Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Scientific implications of HYV programme

The contrast in the results achieved by the high-yielding varieties programme in wheat and in rice should show the path to be followed in future. In wheat the action programme for cultivation of the dwarf varieties was built on sound scientific knowledge. Research data on performance of the different varieties and on the changes needed in agronomic practices were gathered well in advance. In rice, by contrast, administrative action preceded development of scientific knowhow. For example, a major reason for the poor performance in Kerala was the wrong choice of the rice variety, namely, Tainan 3, the grains of which become sticky on cooking. The future of the high-yielding varieties programme thus depends on creating the requisite scientific and training bases capable of anticipating and finding prior solutions to the numerous problems which will arise from the spread of the new varieties. Besides the research and extension framework and production and supply of inputs in adequate quantities, what will determine the success of the programme is the attention paid to post-harvest technology, pricing and crop planning. All these factors will decide how remunerative cereal farming will be which, in turn, will influence farmers' selection of crops. We should plan now for a substantial reduction in acreage under crops like jowar and for introducing in the areas so released alternative land-use patterns.
DSOPP: a platform for distributed simulation of order promising protocols in supply chain networks

This article presents an optimisation-based multi-agent decision support platform (DSOPP) for integrated order promising and production planning in a multi-enterprise supply network environment. The DSOPP platform may be run either in real time or in simulation mode. Its goal is to demonstrate the viability of collaborative decision making. The DSOPP framework is built around a scalable multi-period optimisation model that may be used across enterprises. We first discuss the optimisation model at the core of the planning function called the ‘advanced order planning’ model. We then present the DSOPP platform architecture, which consists of a distributed network control centre (DNCC) and individual supply chain control centres. Intelligent agents are embedded in both types of centres. The role of the DNCC is to coordinate the planning cycle clock and facilitate the transfer of information and inventory through a central mailbox mechanism. An individual supply chain centre comprises agents for demand management, planning and production execution. Results from an experimental case indicate that the ideas presented in this article can be used effectively to coordinate the planning activities across supply chain networks by providing the ability to analyse and understand the effects of various supply chain parameters.
Selling price according to traditional traders in the practice of Jual Kase-Kase

Jual kase-kase is a selling practice by traditional Banggai traders. Jual Kase-Kase is a term that comes from a habit of traders, thus making people call their practice the term Jual Kase-Kase. Starting from the barter system or the exchange of goods sold from house to house by traders, thus forming a way of transacting based on interests. In making an exchange the traders voluntarily accept the imbalance provided by the buyer. Changes in the sales system, affect the way of trading carried out by traditional traders, assigning value to each item sold and changing the location of the seller has an influence on the traders. However, the character of traditional traders is not lost even though some things from their sales practices have changed. The value given to an item does not only seek material benefits for traders but includes non-material values. Jual Kase-Kase means to give excess voluntarily. The purpose of this research is to reveal the meaning of selling price in the practice of selling cases from the perspective of traditional traders. An ethnomethodological approach is used to understand the meaning of the selling price of the practice of Jual Kase-Kase carried out by traditional traders. In this study, the value of goods sold by traditional traders is influenced by Banggai culture which is inherent in the character of traditional traders, where the value of goods is not only formed from material values but is formed from social and spiritual values. Where the social value is seen in the relationship created between fellow sellers or between sellers and buyers. The spiritual value that is present in the determination of the selling price is seen in the sincerity, honesty, and inner feeling of the perpetrator which finally appears in the price given.
Competency-based curriculum, relevant second language learning theories, and its language assessment

The complexity of problems encountered in today’s world has forced educational institutions to re-envision their mission in order to successfully prepare a competent and skilled alumna who is able to face the future challenges on a global scale. To achieve this goal, a strategic policy and management, which involves different stakeholders and other parties, are needed. To prepare a competent human resource that is able to face each of the challenges and changes, a curriculum is required that meets the established standards as well as the job market demands. In this regard, this paper addresses the implementation of competency-based curriculum (CBC) in Indonesia. The introduction explains the overview of CBC, its aim and implementation, the relationship between English curriculum and environment, and English language syllabus. The second part discusses the main principles of the curriculum, the theoretical approach that relates to language description and some theories of second language learning that underpin the curriculum. Additionally, other factors that relates to curriculum such as the context and the assessment system including language curriculum innovation are also explored. The third part is the conclusion and identification which reports some of the unsolved issues that relates to the implementation of the curriculum.
Evaluation of Visitors Experiences at the Sanliurfa, Turkey Archaeological Museum

