Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Measurement of silicon stable isotope natural abundances via multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC‐ICP‐MS)

Widespread utilization of silicon isotope ratio variations (δ29Si and δ30Si) as a geochemical and paleoceanographic tracer has been hampered by the hazardous nature of the analysis, which requires the use of a fluorinating gas. Multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC‐ICP‐MS) provides a safer means of silicon isotope analysis. High backgrounds, long rinsing and sample introduction times, and interferences are significant difficulties. It is possible to work around these obstacles, and the measurement of δ29Si may be done to a precision averaging ± 0.1‰. The δ30Si, which cannot be measured directly due to a NO interference at mass 30, may be extrapolated from the theoretically derived and empirically verified relationship, δ30Si = 1. 93δ29Si. Biological materials (sponge spicules and diatoms) measured via MC‐ICP‐MS yielded δ30Si values in the ranges expected from the prior analysis of similar samples by the method of fluorination.
Subsonic type earthquake dislocation moving at approximately × shear wave velocity on interface between half spaces of slightly different elastic constants

Bouchon, Bouin, Karabulut, Toksöz, Dietrich and Rosakis reported recently that rupture appeared to propagate eastward in the 1999 Izmit and Düzce earthquakes in Turkey at a transonic velocity greater than the shear wave velocity CS and smaller than the longitudinal velocity CL. The velocity appeared to be close to the Eshelby velocity ( × shear wave velocity), a velocity at which a transonic glide edge dislocation has a subsonic (with respect to CL) type stress‐displacement field with no supersonic (with respect to CS) component. They suggest that the super shear wave velocity rupture may have been aided by a normal stress reduction in the slip process whose origin lies in the differing elastic properties of the crust on either side of the earthquake fault. They suggest that this normal stress reduction will occur if the north side of the fault has the elastically softer rock In this paper it is shown that a transonic glide edge dislocation on an interface separating material of different elastic shear moduli cannot have only a subsonic type stress field (or only a supersonic field). Moreover, the supersonic part of the displacement field is not the usual step function.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN QUICKNESS AND SPEED PERFORMANCE IN AMPUTEE FOOTBALLERS

Problem statement.Nowadays, rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities includes many sports activities such as soccer and basketboll. The purposes of this study were to examine relationships between quickness and speed performance in amputee footballers. Methods.Ten amputee footballers volunteered to participate in this research. The mean (SD) age was 25,80±4,32 years, high was 1,77±0,09 m, and body weight was 69,90±10,337 for the 10 amputee footballers; the mean (SD) quickness was 1,18±0,10 second and speed was 5,27±0,37 second the for amputee footballers. We applied a testing procedure that included measurements of the quickness and speed. Photocells were placed at the start, 5 m (quickness), and 30 m (speed) in order to collect sprint times over the 2 distances. Results.A significant positive correlation existed between quickness with speed (r = 0,645; P<0,05). In conclusion, when amputee players have highest output speed, they can more success in speed. Speed effected output speed (quickness).
Biosolids and Sludge Management

This review section covers journal articles and conference papers related to biosolids and sludge management that were published in 2010. The literature review has been divided into the following sections: • Biosolids regulations and management issues, • Biosolids characteristics and measurement including nanoparticles, hormones, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), metals and pathogens, • Sludge treatment technologies including pretreatment and sludge minimization, anaerobic digestion, aerobic digestion, composting, conditioning and dewatering, and drying, •Disposal and reuse covers combustion/ incineration, pyrolysis, and land application and reviews issues pertaining to nutrients, heavy metals, and synthetic organics, • Odor and air emissions along with energy issues, and • Risk analysis
Water Footprint Analysis of Generation Operation of Cascade Hydropower Stations

