Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Urban Heritage

The concept of urban heritage has two meanings. First, urban heritage can refer to the list of heritage elements located in urban areas: archaeological vestiges, historical buildings, vernacular architecture, historical gardens, social practices, rituals, and festive events, among others. Second, urban heritage can refer to the city as heritage, a special type of cultural property that is mainly associated with neighborhoods, urban centers, and historic cities. This article focuses on the second meaning. The focus is placed on the heritage values of the urban space, which are overall values resulting from the integration of different components. The use of the term urban heritage has become popular during the last decades. However, it is closely linked to conservation and restoration proposals of historic centers in European cities since the mid-20th century. From Europe, urban conservation extends to other parts of the world, driven by organizations such as UNESCO that establishes a special category of cultural properties named “groups of buildings” in the World Heritage Convention in 1972, generally associated with towns. Since the beginning of the 21st century, UNESCO is promoting an extended approach to urban heritage that goes beyond the built environment and integrates social, economic, and functional dimensions. The Recommendation on Historic Urban Landscape of 2011 provides a more global vision and gives special prominence to the communities that inhabit historic towns or historic centers. This approach also implies a disciplinary opening, with an increasing number of inputs coming from social sciences. In this sense, this article basically includes some recent works on urban heritage that allow to establish the present state of the issue. Historical trajectory of the concept is described until reaching the current approximations in terms of the historical urban landscape. A set of contributions that deal with its components are presented, from the location conditions to the social representations and their meanings. References to the main vectors that threaten the preservation of their values and also to the mechanisms to make heritage a vector of sustainable development are included. Special attention is paid to the management of heritage sectors of the city. This urban management must balance the safeguard as heritage properties and the maintenance of adequate levels of quality of life for the communities that live there. Due to the important tourist dimension of these spaces, reflecting on the positive and negative effects of an increasing influx of visitors is very important nowadays. Finally global preservation strategies, in case of the World Heritage List, are contrasted with specific situations of very different geographical areas (Europe, Latin America, China, Middle East, etc.).
Reality Negotiation

This chapter presents an overview of the development and status of the reality negotiation construct and relates it to a variety of coping processes. The reality negotiation construct follows from the social constructionist tradition and first appeared in discussions of how excuses protect self-images by decreasing the causal linkage to negative outcomes. The reality negotiation construct was later expanded to include a discussion of how the process of hoping may be used to increase perceived linkage to positive outcomes. In the three decades since these constructs were first introduced, five individual differences measures have been developed, and the effects of these reality negotiation techniques have been studied extensively. Reality negotiation techniques can be both maladaptive and adaptive and have been shown to be associated with coping and social support in a variety of populations. The chapter concludes by highlighting a few areas in which reality negotiation research could expand to further its relevance and applicability to the field of positive psychology.
Schumpeterian dynamics and metropolitan-scale productivity

Metro-scale productivity - theories and evidence: city size theory and empirical evidence of urban productivity dynamic capitalism - theories and evidence. Research design, data and model development: dynamic process and longitudinal design conceptual framework data sources, unit of analysis and sample selection model development variables and their measurements data and conceptual issues. Empirical results and interpretation: analysis of zero-order correlations dynamic processes in metro-scale productivity growth robustness tests of dynamic process in growing and declining regions robustness tests of dynamic process across US Census regions locating the emergence of key effects in time supplemental robustness tests - non-linear specification. Summary and policy implications. Appendices: MSAs and PMSAs analysed (187) information technology industries two-digit SIC manufacturing industries two-digit SIC services industries two-digit SIC industries (73) in metropolitan economy.
Activity-Based Travel Demand Models: A Primer

This publication is a guide for practitioners that describes activity-based travel demand model concepts and the practical considerations associated with implementing them. Activity-based travel demand models portray how people plan and schedule their daily travel. This type of model more closely replicates actual traveler decisions than traditional travel demand models and thus may provide better forecasts of future travel patterns. The guide is composed of two parts. Part 1 is intended to help managers, planners, and hands-on practitioners and modelers make informed decisions about activity-based model development and application. Part 2 examines the practical issues that transportation agencies face in migrating from traditional to “advanced” travel demand models, in which activity-based models are linked with regional-scale dynamic network assignments.
Perspective of Healthcare Providers using Reproductive Smart Mobile Application in Jakarta: A Qualitative Study

