Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Does Surfingtelling Change the Attitude toward a Brand

This article proposes to study a new phenomenon in the field of communication: Surfingtelling. Pictured as one of the evolutions of Storytelling on digital means of communication, this novel approach has not yet been the topic of academic studies. To fill this gap, this paper aims to answer the following question: Does the Surfingtelling change the attitude toward the brand? To answer this question, a two-wave quantitative study was conducted. The empirical setting used for the study was the internet video campaign conducted by Mennen, a deodorant brand owned by Colgate Palmolive. The first part of the study consisted in the measurement of the initial attitude for the brand Mennen; the second part, replicated the measurement three weeks later, following respondents’ exposition to the videoclip. Following the analysis of the results, it appears that being exposed to the campaign has not modified respondents’ attitude toward the brand; further the control variables used in the study (product category involvement, advertising involvement and attitude toward advertising) do not enable to extract different profiles of respondents and do not have either a significant effect on the attitude toward the brand studied.
Do Givers Really Gain? A study of relationship benefits and sacrifices in BNI a referral network organisation

The purpose of this study is to explore how relationship benefits and sacrifices matter in relation to members of referral networks and how these aspects affect overall member satisfaction. This study has an explanatory research approach since it aims to, by testing hypotheses; explain the impact relationship benefits and sacrifices have on satisfaction. It is based on both qualitative and quantitative data, where the qualitative material acts as preparation for the quantitative data collection in order to structure reliable and relevant hypothesis and survey questions. The study is based on previous existing literature and theories on relationship marketing as well as referral networking. Relationship benefits and sacrifices have also been studies as well as the Relationship Profitability Model. The study builds upon a case study about BNI- Business Network International, in Sweden and Denmark. The study has three explorative parts; firstly face-to-face interviews were performed in order to develop relevant hypotheses. Surveys were conducted based on the qualitative data as well as on previous research with the purpose to identify the referral network member’s opinions on relationship benefits and sacrifices. Observations during the BNI meetings further assisted in understanding the structure of BNI. Results show that all benefits (functional, social and psychological) have an impact on the BNI members’ overall CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) and all benefits have a positive correlation with the members CSI. All sacrifices except one have an impact on BNI members’ CSI. Functional benefits have the greatest impact on members overall satisfaction, both when analyzing the aspects individually and in totality. ‘Business opportunities’ is the benefit that impact member CSI the most. Psychological benefits have in totality the second highest impact on members overall satisfaction, where ‘trust’ is the benefit which has the highest impact among these. This leaves social benefits with the least impact on members overall satisfaction. Functional benefits are also considered most important to the BNI members. This study contributes to the relationship marketing field since it applies mentioned previous theories regarding B2C and B2B to a relationship network context where power is more equal than in a buyer-seller relationship. The theoretical contribution of this study is therefore that referral marketing is studied in a network context as well as at member level. In summary this study contributes to an overall understanding of impact and importance of relationship benefits and sacrifices in a referral network.
Thermo-Sensing System Using a 3D Measurement Sensor (Kinect Sensor)

This paper presents an investigation of the geometric quality of three-dimensional data obtained by a thermal-sensing system. On the basis of the presented mathematical model, it is possible to detect not only the three-dimensional shape but also the temperature distribution of an object. Here, the whole 3D shape of the object is reconstructed using the ICP (Iterative Closest Point) algorithm. The measurement system is established using a three-dimensional measurement sensor (Kinect) and thermographic device. Since the three-dimensional surface shape of the object can be measured using the 3D sensor, and the corresponding temperature data obtained by thermography can be allocated to the reconstructed surface of the object on a computer, the data can be used for a quantitative analysis of heat radiation by considering the area and the roughness of the heat source object. Experimental results show the feasibility of the measurement system.
From Vendor to Portal: a case study of internet-enabled re-configuration

The phenomenal impact of the internet upon organizations has manifested itself in many ways with its view as an opportunity and threat being the major items of attention for many. However, organizations embracing or responding to this do not always foresee the rapid, and sometimes dramatic, changes in their internal structures and in their relationships with other businesses. In this paper, an existing framework is developed and applied to a case study which concerns the evolving relationship between a software house and its customers in the book publishing industry. The case study traces the evolution of a portal, and its role in developing shared competencies and trust between supplier and customers in the context of Internet-enabled re-configuration.
Transparency about net neutrality : A translation of the new European rules into a multi-stakeholder model

