Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the experimental, scientific gated-viewing sensor TRAGVIS and the commercial MODAR system during a field test

Two Gated-Viewing instruments of different design, but similar mean optical power, were compared during a field test: The TRAGVIS sensor is an experimental, scientific development which was designed for particular needs of maritime search and rescue operations. The instrument uses pulsed VCSELs in the NIR, and a CMOS camera in multi-integration mode. As designed for distances < 400 m, a fixed focal length (wide angular FOV of ≈ 9° ) is used, and the repetition rate is high, while the pulse energy is low. The MODAR is a commercial multi-sensor platform comprising a Gated-Viewing instrument designed for security operations (e.g. police) both on sea and on land. Aiming at distances up to several kilometers, both camera and laser illumination are equipped with zoom optics, and the repetition rate is small, while the pulse energy is high. In contrast to TRAGVIS, an image intensifier is used. TRAGVIS and MODAR were compared in terms of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and image contrast using Lambertian reflectors at different distances. TRAGVIS was found to perform better than MODAR at distances < 350 m, but its performance decreases with distance while MODAR’s performance stays constant as a result of the laser and camera zoom. When used in ungated (continuous exposure) mode, TRAGVIS shows > 5 times larger SNR than in gated mode, and almost one order of magnitude larger SNR than MODAR due to the lack of an image intensifier. This demonstrates the instrument’s ability to be used for both, Gated-Viewing as well as simple active illumination mode. However, for the same reason (image intensifier) MODAR’s shutter suppression, which is crucial for reducing the back-scatter signal and therefore vision enhancement, was found to be at least 5-6 times better than that of TRAGVIS.
Guía de la OMS sobre detección y tratamiento de la sífilis en embarazadas

Las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) constituyen un importante problema de salud pública en todo el mundo, que afecta a la calidad de vida y se acompaña de importantes niveles de morbilidad y mortalidad. Estas infecciones influyen directamente en la salud infantil y reproductiva porque traen consigo infertilidad, cánceres y complicaciones del embarazo. También tienen una influencia indirecta porque facilitan la transmisión por vía sexual del virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH), pesando así igualmente en la economía de los países y las personas. Cada día, más de un millón de personas contraen una infección de transmisión sexual. Se calcula que en 2012 hubo en el mundo 357 millones de nuevos casos de ITS curables (blenorragia, clamidiasis, sífilis o tricomoniasis) que afectaron a adultos de entre 15 y 49 años de edad, entre ellos 5,6 millones de casos de sífilis. El número de casos prevalentes de sífilis asciende, según las estimaciones, a unos 18 millones. Versión oficial en español de la obra original en inglés: WHO Guideline on syphilis screening and treatment for pregnant women. © World Health Organization 2017. ISBN: 9789241550093.
ProbFire: a probabilistic fire early warning system for Indonesia

Abstract. Recurrent extreme landscape fire episodes associated with drought events in Indonesia pose severe environmental, societal and economic threats. The ability to predict severe fire episodes months in advance would enable relevant agencies and communities more effectively initiate fire preventative measures and mitigate fire impacts. While dynamic seasonal climate predictions are increasingly skilful at predicting fire-favourable conditions months in advance in Indonesia, there is little evidence that such information is widely used yet by decision makers. In this study, we move beyond forecasting fire risk based on drought predictions at seasonal timescales, and (i) develop a probabilistic early fire warning system for Indonesia (ProbFire) based on multilayer perceptron model using ECMWF SEAS5 dynamic climate forecasts together with forest cover, peatland extent and active fire datasets that can be operated on a standard computer, (ii) benchmark the performance of this new system for the 2002–2019 period, and (iii) evaluate the potential economic benefit such integrated forecasts for Indonesia. ProbFire's event probability predictions outperformed climatology-only based fire predictions at three to five-month lead times in south Kalimantan, south Sumatra and south Papua. In central Sumatra, an improvement was observed only at one month lead time, while in west Kalimantan seasonal predictions did not offer any additional benefit over climatology only-based predictions. We (i) find that seasonal climate forecasts coupled with the fire probability prediction model confer substantial benefits to a wide range of stakeholders involved in fire management in Indonesia and (ii) provide a blueprint for future operational fire warning systems that integrate climate predictions with non-climate features.
Analysis of Computerization Accounting Information System Implementation using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in Padang Pratama Tax Service Office