Objective : Our study aimed to evaluate the perspectives of health care providers of JAKPROS ( Jakarta Reproduksi Sehat ) application that is used to improve the maternal health service. This descriptive qualitative study engaged 16 healthcare providers from two sub-district hospitals. The participants were selected using purposive sampling and cross-sectional design. Participant were asked to fill the written informed consent.Data were collected by in-depth discussion of a list of selected questions in a focus group discussion. Results: Most health care providers used paper-based systems in their hospitals.They said that it was very helpful in helping them communicate with their patients and provide information. The application has many benefits that help doctors provide the best service for patients during pregnancy.The use and adoption of app is needed to make a further improvements in the healthcare system. This study will help improve the application for more widespread use in a greater number of hospitals. JAKPROS made healthcare provider easier to communicate and track patient’s health. This app also assist patients related to the doctor’s schedule, health information, and nearest hospital.
Soil physical properties and test of empirical permeability calculations

Physical properties of texture, bulk density, saturated hydraulic conductivity, moisture characteristic curve and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity, expressed as relative K were determined for 25 bulk samples and 66 undisturbed soil cores collected from the University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center. The CV values were evaluated for all parameters studied and their ranges were all found to be in agreement with the guidelines of Warrick and Nielsen (1980). Empirical models were used for calculation of saturated K moisture characteristics and unsaturated K. The calculated data were compared with the experimental data except for the unsaturated K for which experimental data were not available. A close agreement was found between the experimental and calculated data for the moisture characteristics data. However generalized conclusions were not obtained for the comparison for the saturated K nor for the moisture characteristic curves.
LARGE TRUCK CRASH CAUSATION STUDY - INTERIM REPORT

This interim report has been prepared to introduce and describe the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS). This report discusses the background, study design, field methodology, and early data tallies for the study of large truck crashes. Description of existing data collection infrastructure is discussed to provide an understanding as to why and how this special project was conceived and designed. Preliminary tallies of the LTCCS data are presented to give an overview of the types of crashes being investigated, as well as to give an idea of future potential analyses. However, no national estimates of proportions, relationships, or risks should be inferred from them. The LTCCS is a three-year data collection project conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). The NHTSA is charged with the responsibility of reducing the personal and property losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The goal of FMCSA is to reduce the number of commercial truck and bus crashes. Many sources of information are needed to permit researchers to adequately measure the characteristics of the highway safety environment. NHTSA's National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) operates a system of crash research teams that provide detailed nationally representative statistics on motor vehicle crashes and a database for evaluation of standards and countermeasures design.
Classification of Semantic Similarity Technique between Word Pairs using Word Net

The concept of relevancy is a most blazing topic in information regaining process. In the last few years there is a drastically increase the digital data so there is a need to increase the accuracy of information regaining process . Semantic Similarity measure the similarity between word-pair by using WordNet as ontology.We have analyzed the different category of semantic similarity algorithm to compute semantic closeness between word-pair and evaluate its value by using WordNet.We have compared various algorithms on Miller- Charles data set of 30 word-pair is used to rank them category wise.
Mommies and Daddies on the Fast Track in Other Wealthy Nations

Social and cultural contexts, as well as public policies, shape the experiences of women and men in demanding occupations. This article compares work-family themes in the conference papers to research outside of the United States, especially to a mid-1990s survey of twelve hundred women and men holding the highest positions in elected politics and business in twenty-seven capitalist democracies, the Comparative Leadership Study. Analyses show that most leaders in the comparative study have married and are parents. Family responsibilities fall disproportionately on the women in top leadership positions. Marriage and parenthood impinge on women’s careers to a far larger extent than they do on similarly situated men’s. An international perspective on work-family conflicts highlights ways in which the United States is similar to and different from comparable countries. In many ways, the United States differs little. Yet the Nordic countries appear more successful in lessening work-family conflicts, even for top leaders.
THE EFFECT OF MIX DESIGN TECHNOLOGY ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ASPHALT PAVEMENTS

Permanent deformation of asphalt pavements has been the focus of mix design systems since the early part of the 20th century. Today, one of the main objectives of mix design remains the prevention of rutting. Several main types of mix design are in use; each method approaches the problem of rutting using a different set of criteria that includes type and effort of compaction and selection of volumetric criteria and asphalt content. This paper provides an overview of the mix design methods and a summary of the independently performed designs.
Store Attribute Factors Inducing Customer Loyalty in the Context of Apparel Retailers

The aim of this paper is to explore elements and variables of store attributes impelling customer loyalty. This study uses loyalty program members from apparel stores. Initially the variables were explored through literature and interview with retailers. In the second step, exploratory factor analysis was used to identify factors of store attributes. Multiple regression test the significant effect of extracted factors on customer loyalty intentions. It was evident from the result that, interpersonal communication fail to induce loyalty among members of loyalty program. In future the study would be carried out in different stores.
Septischer Shock: Schützt Levocarnitin vor Organversagen?

