Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Designing community : charrettes, master plans and form-based codes

1. Introduction: Urban design vs. planning: the role of design charrettes, master plans and form-based codes to reform the planning process. 2. History i: The history of community involvement in planning from 19th century anarchist roots to today. 3. History ii: The evolution of the planning process: the renaissance of physical planning and the importance of urban design. 4. Theory i: Key urban design principles 5. Theory ii: Codes and Guidelines 6. Theory iii: Representation and Communication 7. Practice i: Charrette Principles and Organization 8. Practice ii: Charrette Processes and Products 9. Case Study i: Downtown redevelopment case study from author's own practice. This community has a form-based zoning ordinance in place. 10. Case Study ii: Greenfield case study from author's own practice. This community has a normative, sprawl-inducing zoning ordinance in place. 11. Afterword: Summary and recap 12. Appendix: Example of Form-based Code
Critical success factors of an effective repairs and maintenance service for social housing in the UK

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the critical success factors of an effective repairs service by initially identifying what the important considerations are. Design/methodology/approach – Using quantitative research methods the study then examines how important each of the factors is considered from the perspective of those responsible for such services in the Northwest of England, the level of implementation throughout the region is also examined. Findings – Respondents felt that all 11 factors are perceived as “very” important but only nine are “always” implemented within their place of work. Sustainability and innovation are identified as the two factors that are least critical. It can also be said that although important and well implemented, the in-house skills factor does not appear to be considered as critical in comparison to the other factors. Originality/value – The UK housing sector is under an enormous amount of pressure to meet the needs of a growing population in extreme.
Impact Assessment of Active Safety Systems On Safety, Traffic Efficiency and Environment within the Field Operational Test EuroFOT

Within the large scale field operational test (FOT) “euroFOT,” an impact assessment of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is conducted. Altogether, about 1000 vehicles equipped with eight different ADAS technologies will take part in the field operational test. The focus of the analysis is an impact assessment on safety, traffic efficiency and environment. This paper will present the elaborated methodologies for conducting the safety impact assessment by means of the collected data from the field test. The safety analysis represents the most challenging part of the impact assessment, because no standardized methodologies exist. For the impact assessment on traffic efficiency and environment traffic simulation as well as other models (emission models) will be applied to estimate direct and indirect traffic flow effects as well as environmental impacts. The focus of this paper is the discussion on the safety impact assessment, which has been elaborated for the specific conditions within the euroFOT project. The objective of the safety analysis is to determine the change in accident risk, while driving with the ADAS functionality. Altogether two approaches have been defined for the safety impact analysis and adapted to the specific conditions in euroFOT, the event based analysis (EBA) and the aggregation based analysis (ABA). The EBA approach is applied for functions, which intend to reduce the frequency of particular time discrete events (e.g. number of unintended lane crossings). Whereas the ABA is applied for functions that change certain driver performance measures over time (e.g. distance behaviour). The necessary safety indicators cannot be determined directly from the objective data, but need to be derived by means of surrogate measures.
DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS FOR LANE CHANGE, MERGING AND BACKING. TASK 1 INTERIM REPORT: CRASH PROBLEM ANALYSIS

Crashes associated with lane change, merging and backing maneuvers were studied. A taxonomy for classifying vehicle crashes was developed based on the maneuver in progress, vehicle role and manner and nature of the collision. Using the 1992 General Estimates System database, the population of each crash category was identified. For each category, the ambient conditions surrounding the crashes, including driver and vehicle variables, are tabulated. Statistical tests were performed on a variety of category populations to identify possible association between variables from which crash causes could be inferred, but little association was found. Statistical tests were also performed to determine possible correlation between crash severity and external variables, such as lighting, road conditions, etc. Here again, no compelling correlation was found. The hard copy data from 143 cases of lane change/merge crashes in the 1992 Crashworthiness Data System were studied and accident scenarios were developed. Approximately 200 police accident reports were studied to develop accident scenarios for backing crashes.
The logistics handbook