: Current technological developments have penetrated the field of information, especially in the field of accounting information in organizations and companies, because of technological developments, many companies are switching to using computer-based information technology. This study aims to analyze the influence of infrastructure, human resources, costs, usefulness perceptions, and perceived ease of implementation of computerized accounting information systems. The population in this study were employees of the Padang Primary Tax Service Office. Based on the purposive sampling method, this study uses a sample of 47 respondents who work as employees of the accounting and finance department. For the dependent variable (y) of this study is the implementation of computerized accounting information systems. While for the independent variables are infrastructure (x1), human resources (x2), costs (x3), perceived usefulness (x4), and perceived ease (x5). The method used is quantitative research methods. This study uses primary data from the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis, which was processed through IBM SPSS Statistic software ver 20. The results of this study indicate that human resources, perceived usefulness, and perceived convenience have a positive and significant effect on the implementation of computerized accounting information systems. But infrastructure and costs do not affect the implementation of computerized accounting information systems.
A Portable and Convenient System for Unknown Liquid Identification With Smartphone Vibration

Traditional liquid identification instruments are often unavailable to the general public. This paper shows the feasibility of identifying unknown liquids with commercial lightweight devices, such as a smartphone. The wisdom arises from the fact that different liquid molecules have various viscosity coefficients, so they need to overcome dissimilitude energy barriers during relative motion. With this intuition in mind, we introduce a novel model that measures liquids’ viscosity based on active vibration. The idea sounds straightforward, yet, it is challenging to build up a robust system utilizing the built-in accelerometer in smartphones. Practical issues include under-sampling, self-interference, and volume change impact. Instead of using machine learning techniques, we tackle these issues through multiple signal processing stages to reconstruct the original signals and cancel out the interference. Our approach achieved the liquid viscosity estimates with a mean relative error of 2.3% and distinguish 30 kinds of liquid with an average accuracy of 97.33%.
‘[Cyber]bullying is too strong a word…’: Parental accounts of their children's experiences of online conflict and relational aggression

The problem of cyberbullying has been the subject of considerable media attention in Australia and has been framed as a crisis threatening the wellbeing of Australian youth, provoking a comprehensive policy and legislative response to the problem. Definitions of cyberbullying, however, remain contested and there is a lack of nuance in public debates about cyberbullying. This article draws on interviews and focus groups with forty Australian parents to determine parents’ anxieties, perspectives, and experiences in relation to cyberbullying, a perspective that has remained relatively under explored. This study found that while online conflict, exclusion and relational aggression appear common amongst young people, parents in this study eschewed the term cyberbullying, instead characterising negative online peer interactions as part of ‘normal’ child development. This paper demonstrates that a more nuanced understanding of negative online behaviours is needed. The findings have particular relevance to policy makers and organisations tasked with addressing cyberbullying.
Hairpin Windings: An Opportunity for Next-Generation E-Motors in Transportation

Advances in electrical machines and power electronics (PEs) are helping to achieve the power density and efficiency required by the transportation sector. However, the reliability of components and production processes is a challenge. This is especially true for electrical machines, whose winding processes are far from the high levels of automation, programmability, and repeatability that are required. This article looks into hairpin windings and outlines a number of future actions to address challenges and eventually enable the complete penetration of hairpin windings in transportation.
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) in Sensors for Environmental and Biomedical Applications: A Review

Molecular imprinted polymers are custom made materials with specific recognition sites for a target molecule. Their specificity and the variety of materials and physical shapes in which they can be fabricated make them ideal components for sensing platforms. Despite their excellent properties, MIP-based sensors have rarely left the academic laboratory environment. This work presents a comprehensive review of recent reports in the environmental and biomedical fields, with a focus on electrochemical and optical signaling mechanisms. The discussion aims to identify knowledge gaps that hinder the translation of MIP-based technology from research laboratories to commercialization.
Novel Orange Color Pigments Based on La3LiMnO7