For reasonably assessing water consumption of cascade power stations generation operation in large-scale basin,taking the cascade hydropower stations in middle reaches of the Jinshajiang River for an example,water footprint method of cascade hydropower stations generation operation in different scheduling modes is proposed.And then the water footprints in operation phase are calculated based on the results of short-term optimal scheduling in three scheduling modes,which are single operation based on load curve,joint operation based on load curve and joint operation based on maximum generation capacity.The effect of different scheduling modes on the water footprint is also analyzed.The results show that water footprint can directly reflect the water consumption of cascade power stations in operation phase;besides,the water footprint of cascade power stations can be reduced by changing its scheduling mode.
Economics

A review of literature in calendar year 2016 on topics relating to environmental policies and sustainable development, and economic policies. This review is divided into these sub‐sections: sustainable development, irrigation, economics and water management, climate change and disaster risk management, economic growth, water supply policies, water consumption and water access, and water price regulation and water value.
Moment convergence of M‐estimators

This study extends the rate of convergence theorem of M‐estimators presented by van der Vaart and Wellner (weak convergence and empirical processes: with applications to statistics, Springer‐Verlag, Newyork, 1996) who gave a result of the form r to a result of the form supnE | r , for any p≥1. This result is useful for deriving the moment convergence of the rescaled residual. An application to maximum likelihood estimators is discussed.
Nonpoint Sources

As rainfall, snowmelt, and irrigation run over the land or through the ground, pick up pollutants, and carry them into rivers, lakes, and coastal waters or introduce them into ground water, nonpoint sources (NPS) pollution occurs. The most significant NPS pollutants are nutrients (particularly nitrogen and phosphorus) and sediments. The primary agricultural sources of nutrients which can contribute to NPS pollution are animal manure and fertilizer. This article reviews 2004 literature on several aspects of NPS pollution, including general policy, economics, attitudes and general; NPS characterization; best management practices (BMPs) for NPS control; modeling and monitoring; and NPS control and management.
Comments on “A limited‐area‐model case study of the effects of sub‐grid scale variations in relative humidity and cloud upon the direct radiative forcing of sulfate aerosol”

Haywood et al. [1997] (hereafter refered to as HRD) have suggested that sub-grid variations in relative humidity (RH) can, through the nonlinearity in the water uptake by aerosol particles, yield a substantially larger estimate of direct radiative forcing by sulfate aerosols than general circulation model (GCM) estimates based on the mean temperature and humidity within each grid cell. This suggestion is based on calculations of water uptake and radiative forcing using a prescribed uniform dry aerosol size distribution, with RH taken either from aircraft observations of shallow convection
Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Prinsip-Prinsip Good Governance Terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Publik Pada Badan Pertahanan Nasional (BPN) Kota Ambon

The purpose of this study to determine the effect of the implementation of the principles of good governance on the performance of public services at the National Land Agency (BPN) Ambon City. This research method is quantitative secera correlation with the intent to seek the influence of the independent variable (X) to the dependent variable (Y). The research instrument used consisted of questionnaires, observations, review of documents. Analysis showed that the implementation of the principles of good governance which has a high correlation of 0.77 and significant at the 95% confidence level (0.05) with the performance of public services at BPN Ambon City. This means that the hypothesis was formulated that there is a significant relationship between the implementation of the principles of good governance with the performance of public services in the city of Ambon BPN verified. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelaksanaan prinsip-prinsip good governance terhadap kinerja pelayanan publik pada Badan Pertanahan Nasional (BPN) Kota Ambon. Metode penelitian ini yaitu kuantitatif secera korelasional dengan maksud untuk mencari pengaruh antara variabel independent (X) dengan variabel dependent (Y). Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan terdiri dari quesioner, observasi, telaah dokumen. Analisa menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan prinsip-prinsip good governance mempunyai hubungan yang tinggi yakni sebesar 0,77 dan signifikan pada taraf kepercayaan 95 % (0,05) dengan kinerja pelayanan publik pada BPN Kota Ambon. Ini berarti bahwa hipotesis yang dirumuskan yakni ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pelaksanaan prinsip-prinsip good governance dengan kinerja pelayanan publik pada BPN Kota Ambon teruji kebenarannya.
Mechanical Property Measurement at the Micro/Nano‐scale 1