Sepsis und septischer Schock sind mit hohen Sterblichkeitsraten und sozioökonomischen Kosten verbunden – neue innovative Therapieansätze werden dringend benötigt. Nachdem sich die Ammoniumverbindung Levocarnitin in ersten Studien als potenziell wirksam gegen das gefürchtete Organversagen erwiesen hat, haben Jones und Team nun eine entsprechende Phase II Studie zur Dosisfindung durchgeführt.
1. Introduction of machine learning

Machine learning is an area of artificial intelligence concerned with the study of computer algorithms that improve automatically through experience. In practice, this involves creating programs that optimize a performance criterion through the analysis of data. Machine learning can be viewed as an attempt to automate “doing science”. For introductory texts, see Langley (1996), Mitchell (1997) and Alpaydin (2004). Mitchell has long been considered the “bible”, but is now slightly dated. For introductory books on computational learning theory (which emphasizes the ‘probably approximately correct’ model of learning (Valiant 1984)), see Anthony and Biggs (1992) and Kearns and Vazirani (1994).
The Impact of Moving through the Built Environment on Emotional and Neurophysiological State - A Systematic Literature Review

Despite theoretical evidence about the capabilities of visual properties of space for manipulating inhabitants' emotions, a gap in knowledge exists for empirical studies in controlled environments. Interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of architecture, psychology, and neuroscience can provide robust guidelines and criteria for designers to engineer emotions. Due to the novelty of the field, the theoretical framework for such studies is not well established. Consequently, this paper presents a systematic literature review to find and synthesize recent relevant studies at this intersection. Based on these findings, we will investigate the impact of other visuo-spatial stimuli on emotions in a rigorous way. According to the theories of emotions, manipulation of emotions is linked to oscillations in physiological responses caused by exposure to sensory stimuli. Moreover, there is a consensus that human perception is action-oriented. Therefore, our review focuses on studies that employ biosensors as subjects move in physical or virtual environments.
A SCIENTIFIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH STUDY WITH TRUCK DRIVING SIMULATORS IN THE ARMY

The advantages of using a truck driving simulator to train German army personnel include reduced costs and environmental pollution, and increased safety. The simulator system includes three simulators attended by one instructor. Each simulator includes moving base systems for the prevention of motion sickness. After each lesson, the level of achievement and all mistakes could be stored and replayed to provide feedback. The simulators also determined the progression of the training. The instructor can fade in special events or stop the simulators in critical situations. Motorways, main roads and urban situations are included in the training. The driving simulators included a real vehicle cab and had frame rates of 30 and 60Hz. One of the simulator systems had a view range of 180 degrees whereas the other two had 210 degrees. A second set of simulators with a similar range of attributes is also described. A validation program for these simulators included haptic information, vehicle dynamics, physiological tests and visual information. Experienced driving instructors provided subjective ratings of the simulators. In most cases the simulators proved effective but the visibility of traffic signs required improvement. Stress measurements in the simulators were similar to those in real vehicles. Lessons of more than one hour were feasible as motion sickness was effectively controlled. For the covering abstract see ITRD E120189.
Compaction and Measurement of Field Density for Oregon Open-Graded (F-MIX) Asphalt Pavement

A research project conducted by Oregon State University (OSU) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) investigated compaction of Oregon F-mix asphalt pavement, an open-graded mix with 25-mm maximum size aggregate and air voids typically in the 17-26% range. The research sought to determine variations in compaction resulting from different compaction patterns, and accuracy of measurement of field densities to determine the feasibility of a density specification for F-mix. Nine different compaction patterns varying from 2 to 6 passes with minimum 7 Mg rollers and utilizing combinations of static and vibratory compaction were employed on six different overlay paving projects. Core densities were determined at five random locations on each control strip, resulting in 270 (5x6x9) core densities. Densities between compaction patterns were compared. Although the data indicate that introducing vibration and increasing the required number of passes from 4 to 6 would increase densities from those achieved with the current specification, the increase is relatively small and the effect on open-graded pavement performance is unknown. Prior to coring, field densities were determined by nuclear density measurement and through measurements with the Pavement Quality Indicator (PQI), a measuring device being developed by Trans Tech Systems Inc. and the Federal Highway Administration. Data obtained in this study did not show good correlations between measurements with either device and core densities.
Online Panel Research: A Data Quality Perspective

