Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Radar-based Hail-producing Storm Detection Using Positive Unlabeled Classification

: Machine learning methods have been widely used in many fields of weather forecasting. However, some severe weather, such as hailstorm, is difficult to be completely and accurately recorded. These inaccurate data sets will affect the performance of machine - learning - based forecasting models. In this paper, a weather - radar based hail - producing storm detection method is proposed. This method utilizes the bagging class - weighted support vector machine to learn from partly labeled hail case data and the other unlabeled data, with features extracted from radar and sounding data. The real case data from three radars of North China are used for evaluation. Results suggest that the proposed method could improve both the forecast accuracy and the forecast lead time comparing with the commonly used radar parameter methods. Besides, the proposed method works better than the method with the supervised learning model in any situation, especially when the number of positive samples contaminated in the unlabeled set is large.
REMOTE DIAGNOSIS OF LEAKAGE IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS

Wide Bay Water Corporation is in the process of implementing automated meter reading technology in their water network. This technology allows the remote measurement and evaluation of water consumption at a residential and commercial level using a FIREFLY® data logger and Commstar software. By using the FIREFLY®, water usage patterns can be recorded each hour and stored for collection via a drive-by system. This paper presents the findings from a pilot study in Hervey Bay Queensland that Wide Bay Water Corporation has undertaken in conjunction with Griffith University. The objective was to identify household water leakage in residential properties located within a selected district metered area (DMA). Research outcomes include a water use profile of the metered residential properties, the types of leaks encountered and the cost of leak repairs. At the commencement of the program it was found that 2% of the meters accounted for 24% of the night time consumption. This study provides evidence that automated meter reading technology can quantify water leakage beyond the meter.
Evaluating the Human Factor in Information Security

Despite the vast research in Information Security, the human factor has been found to lack interest from the research community, with most security research giving focus on the technological component of an Information Technology system. Regardless of any introduced technological solutions, the human factor is still subject to attacks and thus, in need of auditing and addressing any existing vulnerabilities. This research evaluates the human factor by the creation of a survey which examines five distinct user properties. Each of these properties comprise a series of questions, which with their turn assist on confirmation or refutation of five hypotheses. The survey was conducted on two higher academic institutions and distributed to all members of staff who have access on electronic information. Results have shown that the human factor has a significant role in Information Security; it is confirmed that users’ behaviour is linked to technology interaction, data importance perception and security oriented education. Furthermore, there is evidence that users who are non vulnerable to various types of attacks, are not necessarily invulnerable to social engineering attacks.
Genomic-wide analysis and prediction of genes involved in biosynthesis of polysaccharide and bioactive secondary metabolites in high-temperature-tolerance of wild Flammulina filiformis

Background: Flammulina filiformis (=Asian “F.velutipes”) is a popular commercial edible mushroom. Many bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides and sesquiterpenoids with medicinal effects have been isolated and identified, but their biosynthesis and regulation in molecular level is unclear. In this study, we sequenced the genome of the wild strain F. filiformis Liu 355, predicated the biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) and profiled these genes expression between wild and cultivar strains and among different development stages of the wild strain of F. filiformis by a comparative transcriptomic analysis. Results: The results revealed that the genome of the F. filiformis was 35.01 M bp in length and annotated with 10396 gene models. 12 putative terpeniod gene clusters were predicted, 12 sesquiterpenes synthase genes belonged to four different groups and two type I PKS (polyketide synthase) gene clusters were identified from F. filiformis genome. The gene number related terpeniod biosynthesis is higher in wild strain (119 genes) than cultivar strain (81 genes) and most of them are up regulated in primodium and fruiting body of the wild strain, while PKS genes are usually up-regulated in the mycelium of wild strain. Moreover, genes encoding UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase and UDP-glucose dehydrogenase involved in polysaccharide biosynthesis have relative high transcripts both in mycelium and fruiting bodies of F. filiformis. Conclusions: We identified candidate genes involved in the biosynthesis of polysaccharide and terpenoid bioactive compounds and profiled these genes expression during the development of F. filiformis. This study expends our knowledge for understanding the biology of F. filiformis and provides valuable data for elucidating the secondary metabolism regulation of the special strain of F. filiformis.
First Incidence of CYP9K1, CYP6P4 and CYP6Z1 in Anopheles gambiae ss from Nigeria

