Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Electromagnetic scattering from 2D band-limited fractal surface using Kirchhoff approximation

A normalized two-dimensional band-limited Weierstrass fractal function is presented for modelling the rough surface. An analytic solution of the scattered field and variance of scattered intensity from the fractal surface are given based on Kirchhoff theory. The influence of fractal dimension, the patch size of the surface and the fundamental wavenumbers on the scattering field is discussed by theoretical analysis and numerical calculations.
Highway Service Levels

The Highway Service Levels project was set up to explore public opinions of paved surfaces on the Local Authority road network and to relate their requirements from the highway network to engineering standards currently used to manage the network. The overall aim was to start the process of getting the public mindset into the prioritisation process so that the services provided are better aligned to customer needs. The scope of the work was focused on getting an improved understanding, in qualitative terms, of the levels of service the public expected for the surface of carriageways, cycle tracks and footways. Following an initial information review, public opinion has been explored in two stages. The first stage consisted of group discussions with a broadly representative cross-section of road users and face-to-face interviews with vulnerable users to examine the terms used by the public and to establish the factors that drive perceptions among different categories of users. These discussions essentially explored recalled and prompted attitudes to footway/carriageway condition. The second stage consisted of accompanied journeys with individual users to identify the defects they actually noticed, their reactions to different levels of condition when they experienced them and their priorities for maintenance. Journeys were carried out with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, motorists and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. This Report summarises the results of the study and is based on the views expressed by the users who participated in the discussions, interviews and accompanied journeys. Road surfaces are generally not in the consciousness of road users and they normally do not notice them, assuming them to be fit for purpose. For the study, therefore, participants were asked to focus on surface conditions and this sets the context for all justifications presented in the report. (A)
Leading Biotechnology Alliances: Right from the Start

TROUBLE IN ALLIANCE LAND A Case in Point: The Lucida-Pharma Alliance Cast of Characters The General Case: Many Alliances, Many Problems ASYMMETRIC RELATIONSHIPS, LOPSIDED RESPONSIBILITY Contrasting Cultures Partner Differences and Disparities LAYING THE GROUNDWORK Preparing the Organization Individual and Organizational Due Diligence The First Meetings THE ALLIANCE LIFE CYCLE: LEADING DIFFERENTLY OVER TIME To the First Milestone Managing Growth and Maturity Ending: Completion, or Termination Readiness, Learning, and Alliance Effectiveness: A Road Map If We Could Turn Back the Clock. (A Hypothetical Coda to the Lucida-Pharma Sciences Case).
Beyond Boundaries: The New Neuroscience of Connecting Brains with Machines---and How It Will Change Our Lives

Imagine living in a world where people use their computers, drive their cars, and communicate with one another simply by thinking. In this stunning and inspiring work, Duke University neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis shares his revolutionary insights into how the brain creates thought and the human sense of selfand how this might be augmented by machines, so that the entire universe will be within our reach.Beyond Boundaries draws on Nicolelis's ground-breaking research with monkeys that he taught to control the movements of a robot located halfway around the globe by using brain signals alone. Nicolelis's work with primates has uncovered a new method for capturing brain functionby recording rich neuronal symphonies rather than the activity of single neurons. His lab is now paving the way for a new treatment for Parkinson's, silk-thin exoskeletons to grant mobility to the paralyzed, and breathtaking leaps in space exploration, global communication, manufacturing, and more. Beyond Boundaries promises to reshape our concept of the technological future, to a world filled with promise and hope.
Effects of probiotics and Bidens pilosa on the performance and gut health of chicken during induced E. tenella infection