La3LiMn1−xTixO7 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.05) samples were synthesized by a solid-state reaction method, and a single-phase form was observed for the samples in the range of x ≤ 0.03. Crystal structure, optical properties, and color of the La3LiMn1−xTixO7 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.03) samples were characterized. Strong optical absorption was observed at a wavelength between 400 and 550 nm, and a shoulder absorption peak also appeared around 690 nm in all samples; orange colors were also exhibited. Among the samples synthesized, the most brilliant orange color was obtained at La3LiMn0.97Ti0.03O7. The redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) values of this pigment were higher than those of the commercially available orange pigments. Therefore, the orange color of this pigment is brighter than those of the commercial products. Since the La3LiMn0.97Ti0.03O pigment is composed of non-toxic elements, it could be a new environmentally friendly inorganic orange pigment.
Application of the Simple Verification Method to Estimate the Weather at Makassar Maritime Station, Indonesia

Verification is used to measure the quality of a weather prediction, improve process performance, and measure the value of weather estimation. Initially, weather verification developed after Finley published his paper on the verification of tornado events. The type of data, objectives, and scale can make a different method in using weather verification. If there are some parameters that can be predicted, a simple question is consequently often asked by the public: how accurate are weather forecasts? Nowadays, the public wants a simple answer in 1 value that is presented quantitatively. The aim of the research is to develop a simple method that can answer the accuracy of weather prediction in a value that is easily understood by the public. Practically, validation comparing between prediction and observation parameters is divided into 2, namely dichotomous and comparing the values. This research tries to combine all weather prediction variables into a dichotomous variable with a threshold. Moreover, this technique is tested on weather predictions for the port of Makassar over a year. The results show that a certain threshold can be used to change the weather variable to be dichotomous. With the application of this method, forecast accuracy and suitability between the predicted parameters can be obtained. Moreover, the weather forecast issued by the Makassar Maritime Station shows the average true value of the forecast to be 69.1 %, and then the capabilities vary by forecasters, which range from 61 to 79 %. HIGHLIGHTS Weather forecast verification is used to measure the quality of a weather forecast, improve process performance, and the value of weather forecasts The character of the weather variables and their predictions is unique and influences the type of evaluation method To facilitate the public's assessment of the accuracy of weather predictions, it is necessary to combine weather prediction evaluation methods in one value Using the tolerance threshold whether a deviant prediction is used to combine various weather predictive variables Average true value of the forecast is 69.1 % and the different capabilities of each forecaster, which range from 61 to 79 % GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Inferences of Parental Abilities Through Facial and Bodily Features

This chapter explains that within the corpus of research showing the extent to which cues to physical attractiveness connote individuals’ specific value as a mate, findings have begun to recognize how these cues specifically apply to inferring parental abilities. Namely, this research suggests some physical features that were likely selected due to their connotations of heritable fitness may dually implicate a person as an especially effective parent. Such work additionally demonstrates the instances in which features not selected for their connotation of what we typically consider heritable fitness (i.e., adiposity) become desirable while providing additional evidence for the trade-offs in selecting short- and long-term mates. This selection of adiposity further clarified what is actually meant when researchers discuss selecting for good genes. That is, individuals could be inferring parental abilities through adiposity, thus leading individuals to select mates with higher levels for a long-term context given that connotation.
A globally convergent modified multivariate version of the method of moving asymptotes

In this paper, we introduce an extension of our previous paper, A globally convergent version to the Method of Moving Asymptotes, in a multivariate setting. The proposed multivariate version is a globally convergent result for a new method, which consists iteratively of the solution of a modified version of the method of moving asymptotes. It is shown that the algorithm generated has some desirable properties. We state the conditions under which the present method is guaranteed to converge geometrically. The resulting algorithms are tested numerically and compared with several well-known methods.
Los llamados puentes alimentarios: solidaridad, lucha contra el despilfarro y derechos humanos