Background: Anopheles resistance to insecticides is an impediment to the success of malaria control programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. This study addresses the enzymes that play the key role in insecticide resistance in Kogi State, Nigeria.Methods: Anopheles immature stages were collected from breeding sites across four LGAs in Kogi State, Nigeria. Adult anophelines were identified morphologically and molecularly to species level using the polymerase chain reaction. Adult Anopheles mosquitoes were exposed to eight different insecticides belonging to organochlorine, organophosphate, carbamate and pyrethroids. Newly developed and integrable to the LabDisk automated diagnostic platform quantitative Reverse Transcription-real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) 3-plex TaqMan® assays were used to quantify 7 detoxification genes’ expression. Fold-changes, 95% CIs and statistical significance were performed according to the Pfaffl methods. Results: An. gambiae sl were susceptible to pirimiphos methyl in all the LGAs, but resistance to alphacypermethrin, permethrin, DDT, bendiocarb, propoxur, lambdacyhalothrin and deltamethrin. The detoxification genes CYP6P3(1.6), CYP6M2(36 folds), CYP9K1(6.4 folds), CYP6P4(5.3), CYP6Z1(4.8 folds), GSTE2(4.1 fold), CYP6P1(0.50 folds) and CYP4G16 (2.36 folds) were encountered but only CYP6M2, CYP9K1, CYP6P4 and CYP6Z1 were found to be up regulated in the Dekina multi resistant (pyrethroids, DDT, bendiocarb) population compared to two susceptible (Kisumu and G3) laboratory strains. Resistance was observed in seven out of the eight insecticides tested. Very high level of resistance was observed in DDT across the three LGAs. The CYP6M2, CYP9K1, CYP6P4 and CYP6Z1 were up regulated genes that confer resistance to different insecticides. Conclusion: This study recorded for the first time CYP9K1, CYP6P4 and CYP6Z1 detoxification genes in wild Anopheles gambiae ss populations from Nigeria. In light of the absence of iAche mutations in our results, carbamate (bendiocarb and propoxur) resistance could be associated with the expression of CYP6P4 that has been previously implicated.
Contribution of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B to Staphylococcus aureus Systemic Infection

Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB), which is produced by the major human pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus, represents a powerful superantigenic toxin and is considered a bioweapon. However, the contribution of SEB to S. aureus pathogenesis has never been directly demonstrated with genetically defined mutants in clinically relevant strains. Many isolates of the predominant Asian community-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus lineage sequence type (ST) 59 harbor seb, implying a significant role of SEB in the observed hypervirulence of this lineage. We created an isogenic seb mutant in a representative ST59 isolate and assessed its virulence potential in mouse infection models. We detected a significant contribution of seb to systemic ST59 infection that was associated with a cytokine storm. Our results directly demonstrate that seb contributes to S. aureus pathogenesis, suggesting the value of including SEB as a target in multipronged antistaphylococcal drug development strategies. Furthermore, they indicate that seb contributes to fatal exacerbation of community-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus infection.
Automatic Music Transcription via Music Component Identification

Automatic music transcription (AMT) [2] is a process of decomposing recorded music signal into a sequence of higher-level sound events. We deal with entire AMT. The entire AMT implies resolving pitch, loudness, timing and instrument of all sound events in an input audio music signal. It is not theoretically possible therefore the practical entire AMT is focused on detection of most of the intrinsic music information. The scenario of this paper follows the inverse operation of the music sequencer (MS). It is a memory-based AMT since it utilizes tone library. The MS operates as follows: we have a library of library sounds. These sounds are or are not modified before they are placed into the tracks. The audio content of the tracks is superposed hence the resulting audio signal is obtained. The inverse operation works so that given the complex audio sound and the library audio sounds the procedure identifies inner sounds with the library sounds and determines their modification parameters.
Intelligent Transport Systems: Linking Technology and Transport Policy to Help Steer the Future

This article describes Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), such as electronic message signs, electronic tags for paying tolls and parking charges, and real-time traffic and transit information, and how they are transforming and improving various forms of travel. But the authors also suggest there are a number of implementation challenges that are slowing up the development and implementation of new ITS solutions. These include the jargon that technology developers often use, which is incomprehensible by elected officials or agency decision-makers. Other challenges include finding the appropriate role for the private sector, developing workable business plans, and making sure sponsors understand that not all research results may be deployable in the short term. The authors suggest that greater attention be given to these problems in order to advance ITS in the marketplace.
World of Risk: Next Generation Strategy for a Volatile Era

A World of Risk in the 21st Century. A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART MODEL OF GLOBAL STRATEGY. Systems' Risk and Global Strategic Challenge. Next Generation Strategy--A "How To" Guide. APPLIED TO THE MOST CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIMES. Old Problems, New Paradigms. Next Generation Strategy for a World of Risk. Index. Bibliography.
Development of an experimental space station model for structural dynamics research

Design, analysis, and testing of an experimental space station scale model is presented. The model contains hardware components with dynamic characteristics similar to those expected for other large space structures. Validation of analysis models is achieved through correlation with dynamic tests of hardware components and representative assembly configurations. A component mode synthesis analysis method is examined through comparisons with results from fully mated system models. Selection of input requirements for accurate component synthesis analysis predictions are assessed.
Exploitation of Walleye in Milford Reservoir, Kansas with an Emphasis on a Large Fishing Tournament