Background Probiotics and Medicinal plants are widely used as an alternative to treat different kinds of the acute and chronic diseases in all over the world. Bidens pilosa is commonly used as foods and therapeutics against various pathogens including protozoan. In the present study probiotics and Bidens pilosa were used to explore the anticoccidial activity during experimental infection of Eimeria tenella ( E. tenella ) in chicken Methods One hundred and fifty one-day-old Chinese yellow breed chickens were divided into five equal groups. Group 1 was kept as control group (CG; un-treated, unchallenged). All other groups were inoculated with E. tenella sporulated oocysts on day 21 of age. Group 2 was kept as positive control (CPG; un-treated, challenged). Group 3 was treated with probiotics (PG) at the rate of 1g/kg of feed. Group 4 was treated with Bidens pilosa (BPG) at the dose of 0.5%/kg of feed. Group 5 was kept as probiotics + Bidens pilosa group (PG + BPG). All birds were weighed initially, day of infection and the final day of experiment. On day 5, 6, 7 and 8 post-infection (PI), bloody diarrhea was scored as normal (0) to sever (1, 2, 3 and 4), at the same time oocysts shedding was quantified by McMaster method. Gross caecal lesion scoring was checked at the final day of experiment. The apoptosis related gene expressions (Bcl-2, Bax, Caspase-3), anti-oxidant enzymatic expressions (CAT, SOD 1), Peptide transporter 1 (PepT 1), pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-8) and tight junction proteins expressions (CLDN 1, ZO 1) were checked by real time PCR. All related gene expressions average relative to β-actin was calculated by 2−ΔΔCt method. Results Birds treated with probiotics, Bidens pilosa and probiotics + Bidens pilosa slightly increased the body weight gain, significantly reduced oocysts shedding, destructive ratio of ceaca and mortality % than control positive group. CPG birds up-regulated the expressions of Bcl-2 while down-regulated the expressions of Bax and caspase-3 as compared to PG, BPG and PG + BPG groups. Moreover, Eimeria challenged chickens supplemented with probiotics, Bidens pilosa alone and combined showed higher anti-oxidant enzymatic activity than those of challenged un-treated chickens. Additionally, the expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines and tight junction related proteins were also up-regulated by the treated challenged than un-treated challenged chickens. Conclusion Present results revealed that, feed supplementation of probiotics and Bides pilosa induced apoptosis, enhanced anti-oxidant enzymatic activity and pro-inflammatory cytokines as well as tight junction proteins and reduce mortality during E.tenella infection in chickens.
Hospitality Graduates: An Employability Model

The purpose of the study was to model the relationship between entry qualifications, academic performance, professional training, exit qualifications and employability for hospitality graduates. The research design involved a student data survey to examine the academic performance of 1139 students entering the School of Management Studies for the Service Sector (SMSSS), University of Surrey in UK and the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management (FHTM), University Teknologi MARA in Malaysia using database records for three years of entry. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, ‘t’-tests, and regression analysis are used to analyse the data. Generally, at the 0.05 significance level, the results shows that entry qualification of the graduates of University of Surrey (UniS) and diplomates of University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), was not significantly related to academic performance and employability. However, a strong correlation was found for UiTM degree holders. Professional training was a poor determinant of success and employability. Exit qualification measured as class of degree enhanced graduates’ employability. Since this was the first ever study of the relationship between academic performance and employability of hospitality graduates for UK and Malaysia, some suggestions were proposed for the institutions, educators and industry to further help nurture the employability of graduates entering the world of work. The outcomes of this study led to the development of an employability model for hospitality management graduates. The model can be applied in the ongoing evaluation of performance and employability in hospitality management education programmes.
Advanced Content in State E-Government: Criteria for Evaluation

Title of Document: ADVANCED CONTENT IN STATE E-GOVERNMENT: CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION Christopher M. Zammarelli, MLS, 2008 Directed By: Dr. Paul T. Jaeger, Center for Information Policy and Electronic Government, College of Information Studies This study analyzes the use of five types of advanced content in state e-government: audio and video content, RSS feeds, podcasts, blogs, and participative services. State government portals and governors’ websites were reviewed to determine if and how they implemented any of the five evaluation criteria. Points were assigned for the presence of these criteria, with additional points being granted for examples of advanced content that were deemed to be of quality based on defined measures. The study found many state egovernment sites have implemented features that set standards for the use of advanced content in an e-government setting. ADVANCED CONTENT IN STATE E-GOVERNMENT: CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
Transport of hazardous goods

This paper describes how the volume of hazardous goods being transported through tunnels is rapidly increasing. However, there is a lack of knowledge about how to organize this transport in a responsible way and how to find the right balance between economic demand and safety needs. The scientific and research work done so far is the first step on the way to a more rational and responsible treatment. Tunnels, as part of the transport system, contribute to the range of options for the transit of people and goods. However, particular problems arise with regard to the transport of dangerous goods through tunnels. Unfortunately, there is no simple or uniform solution, and a risk assessment is necessary for each individual tunnel, based on rational scientific methodology, which is now available from the OECD/PIARC research work. This tool has proved efficient during its three years of use in Austria and France but there is still a need to extend this experience among other states.
"Ready to roll up their sleeves" - Creating scenarios of unity in employee magazines

