Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Data vs. Instructions: Runtime Code Generation for Convolutions

Just-in-time (JIT) code generation techniques are increasingly gaining traction due to their ability to significantly speedup computations. Small and medium matrix multiplication has wide uses in the domains of Machine Learning (ML) and scientific simulations in high performance computing. These computations can benefit greatly from JIT compilation. Prior runtime code generation approaches have primarily focused on loop unrolling and address compression techniques that focus on optimizing the instruction flow. In contrast, we consider a unique code generation approach where data values are dynamically embedded in instructions as immediate values, effectively transforming a memory load into an immediate load. By utilizing Intel’s AVX-512 vector extensions, we show that our technique achieves geometric mean speedups of 1.12 × and 1.05 × over MKL and MKL JIT, the current state of the art JIT library, for 32 input channels. We have open sourced our JIT library and plan to apply our approach to produce high performance convolution libraries.
Actual Differences between Colon-and Rectal Cancer

Introduction: Colon and Rectal Cancer (CC, RC) are different entities from a clinical and tumor biological point of view. Up to now, both, CC and RC, are synonymously called “Colorectal Cancer” (CRC). With our experience in basic and clinical research and routine work in this field we now have come to the opinion, that the term “CRC” should definitely be questioned, and if justified, be abandoned. Materials and Methods: We analyzed the actual available data from the literature and our own results from the Ulm based study group FOGT to proof or reject our hypothesis. Results: The following evident differences were recognized: 1. Pathologically there are differences between RC and CC. 2. Surgical topography and procedures are different. 3. Multimodal Treatment (MMT) approaches are different between CC and RC. 4. RC in MMT is less sensitive to chemotherapy than CC. 5. Prognostic factors for the spontaneous course and for success of MMT are different (e.g. TS or DPD). In addition, from preclinical points of view, CC and RC differ in carcinogenesis (e.g. the risk to develop RC is 4x higher than for CC; molecular changes in carcinogenesis in CC are different from RC), and in the frequently unrecognized fact that physical activity helps to prevent CC, not RC. Discussion: CC ́s and RC ́s definitely are different in many clinical (and basic research) parameters such as anatomy/topography, biological behavior, surgical and multimodal treatment concepts, sensitivity to chemotherapeutic protocols within multimodal therapy and the prognostic value of various preclinical and clinical parameters. Actually there are even observations, that in palliative chemotherapy the response rates of metastases from CC (especially right hemicolon) are differing from those deriving from RC. According to our findings we can demand that CC and RC are two different tumor entities. Conclusion: “CRC” should no longer be used in translationaland clinical research and other fields of cancer classification as a single disease entity. CC is not the same as RC. CC might even be divided into right and left CC.
Revisiting the relationship between board practices and firm performance

This paper examines whether and how firm performance is influenced by board practices in Ghana. The analysis shows that chief executive officer (CEO) duality has a negative impact on firm performance, evidence that supports agency theory’s position. Further analysis shows that the smaller Ghanaian board size appears to be optimal because it has a positive impact on firm performance. However, the larger non-executive director representation on the board has no impact on firm performance. Overall, these results suggest that the Ghanaian firms should be encouraged to separate the role of CEO and the board chair positions, have a board size of between eight and nine, and make good use of non-executive directors’ time in the board decision process if they are to achieve better performance.
Consumer attitudes and marketing strategies: A corporate social responsibility perspective

How to cite this paper: Malla, S. S. , & Sharma, S. C. (2021). Consumer attitudes and marketing strategies: A corporate social responsibility perspective. Corporate Governance and Sustainability Review, 5(3), 18–33. https://doi.org/10.22495/cgsrv5i3p2 Copyright © 2021 The Authors This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). https://creativecommons.org/licens
Characterizing tree communities in space and time using point clouds