We estimated exploitation of walleye at Milford Reservoir in 2015 by tagging 433 walleye with reward tags and monitoring their returns for one year. Estimates of annual exploitation varied from 22% to 50%, depending on angler nonreporting rate. An objective of this study was to determine effect of a large walleye tournament on exploitation of walleye. Exploitation of walleye by tournament anglers was low and immediate mortality associated with tournament weigh in procedures was also low. In general, most harvest of tagged walleye came from recreational anglers who resided in Northeast Kansas near Milford Reservoir. Approximately 85% of tagged fish reported by anglers were caught in April through June. Linear regression indicated a negative relationship between proportion of tagged fish caught per length group and increasing size, suggesting catchability of tagged fish decreased with increasing size. Male and female walleye were caught by anglers in approximately similar proportions to those in which they were tagged.
Creating a study abroad re-entry program at Ball State University

Title: Creating a Study Abroad Re-entry Program at Ball State University Student: Melissa A. Webb Degree: Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education College: Teachers College Date: May 2013 Pages: 51 The purpose of this creative project was to create a re-entry seminar for Ball State University students to go through upon their return from any sort of study abroad experience. Through the seminar, students would be able to reflect on their experiences, share their observations, form productive thoughts about their learning, and understand how to apply what they learned during their time abroad to their futures. The re-entry seminar would be a supplemental retreat in addition to the pre-departure orientation students go through before leaving the country. Providing the opportunity for students to connect with professionals who understand reverse culture shock and re-entry fatigue, as well as introducing them to peers who also studied abroad, prepares them for the rest of their academic careers. It also allows students a formal way of processing their experiences abroad so they gain the most learning possible and can be better prepared to market themselves when they begin job searching. Upon returning from a short-term or long-term study abroad experience, students are not always aware of how impactful their experience could be on their lives. Without having the support of professionals and peers to help them actually process through their experiences, students often lose a lot of the learning that could be harvested from such an
Engineering Rock Mass Classifications: A Complete Manual for Engineers and Geologists in Mining, Civil, and Petroleum Engineering

Role of Rock Mass Classifications in Site Characterization and Engineering Design. Early Rock Mass Classifications. Geomechanics Classification (Rock Mass Rating System). Q--System. Other Classifications. Applications in Tunneling. Applications in Mining. Other Applications. Case Histories Data Base. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
Ferroresonance Phenomenon in Power Plant Auxiliary Grids

The paper discusses the problem of the ferroresonance phenomenon occurring in a medium voltage grid with an ungrounded neutral point of the supply transformer. Results of a study of ferroresonance in the auxiliary grid at Żarnowiec Pumped Storage Power Plant are presented. Analysis of the study results has led to the development and implementation of an effective method of preventing the adverse ferroresonance phenomenon. DOI: 10.12736/issn.2300-3022.2015105
Current Apprises of Opinion Mining Methods

increasingly, the data is increasing day by day and storage capacity is expanding more and more, this allowing the field of SA to growing and developing faster in research and prospecting for different opinions and emotions to be combed and technically treated to be more accurate. In our present, data can be a wealth where major global companies and development, research and crime detection centers benefit from it. In this paper we focused on the current apprises of research in this field which contributed to various improvements in the field of sentiment analysis. We have tackles comprehensive overviews for different fields which related to the Sentiment Analysis (Transfer Learning (TL), Building Resource (BR), Emotion Detection (ED)) which have the popularity of researchers has gained in recent times and attracted them. We have the aim of this survey which is to give a clear and accurate picture about the techniques of analyzing emotions and related fields
Rostering Optimization for Business Jet Airlines