The new European framework directive contains a number of policy objectives in the area of net neutrality. In support of these objectives, the universal service directive includes a transparency obligation for ISPs. This paper proposes a multi-stakeholder model for the implementation of this transparency obligation. The model is a multi-stakeholder model in the sense that it treats the content and form of the transparent information in close connection with the parties involved in the provision of the information and the processes in which they take part. Another crucial property of the model is that it distinguishes between technical and user-friendly information. This distinction makes it possible to limit the obligation to ISPs to the information for which they are in the best position to provide: the technical information on the traffic management measures that they apply, e.g., which traffic streams are subject to special treatment? Which measures are applied and when? The public availability of this technical information creates the opportunity for the other parties in the model to step in and contribute to the formulation of the user-friendly information for end users: which applications and services receive special treatment? When is their effect noticeable? It is expected that the involvement of other parties will lead to multiple, complementary routes for the formulation of the user-friendly information. Thus, the user-friendly information emerges in ways driven by market players and stakeholders that would be difficult to design and lay down in advance in the transparency obligation.
Development of Formation Flight Control Algorithms Using 3 YF-22 Flying Models

Abstract : The main objective of this project was to provide a flight demonstration of formation control using UAV research aircraft models. This document will describe the efforts leading to the design, construction, and flight testing of formation control laws using three YF-22 research UAVs designed, built, and instrumented at West Virginia University (WVU). In the selected formation configuration, a radio control (R/C) pilot maintains ground control of the 'leader' aircraft while two autonomous 'follower' aircraft are required to maintain a pre-defined position and orientation with respect to the 'leader' aircraft. The report is organized as follows. First, a description of the aircraft test-bed construction and on-board payload systems will be provided. The following sections will describe the overall design of the formation control laws. Specifically, this design was based on a set of inner and outer loop control laws using a NLDI (non Linear Dynamic Inversion) approach. The implementation of the controller design featured a mathematical model obtained directly from flight data through a PID (Parameter Identification) study. Additional sections will provide a description of the on-board flight control software and simulation work prior to the flight testing activities. A final section will describe the results from an extensive flight testing program. The flight testing activities were articulated in several flight testing of 2-aircraft and 3-aircraft formations.
A Re-Evaluation of Machine-Generated Abstracts1

Twenty-five subjects were divided into five matched groups and each group was given a different type of lexical indicator of content. The purpose was to determine their ability to answer a 72-question criterion test and determine the relevance of the documents furnished relative to that task. The results indicated that there were no major differences between the five groups in their ability to select relevant documents. The group utilizing complete text material, however, obtained a significantly higher score on the examination.
Secure Fog Computing: Providing Data Security

Fog computing is a term for an alternative to cloud computing that puts some kinds of transactions and resources at the edge of a network, rather than establishing channels for cloud storage and utilization. Proponents of fog computing argue that it can reduce the need for bandwidth by not sending every bit of information over cloud channels, and instead aggregating it at certain access points, such as routers. This allows for a more strategic compilation of data that may not be needed in cloud storage right away, if at all. By using this kind of distributed strategy, project managers can lower costs and improve efficiencies. We propose a different approach for securing data in the cloud using offensive decoy technology. We monitor data access in the cloud and detect abnormal data access patterns. When unauthorized access is suspected and then verified using challenge questions, we launch a disinformation attack by returning large amounts of decoy information to the attacker. This protects against the misuse of the user’s real data. In this paper, we discussed this paradigm in detail and review the work that has been done using this technology.
The Analysis Optimization Analysis of Budget Absorption of State University Operational Assistance Funds (BOPTN) in FEB, FISIP, and FH Lambung Mangkurat University

This study aims to describe the optimization model of BOPTN budget absorption on FEB, FISIP and FH ULM budget year 2016 to 2018 and identify constraints faced in optimizing the budget absorption. This research is a qualitative research with descriptive methods and quantitative data presentation. The research results of budget absorption in FEB, FISIP, and FH ULM Banjarmasin units from 2016 S / D in 2018 experienced a significant increase in BOPTN fund absorption optimization. This is intended from the percentage numbers in the recapitulation of budget realization in the FEB, FISIP, and ULM Banjarmasin work units which reached 100% in 2017 and 2018. Employee competencies and budget absorption performance have a unidirectional relationship, if employee competencies are higher, the higher also the level of performance of budget absorption. Similarly, the role of information technology is so important in the budget process. Maintenance and repair of hardware and software that are compiled in a comprehensive, clear and periodic manner.
Mismatch drift: a reliability issue for analog MOS circuits

Mismatch drift is a major process reliability issue for analog and mixed-signal designs. Mismatch stability was examined for a 0.8- mu m CMOS process using a cascode current minor test circuit. After 1000-h burn-in at 125 degrees C under matched gate voltage stress, no drift in parameter matching was measured. However, for the same burn-in conditions with unmatched gate voltage stress, drifts in threshold voltage mismatch of 0.3 mV for n-channel and 2.4 mV for p-channel transistor pairs have been observed. This mismatch drift is larger for short-channel devices, indicating that the drift-causing phenomenon is greater at the drain/source edge. <<ETX>>
Functionally Graded Ti‐6Al‐4V Meshes with High Strength and Energy Absorption