To better understand the underlying processes of many natural phenomena, accurate observations and measurements must be carried out in space and time. Considering forest ecosystems, monitoring the development and dynamics of tree characteristics is essential in this regard. An era of three-dimensional (3D) sensing techniques and point clouds has revolutionized individual tree observations, enabling measurements at an unprecedented level of detail. The feasibility of using point clouds to characterize trees and tree communities in space and their development in time was investigated in this thesis. The objective was to develop point cloud–based methods for distinguishing and characterizing trees and downed dead wood and to test the feasibility of the developed methods in boreal forest conditions. Point cloud–based methods for detecting and characterizing forest structure were developed in studies I–III. Downed dead wood trunks could be distinguished from the undergrowth vegetation and near-ground objects by means of their regular, cylindrical geometry. Smooth, cylindrical surfaces and vertical continuity, on the other hand, were the key characteristics of point cloud structures to separate woody structures of standing trees from foliage and a tree stem from branches. The methods were tested in diverse boreal forest structures to validate these methodological principles. The feasibility of the developed methods for characterizing trees and tree communities in space and time was tested in studies II–V. The structural complexity of a tree community was noted as the most important factor affecting tree-detection accuracy. High performance of the point cloud–based method was achieved on managed forest stands with a low degree of variation in tree size distribution. In controlled thinning experiments, thinning intensity was found to be a more significant factor affecting the performance than thinning type (i.e. thinning from below, thinning from above, and systematic thinning). The hemispherical measurement geometry of terrestrial point clouds was successfully complemented with aerial point clouds acquired from above the canopy to improve the vertical characterization of trees and tree communities. Finally, the capacity of bitemporal terrestrial point clouds to characterize changes in the structure of trees and tree communities was demonstrated. If there was an increase or decrease in the attributes of trees within a tree community detected with conventional forest mensuration techniques, a similar outcome was achieved with the point clouds. The findings of this thesis improve the current knowledge of the feasibility of using point cloud–based methods in observing tree characteristics. Detailed 3D reconstruction of forests expands the spectrum of tree observations, as the dynamics of trees and tree communities can be monitored in more detail. This increases the understanding of processes shaping ecosystems and provides new approaches to improve ecological knowledge.
Reflections of International Relations theories in selected TV series distributed by Netflix

This article demonstrates how Netflix, the current leading SVOD provider, can be a platform of global cultural exchange, which not only provides entertainment, but also offers a critical reflection on international affairs to its subscribers. Despite the fact that most Netflix content is fictional, its distributed and produced films and TV series still portray various theoretical approaches of international relations. This claim is based on the premises of critical discourse, which see our reality in terms of the social context. The aim of the article is to reveal what principles of main international relations theories (namely realism, liberalism, feminism, constructivism, or other critical theories) can Netflix subscribers find in the selected TV series. Using a visual qualitative analysis as a research method, the authors study five TV series, specifically Traitors (UK), 1983 (PL), Nobel (NOR), Pine Gap (AU) and Homeland (US). These TV series were selected with regard to their diverse origins of production, the topic’s central focus being politics, security or international relations, and their high ratings and numbers of viewers. The analysis of each TV series is based on answering three questions, which are used in defining basic premises of the portrayed theories. The following questions are: What role does the state play as an actor in the international system? What is the dominant cultural identity of the society? What is the status of an individual in a country? Processes of forming opinions and building images of social reality are influenced by the context in which the individual acts. As such, cultural exchange can influence the evolution of contemporary media society and thus affect viewers who are indirectly led to critical reflection. The results indicate that the global cultural exchange through the medium of mass entertainment is still driven mainly by traditional theoretical premises .
Intrusion Detection Scheme in Secure Zone Based System

Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs) are short lived networks that are greatly utilized in many applications such as special outdoor events, for communications in regions having no wireless infrastructure as in natural disasters, military operations, mine site operations and urgent business meetings. The self-organizing properties of its nodes forming the network are rapidly deployable and possess no infrastructure. Hence securing MANETs is a primary concern due to the absence of a central infrastructure and node mobility for which Intrusion Detection System (IDS) has been adopted in addition to the primary lines of defence such as cryptography and authentication. A Hierarchical IDS, namely, the Zone based IDS, functions in MANETs based on node collaboration and detects network layer intrusions with better accuracy. The proposed Cross Layer Detection in cohesion with anomaly detection technique of Zone based IDS aids in detecting attacks originating from the deeper layers of protocol stack, namely, physical and MAC layer thus providing better monitoring and improving the detection accuracy in Zone based IDS. The simulation results showcase an effective increase in detection rates and reduced false positives.
Efficacy and Safety of Pertuzumab in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients in a Real-World Setting: Results from the SUPER-GONO (Gruppo Oncologico Del Nord Ovest) Study