Abstract: The introduction of sensors and actuators that have features on the scale of micrometres and nanometres has created a demand for new test methods to determine the mechanical properties of the materials used in them. These devices are fabricated by processes that are used in the microelectronics industry, and test specimens must be produced by the same processes. An entirely new area of experimental solid mechanics has developed over the past 15 years to meet these needs, and this paper summarises some of the progress. The coverage is limited to uniaxial tensile and compressive tests as these are the premier and standardised tests for macrospecimens.
Uniform Chain Circuit Model for Traction Networks of Electric Railways

A uniform chain circuit model was built for various electric power feeding systems of AC electrified railways. All electrical elements in the traction network, including the short circuit and the conductor break fault, were described conformably by a serial element or a shunt element. According to the chain circuit structure, the mathematical model of the whole network can be assembled conveniently using the nodal admittance matrices of elements. Considering the relatively large leakage conductance of the return circuit to the ground, the multiphase equivalent π-circuits were adopted for the uniform multi-conductor sections of the traction network. The characteristic admittance matrix, which can be calculated by the phase-modal transformation method, was introduced for the truncation treatment at terminals of the feeding system. The proposed mathematical model provides a base for calculating the power flow, i.e. the voltage and current distribution of the traction network under certain load conditions. This model can also be used in researches such as the steady state short circuit calculation and the harmonic resonance analysis.
MSM Estimators of European Options on Assets with Jumps

This paper shows that, under some regularity conditions, the method of simulated moments estimator of European option pricing models developed by Bossaerts and Hillion (1993) can be extended to the case where the prices of the underlying asset follow Lévy processes, which allow for jumps, with no losses on their asymptotic properties, still allowing for the joint test of the model.
Natural Treatment and On‐Site Processes

General. Mashauri et al. (2000) described a horizontal flow constructed wetland designed to promote cost effective wastewater treatment in Tanzania. At loading rates of 0.27 m/hr, 80% suspended solids removal, 66% COD removal, and 91% fecal coliform removal was achieved. A comparison of free water surface (FWS) wetlands and horizontal flow, sand-plant filters was performed by Mander, et al. (2000). The horizontal-flow, sand-plant filter showed satisfactory purification efficiency for BOD and P (66-95% and 63-96%, respectively), but nitrogen removal was low (12-85%). Purification efficiency did not decrease during the cold season. Gray, et al. (2000) evaluated the performance of maerl (calcified seaweed) as a substrate for wetland waste treatment systems. The maerl substrate was found to effectively remove total phosphorus (up to 98%), and thus has great potential as a wetland substrate. A study in East Germany was designed to study pathogenic bacteria removal from dairy farm wastewater using constructed wetlands (Kern, et al., 2000). Removal of fecal coliform (FC) indicators were 99.3% and 95.8% for summer and winter, respectively. Survival and transport of FC was found to be controlled by temperature and the type of substratum, with adsorption playing a key role in the retention of FC. de Leon, et al. (2000) investigate the capabilities of wetland systems for treating organic compounds, including phenols, in saline waters associated with oil production and found that significant treatment does occur. The fate of halogenated disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in treatment wetlands and the changes in DBP formation potential as water
Manufacturing execution systems: Moving to the next level

The use of manufacturing execution systems (MESs) can provide important information to all parts of the pharma manufacturing business, helping reduce compliance costs, improve overall product quality, and ensure that the correct processes are being followed. Although MESs offer such benefits, companies must be aware of the time and costs associated with MES integration and maintenance.
In search of quality assurance in basic education : an investigation on the role of Kwara state universal basic education board in Asa local government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria

This inquiry deals with the subject of quality of education at the basic level. It specifically seeks to examine the efforts Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) is making to improve the quality of basic education in Asa Local Government Area (ALGA), Kwara State, Nigeria. The methodological paradigm applied to investigate the study is qualitative. Case study is utilised as the choice of research design. Interviews and documents are the instruments of data collection. The groups of interest in this examination were in three categories: staff members of KWSUBEB, staff members of Asa Local Government Education Authority (ALGEA) and the teachers teaching at the basic level in ALGA. The study attempts to use purposive and snowball sampling procedures while „case study analysis and representation‟ and content analysis are the major scientific techniques employed in the course of analysing the relevant data for the study. The entire study was designed to meet the following five objectives: (1) To critically examine and to analyze the major strategic measures the KWSUBEB authority is employing in improving quality of education (basic level) in ALGA, (2) To thoroughly investigate the success(es) the Board had recorded so far in her efforts to maximize the standard of basic education among the school-going age children, (3) To identify and to describe the challenges KWSUBEB is facing in disseminating her roles in the Local Government Area (LGA) in inquiry, (4) To research the possible solutions the agency is planning in order to meet the threatening challenges militating her efficacy on the course of her duty and (5) To find out whether there might be other solutions which may have not been officially planned for. Having satisfied its objectives, the project offers the implications of its findings for practices and also gives recommendations for further investigation. The practical implications of the investigation findings seek to apply not just to KWSUBEB but to Nigeria in general.
Un système interactif pour la capitalisation du savoir-faire des concepteurs

This manuscript wants to represent a methodological approach to support the designer in his process of mechanical system design, by inspiring the knowledge acquired from previous projects. Based on this approach, we implemented an interactive programme, which helps designers in the specification of new products. The data structure of the implemented tool is based on the object oriented modelling. This approach enables us to begin with a more general description of the product, and to refine the description by referring to similar data in the pattern bases.
Building VCMM Based on Virtual Prototype Technology and Measuring Method

In view of the development and feature of modern design and manufacture,a 2D and 4-layer VCMM(virtual coordinate measuring machine) framework is built.Then, combining it with 3D modeling system,the VCMM is developed further in ADAMS environment.At the same time,a hemispheric probe of unique structure is proposed for measurement and radius compensation,which is crucial to VCCM and simplifies greatly the measurement and data processing.Thus a rapid,precise and convenient method is provided to measure any section on the surface of shaped CAD model on VCMM.
Module operating temperature model for free-standing photovoltaic system in malaysia using principal component regression

Module temperature (MT) of photovoltaic (PV) system is reported to be one of the highest contributors in derating PV power generation. Due to the significant effect, many studies have been carried out in producing accurate MT model. Different types of modeling technique such as simple linear regression (SLR), multiple linear regression (MLR) and artificial neural networks (ANN) have been established. Though all the techniques have been successful in modeling, but it can still face modeling problems such as multicollinearity. However, the ability of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) in forming new variables from combination of the original variables, enables the MT model to be improved and eliminated the multicollinearity problem. The aim of this paper is to execute the remedial measures using PCA in overcoming the multicollinearity issue among ambient temperature (AT) and relative humidity (RH) in MT prediction and to develop a multiple linear MT model for free-standing grid connected PV (FS GCPV) system in Malaysia. Combination of PCA and MLR techniques called Principal Component Regression (PCR) was applied in developing the MT model. PCA analysis shows that there is no multicollinearity problem among AT and RH. Hence, PCR model have been successfully established for MT model of FS GCPV system in Malaysia.
Frugivoría por Aves en un Paisaje Fragmentado: Consecuencias en la Dispersión de Semillas 1