"The Logistics Handbook" encompasses all of the latest advances in warehousing and distribution. It provides invaluable "how to" problem-solving tools and techniques for all the ever-increasing logistical problems managers face-- making it the most complete and authoritative handbook to date. Special features include: The most in-depth coverage of a wide range of topics, including information systems, benchmarking, and environmental issues Contributions found nowhere else from the leading executives, consultants, and academics in the field, such as C. John Langley, James Heskett, and David Anderson State of the art graphics Information-packed appendixes of logistics publications and organizations This all-inclusive reference will enable the next generation of managers to thoroughly integrate their logistics operations at all levels-- strategic, structural, functional, and implementation-- into a comprehensive logistics strategy.
Localization using laser scanning and minimalistic environmental models

This thesis deals with the problem of localization for a mobile robot in an indoor, structured and non-engineered environment. By localization we mean the process of determining the position and orientation of the robot from sensor measurements of the environment. We will experimentally show that minimalistic environmental models can be used to solve the localization problem, contrary to many other approaches where a higher degree of detail is used. The thesis begins with a brief overview of the most common sensors used for localization, including odometry, sonar, laser scanner, infrared, radar, inertial, compass and vision. We argue for the use of a laser scanner, because of its high sampling rate and excellent angular resolution. We also discuss existing localization methods and divide them into feature-based and grid-based methods. We conclude that feature-based methods are best suited for combining with minimalistic models of the environment. The rst step of the localization method developed in this thesis is the derivation of models for the sensors used. The sensors used are odometry, which approximately measures the motion of the robot by counting the wheel rotations, and laser scanning. The odometry gives excellent accuracy for short distances traveled but is inherently susceptible to drift as a result of wheel slippage and modeling errors. On the other hand, the laser scanner provides lower accuracy but measures the absolute position of the robot relative to the environment. Using the sensor models and a minimalistic model of the environment we develop a method for tracking the position of the robot. We also present an algorithm for initializing the position of the robot. Both algorithms are implemented on a Nomad200 robot using a PLS laser scanner from SICK. Experimental results are presented that demonstrate robustness of the methods and show that the position can be determined with an accuracy of 20 mm, depending on the quality of the model.
Teaching and Learning Team Sports and Games

Part 1: Performance in Team Sports 1. Classifying, Defining, and Analyzing Team Sports and Games 2. The Systemic Nature of Team Sports 3. The Internal Logic of Team Sports 4. Decision Making in Team Sports 5. The Player's Tactical Knowledge 6. The Analysis of Play in Team Sports 7. Performance Assessment in Team Sports 8. An Introduction to the Team-Sport Assessment Procedure and the Game Part 2: The Teaching-Learning Process in Team Sports 9. Underlying Theories in the Teaching-Learning Process of Games and Sports 10. Constructing Team Sport Knowledge 11. Critical Issues in the Teaching of Team Sports 12. Research and Development
Energising rural development through 'panchayats'

"Do we have a holistic view of rural development in which all the activities currently being undertaken are integrated? Do we share a vision for a prosperous rural India, a vision which sees agriculture and allied activities as the growth engine for rural development complemented by promotion of non-farm activities for value addition and sustainable in a healthy competitive environment? Are our strategies effective in increasing the productive potential of our agriculture, developing viable non-farm occupations and provision of basic human needs in a holistic manner? " This quote is from a speech delivered by Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Indian Prime Minister. And that same speech said, "We need to learn from the Chinese model of rural business hubs that add value to agricultural produce within the rural areas. " And finally, "Together we have an opportunity to make a radical departure from current ways of doing things. Incrementalism will not take us very far as sometimes the fault may be in the very design of the programmes imposed from above. " The ten papers in this volume don't pretend to have all the answers. But collectively, one forms a very good idea of what the rural development issues are and what the PRIs can do to address rural development concerns. In the process, a menu of options also emerges. If some of these ideas get transformed into pilot projects, that can thereafter be successfully replicated, the objectives of the volume will have been met.
Factors Influencing the Behavioural Intention on Mobile Shopping Use among Hijab Fashion Consumers in Malaysia: A Conceptual Paper

