Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
New Perspectives on Public Services: Place and Technology

1. Introduction: Where is the Government? 2. Theories of Place and Technology: a Review 3. Placeshifts: Technologies and the Scale of Change 4. Governments as Placemakers: Modalities and Effects 5. Capital Flight - Moving Out from the Big City 6. Save our Hospital! 7. Births, Marriages, Deaths, and Identities 8. The Police 9. Discussion and Conclusions Annex A: Technology, Place and Task (TPT): Brief Summary of a Research Programme
RKB: a knowledge base to support research documentation, data, GIS communications and data for a major rail freight project: making large scale freight and other transport data accessible, explorable and usable

This issue was addressed by Napier University Edinburgh to meet operational requirements for ReOrient: a major EU FW6 project on railway integration and barriers to railway integration: this demands a wide range of new and existing data and documents to be brought together in a immediately usable, downloadable and searchable form, plus data exploration and thematic map forms of examination to bring the costs and time required to access anduse such information into the operational domain and restricted timetableof a short two year project. This meant that the largest datasets on freight and transport in the EU (as well as all the new ones collected in reorient) had to be rapidly accessible, explorable and usable and as a result their inclusion in the RKB would be perhaps the most comprehensively documented and usable archive for data yet available. This was indeed the goal,and the one this paper is designed to show is achievable rapidly and effectively even for small units. The Knowledge Transfer aspects are also extremely important. The RKB had to telescope the time and effort overheads ofmaking complex transport datasets. This is illustrated in the present paper by the range of analysis, access, time series diagrams, graphs, thematic mapping origin destination matrix displays, desire line mappings and many other tools normally only accessible after the time consuming heavy lifting of securing a dataset, setting it up, understanding it, loading it into a specialised analysis system and producing special maps and diagrams tocommunicate the results. Furthermore, the GIS tools needed to be used to manage and standardise the input of many subcontractors collecting data soa vector oriented network editor and data collection support system was needed and implemented. The RKB has all these tools inbuilt so that the process of data set search, identification exploration and visual and tabularand regression analyses are all part of the same access session. This is one area where the productivity issues really benefit, and the reductions in user overheads in making use of data sets are cut back to an absolute minimum. The RKB is presented not only as a multidimensional repository, but also as a high level productivity tool designed for globally distributedresearchers, and supporting them with tailored tools as well as visualisation and data exploration and documentation. Transport has long needed such a system, not only to make effective use of what already exists but alsoto raise the productivity and speed of progress of the research and projects undertaken in this increasingly complex domain. The RKB shows that it is a promise that can be made and kept. For the covering abstract see ITRDE137145.
Evolution of Control Programs for a Swarm of Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Abstract : Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are rapidly becoming a critical military asset. In the future, advances in miniaturization are going to drive the development of insect size UAVs. New approaches to controlling these swarms are required. The goal of this research is to develop a controller to direct a swarm of UAVs in accomplishing a given mission. While previous efforts have largely been limited to a two-dimensional model, a three-dimensional model has been developed for this project. Models of UAV capabilities including sensors, actuators and communications are presented. Genetic programming uses the principles of Darwinian evolution to generate computer programs to solve problems. A genetic programming approach is used to evolve control programs for UAV swarms. Evolved controllers are compared with a hand-crafted solution using quantitative and qualitative methods. Visualization and statistical methods are used to analyze solutions. Results indicate that genetic programming is capable of producing effective solutions to multi-objective control problems.
Effect of thermosonication or microwave heating for post pasteurization on chemical, physical, and sensory characteristics of prototype sausage

Thermosonication or microwave techniques were applied to sausage samples as post pasteurization methods. The pasteurization was performed either in an ultrasonic bath at 80°C for 20 min, 30 min and 40 min or in a microwave at power levels of 400 W, 600 W and 800 W for 15 s or 30 s and compared to conventional pasteurization (75°C for 15 min) and the control (without pasteurization). The results showed that thermosonication and microwaves effectively inhibited microbial growth during storage. However, these techniques significantly ( p < 0.05) affected the hardness, springiness, cohesiveness and chewiness of the treated sausages. There were no significant ( p > 0.05) differences in the sensory characteristics of the treated samples from those of the conventional pasteurization samples. The optimal thermosonication conditions were 80°C for 20 min and maintained the quality and extended the shelf life, while microwave heating at a power level of 400 W for 30 s produced similar inhibition results. Hence, thermosonication or microwave heating have potential for application in sausage production to extend the shelf life of sausage products and to maintain overall quality with greater energy efficiency.
LEARNING INNOVATION IN PESANTREN : THE STRATEGY OF STIFIn METHOD FOR ENHANCING CHILDREN’S INTELLIGENCE POTENTIAL