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how various optimization methods from Operations Research can be applied to a Business Jet Airline Rostering Problem (BJARP). Business Jet Airlines are sometimes also referred to as Fractional Jets. Customers buy a share of an airplane, contrary to regular commercial airlines, where they buy a ticket for a certain pre-scheduled flight. Fractional shareholders (customers) can request customized flight(s) on a short notice. The BJARP deals with the scheduling of pilots for expected demand over a planning period, while satisfying various rules and regulations. Methods guaranteeing optimal solutions are studied and developed in order to achieve insight into the problem. The problem is modeled as a Binary Integer Problem and as a Multi-Commodity Network Flow Problem. Both models provide optimal results for very small problem sizes within a short time. Even for medium-sized problems and definitely for any problem sizes derived from real- life problems, the models cannot be solved. We demonstrate how the problem sizes grow drastically. Methods which do not guaranteeing optimal solutions are applied. A Simulated Annealing heuristic is implemented. This provides quick and fairly good solutions to problems of all sizes. The heuristic is not stable; the quality of each solution can vary greatly. To counteract this, a Matheuristic method inspired partly by Column Generation is applied. Instead of a ”usual” Sub Problem, the Simulated Annealing is used when needed to generate new columns to be added to the master problem. Due to formulation, columns are greatly intertwined - choosing one column can easily rule out choosing many other columns and vice versa. The consequence hereof is that the master problem is only solvable to a certain problem size. A Column Management Scheme is utilized in order to iii keep the size of the column pool under a certain limit. In effect this enables solving real-life problem sizes. Finally the performance of the Simulated Annealing and the Matheuristic is compared. We show that even though the Matheuristic ”builds” on Simulated Annealing, this solution approach is a great improvement with regards to solution quality. When compared on stability issues, the Matheuristic outperforms the Simulated Annealing. The conclusion drawn from this project is that the use of a Matheuristic approach makes it possible to solve real-life problem sizes with quite good solution results. In future work, improving on the Simulated Annealing embedded in the Matheuristic or exchanging it with another heuristic approach, would most likely render even better results. Keywords: business jet airline rostering problem; BJARP; business jet airline; fractional management; fractional ownership; mathematical modeling; mathematical programming; optimization; heuristic; matheuristic; hybrid heuristic; integer pro- gramming; column generation; multi-commodity network flow; crew scheduling; crew rostering; workforce scheduling
DYNAMIC VEHICLE ROUTING PROBLEMS. VEHICLE ROUTING: METHODS AND STUDIES. STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS - VOLUME 16

The purpose of this paper is to put dynamic vehicle routing into perspective within the broader area of vehicle routing, as well as provide a flavor of recent progress in this area. We identify the important issues that delineate the dynamic case vis-a-vis the static one, comment on methodological issues, review generic design features that a dynamic vehicle routing procedure should possess, discuss the adaptation of static approaches to a dynamic setting, and describe an algorithm for the dynamic routing of cargo ships in an emergency situation. We conclude by recommending directions for further research in this area. (Author/TRRL)
Low power VLSI design and technology

Introduction to low-power VLSI design, G. Yeap and A. Wild low power design of off-chip drivers and transmission lines - a branch and bound approach, R. Gupta et al a new CMOS driver model for transient analysis and power dissipation analysis, H. Liao et al on the optimal drivers of high-speed low power ICs, D. Zhou and X.Y. Liu floorplan design with low power considerations, K.Y. Chao and D.F. Wong retiming sequential circuits for low power, J. Monteiro et al.
Assessment of Infection Control Practices: A Cross-sectional Study from Public Health Facilities of Madhya Pradesh

The importance of addressing inadequacy in the facility-based water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and infection prevention and control (IPC) is becoming more acute given the increasing institutionalization of deliveries. Due to less or untrained health-care staff and poor physical environment, the health facilities severely lack the capacity to deal with the massive rise in demand, thus keeping health gains of beneficiaries at least. Rather, it increases the chances of morbidity and mortality due to HAIs. [3] We assessed existing practices for sanitation and hygiene, infection control, and biomedical waste (BMW) management in ten public health facilities of district Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The cross-sectional study was conducted in representative HCFs of all the three levels, namely primary (n = 4), secondary (n = 4), and tertiary (n = 2). Convenient sampling method was adopted for the selection of the study sites based on administrative feasibility.
A Framework of Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Health System Management: Applying Best-Fit Framework Synthesis

Background: Scientific evidence is the basis for improving public health; decision-making without sufficient attention to evidence may lead to unpleasant consequences. In recent years, efforts have been made to create more comprehensive guidelines for evidence-based decision-making (EBDM), thus the purpose of the present study was developing a framework for EBDM to make the best decisions concerning to scare resources and too many needs. Methods: The present basic-applied research was a secondary study carried out using qualitative research method in 2019. A Systematic Scoping Review (SSR) was done for the comprehensive review of the existing published studies in this area. This method, according to Arksey and O’Malley approach, consists of five main stages and one optional stage. Results: Based on the SSR, 3751 studies from 7 databases were found, and due to the full-text screening of the studies, 30 final studies were selected for extracting the components and steps of EBDM in Health System Management (HSM). After collecting, synthesizing, and categorizing key information, the framework of EBDM in HSM is developed in the form of four general scopes of inquiring, inspecting, implementing and integrating, which includes 10 main steps and 56 sub-steps. Conclusions: The present framework tries to present a sequential systematic map to achieve evidence-based decision and policy making specially for under developed and developing countries which mostly suffer from applying update and applied evidences in their decision-making process. At the same time, it seems that the present framework tries to synthesize and integrate the fragmented elements of the other models and in this way can be tested by developed countries to improve their EBDM cycle.