This study was carried out to examine tourist experiences during museum visits. Accordingly, the service quality of Sanliurfa Archaeological Museum, which is archaeologically very important and has a large number of visitors, has been evaluated. Although there are many studies on the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum, no study has been done on museum visit experiences of the visitors. The effect of service quality in museums on satisfaction, recommendation intentions and perceived values was examined by collecting information about visitor experiences at the Sanliurfa Archaeological Museum. The service quality of the museum was measured by conducting HISTOQUAL scale and regression analysis was performed to test the study hypotheses. The empirical results obtained from the study revealed that the tangibles of museums had no effect on satisfaction, recommendation intentions and perceived values, but empathy, communication and responsiveness issues had. Empathy had a greater effect on perceived values, while communication and responsiveness variables were found to have more effect on satisfaction. Finally, the study gives useful information to museum management in order to better satisfy visitor demands, since it identified areas where service quality might be improved, as well as those that represent strong elements of the museum's offering and are essential to museum visitors.
Using Origin–Destination Centrality to Estimate Directional Bicycle Volumes

A new method estimates directional bicycle volumes throughout a street network. The method is based on a modified form of centrality, a measure from graph theory used to quantify the relative importance of each link and node in a network. One common formulation of centrality calculates the number of times a link in a network is used along the path of all shortest paths between all nodes. The equation was modified to represent bicycle travel better. The new metric is called origin–destination (O-D) centrality. For this case study, the new metric exhibited high correlation (R2 = .45 to .73) with observed bicycle counts at intersections. Use of O-D centrality to interpolate field observations spatially is demonstrated. Unlike other bicycle demand estimation methods, this approach requires commonly available data, is easy to use, and produces directional volumes (some methods only estimate nondirectional aggregate counts). The new method was programmed as a tool for geographic information systems by using modifiable open-source python code. The tool requires a street network, a digital elevation map, parcel data, and observed bicycle counts at select locations throughout the study area. The observed counts can be collected through any manner, but the tool was specifically designed for planners and engineers working with count data collected manually in a manner similar to that used for the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project.
A grid interface current control strategy for DC microgrids

In this paper, a grid interface current control strategy is presented for a DC microgrid, which aims to reduce the disturbance from PV generation and the load variation to the main grid without a grid interface converter. The grid interface current is directly controlled by a battery DC-DC converter within the DC microgrid. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the battery DC-DC converter and interface current control, the control system has been mathematically modelled. This enabled two transfer functions to be derived that reflect the dynamic response of the inductor current to the duty cycle variation (inner loop), and the dynamic response of the grid interface current to the inductor current variation (outer loop). Experimental study has been done to assess the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy. The experimental results indicate that the proposed control strategy has a good performance to control the grid interface current without an interface converter, regardless the variations of both PV and the load conditions.
Advanced transport protocols for next generation heterogeneous wireless network architectures

The revolutionary advances in the wireless communication technologies are inspiring the researchers to envision the next generation wireless networking architectures, i.e., Next Generation Wireless Internet (NGWI), InterPlaNetary (IPN) Internet, and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). There exist significant technological challenges for the realization of these envisioned next generation network architectures. NGWI will be the convergence of the Internet and heterogeneous wireless architectures, which have diverse characteristics and hence pose different sets of research challenges, to achieve anywhere , anytime seamless service to the mobile users. Similarly, the unique characteristics and challenges posed by deep space communications call for novel networking protocols to realize the IPN Internet objective. Furthermore, in order to realize the potential gains of WSN, it is imperative that communication challenges imposed by resource constraints of sensor nodes must be efficiently addressed with novel solutions tailored to the WSN paradigm. The objective of this research is to develop new advanced transport protocols for reliable data transport and real-time multimedia delivery in the next generation heterogeneous wireless network architectures. More specifically, the analytical rate control (ARC) protocol for real-time multimedia delivery is first proposed for wired/wireless hybrid networks. Next, a new rate control scheme (RCS) is proposed to achieve high throughput performance and fairness for real-time multimedia traffic over the satellite links. The unified adaptive transport layer (ATL) suite and its protocols for both reliable data transport (TCP-ATL) and real-time multimedia delivery (RCP-ATL) are introduced for the NGWI. A new reliable transport protocol for data transport in the IPN Internet (TP-Planet) is then proposed to address the unique challenges of the IPN Internet backbone links. A new integrated transmission protocol (ITP) is then proposed for reliable data transport over multihop IPN Internet paths. Finally, the event-to-sink reliable transport (ESRT) protocol is proposed to achieve reliable event transport with minimum energy expenditure in WSN.
Scientific Review On Garbhini Paricharya According To Ayurveda Classics