Vol. No. Abstract The concept of behavioural intention is one of interesting topics in marketing research. It becomes a crucial factor for companies to understand the underlying factors that create behavioural intention to purchase to stay relevance in the competitive market. However, with the revolution of technology that made mobile shopping become easier, thus, it limits the effort of consumers to visit brick and mortar store. The popularity of using mobile as shopping devices and the shopping activities can be conducted in anytime as well as anywhere and the mobile shopping is being used beyond expectations. Based on this reason, it is vital for marketers to identify the factors that influenced of behavioural intention on mobile shopping use of hijab fashion among Muslim women in Malaysia. Thus, the study investigates the factors influencing behavioural intention on mobile shopping use from the aspect of customer innovativeness, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use as well as perceived enjoyment. This paper serves an understanding on behavioural intention of hijab fashion consumers using the mobile shopping and provides as a fruitful insight to marketers to segment of the market. Lastly, the study provides a conceptual framework as a preliminary attempt which related to factors influencing behavioural intention on mobile shopping use among hijab fashion consumers in Malaysia.
The ABCs of CBM: A Practical Guide to Curriculum-Based Measurement

What is CBM and Why Should I Do It? CBM for Assessment and Problem Solving. How to Conduct Reading CBM. How to Conduct Early Reading CBM. How to Conduct Spelling CBM, with Tessie Rose. How to Conduct Writing CBM, with Tessie Rose. How to Conduct Math CBM. Charting and Graphing Data to Help Make Decisions. Planning to Use CBM - and Keeping it Going. Appendix A. Summary of Validity and Reliability Studies for CBM. Appendix B. Reproducible Quick Guides and Forms for Conducting CBM.
Benefit-cost assessment of aviation environmental policies

This thesis aids in the development of a framework in which to conduct global benefit-cost assessments of aviation policies. Current policy analysis tools, such as the aviation environmental portfolio management tool (APMT), only consider climate and air quality impacts derived from aircraft emissions within the US. In addition, only landing and takeoff (LTO) emissions are considered. Barrett et al., however, has shown that aircraft cruise emissions have a significant impact on ground-level air quality. Given the time-scale and atmospheric lifetimes of species derived from aircraft emissions at these higher altitudes, a global framework for assessment is required. This thesis specifically investigates the global as well as regional implementation of an ultra-low sulfur jet fuel (ULSJ). The expected result from this policy is a reduction in aircraft SOx emissions, which in turn would reduce the atmospheric burden of primary and secondary sulfate aerosols. Sulfate aerosols have both climate and air quality impacts as they reflect incoming solar radiation (and thus provide atmospheric cooling) and are a type of ground-level pollutant that have generally been correlated to premature mortalities resulting from cardiopulmonary disease and lung cancer. Benefit-cost techniques are applied in this analysis. The framework developed within this thesis includes the ability to calculate expected avoided premature mortalities outside of the US. In addition, a monetization approach is used in which different values of statistical lives (VSLs) are applied depending on the country in which a premature mortality occurs. Also, the economic impact of increased fuel processing to reduce the FSC is estimated. This analysis is performed using Monte Carlo techniques to capture uncertainty, and a global sensitivity analysis (GSA) is utilized to determine the primary sources of uncertainty. The benefit-cost analysis results show that for US and global implementation, there is ~80% chance of ULSJ implementation having a not cost beneficial outcome when climate, air quality, and economic impacts are included. On average, however, the air quality benefits do exceed the climate disbenefits. In addition, the GSA reveals that the largest contributor to the uncertainty in this analysis is the assumed US VSL distribution, where approximately 60% of the variance in the final output distribution can be attributed to this uncertainty. In addition, a fast policy tool approach is investigated using sensitivity values calculated from an adjoint model built-in to the global chemical transport model (GCTM) used for the atmospheric modeling within this analysis. From this fast policy tool, first order estimates of the impact of ULSJ on premature mortality are calculated. Thesis Supervisor: Steven R.H. Barrett Title: Charles Stark Draper Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics
THE STRENGTH OF ANCHOR BARS: A REEVALUATION OF TEST DATA ON DEVELOPMENT LENGTH AND SPLICES