Provides new insights into the accuracy and value of online panels for completing surveysOver the last decade, there has been a major global shift in survey and market research towards data collection, using samples selected from online panels. Yet despite their widespread use, remarkably little is known about the quality of the resulting data.This edited volume is one of the first attempts to carefully examine the quality of the survey data being generated by online samples. It describes some of the best empirically-based research on what has become a very important yet controversial method of collecting data. Online Panel Research presents 19 chapters of previously unpublished work addressing a wide range of topics, including coverage bias, nonresponse, measurement error, adjustment techniques, the relationship between nonresponse and measurement error, impact of smartphone adoption on data collection, Internet rating panels, and operational issues.The datasets used to prepare the analyses reported in the chapters are available on the accompanying website: www.wiley. com/go/online_panelCovers controversial topics such as professional respondents, speeders, and respondent validation.Addresses cutting-edge topics such as the challenge of smartphone survey completion, software to manage online panels, and Internet and mobile ratings panels.Discusses and provides examples of comparison studies between online panels and other surveys or benchmarks.Describes adjustment techniques to improve sample representativeness.Addresses coverage, nonresponse, attrition, and the relationship between nonresponse and measurement error with examples using data from the United States and Europe.Addresses practical questions such as motivations for joining an online panel and best practices for managing communications with panelists.Presents a meta-analysis of determinants of response quantity.Features contributions from 50 international authors with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise.This book will be an invaluable resource for opinion and market researchers, academic researchers relying on web-based data collection, governmental researchers, statisticians, psychologists, sociologists, and other research practitioners.
Advancing the understanding of individual differences in attentional control: Theoretical, methodological, and analytical considerations

Attentional control as an ability to regulate information processing during goal-directed behavior is critical to many theories of human cognition and thought to predict a large range of everyday behaviors. However, in recent years, failures to reliably assess individual differences in attentional control have sparked a debate concerning whether attentional control, as currently conceptualized and assessed, can be regarded as a valid psychometric construct. In this consensus paper, we summarize the current debate from theoretical, methodological, and analytical perspectives. First, we propose a consensus-based definition of attentional control and the cognitive mechanisms that potentially contribute to individual differences in attentional control. Next, guided by the findings of an in-depth literature survey, we discuss the psychometric considerations that are critical when assessing attentional control. We then provide suggestions for recent methodological and analytical approaches that can alleviate the most common concerns. We conclude that, to truly advance our understanding of the construct of attentional control, we must develop a theory-driven and empirically supported consensus on how we define, operationalize, and assess attentional control. This consensus paper presents a first step to achieve this goal; a shift toward transparent reporting, sharing of materials and data, and cross-laboratory efforts will further accelerate progress.
Vertical Profile of Water and Sediment in Lake Oigon

Determining vertical variation of water quality parameters is contributed to a better understanding of the true nature of lakes. Lakes are classified into holomictic and meromictic lakes by their mixing mode; the former occurs physicochemical mixing between the surface and deep waters, while the latter layers of lake water occur unmixed for years, decades, or centuries. Lake Oigon is the only Meromictic Lake identified in Mongolia. Few Mongolian lakes have been studied in different seasons but not in the vertical directions. Therefore, we studied the vertical profile of water and sediment parameters in Lake Oigon for two years. Physico-chemical parameters in water were measured on-site, while sediment parameters were determined off-site. Salinity in lake water ranged from 21.3 to 65.9 g/L which represented mesosaline to hypersaline. In oxic, sub-oxic, and anoxic zones, the physico-chemical parameters of Lake Oigon were varied a lot in longitudinal ways lake and seasonal variation observed as well. However, most parameters were stable in the anoxic zone, regardless of seasons, indicating that no water movement was at the bottom of the lake. Layered sediments with salt indicating hardly exchange with lake water at the anoxic zone. The statistical correlation and principal component analysis between the various physico-chemical parameters of lake water and lake sediment were computed. This study provides the basic information for future research on the characteristic of the vertical profile, impact on the ecosystem, and environmental assessment for Lake Oigon.