Garrone O1*, Giarratano T2, Blondeaux E3,4, Mastro LD3,4, Santini D4, D’Onofrio L5, Michelotti A6, Landucci E6, Beano A7, Aprile G8, Guarneri V2,9, Paccagnella M10, Vanella P11, Ruatta F11, Denaro N11, Saggia C12, Coltelli L13, Allegrini G13, Cazzaniga ME14, LaVerde N15, Collovà E16, Montemurro F17, Blasi L18, Ardito R19, DeConciliis E20, Airoldi M21 and Merlano MC22 1Breast Unit, AO S. Croce e Carle, Ospedale di Insegnamento, Cuneo, Italy 2Medical Oncology 2, Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS, Padova, Italy 3Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Sciences (DiMI), School of Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy 4Breast Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy 5Medical Oncology, Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy 6Medical Oncology, S. Chiara Hospital, Pisa, Italy 7Department of Oncology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy 8Department of Oncology, S. Bortolo General Hospital, AULSS8 Berica, Vicenza, Italy 9Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, Italy 10Translational Oncology, ARCO Foundation, Cuneo, Italy 11Medical Oncology AO S. Croce e Carle, Ospedale di Insegnamento, Cuneo, Italy 12Medical Oncology, AOU Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy 13Medical Oncology, Azienda Toscana Nord Ovest, Livorno, Italy 14ASST Monza San Gerardo & School of Medicine and Surgery, Università degli Studi Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy 15Department of Oncology, Ospedale L. Sacco ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milano, Italy 16Cancer Center Department, Oncology Unit ASST Ovest Milanese, Legnano, Italy 17Multidisciplinary Outpatient Oncology Clinic, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy 18Medical Oncology, Ospedale Civico Arnas, Palermo, Italy 19Oncology Outpatient Clinic, IRCCS-CROB Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, Rionero in Vulture, Italy 20Medical Oncology, Ospedale Cardinal Massaia, Asti, Italy 21Medical Oncology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy 22Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Candiolo, Italy Efficacy and Safety of Pertuzumab in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients in a Real-World Setting: Results from the SUPER-GONO (Gruppo Oncologico Del Nord Ovest) Study
Managing quality in industrial companies: The empirical study of quality management systems in the Czech Republic

Since monitoring, managing, sustaining and improving the quality are is so important to the competitiveness of the company, it is advisable to use a variety of Quality Management tools (QMTs) and techniques, in addition to comprehensive Quality Management Systems (QMSs). The main aim of this research study is to explore the connection between Quality Management System (QMS) and selected Quality Management tools (QMTs) in industrial companies in the Czech Republic. This study summarizes the results of the online questionnaire survey between April 2017 and July 2017. The final sample consisted of answers from 200 companies. It has been found that 46% of surveyed companies monitor and evaluate quality of their business processes. Furthermore, it has been found that 59% of surveyed companies are ISO 9001 certified. Larger companies tend to monitor and evaluate quality of their business processes and to have ISO 9001 certification. The relationships between the use of Quality Management tools (QMTs), monitoring and quality assessment of business processes (MQABP) and ISO 9001 certification have been found based on the Pearson's Chi-square Test of Independence, the Fisher's Exact Test of Independence and the Column Proportions Z-Test.
Associations between the occurrence of the ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D, BDKRB2 +9/-9 polymorphisms and anaerobic performance among a group of elite fencers

Introduction: This research aims to detect possible associations between the ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D, BDKRB2 +9/-9 genetic polymorphisms, and selected anaerobic performance indicators among elite and sub-elite fencers. Methods: The sample of participants included a group of 20 fencers (males, age 25.5 ± 6.9 years; height 185.1 ± 5.8; weight 78.3 ± 9.8). We obtained genotype analysis for selected polymorphisms (ACTN3 R577X, ACE I/D, BDKRB2 +9/-9) through buccal swabs. 30-second Wingate test was used for the anaerobic performance where the following variables were monitored: the maximal anaerobic performance – Pmax [W], the anaerobic capacity – AnC [kJ], the total number of revolutions – TR [n], the peak blood lactate concentration – LApeak [mmol·l-1]. Results: Within ACTN3 R577X polymorphism, no differences were found in the observed variables between genotypes. However, ACE I/D heterozygotes reached higher Pmax, AnC, and LApeak values than homozygotes. Furthermore, BDKRB2 +9/-9 polymorphism homozygotes with -9 allele reached higher Pmax and AnC values than homozygotes with +9 allele. No statistical differences were found in all monitored variables between genotypes of monitored polymorphisms. Conclusions: The research findings might serve as another useful piece of knowledge related to the existing statements in the field of genetics, focusing on speed-strength performance problems. It should be highlighted that current studies are only the first steps in helping us better understand the associations between genetic factors and performance in sports.
School repetition: analysis and reflections in an educational establishment in the commune of Valparaiso, Chile

The School repetition is a multidimensional phenomenon and one of the three critical knots that education presents for the fulfillment of its universalization. With the purpose of identifying associated risk factors in an educational establishment in the commune of Valparaiso, a mixed investigation is carried out where primary and secondary sources of information are analyzed and described by means of frequency analysis, correlations, contingency tables and linear regression on a data base of 866 students, besides content analysis of semistructured interviews to six teachers. The results establish that the risk of repetition is due to socio-demographic, academic and socio-emotional factors, from which it is concluded that it is necessary to work on three components: family support, academic accompaniment and promotion of school coexistence.
Identifying and ranking financial parameters of banks using fuzzy AHP method

