. Methods A combination of ionization chamber and Gafchromic film dosimetry was used to commission and determine dose outputs for our experimental design. Dose deposition in-vivo was verified by immunohistochemistry. To evaluate the effects of ionizing radiation at the normal blood-brain barrier and the blood-tumor barrier, athymic nude and FVB mice were used. Athymic nude mice were injected with MDA-MB-231Br cells. Lesions were allowed to develop for ~28 days. Mice were then irradiated at the prescribed dose. Prior to tissue collection, mice were injected with Texas red, followed by a vascular washout with physiological buffer. Fluorescence in normal and diseased brain was quantified by fluorescent microscopy. Results Using a 10mmx10mm collimator, determined to have adequate field homogeneity as determined by Gafchromic film analysis, we were able to successfully treat a single hemisphere in mice. The blood-brain-barrier remained undisrupted in athymic nude mice at doses up to 12Gy compared to untreated brain and radiation naïve controls. Immune competent FVB mice treated with radiation showed significant blood-brain barrier disruption at a dose of 12Gy only. The blood-tumor barrier showed significant disruption at 24hrs following radiation treatment (6 or 12Gy). Conclusion Our study demonstrated that radiation therapy disrupts the blood-tumor barrier, but fails to disrupt the normal blood-brain barrier in athymic nude mice. However, in FVB immune competent mice, the blood-brain barrier was disrupted at a dose of 12Gy, suggesting an abscopal-like response impacts extent of barrier leakage.
Art for money's sake : the art and craft enterprises on Bathurst Island

One of the recurrent themes in Aboriginal policy over the years has been the need to promote Aboriginal self-sufficiency by encouraging avenues of productive activity. Particularly for those groups living in areas that are geographically, socially, economically and politically remote from centres of employment and marketing, the production of art and craft has been seen as one of the few viable enterprises available. One of the main attractions of this activity is that it draws upon traditional practices and skills, which because of their unique have some economic negotiability in the wider Australian community. Exactly how successful such art and craft enterprise has been in fulfilling the desired policy of economic self-sufficiently will be examined in this thesis with particular reference to the art and craft enterprises on Bathurst Island. Here, as in other Aboriginal communities throughout the Northern Territory, the people express themselves through their distinctive artistic products; products which captured the interest of a number of early visitors to the Territory. This resulted in some early collections of material culture being acquired for museums and private interests. However, as it was believed in the early part of the C20th that Aborigines were on the decline, there was no government policy directed towards their economic development. It wsas rather on the missions that commercialized art and craft was fostered to encourage the economic independence of the Aborigines as well as to raise money for the missions (Morphy 1983 : 38) As early as 1953 the Methodists at Yirrkala and Milingimbio and the Church Missionary society missionaries at Oenpelli and Groote Eylandt were encouraging their artists to produce bark paintings and other artifacts for sale (Williams 1976, Carroll 1983). This occurred at their other missions in Arnhem Land also at Elcho and Goulburn Islands and at Roper River and Numbulwah. In Central Australia other missions followed suit, with the Lutherans at Hermannsburg fostering tourist style artifacts and carvings and then watercolour painting for sale in the 1940’s. At Ernabella, just over the NT border in SA, the Presbyterians encouraged artefact carving and introduced wool weaving as a cottage industry in 1948 (Tamura 1985).
Process Imaging For Automatic Control

Contributors Preface THE CHALLENGE D.M. Scott and H. McCann Motivation Roadmap Vista PROCESS MODELING P. Linke, A. Kokossis, J.U. Repke, and G. Wozny Introduction Simulation Versus Optimization Process Models for Imaging and Analysis Process Modeling for Design, Control, and Diagnostics References DIRECT IMAGING TECHNOLOGY S. Someya and M. Takei Introduction Light Sources Sensors Optical Components Applications Machine Vision References PROCESS TOMOGRAPHY B.S. Hoyle, H. McCann, and D.M. Scott Introduction Tomographic Sensor Modalities Image Reconstruction Current Tomography Systems Applications References IMAGE PROCESSING AND FEATURE EXTRACTION D. Zhao Introduction Image Enhancement Image Restoration Segmentation Feature Representation Morphological Image Processing and Analysis References STATE ESTIMATION J. Kaipio, S. Duncan, E. Somersalo, A. Seppanen, and A. Voutilainen Introduction Real-Time Recursive Estimation: Kalman Predictors and Filters On-Line and Transient Estimation: Smoothers Nonlinear and Non-Gaussian State Estimation Partially Unknown Models: Parameter Estimation Further Topics Observation and Evolution Models in Process Industry Example: Convection-Diffusion Models References CONTROL SYSTEMS S. Duncan, J. Kaipio, A. Ruuskanen, M. Malinen, and A. Seppanen Introduction Modeling the Process Feedback Control Control Design Practicalities of Implementing Controllers Conclusion References IMAGING DIAGNOSTICS FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL V. Sick and H. McCann Introduction Combustor Types Imaging in Combustors Results from Combustion Imaging Conclusions References MULTIPHASE FLOW MEASUREMENTS T. Dyakowski and A.J. Jaworski Introduction Flow Pattern Recognition Flow Pattern Imaging Solids Mass Flow Measurements References APPLICATIONS IN THE CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRY D.M. Scott Introduction Applications Related to Process Control Applications Related to Process/Product R&D Conclusion Reference MINERAL AND MATERIAL PROCESSING R.A. Williams Motivation for Development of Image-Based Techniques Design of Comminution Equipment Granular Flow and Bulk Transportation Particle Classification in Cyclones Performance of Flotation Cells and Columns Solids Settling and Water Recovery Microscale Analysis of Granules, Flocs, and Sediments Concluding Remarks References APPLICATIONS IN THE METALS PRODUCTION INDUSTRY J.A. Coveney, N. Gray, and A.K. Kyllo Introduction Detection of Slag Entrainment Measurement of Furnace Refractory Wear Flow Measurement Imaging of Solid State Phase Change Conclusion References INDEX
Performance, physiological, and oculometer evaluation of VTOL landing displays