National Natural Science Foundation of China [51271182, 51271180]; National Basic Research Program of China [2012CB619103, 2012CB933901, 2012CB933902]; 863 Project [2015AA033702]; Center for Structural and Functional Materials Research and Innovation; Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, USA
Delete: The Virtue of Forgetting in the Digital Age

Delete looks at the surprising phenomenon of perfect remembering in the digital age, and reveals why we must reintroduce our capacity to forget. Digital technology empowers us as never before, yet it has unforeseen consequences as well. Potentially humiliating content on Facebook is enshrined in cyberspace for future employers to see. Google remembers everything we've searched for and when. The digital realm remembers what is sometimes better forgotten, and this has profound implications for us all. In Delete, Viktor Mayer-Schnberger traces the important role that forgetting has played throughout human history, from the ability to make sound decisions unencumbered by the past to the possibility of second chances. The written word made it possible for humans to remember across generations and time, yet now digital technology and global networks are overriding our natural ability to forget--the past is ever present, ready to be called up at the click of a mouse. Mayer-Schnberger examines the technology that's facilitating the end of forgetting--digitization, cheap storage and easy retrieval, global access, and increasingly powerful software--and describes the dangers of everlasting digital memory, whether it's outdated information taken out of context or compromising photos the Web won't let us forget. He explains why information privacy rights and other fixes can't help us, and proposes an ingeniously simple solution--expiration dates on information--that may. Delete is an eye-opening book that will help us remember how to forget in the digital age.
Prevalence of Anemia in School Age Children (SAC) of District Swabi, KPK, Pakistan

Background: Pakistan has one of the highest prevalence’s of child anemia as compared to other developing countries. This narrative about the prevalence of anemia in school age children’s at district Swabi. Although Swabi has experienced rapid economic growth over the decades, significant health and nutrition problem remains unfortunately because little work has been done to track basic diseases such as anemia. Results: The goal of this research is to assess the prevalence of anemia in Swabi. A total of 400 children of school age participated in this study. District Swabi was divided into four tehsils Topi, Swabi, Razzar and Lahor and 100 samples of blood of both genders were collected from each subject to measure hemoglobin level. From tehsil Swabi 60 boys and 40 girls, tehsil Topi 70 boys and 30 girls, Razar 50 boys and 50 girls and Lahor 80 boys and 20 girls, were examined in the current study. Children included in the study sample were divided into two groups, anemic and non-anemic. In tehsil Swabi 42% of school going children were anemic. The prevalence of anemia in school going children of tehsil Topi was 48%, in tehsil Razar the count of anemic children was 63%and 58% children found anemic in tehsil Lahor. The prevalence was high in tehsil Razar, Lahor, Topi and Swabi respectively. The total anemic children were 52.0% and non-anemic were 48.0%. The mean Hb level of anemic children was 10.9 Gm. %. Conclusion: The presence of anemia reduces resistance, physiological development and declines physical and mental activities. The percentage of anemia in children of lower class families (fewer earnings) was higher 70% as compare to children of upper class families 32%.
The Headship Game: The Challenges of Contemporary School Leadership

Introduction Part 1: History and theories of leadership 1. Recent developments in headship 2. Development of leadership thought and its application to schools Part 2: Learning and playing the game: current headship practice 3. Learning about the job of headteacher and its contemporary demands 4. Understanding the external demands 5. Understanding the internal demands 6. Selecting and supporting new headteachers 7. Achieving headship 8. The career of headship 9. Life cycle of a head: becoming a head 10. Life cycle of a head: being a head Part 3: Playing longer 11. Keeping moving: successive headships, revitalisation and work after headship 12. Stress and challenges: trio of tensions - governors, school and head Part 4: Playing better 13. Where next ? The future
Acute mountain sickness

We randomly assigned 32 healthy backpackers to receive placebo, acetazolamide (250mg twice a day), dexamethasone acetate (4 mg four times a day), or both drugs in combination to determine the drug efficacy in preventing acute mountain sickness (AMS) at altitudes of3,650 to 4,050m (12,000 to 13,300 ft). The incidence ofAMS was high butsymptoms were generally mild. Combineddrug therapy was superior to both placebo and single drug therapy in risk reduction. Using acetazolamide alone was moderately beneficial in preventing the occurrence of AMS, although minor side effects were frequent. The use of dexamethasone alone didnot significantlyreduce theAMSincidence, and discontinuing its use resultedin symptoms suggestive of adrenal insufficiency. For recreational backpackers, routine drug prophylaxis is not recommended, in view of the mild nature of this illness and the adverse effects of medications. The efficacy of combined acetazolamide-dexamethasone therapy warrants further investigation at higher altitudes, where AMS is more severe, and the dexamethasone should be withdrawn gradually to avoid a possible adrenal crisis.
A Control Method for Improvement of Reliability in Fault Tolerant NPC Inverter System