Based on a research project dealing with a large automobile company in Germany, the article presents a case study of what we call a “discourse of unity”. We choose the term “discourse of unity” to describe a particular type of discourse that tries to attain consent and promote a form of identification spanning the varied perspectives of organizational members. In this way, the discourse seeks to play down latent struggles by offering symbolic participation and unification and by dealing with inconsistencies in a specific way. Empirically, we analyse a corpus of three different employee magazines published between 2004 and 2005. The magazines relate to various configurations in connection with the company – to a specific factory site, to a product line, and to the global corporation. In analysing the discursive and linguistic features of the articles, we will identify four main characteristics of an organizational “discourse of unity”. These are, in each case, a specific way of addressing time, of appealing to the readers’ common sense of rational behaviour, to their affects and emotions, and, finally, of thematising the life-world of the employees. We will argue that all three different magazines are both vehicles and producers of such a discourse, of one which attempts to create and support symbolic and normative control even in “hard times”.
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ON PROTOCOL OF INTER-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION FOR MULTIPLE VEHICLES

This paper describes the study and field experiment of an optical inter-vehicle communication system which can be applied to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The study is mainly focused on the protocol development. For inter-vehicle communication, high transmission rate, high adaptability to vehicle formation change and high data reliability are required. In this paper the authors have proposed a new communication protocol which satisfies these requirements. In the experiment, four test vehicles equipped with transmitters, receivers and communication controllers ran on the test track. Actual communication was done successfully with vehicles running in various situations.
A biomechanical analysis of fast bowling in cricket

Full-body three-dimensional kinematics and ground reaction force characteristics were calculated to enable the analysis of fast bowling techniques. In particular, the effect of interactions between aspects of fast bowling technique on ball release speed and ground reaction forces. A three-dimensional full-body inverse dynamics analysis was developed allowing forces in the lower back to be estimated and their link with bowling technique addressed. The bowler was represented by a system of 18 rigid segments connected by pin joints. Kinematic (300 Hz) and kinetic (1008 Hz) data were collected for a group of 20 elite fast bowlers, using an 18 camera Vicon Motion Analysis System and a Kistler force plate. Each bowler performed six maximal velocity deliveries, striking the force plate with their front foot during the front foot contact phase of the bowling action. The best three deliveries – maximal velocity deliveries with minimal marker loss – were analysed for each bowler. The analysis was customised for each bowler using subject specific segmental properties. Parameters were calculated describing elements of fast bowling technique as well as characteristics of the ground reaction forces. The effect of these technique parameters on: ball release speed; peak ground reaction forces; and peak forces in the lower back were addressed using linear regression. The results suggest the fastest bowlers had a quicker run-up and maintained a straighter front knee throughout the front foot contact phase of the bowling action. The fastest bowlers also exhibited larger amounts of thoracic flexion, between front foot contact and ball release, and appeared to delay the onset of upper arm circumduction. These four aspects of technique explained 74% of the variation observed in ball release speed. Faster ball release speeds were associated with a larger braking impulse between front foot contact and ball release, in addition to lower peak loading rates. The results also indicate that the peak ground reaction forces and the peak forces in the lower back are determined predominantly by the initial orientation of the front leg at the instant of front foot contact.
DELTA.M: A tool for metropolitan designing systems

This research deals with the development of a tool to enable designers, decision-makers and citizens to jointly shape the physical environments they inhabit, through interaction and communication via electronic networks. The designing of physical environment becomes the collective responsibility of all interested societal actors, who together form a "designing system". This research defines a 'designing system' as a temporary alliance of people responsible for decisions about the spatial development of an area, consisting of public and private investors, and citizens. This research involved the integration of theoretical knowledge, empirical knowledge and information communication technologies (ICT) in order to develop a tool, the decision support system called "Delta M. "
Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Elderly