A methodological approach to measuring workload was investigated for evaluation of new concepts in VTOL aircraft displays. Physiological, visual response, and conventional flight performance measures were recorded for landing approaches performed in the NASA Visual Motion Simulator (VMS). Three displays (two computer graphic and a conventional flight director), three crosswind amplitudes, and two motion base conditions (fixed vs. moving base) were tested in a factorial design. Multivariate discriminant functions were formed from flight performance and/or visual response variables. The flight performance variable discriminant showed maximum differentation between crosswind conditions. The visual response measure discriminant maximized differences between fixed vs. motion base conditions and experimental displays. Physiological variables were used to attempt to predict the discriminant function values for each subject/condition trial. The weights of the physiological variables in these equations showed agreement with previous studies. High muscle tension, light but irregular breathing patterns, and higher heart rate with low amplitude all produced higher scores on this scale and thus represent higher workload levels.
ANALYSIS OF LANE CHANGE CRASHES

This report defines the problem of lane change crashes in the United States (U.S.) based on data from the 1999 National Automotive Sampling System/General Estimates System (GES) crash database of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The results from this analysis provide a basis for related future research in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Intelligent Vehicle Initiative. Lane change crashes are defined in this report as two-vehicle crashes that occur when one vehicle encroaches into the path of another vehicle initially on a parallel path with the first vehicle and traveling in the same direction. Such encroachment results from various vehicle maneuvers including typical lane change, merge, pass, drift, turn, and leave or enter a parking position. Approximately 539,000 two-vehicle lane change crashes occurred in the U.S. in 1999. The analysis of pre-crash scenarios identified the seven most common scenarios that accounted for about 88% of all two-vehicle lane change crashes. Ten percent of "typical lane change" crashes involved large trucks changing lanes and light vehicles going straight; about 5% of these crashes involved the reverse combination. Similarly, trucks were turning and light vehicles were going straight in 10% of the "turning at junction" crashes; the reverse combination was reported in only 1% of these crashes. The highest involvement of trucks was observed in the "merging" scenario, accounting for 42% of these crashes. Finally, the physical setting of the seven scenarios was described in terms of the number of travel lanes per direction of travel, crash relation to junction, posted speed limit, roadway alignment, and roadway profile. The report also examines possible contributing factors using available GES variables.
Differential Fecal Microbiome Dysbiosis after Equivalent Traumatic Brain Injury in Aged Versus Young Adult Mice

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a bimodal age distribution with peak incidence at age 24 and age 65 with worse outcomes developing in aged populations. Few studies have specifically addressed age at the time of injury as an independent biologic variable in TBI-associated secondary pathology. Within the framework of our published work, identifying age related effects of TBI on neuropathology, cognition, memory and motor function we analyzed fecal pellets collected from young and aged TBI animals to assess for age-induced effects in TBI induced dysbiosis. In this follow up, work we hypothesized increased dysbiosis after TBI in aged (80-week-old, N=10) versus young (14-week-old, N=10) mice. C57BL/6 males received a sham incision or TBI via open-head controlled cortical impact. Fresh stool pellets were collected 1-day pre-TBI, then 1, 7, and 28-days post-TBI for 16S rRNA gene sequencing and taxonomic analysis. Data revealed an age induced increase in disease associated microbial species which were exacerbated by injury. Consistent with our hypothesis, aged mice demonstrated a high number of disease associated changes to the gut microbiome pre- and post-injury. Our data suggest divergent microbiome phenotypes in injury between young and aged reflecting a previously unknown interaction between age, TBI, and the gut-brain axis implying the need for different treatment strategies.
Leadership Teaming: The Superintendent-Principal Relationship