In this paper, a simple method for fault tolerance is proposed for improvement of reliability when the NPC inverter fault occurs in the switching device. The fault of switching device is detected by checking the change of a leg-voltage in NPC inverter. This method has some advantage of fast detection ability and a simple realization for fault detection, compared with conventional methods. Also, reconfiguration is performed by two phases control method which used to supply the balancing three phases voltage to the load continuously. This proposed method help the system minimize the harmful affection to the load caused by a delay of fault detection. The proposed method has been verified by simulation and experiment.
Notice of Retraction Communication strategies introduction into vocational colleges English classroom - A case study at Shandong Jiaotong University in P.R. China

As a college English teacher, we often encounter with the fact that some students, even those who can perform well in class, find themselves quite at a loss about what to say when they actually meet with native speakers. To some extent, what they need are communication strategies, which can help them solve problems they may encounter in actual communication. Therefore this paper sets out to investigate communication strategies introduction into vocational colleges English classroom, for the majority of the target students, most of their learning are from English class study. A case study is conducted at Shandong Jiaotong University, P.R. China. Questionnaires and Interviews are used in the study. The research results reveal that most Chinese students have positive attitude towards achievement strategies and negative attitude towards reduction strategies; Chinese students no matter what their language levels seldom use achievement strategies. Four concrete countermeasures are proposed to enhance communication strategies introduction into vocational colleges English classroom. The ultimate goal of the study is to teach students fisheries instead of the fish.
Fluid Loss and Body Rehydration Effects on Marksmanship Performance

Abstract : Effects of body weight loss (BWL) and a rehydration (REHYD) on marksmanship after exercising in the heat (91 F, 20.4% humidity) in MOPP IV were assessed. Sixteen male soldiers walked (2.5 MPH) for six 50/10 minute work/rest cycles. Water intake was ad lib. Subjects were tested on the Weaponeer M16A1 rifle simulator in NO MOPP and MOPP IV pre and post exercise. Subjects fired two 9-round shot groups at a simulated 25-meter zeroing target in each condition. Shot groups were digitized to obtain 4 marksmanship measures: average distance from center of mass (DCM), tightness of shot group (TSG), horizontal TSG and vertical TSG. Two post hoc groups were formed for %BWL/hr and % REHYD using the median as the cutoff point. Post exercise, DCM was significantly greater in the low %REHYD group compared to the high %REHYD group (p<.03). Similarly, post exercise the high %BWL/hr group DCM was significantly greater than the low group (p<.04). A significant (p<.01) clothing (MOPP IV vs. NO MOPP) by administration (pre vs. post exercise) interaction for DCM was found. The results demonstrate that exercising in the heat of MOPP IV significantly impairs marksmanship. Individuals with a high 5BWL/hr as well as those who do not rehydrate adequately are significantly degraded in marksmanship.
Area Based Alarm System using 3D Cameras

Depth map cameras provide new ways of designing surveillance systems. In this thesis we evaluate three different cameras from two different depth sensor techniques, and propose a complete method for detecting thefts over a counter in a retail environment. Our algorithm covers pre-processing with noise reduction and background segmentation using the reflected signals amplitude as a confidence measurement. A plane is fitted both to the 3D points of the top of the retail counter as well as to the 3D points on the side (cashiers side) of the retail counter. The algorithm determines which foreground pixels are on the wrong side of both these planes. By running this result through a few methods to improve rigidity, we show that it is possible to detect thefts with a very high detection rate and low false positive rate. Finally we present the results from our testing of different versions on a database of activities with known ground-truth (theft/no theft).
Practical Geostatistics - An Armchair Overview for Petroleum Reservoir Engineers

JPT • NOVEMBER 2006 Abstract Some engineers are skeptical of statistical, let alone geostatistical, methods. Geostatistical analysis in reservoir characterization necessitates an understanding of a new and often unintuitive vocabulary. Statistical approaches for measuring uncertainty in reservoirs is indeed a rapidly growing part of the best-practice set of methodologies for many companies. For those already familiar with the basic concepts of geostatistics, it is hoped that this overview will be a useful refresher and perhaps clarify some concepts. For others, this overview is intended to provide a basic understanding and a new level of comfort with a technology that may be useful to them in the very near future.