Backround: Non-communicable diseases arise in the elderly. The degenerative cycle decreases the resistance of the body, so that it is vulnerable to infectious diseases. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and impaired carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins metabolism caused by complete or partial insufficiency of insulin secretion and/or insulin action. This study aimed to examine the risk factors of type 2 DM among elderly at Muhammadiyah General Hospital, North Sumatera. Subjects dan Method: This was a case control study carried out at Muhammadiyah Hospital, North Sumatera, in 2018. A total of 148 elderly patients was selected for this study, consisting of 74 patients with type 2 DM and 74 patients without type 2 DM. The dependent variable was the incidence of type 2 DM. The independent variables were family DM history, smoking habit, physical activity, carbohydrate diet, fiber diet, body mass index (BMI), abdo­minal circumference, and hypertension. The data were collected by questionnaire and ana­lyzed using multivariate analysis. Results: The risk of type 2 DM increased with family history of DM (OR= 4.62; 95%CI: 1.89 to 11.27; p<0.001) lack 0f physical activity (OR= 3.13; 95%CI= 1.30 to 7.55 p=0.001), smoking habit (OR= 2.67; 95% CI= 1.10 to 6.44 p= 0.005), central obesity (OR= 2.85; CI= 1.11 to 7.33 p= 0.001),high consume of carbohydrate (OR= 2.90; 95% CI= 1.13 to 7.40; p= 0.01), and lack of fiber intake (OR= 4.83; CI= 2.02 to 11.58 p<0.001). The association between type 2 DM and BMI, blood pressure, and carbohy­drate, was not statistically significant Conclusion: Type 2 DM risk increased with DM family history, lack of physical activity, smoking habit, abd central obesity, and lack of fiber intake. Keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus, elderly Correspondence: Yulia Afrina Nasution. Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera. Email: yuliadokter@gmail.com. Mobile: 081370888764. Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2021), 06(02): 232-244 https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2021. 06.02. 10.
Interconnect synthesis and planning for high-performance ic designs

As VLSI circuitry advances to deep sub-micron (DSM) dimensions and operates at giga-Hertz clock frequencies, interconnect has become the dominating factor in determining the overall system performance, cost and reliability. This dissertation studies five related research topics in an interconnect-centric design flow which covers interconnect synthesis and interconnect planning. In the interconnect synthesis framework at the layout optimization level, we study two research topics focusing on the coupling capacitance, which has now becomes the dominant component for the interconnect delay and the crosstalk noise: (i) We formulate the interconnect sizing and spacing problem with consideration of coupling capacitance, and develop very effective algorithms for performance optimization. (ii) We also develop a much improved crosstalk noise model for interconnect optimization and use it to guide noise-aware interconnect optimization. In the interconnect planning framework at broad abstraction levels from physical layout to architecture planning, we present our findings on three related research topics: (i) We develop the first comprehensive set of interconnect performance estimation models to predict the interconnect behavior under different optimization methods. Our models can achieve about 90% accuracy, and run 10,000x faster than performing the real optimization. (ii) In the architecture-level interconnect planning, we present a systematic wire width planning methodology and show that two pre-determined wire widths per metal layer are sufficient to achieve near-optimal performance for current and future technology generations. This result will significantly simplify the routing architecture. (iii) In the physical-level interconnect planning, we first formulate the problem of buffer block planning and introduce a new concept of feasible region for buffer insertion. We derive analytical formulae for the feasible region and develop an effective algorithm for buffer block planning.
High Temperature Corrosion and Materials Applications

A comprehensive guide to the forms of high-temperature corrosion and methods for prevention and mitigation. George Lai's 1990 book, High-Temperature Corrosion of Engineering Alloys, has been recognized as authoritative and is frequently consulted and often cited by those in the industry. High-Temperature Corrosion and Materials Applications is an update and expansion of that previous work. It is almost double in size with seven more chapters, addresses the new concerns, new technologies, and new materials available for those engaged in high-temperature applications. As we strive for energy efficiency, the realm of high-temperature environments is expanding and the need for information on high temperature materials applications was never greater. In addition to extensive expansion on most of the content of the original book, new topics include erosion and erosion-corrosion, low NOx combustion in coal-fired boilers, fluidized bed combustion, and the special demands of waste-to-energy boilers, waste incinerators, and black liquor recovery boilers in the pulp and paper industry. The corrosion induced by liquid metals is discussed and protection options are presented. Hydrogen damage is characterized and solutions given. The book deals with these sometimes complex topics in a readable fashion, by presenting pertinent "real world" problems and solutions.
The Commercialisation of Accountancy: Flexible Accumulation and the Transformation of the Service Class

List of Figures - List of Tables - The Post Industrial Mirage: Polarisation and the Rise of the Producer Service Economy - The Formation of a Polarised Profession: Economic Concentration and Geographic Dispersal within Accountancy - Accountancy as an Elite Labour Process within Flexible Accumulation - Flexible Accumulation and the Emergence of the Commercialised Professional - Accountancy and the International Division of Labour - Accountants and the Class Structure: To Serve or be Served? That is the Question - Conclusion - Appendix 1 - Appendix 2 - Appendix 3 - Endnotes - Bibliography