AbstractThis article presents the role of STIFIn method as an intelligence machine for enhancing children's intelligence potential as learning innovation in pesantren. This method is a new learning innovation, developed by pesantren to find genetic potential or intelligence machine that exists in each santri through STIFIn test by scanning on the ten fingers. Strokes or fingerprint data are processed by a computer application to determine the hemisphere and dominant brain layer, and those are; Sensing, thinking, intuiting, feeling and instinct. By that, studies learning style can be found, so it is easy for enhancing children's intelligence in pesantren. This study adopts a qualitative research approach and uses a case study design with a multi-site approach. The study show that the strategiys carried out by educators at the three pesantren for enhancing santri intelligence potential through the STIFIn intelligence engine can be mapped as follows: my rival is my teacher, road to victory, the power of dream, a tribute to other, one step closer.AbstrakTulisan ini menyajikan tentang strategi metode STIFIn sebagai mesin kecerdasan dalam meningkatkan potensi kecerdasan anak sebagai bagian dari inovasi pendidikan di pondok pesantren. Metode ini merupakan inovasi baru dalam pembelajaran, yang dikembangkan oleh pesantren untuk mengenali potensi genetik atau mesin kecerdasan yang ada pada setiap individu santri melalui tes STIFIn, yaitu dengan melakukan scan pada sepuluh jari. Data guratan atau sidik jari diolah oleh aplikasi komputer untuk menentukan belahan dan lapisan otak dominan, yaitu; sensing, thingking, intuiting, feeling dan insting. Dengan begitu, akan ditemukan gaya dan tipe belajar siswa, sehingga mudah untuk ditingkatkan kecerdasannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif jenis studi kasus dengan pendekatan multi situs. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang dilakukan oleh guru dalam meningkatkan potensi kecerdasan anak melalui metode STIFIn pada tiga pondok pesantren adalah; my rival is my teacher, road to victory, the power of dream, a tribute to other, one step closer.How to Cite: Baharun, H. , Adhimiy, S. (2019). STIFIn Method as Intelligence Machine in Enhancing Children's Intelligence Potential In Pesantren. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 6(2), 233-250. doi:10.15408/tjems.v6i2. 9247.
Humanoids Designed to do Work

NASA began with the challenge of building a robot fo r doing assembly, maintenance, and diagnostic work in the Og environment of space. A robot with human form was then chosen as the best means of achieving that mission. The goal was not to build a machine to look like a human, but rather, to build a system that could do the same work. Robonaut could be inserted into the existing space environment, designed for a population of astronauts, and be able to perform many of the same tasks, with the same tools, and use the same interfaces. Rather than change that world to accommodate the robot, instead Robonaut accepts that it exists for humans, and must conform to it. While it would be easier to build a robot if all the interfaces could be changed, this is not the reality of space at present, where NASA has invested billions of dollars building spacecraft like the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. It is not possible to go back in time, and redesign those systems to accommodate full automation, but a robot can be built that adapts to them. This paper describes that design process, and the res ultant solution, that NASA has named Robonaut.
An Investigation of Construct Validity and Responsiveness of the Danish ICECAP-A

BackgroundThis study aimed to provide the first assessment of construct validity of ICECAP-A in patients with cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes, and to assess the responsiveness of the measure in this group. MethodData were provided from patients attending rehabilitation in the municipality of Aalborg, Denmark, from March 2018 to March 2019. Patients answered a questionnaire from the healthcare centre and the ICECAP-A at baseline and 12 weeks follow-up. To assess construct validity, a priori hypotheses were developed. Based on these hypotheses, associations between sociodemographic characteristics, ‘general health’, a freedom dimension, and ICECAP-A were analysed through chi-squared tests and Spearman rank correlations for categorical and ordinal variables, respectively. To investigate responsiveness, the anchor-based method was used. Patients were divided into improved, worsened or no change, based on changes between baseline and follow-up on the anchor measures (‘general health’ and ‘freedom’). To quantify responsiveness, both the weighted and un-weighted ICECAP-A scores’ effect sizes, standardised response means and t-tests were used. Findings were explored across different age groups.ResultOf all the hypothesised associations, 16 of 26 (62%) were in the expected direction. The expected relationships were found between ICECAP-A scores and general health and freedom to do things. ICECAP-A was responsive in terms of capturing the effects on general health and the freedom to do things. Differences were found across age groups, with greater responsiveness to change in those aged under 65 years. The item-by-item analysis showed that capability was mainly driven by stability and autonomy.ConclusionThis study has shown that the Danish ICECAP-A is a valid and responsive measure of the effects of an exercise and education-based rehabilitation programme.
DESAIN MODEL STEM-FC PADA PERKULIAHAN GEOSAINS