This study has been done with the aim to identify and rank the financial parameters of public and private banks in the North Khorasan Province. The method of this study was quantitative and cross-sectional survey and based on comparative and field study. In this research, after studying library research and studies and oral interviews, a researcher-made questionnaire was set of the financial parameters of banks. In addition, among 120 employees and 60 managers of governmentowned branches and privately distributed in the North Khorasan Province. To analyze the information obtained AHP technique for ranking the factors by using Expert Choice software. Results showed that an instantaneous factor with a relative weight of 0,106 is in the first rank followed by the operating cash flow attributable to operational activities with a relative weight of 0,103 ranked as the second and a long-term debt ratio with a relative weight of 0,084 ranked as the third that have importance for the financial parameters of banks.
Enhanced power and bandwidth in PZEH with magnetic tipmass

In this paper, the performance and frequency bandwidth of the piezoelectric energy harvester (PZEH) is improved by introducing two permanent magnets, which is attached to the proof mass of a dual beam structure. Both magnets are in the vicinity of each other and attached in such as a way to proof mass of a dual-beam, so that they create a magnetic field around each other. The generated magnetic field develops a repulsive force between the magnets, which improves not only electrical output but also enhances the bandwidth of harvester. The simple rectangular cantilever structure with and without magnetic tip mass has the frequency bandwidth of 4 Hz and 4.5 Hz respectively. The proposed structure generates a peak voltage of 20 V at a frequency of 114.51 Hz at an excitation acceleration of 1g (g=9.8 m/s). The peak output power of a proposed structure is 12.2 μW. The operational frequency range of a proposed dual-beam cantilever with magnetic tip mass of 30 mT is from 102.51 Hz to 120.51 Hz i.e., 18 Hz. The operational frequency range of a dual-beam cantilever without magnetic tip mass is from 104.18 Hz to 118.18 Hz i.e., 14 Hz. There is an improvement of 22.22 % in the frequency bandwidth of proposed dual-beam cantilever with magnetic tip mass of 30 mT than the dual-beam without magnetic tip mass.
A Web-oriented Architecture for Deploying Multiple Unmanned Vehicles as a Service

Providing a robotic-assisted service in scenarios involving multiple Unmanned Vehicles (UVs) in possible beyond-visual-Line-Of-Sight (LoS) operations, safety and security are critical concerns. We develop a web-oriented, human-in-the-loop infrastructure to explore how the service provider can secure their system, enforce instant access control over dynamic operator-robot connections, and ensure the integrity, availability, and traceability of communicated data. Our proposed minimal viable solution requires an authentication server to verify user identity, a back server with a database to handle user requests and state-transition events, and a RabbitMQ (RMQ) server to trace the origin of data. http://www.transnav. eu the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation Volume 15
Formation of the incentive role of the environmental tax in Ukraine

Purpose. Developing trends for increasing the effectiveness of environmental tax as an institutional means of environmental protection and optimization of the tax burden. Methodology. A set of scientific methods and approaches was used in the research, which provided an opportunity to form a conceptually integrated scientific work. For this purpose, the following was used: content analysis method – to study the regula­ tory framework of the environmental tax; abstract­logical approach – to analyze the differences between the revenues of the envi­ ronmental tax to the budget and the amount of funds planned and funds spent on environmental protection; integrated system approach – to compare environmental taxation in the European Union and Ukraine; method of logical generalization – to make proposals on how to increase the efficiency of the environmental tax, optimize the tax burden and align with Ukraine’s interna­ tional obligations. Findings. A comparative analysis of environmental taxation in the European Union and Ukraine is conducted. The existing differences by types of environmental tax, the share of these types in the total amount of environmental tax and the purpose of environmental taxation in European countries and Ukraine are indicated. The dynamics of ecological tax revenues to the State budget and budget expenditures for environmental protection is studied. Trends in the dynamics of taxation, in particular, in creat­ ing a gap between revenues and expenditures are established. There is a tendency to form a significant gap in the amounts of envi­ ronmental tax paid by enterprises. It is stated that only ten enterprises pay more than half of the country’s environmental tax. Originality. The necessity of formation of the role of ecological taxes stimulating preservation of the environment is pointed out and particular directions of formation of such incentives are offered. Proposals for environmental tax policy have been developed. It is stated that the increase in the environmental tax should be consistent with the overall tax burden per capita. Increasing the environmental tax also requires a preliminary detailed analysis of how the impact of its increase will affect each large enterprise and industry and determination of approaches to increasing the environmental tax differentiated according to transparent principles. Practical value. Recommendations are provided on how to increase the efficiency of the environmental tax as an institutional means of environmental protection, specific steps are proposed to optimize the tax burden and promote the norms approved by the Paris Climate Agreement and the Association Agreement with the EU.