Antenatal care is a preventive health care system that is mentioned in Ayurveda as Garbhini Paricharya. Acharyas have advised Garbhini Paricharya in classical texts of Ayurveda for pregnant women more than thousands of years ago. This study was aimed to analyze the Masanumasika Garbhini Paricharya, to understand its clinical importance and to promote the health of mother with fetus. Literature review was carried out in Brihatrayee (Charak Samhita, Susruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita) and important Ayurveda classics for Prasuti Tantra (Kashyapa Samhita, Harita Samhita and Ayurveda Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga). Searched keywords were Garbhini Paricharya, Masanumasika Pathya, Garbhopaghatakara Bhavas and Garbhasthapaka Dravyas. These data were categorized and analyzed under the diet management (Ahara), behavioral management (Viharana), clinical importance of psychological support, clinical importance of Garbhini Paricharya and prevention of Garbha Vikriti through Garbhini Paricharya. Thus, it was concluded that Garbhini Paricharya which described thousands of years ago in classical texts of Ayurveda for pregnancy is totally scientific and has the clinical importance for maintain the health of the mother and healthy growth and development of fetus. Further researches are necessary with application of these Garbhini Paricharya in the clinical practices.
The influence of inter-firm relationships and routines on service development : a study of Taiwanese convenient stores

This thesis examines how inter-firm relationships and routines influence the process and outcomes of new service development (NSD). The research questions addressed are: 1) How do inter-firm relationships and routines influence the speed of NSD? and 2) In what ways do the different types of service development affect inter-firm relationships and organisational routines associated with the speed of NSD? Prior research has emphasized the importance of cooperating with other organizations to exploit external sources of knowledge and capabilities, but relatively little is known about the specific mechanisms to achieve this and how these affect the outcomes of new service development. This research contributes to the literature on new service development and innovation networks. The research design consists of comparative case studies and draws on empirical evidence from the development of two contrasting e-commerce services in the four dominant Taiwanese convenience store chains. In total 52 interviews were conducted with members of staff of convenience store chains and suppliers. The interviews were analyzed using the thematic framework approach, which represents the patterns and relationships in the interview data. Cross-case synthesis was chosen as the analytical technique to summarize the findings from the individual cases. The present study found that trust and interdependence have positive influence on the speed of NSD. Intensity of inter-firm collaboration has a negative effect on the speed of NSD under some circumstances (e.g. task complexity and project newness). Moreover, the relationship between organizational routines for knowledge transfer and the speed of NSD may vary under different degrees of project newness. The thesis demonstrates the interaction of organizational and project level characteristics in new service development, and the multi-dimensional nature of service development compared to that of conventional product development.
A Management System of Roadside Trees Using RFID and Ontology

As roadside trees are important asset of road infrastructure, standardized inspection and diagnosis guidelines and records have been proposed in Japan. However, the ledgers and records are usually paper-based and the database, if employed, is often weak and poor. Thus, the recorded data has not been used for maintenance, remedy, and renewal of roadside trees effectively by road administrators. Furthermore, each governmental or municipal agency has its own ledger or database, they use different terminologies, units, tree registration systems so that it is very difficult to compare or combine two or more roadside ledgers or databases. Therefore, in this research, a roadside tree diagnosis system is being developed using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) in order to facilitate inspection and diagnosis. In addition, the ontology of roadside tree management is being developed in order to compare and analyze various roadside tree databases. The prototype systems will be applied to real roadside trees and the proposed methodology will be validated.
Exploring Major Factors Affecting Virtual Team Performance

Increasing global operations of companies and advances in communication technologies in the last two decades have led companies to create virtual team, in which employees work more productively and cost-effectively from different locations. This situation required virtual team leaders to have a different perspective and management approach than the leaders who manage teams in the usual offices. Performance management is one of the vital tasks of virtual team leaders and is a multidimensional research topic for researchers interested in virtual team management. Knowing the determinants of performance will be useful in quality decision-making, problem-solving, and many other managerial processes. This research aims to explore major factors affecting virtual team performance by using a systematic literature review methodology that includes more than one hundred scientific articles. Findings of this study suggest that these factors are leadership, communication, collaboration, cohesion, commitment, conflict, interpersonal relations, knowledge sharing, feedback, trust, diversity, recognition, and empowerment.
The European challenge: Industry's response to the 1992 programme