An equation has been developed for calculating lengths of lap splices of deformed bars from a nonlinear regression analysis of test results of beams with lap splices. It reflects the effect of length, cover, spacing, bar diameter, concrete strength, transvers reinforcement, and moment gradient on the strength of lap splices. The equation is also applicable in determining basic development lengths. Based on the equation developed, design recommendations are proposed for development lengths and lap splices and compared with AASHTO Interim Specifications for Bridges, 1974. The comparison shows that for the most unfavorable splice conditions (a clear cover of 1-1/2 in. on sides or bottom, splices with no transverse reinforcement, all bars spliced in a region of maximum moment, and bar spacing less than 6 in. on centers) AASHTO provisions overestimate lap lengths by 11 percent for #6, 16 percent for #8, and 25 percent for #11 bars. If cover is increased to 3 in. or transverse reinforcement is added, the splice length of large bars may be reduced by as much as 60 percent over that required by present AASHTO provisions. Furthermore, the equations governing development length are essentially the same as those for splice length. /FHWA/
Developing and implementing guidelines on culturally adapting cognitive tests: A qualitative illustration with the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Version III (ACE-III)

Background: We aimed to devise a methodology on developing and implementing guidelines for culturally adapting any cognitive test. We demonstrated this through developing guidelines for culturally adapting the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Version III (ACE-III) and utilising them to develop an ACE-III Urdu for a British South Asian population. Methods: We had a several stage qualitative study. We collated information from our systematic review on the translation and cultural adaptation of the ACE-III and its predecessors, and feedback from previous adaptors of the ACE-III to identify steps for cultural adaptation. We formatted these into question-by-question guidelines. These guidelines were used with feedback from focus groups with cognitively healthy older British South Asians and a consensus meeting with relevant experts, to develop an ACE-III Urdu. Results: Our systematic review found 32 adaptations and we received feedback from seven adaptors to develop guidelines for culturally adapting the ACE-III. Through the use of these guidelines, two focus groups with 12 participants, and a consensus meeting of two psychiatrists with a South Asian background and familiarity with cognitive assessments and cultural adaptation, the ACE-III Urdu was developed. Conclusions: We developed a set of guidelines for culturally adapting the ACE-III that can be used by future adapters for their own language or cultural context. We demonstrated how guidelines on cultural adaptation can be developed for any cognitive test and how they can be used to culturally adapt the measure.
Un programme de recherche articulant analyse de l'activité en situation et conception d'aides à la performance : un exemple en entraînement sportif de haut niveau

Cet article presente un programme original articulant une composante de recherche et une composante de conception de l’entrainement. Au cours de la periode 1997-2002, plusieurs etudes visant a analyser l’activite des pongistes experts en match ont ete conduites en reference a la theorie du cours d’action (Theureau, 1992, 2004). Ces etudes ont ete menees dans un cadre contractuel entre les chercheurs, entraineurs et athletes. Des donnees d’enregistrement audio-visuel ont ete recueillies au cours de matchs et completees par des verbalisations provoquees. Les resultats ont donne lieu a la construction d’un modele de l’activite des pongistes experts en match, elabore a partir d’allers et retours entre des questionnements theoriques et les resultats des differentes etudes. Ce modele s’articule autour de trois modes d’engagement caracteristiques des pongistes au cours des matchs identifies au cours des etudes : l’exploration, l’execution et la dissimulation. Il a questionne certaines pratiques usuelles des entraineurs, et a donne lieu a la conception de nouvelles propositions d’entrainement.
Handbook of bolts and bolted joints

MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND SELECTION Fastener Materials, A.C. Hood Joining with Aluminum Alloy Bolts and Nuts, R.E. Mack Thread Lubricants, G. Novak and T. Patel Adhesives and Sealants for Bolting, J. Cocco PROCESSING OF FASTENERS Fastener Manufacturing, J.A. Phebu and P.K. Kasp Fastener Coatings, J. Laurillard Fastener Quality, C.B. Wackrow THREADED FASTENERS Screw Threads, E. Schwartz and J.H. Bickford Fasteners Head Markings, C. Wilson Computing the Strength of a Fastener, J. Barron Computing the Stiffness of a Fastener, J. Barron Metric Fasteners, B. Marbacher Washers: A Guide to Their Function and Selection, M. Levinson Belleville Springs, G. Davet Vibration-Resistant Fasteners, J.R. Dudley Concrete Anchors, R.L. Zink Aerospace Bolts, S. Sadri DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF BOLTED JOINTS VDI Joint Design Procedures, A.W. Heston Design of Gasketed Joints, B.S. Nau ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Design Rules for Bolted Flanges, G. Bibel Design of Joints Loaded in Shear, R.T. Barrett Design Rules for Structural Steel Bolting, J.H. Bickford and W.A. Milek ASSEMBLY OF BOLTED JOINTS Behavior of a Bolted Joint During Assembly, J.H. Bickford Tightening Groups of Fasteners in a Structure and the Resulting Elastic Interaction, G. Bibel Hydraulically Powered Wrenches, G. Sturdevant Hydraulic Stud Tensioning, W. Biach The Multi-Jackbolt Tensioning System, R.H. Steinbock Selecting Fastening Strategies and Equipment for Mass Production, J.R. Bippus Torque Control of Assembly, J.H. Bickford Stretch Control, R. Corbett Increasing Joint Performance by Tightening Bolts to Yield, P.W. Wallace Torque-Angle-Tension Control, R.S. Shoberg Control with Direct Tension Indicators, D. Sharp Use of Ultrasonics in Bolted Joints, S. Nassar Selecting Preload for an Existing Joint, J. H. Bickford THE JOINT IN SERVICE Joint Diagrams, J.H. Bickford Bolt Fatigue, F.R. Kull Corrosion, K.E. Yee The Susceptibility of Fasteners to Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Cracking, L. Raymond Vibration-and Shock-Induced Loosening, D. Hess TESTING AND INSPECTION OF BOLTS AND JOINTS Statistical Design and Analysis of Multivariable Experiments, B. Clement Field Testing of Structural Bolts and Installation Tools Using a Bolt Tension Calibrator, J. Wilhelm Torque-Tension Audits, R. Shoberg EDUCATION AND TRAINING Fastening Technology Education, B. Blendu
Molecular investigation of tick-borne pathogens in ticks removed from tick-bitten humans in the Republic of Korea

Background Tick-borne infections are continuously increasing due to climate change, increased outdoor activities and increased travel between countries. This study was to investigate the presence of tick-borne pathogens in ticks removed from tick-bitten humans in southwest provinces of Republic of Korea (ROK). Methods Ticks were obtained from those tick-bitten humans between May 2014 and September 2017 in Jeollanam provinces and Gwangju metropolitan city in ROK. The presence of the tick-borne pathogens in ticks removed from tick-bitten humans was analyzed using pathogen-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results We identified 33 ticks from three tick species, namely Amblyomma testudinarium (60.6%), Haemaphysalis longicornis (27.3%), and Ixodes nipponensis (12.1%) in order of occurrence by morphology and 16S rDNA-targeting PCR. Tick-borne pathogens were found in 16 ticks using pathogen-specific PCR. From the results, 12 ticks (36.4%) tested positive for spotted fever group (SFG) Rickettsia: Rickettsia monacensis (1/12), R. tamurae (8/12), and Candidatus Rickettsia jingxinensis (3/12). Three ticks (9.1%) were positive for Anaplasma phagocytophilum . In addition, three ticks (9.1%) tested positive for Babesia gibsoni (1/3) and B. microti (2/3). Conclusions In conclusion, we identified three tick species; the most common species was A. testudinarium followed by H. longicornis and I. nipponensis . SFG Rickettsia , A. phagocytophilum , and Babesia spp. were the most frequently detected pathogens in ticks removed from tick-bitten humans. R. tamurae and Ca. R. jingxinensis were firstly detected in Korea. The present results will contribute to the understanding of tick-borne infections in animals and humans in the ROK.