Artikel ini membahas tentang desian STEM-FC yang dikembangkan pada perkuliahan geosains bagi mahasiswa calon guru. Pengembangan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode developmental research. Namun, pada artikel ini tidak membahas secara keseluruhan tahapan pengembangan. Pembahasan difokuskan pada tahap developing yang menitik beratkan pada uji coba model. Partisipan yang terlibat yaitu 25 mahasiswa calon guru SD yang sedang mengikuti perkuliahan ilmu bumi dan antariksa. Desain STEM-FC yang dikembangkan mampu memfasilitasi mahasiswa untuk belajar secara aktif. Selain itu desain perkuliahan yang dikembangkan juga membuat mahasiswa menjai antusias dalam belajar geosains.
Genotype × Environment Interaction and Yield Stability of Large Speckled Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Genotypes in Ethiopia Using AMMI Analysis

Common beans are grown throughout Ethiopia and an increasingly important commodity in the cropping systems of smallholder producers both for food security and income. However, happening of significant genotype X environment interaction (GEI) complicates selection of stable genotypes. Nowadays, the yield potential of common bean is underutilized due to inadequate addressing of all potential areas and mismatch between selection and production environments. Thus, 17 large speckled common bean genotypes were evaluated at three locations (Bako, Billo and Gute) for two consecutive years to estimate the magnitude of GEI effects and to identify broadly or specifically adapted genotypes during 2015 and 2016 main cropping seasons. The genotypes were arranged in Randomized complete block design with three replications. Combined ANOVA, AMMI and GGE biplot models were used to analyze the data. Both main and interaction effects were highly significant (P<0.01) and environment, genotype, and GEI explained 49.8%, 25.1% and 20.0% variations, respectively, indicating greater influence of test environments and importance of simultaneous consideration of mean performance and stability. IPCA1 and IPCA2 were highly significant (p < 0.01) and together contributed more than 89.5% variation in the GEI sum of squares. AMMI 1 biplot enabled identification of broadly adapted genotypes, G 3 (DAB-443) and G 10 (DAB-364). GGE biplot analysis suggested presence of one mega-environment and enabled identification of high seed yielding and broadly adapted genotypes (DAB-449 (G4)).
Agmatine: A potential Neurotherapeutic Agent

Agmatine, a natural polyamine disregarded almost for over 100 years, was discovered in year 1910. Almost after a decade, several researches on Agmatine indicated its modulatory action at multiple molecular targets such as, nitric oxide synthesis, neurotransmitter systems, and polyamine metabolism unbolt the new avenues for extensive therapeutic applications which includes neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases, antidepressant, cognitive disorders. Agmatine exerts its varied biological characteristics and therapeutic potential in diverse arena. Agmatine has been extensively researched for its neuroprotective effect in various types of neurological diseases, including stroke and trauma brain injury along with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Hypoxia /Ischemia. In the present review we have summarized the therapeutic potential of agmatine as protective and regenerative properties in the CNS. Keywords: Agmatine, Neuroprotective, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, CNS disorders.
The Impact of Production and use of Energy on the Global Climate

The increasing production of energy by man has begun to modify significantly the environment that the earth naturally offers man. At first the environmental effects were local, l imited to cities and industrial zones. In recent years , how­ ever, cities and industries have grown rapidly and they extend now over consid­ erable areas, so that man's influence on the environment has become regional. The increasing amount of available energy has also led to modifications in the environment that merely a few generations ago were not even thought to be possible. Modern forestry , agriculture , exploitation of hydropower, construc­ tion of roads, and mining often imply very significant changes of the natural environment over large areas . The question to what extent the climate of the earth is being i nfluenced by increasing e nergy production2 obviously represents an important aspect of the total enviro nmental problem. We c an distinguish three principal ways in which man i nfluences the c limate . l . All e nergy that modern civilization uses sooner or later is transformed i nto heat that may influence the climate . 2. When energy is being produced, man changes the physical, chemical , and biological processes that together shape the climate of the earth. 3. With the aid of the very l arge amounts of energy becoming available, man is able to change the natural environment and thereby also possibly the climate .
Design practices for paved shoulders

This paper presents the results of a study to develop improved methodology for designing paved shoulders adjacent to portland cement concrete pavements. A survey of 1975 shoulder practices was conducted as a part of National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project 14.3. The results indicate that most shoulder pavement sections are underdesigned. Truck traffic encroaching on the shoulder, together with water entering the longitudinal joint, and severe climatic conditions are the most important causes of early shoulder deterioration. A major recommendation is that the shoulder in the vicinity of the joint be structurally designed to withstand the wheel loadings from enroaching truck traffic. Alternate designs are developed for a range of traffic, soil, and environmental conditions by using the American Association of State Highway Officials Interim Guide for Design of Pavement Structures. These structural sections should be supplemented with subsurface drainage or seated longitudinal shoulders based on environmental conditions or subgrade conditions or both. /Author/
Analytical Approach to Identify the Optimum Inputs for a Bus Travel Time Prediction Method