Introduction, David G. Mayes the automobile industry, Didier Salvadori the European truck industry, Leo Sleuwaegen the railway industry, David G. Mayes Airlines, Gernot Klepper the aerospace industry, Gernot Klepper electronic components and semi-conductors, Harry P. Bowen consumer electronics, Harry P. Bowen office machinery, data processing and information technology, Isabelle Pouplier the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and artificial fibres, Elisabeth de Ghellinck the steel and metal industry, Gernot Klepper the machine tool industry, David G. Mayes textiles and clothing, Christine Huttin financial strategies, Joelle Laudy.
Vertical Phase Space Measurement Progress at Canadian Light Source

A key feature of third-generation light sources is their small vertical opening angle, which is difficult to measure experimentally. To reconstruct the vertical phase space, one can scan the beam’s position using X-ray synchrotron radiation (XSR) and a pinhole camera and scan the vertical beam size. The XSR diagnostic beamline, operational in the wavelength region of λ = 0.05 0.15 nm, in Canadian Light Source (CLS) is qualified to measure the beam position with X-ray radiation. Vertical iterations of 100 μm were executed to the beam’s original orbit and the image position was scanned through the pinhole camera. The outcomes of this experiment are: 1) the vertical beam positions that are monitored by BPMs positioned in the Double Bend Achromat (DBA) lattice in CLS on both sides of the X-ray’s source point, 2) the X-ray image of the beam that is projected through the pinhole and converted to visible light to be captured on the CCD camera. The bumps were simulated using Matlab Middle Layer (MML) for Accelerator control systems in MATLAB to get an insight of the source point’s position in the XSR’s bending magnet.
Use of biomaterials in the surgical regenerative treatment of peri-implantitis: systematic review

The aim of this study was to review the scientific literature regarding the effectiveness of different biomaterials in the regenerative treatment of peri-implantitis. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Science Direct, Embase, and the Cochrane Collaboration Library. Studies on the use of biomaterials in the regenerative treatment of peri-implantitis were selected. The search strategy retrieved 253 articles. After selection, six articles met all inclusion criteria and were included in the present systematic review. The studies showed that an initial therapeutic approach consisting of plaque control and implant surface decontamination and subsequent surgery for biomaterial placement were essential for the successful regenerative treatment of peri-implantitis defects. Analysis of all biomaterials used in surgical regenerative treatment showed that bovine bone grafts provided superior outcomes in terms of new bone formation compared to autogenous grafts and nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite. It is important to note that porous titanium granules have emerged as a promising biomaterial for the regenerative treatment of peri-implantitis. In conclusion, biomaterials are promising for the treatment of peri-implant bone defects and the number of in silico biomaterials that can provide treatment of excellence to patients with this condition is expected to increase in the near future.
Multi-input multi-output cost function for IFM-CAP model

This rst part gives the main concepts for estimating a nested multi-input and multi-output cost function, preparing farm accounting data into input and output categories at dierent levels of aggregation and proceeding to the econometric estimation. These concepts will be implemented in the following parts of this project. With respect to previous work in that empirical domain, in particular the work as reported in Henry de Frahan et al. (2011) and De Blander et al. (2011), this work adds the original feature of introducing and implementing a cost function that is nested in an upper and a lower level of both input and output categories that allows to consider a wider range of input and output categories that is generally not considered in the available empirical literature on cost functions. The authors are not aware of previous development of a nested cost function in the literature while the concept of nested functions is widely used for production and utility functions. With respect to this previous work, this work also calculates dierently land and non-land capital inputs, using a better estimate of the opportunity cost of capital as suggested in Andersen et al. (2011). This nal report is organized in three parts, each one introducing the concept for estimating a nested multi-input and multi-output cost function, the concept for preparing farm accounting data into input and output categories at dierent levels of aggregation and the concept for proceeding to the econometric estimation.
Integrating Robots into Smart Environments

We introduce the concept of Ecology of Physically Embedded Intelligent Systems, or PEIS-Ecology. This is a network of heterogeneous robotic devices (PEIS) pervasively embedded in the environment. A PEIS can be as simple as a toaster and as complex as a humanoid robot. PEIS can exchange information at different levels of abstraction, and share both physical and virtual functionalities to perform complex tasks. By putting together insights from the fields of autonomous robotics and of ambient intelligence, the PEIS-Ecology approach explores a new road to building assistive, personal, and service robots. In this paper, we discuss this concept, describe a first realization of it, and show an implemented use-case scenario.