Existen pocos datos sobre la dispersión de semillas por aves frugivoras en paisajes fragmentados que se originaron de selvas tropicales secas, en comparación a los existentes para selvas tropicales húmedas. En este trabajo evaluamos el efecto de las aves frugfvoras en un paisaje fragmentado localizado en Veracruz, México, ocupado actualmente por remanentes de selvas mediana y baja, pastizal, y matorrales sobre dunas de arena. Para ello determinamos cuatro caracteristicas para el paisaje relacionadas con la dispersión de semillas por aves: especies de aves y plantas interactuantes, caracterfsticas de estas especies, variabilidad espacio‐temporal en la dispersión, y resultado de la interacción. Durante un año registramos 54 especies de aves y 33 especies de plantas que realizaron 176 interacciones frugivoro–ornitócoro diferentes. La similitud (Indice de Sorensen) entre las comunidades de aves frugivoras entre tipos de vegetación fue alta (>70%), sugiriendo que muchas especies de aves usan todos los tipos de vegetatión. Por el contrario la similitud entre las comunidades de plantas ornitócoras fue comúnmente baja (<37%), sugiriendo que muchas especies de plantas están restringidas a sitios particulares del paisaje. A nivel paisaje y en la selva mediana, detectamos una relatión positiva significativa (Prueba de Spearman > 0.65, P < 0.05) entre la riqueza mensual de las comunidades de aves frugivoras y plantas ornitócoras con frutos maduros. Encontramos que muchas de las especies de plantas detectadas en estudios previos de lluvia de semillas de la zona son consumidas por aves. Las semillas zoocoras llegando a las selvas de la zona son principalmente producidas en estos tipos de vegetación (i.e., autóctonas) y las que llegan al pastizal y matorrales sobre dunas de arena son producidas en otros sitios (i.e., alóctonas) y generalmente de especies leñosas. Las aves son importances dispersoras de semillas entre los diferentes tipos de vegetación de este paisaje fragmentado, pero su efecto es distinto en cada uno de ellos. El haber determinado las cuatro caracteristicas del paisaje nos permitio detectar patrones espaciales y temporales que de otra manera hubieran permanecido ocultos.
Stellar populations of HII galaxies-A tale of three bursts

Aims. We present a UV to mid-IR spectral energy distribution (SED) study of a large sample of SDSS DR13 HII galaxies. These galaxies are selected as starbursts (EW(Hα) > 50 Å) and for their high-excitation locus in the upper left region of the BPT diagram. Their photometry was derived from the cross-matched GALEX, SDSS, UKDISS, and WISE catalogs. Methods. We used CIGALE modeling and a SED fitting routine with the parametrization of a three-burst star formation history, and a comprehensive analysis of all other model parameters. We were able to estimate the contribution of the underlying old stellar population to the observed equivalent width of Hβ, and allow for more accurate burst age determination. Results. We found that the star formation histories of HII Galaxies can be reproduced remarkably well by three major eras of star formation. In addition, the SED fitting results indicate that in all cases the current burst produces a small percent of the total stellar mass, i.e., the bulk of stellar mass in HII galaxies has been produced by the past episodes of star formation, and also indicate that at a given age the Hβ luminosity depends only on the mass of young stars favoring a universal IMF for massive stars. Most importantly, the current star formation episodes are maximum starbursts that produce stars at the highest possible rate.
Remanufactured products purchase intentions and behaviour: Evidence from Malaysia

One of the greatest threats to widespread diffusion of closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) practices in support of consumer goods is the lack of consumer acceptance of remanufactured products. Although the preponderance of extant CLSC research historically focused on product reclamation and remanufacturing practices, consumer acceptance of remanufactured products is now receiving more attention. However, significant gaps in the literature remain to include examining actual consumer behaviour in the presence of alternative offerings. Using theory of planned behaviour and data gathered from Malaysia, this research addresses these gaps by examining how consumer attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control with regard to purchasing remanufactured products affect consumer intention to purchase remanufactured consumer electronic products. Then, actual purchase behaviour is compared with purchase intentions to determine if consumers followed through with their intentions. Findings suggest that consumers are most apt to purchase energy-efficient offerings regardless of their original intentions.