Preface Superintendent's Perspective Principal's Perspective About Our Book Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I. Leadership Teaming 1.The Superintendent's Perspective: Characteristics of High-Quality Teams Leadership Teams Work in Harmony Vision of a Leadership Team Develop an Affirmative Orientation Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking 2. The Principal's Perspective: What Phenomenal Teams Look and Feel Like Teamwork Defined The Right People The Right Work The Right Way Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking Part II. Leadership Qualities 3. The Superintendent's Perspective: What Superintendents Want in a Principal? Competence Character A Caring Heart Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking 4. The Principal's Perspective: Superintendents Principals Want to Work For The Transformational Leader Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Superlative Superintendents Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking Part III. Leadership Team Essentials 5. The Superintendent's Perspective: The Importance of Trust in Communication Message Madness The Importance of Trust Portraits of Trust Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking 6. The Principal's Perspective: Communication Expectations and Relationships Critical Attributes Principals' Perspectives Superintendents' Perspectives Expectation Development Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking Part IV. Leadership Learning 7. The Superintendent's Perspective: Cultivating Team Capacity The Learning Team Applying the Professional Learning Community Concepts The Arlington Leadership Professional Learning Community Lessons Learned, Points to Ponder Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking 8. The Principal's Perspective: Perfecting Principal Performance Ensuring Success Perfecting Performance Principal Performance Impact Perfecting Superintendent Performance Take-Away Message Closing in on Key Concepts Extending Your Thinking Conclusion Leadership Teaming Key Concepts Resources Resource A: Code-Building Exercise 1 Resource B: Code-Building Exercise 2 Resource C: Code Review Activity Resource D: Principal Entry Plan Resource E: Principal Professional Goal Plan References Suggested Readings Index
1. Introduction

Dans cet article, nous défendons l'hypothèse que les Bases de Connaissances Terminologiques (BCT) sont d'autant plus utiles pour des utilisations différentes qu'elles ne sont pas formelles, et qu'elles se limitent au rôle de clarifier la terminologie d'un domaine en illustrant son utilisation en contexte. Nous avons mis au point un modèle de structuration de BCT afin qu’elles répondent à cet objectif. Ce modèle définit trois types d'entités reliées entre elles : termes, concepts et textes. Il rend également compte des particularités d’usage des termes. Les concepts sont représentés à l’aide de frames dont la description, non formelle, est normalisée. Associés à ce modèle, nous avons fixé des critères de modélisation des concepts. Nous montrons comment ces propositions contribuent au débat sur la situation des BCT par rapport aux ontologies et leur utilisation pour le développement d'applications en IA.
Public Opinion and Sentiment Before and at the Beginning of COVID-19 Vaccinations in Japan: Twitter Analysis (Preprint)

BACKGROUND The global public health and socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 have been substantial. To achieve herd immunity, widespread use of the vaccine is required, and it is therefore critical for government and public health agencies to understand public perceptions of the vaccine to help sustain subsequent vaccinations. OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the opinions and sentiments of tweets about COVID-19 vaccination among Twitter users in Japan, both before and at the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination program. METHODS We collected 144,101 Japanese tweets containing COVID-19 vaccine-related keywords from Japanese Twitter users between August 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. Specifically, we identified temporal changes in the number of tweets and key events that triggered a surge in the number of tweets. In addition, we performed sentiment analysis, and calculated the correlation between different sentiments and the number of deaths, infections, and vaccinations. We also built latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) topic models to identify commonly discussed topics in a large sample of tweets. We also provided a word cloud of high-frequency unigram and bigram tokens as additional evidence, and conducted further analysis on three different vaccine brands. RESULTS The overall number of tweets has continued to increase since the start of mass vaccination in Japan. Sentiments were generally neutral, but negative sentiment was more significant than positive sentiment. Before and after the first vaccination in Japan, the correlations of negative/positive sentiment with death, infection, and vaccination cases changed significantly. Public concerns revolved around three themes: information on vaccine reservations and vaccinations in Japan; infection and mutation of COVID-19 in Japan; and prevention measures, vaccine development and supply, and vaccination status in other countries. Furthermore, public attention to the three brands of vaccines has a temporal shift as clinical trials move forward. CONCLUSIONS The number of tweets and changes in sentiment might be driven by major news events in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine, with negative sentiments dominating positive sentiments overall. Death and infection cases correlated significantly with negative sentiments, but the correlation fell after vaccinations began as morbidity and mortality decreased. The public’s attention to different vaccine brands had a temporal change during their clinical trial process, and although the discussion points are slightly different, the core remains effective and secure.