Even though new infrastructure is being developed to meet demand, increased urbanization and vehicle ownership have increased the congestion levels in Indian cities. Attracting more travelers to public transport is an option to reduce congestion but still remains a challenge, mainly because of the uncertainty of service. A reliable and accurate system for predicting vehicle arrival can help make public transportation more attractive. An accurate prediction method should be used to provide reliable information to passengers, and accuracy depends on the input data used. Therefore, identifying the optimum inputs and incorporating them in the prediction method become important. The optimum number of inputs required for best prediction performance was identified with an analytical approach. A model-based algorithm motivated by the Kalman filter was used to predict bus travel time with the use of GPS data. A case study was conducted on two selected bus routes in the city of Chennai, India, to evaluate the prediction accuracy of the proposed method. Results obtained from the algorithm were promising and showed the prediction accuracy to be 65 min for a prediction window of 30 min in 92% of instances. The predicted travel time can be used to provide realtime bus arrival information to the public through various media, including web pages, mobile applications, and display boards.
Innovation Without Patents? Evidence from the Smartphone App Markets

We analyze the role that formal intellectual property (IP) protection in the form of patents plays in the smartphone app markets. Our analysis relies on data from all major apps stores where we have matched apps to patents. We show that very few apps are protected by patents. Due to the fast-moving market environment, the overwhelming share of mobile apps producers relies on first-mover (lead time) advantage instead. We show that relying on lead time is common in the app markets using a sample of apps from Apple’s App Store. Relying on informal IP protection in the form of first-mover advantage, however, creates a trade-off that we plan to reveal: we will show that the shorter the expected lead time, the less companies invest in their app and hence the smaller the innovation embodied in the app.
Assessment approach for analysis of whole body action forces at assembly-specific workplaces in industry

Based on the maximum isometric forces data estimated in the project "Force Atlas for Assembly Operations" and analyses of existing “classical” approaches (e.g. EN 1005-3), a force assessment approach for shop floor and planning analyses was modelled in line with current scientific knowledge and the results of own laboratory studies. The results from the laboratory studies have been used for modelling a new “biomechanics-factor” as a multiplier for the assessment approach for estimation of “recommended” force. The factor increased muscular effort for asymmetric trunk / leg postures and one- / two-handled force exertions depend on the force direction. Different tasks - homogeneous and heterogeneous can be analysed using the approach. This instrument allows the user to derive maximum recommended force values from maximum isometric action forces taking into account specific task and worker related parameters.
Analysis of Aircraft Control Performance using a Fuzzy Rule Base Representation of the Cooper-Harper Aircraft Handling Quality Rating

The Cooper-Harper rating of Aircraft Handling Qualities has been adopted as a standard for measuring the performance of aircraft since it was introduced in 1966. Aircraft performance, ability to control the aircraft, and the degree of pilot compensation needed are three major key factors used in deciding the aircraft handling qualities in the Cooper- Harper rating. We formulate the Cooper-Harper rating scheme as a fuzzy rule-based system and use it to analyze the effectiveness of the aircraft controller. The automatic estimate of the system-level handling quality provides valuable up-to-date information for diagnostics and vehicle health management. Analyzing the performance of a controller requires a set of concise design requirements and performance criteria. Ir, the case of control systems fm a piloted aircraft, generally applicable quantitative design criteria are difficult to obtain. The reason for this is that the ultimate evaluation of a human-operated control system is necessarily subjective and, with aircraft, the pilot evaluates the aircraft in different ways depending on the type of the aircraft and the phase of flight. In most aerospace applications (e.g., for flight control systems), performance assessment is carried out in terms of handling qualities. Handling qualities may be defined as those dynamic and static properties of a vehicle that permit the pilot to fully exploit its performance in a variety of missions and roles. Traditionally, handling quality is measured using the Cooper-Harper rating and done subjectively by the human pilot. In this work, we have formulated the rules of the Cooper-Harper rating scheme as fuzzy rules with performance, control, and compensation as the antecedents, and pilot rating as the consequent. Appropriate direct measurements on the controller are related to the fuzzy Cooper-Harper rating system: a stability measurement like the rate of change of the cost function can be used as an indicator if the aircraft is under control; the tracking error is a good measurement for performance needed in the rating scheme. Finally, the change of the control amount or the output of a confidence tool, which has been developed by the authors, can be used as an indication of pilot compensation. We use a number of known aircraft flight scenarios with known pilot ratings to calibrate our fuzzy membership functions. These include normal flight conditions and situations in which partial or complete failure of tail, aileron, engine, or throttle occurs.