La convivencia entre altas tasas de despilfarro alimentario y una creciente bolsa de personas en situación de pobreza alimentaria es una de las paradojas del sistema alimentario contemporáneo. Los puentes alimentarios son estrategias que, impulsadas por distintos actores, persiguen que alimentos aptos para el consumo que han quedado fuera del circuito comercial puedan ser reconducidos hacia personas que están en situación o riesgo de exclusión social. En algunos casos, dichas estrategias no han surgido tanto desde un deseo de atender a personas que están en situación o riesgo de inseguridad alimentaria, sino más bien desde la necesidad de dar salida a importantes cantidades de excedentes alimentarios e, incluso, con el objetivo de acceder a los beneficios fiscales y sociales que se asocian a las donaciones de alimentos. Quedan así relegadas a un segundo plano cuestiones como el impacto que este tipo de prácticas tienen en las personas receptoras de los alimentos y la compatibilidad de algunos modelos de donación con fórmulas de intervención social que están orientadas al desarrollo de la autonomía de las personas. Tras un análisis de estrategias de captación y donación de alimentos sobrantes que están en activo en distintas zonas de España, el presente trabajo analiza, desde un enfoque de derechos humanos, las luces y sombras de este tipo de estrategias a corto, medio y largo plazo
Argumentative Bullshit

Harry Frankfurt characterised bullshit as assertions that are made without a concern for truth. Assertions, however, are not the only type of speech act that can be bullshit. Here, I propose the concept of argumentative bullshit and show how a speech acts account of bullshit assertions can be generalised to bullshit arguments. Argumentative bullshit, on this account, would be the production of an argument without a concern for the supporting relation between reasons and claim.
Past Evolution and Recent Changes in Western Europe Large-scale Circulation

Abstract. Detecting trends in regional large-scale circulation (LSC) is an important challenge as LSC is a key driver of local weather conditions. In this work, we investigate the past evolution of Western Europe LSC based on the 500 hPa geopotential height fields from 20CRv2c (1851–2010), ERA20C (1900–2010) and ERA5 (1950–2010) reanalyses. We focus on the evolution of large-scale circulation characteristics using three atmospheric descriptors that are based on analogy – characterizing the geopotential shape stationarity and how well a geopotential shape is reproduced in the climatology – together with a non-analogy descriptor accounting for the intensity of the centers of action. These descriptors were shown relevant to study precipitation extremes and variability in the Northwestern Alps in previous studies. Even though LSC characteristics and trends are consistent among the three reanalyses after 1950, we find major differences between 20CRv2c and ERA20C from 1900 to 1950 in accordance with previous studies. Notably, ERA20C produces flatter geopotential shapes in the beginning of the 20th century and shows a reinforcement of the meridional pressure gradient that is not observed in 20CRv2c. We then focus on the recent changes in LSC from 1950 to 2019 using ERA5. We combine the four atmospheric descriptors with an existing weather pattern classification to study the recent changes in the main atmospheric influences over France and Western Europe (Atlantic, Mediterranean, Northeast, Anticyclonic). We show that little changes are found in Northeast circulations. However, we show that Atlantic circulations (zonal flows) tend to become more similar to known Atlantic circulations in winter. Anticyclonic conditions tend to become more stationary in summer – a change that can potentially affect summer heatwaves. Furthermore, Mediterranean circulations tend to become more stationary, more similar to known Mediterranean circulations and associated with stronger centers of action in autumn, which could have implications for autumn extreme precipitation in the Mediterranean-influenced regions of the Southwestern Alps.
Schmerzphänomene bei Depression

172 Vielleicht vermuten auch Sie, depressive Patienten seien besonders schmerzempfindlich? Falsch gedacht. Denn während Depressive tiefe, aus dem Körperinneren kommende Schmerzen tatsächlich intensiver wahrnehmen, reagieren sie auf noxische Hautreize unempfindlicher. Dieses Paradoxon beruht vermutlich auf Veränderungen des schmerzmodulierenden Systems und der peripheren Nozizeption. Zudem weisen Tierversuche auf einen genetischen Mechanismus der veränderten Schmerzwahrnehmung hin.
ANALISIS FAKTOR KESUKSESAN IMPLEMENTASI APLIKASI SISTEM KEUANGAN DESA (SISKEUDES) DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL KESUKSESAN SISTEM TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DIPERBARUI OLEH DELONE DAN MCLEAN DI KABUPATEN GIANYAR

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Kesuksesan Implementasi Aplikasi Sistem Keuangan Desa (SISKEUDES) dengan Menggunakan Model Kesuksesan Sistem Teknologi Informasi yang diperbarui oleh DeLone dan McLean di Kabupaten Gianyar. Model DeLone dan McLean yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari 6 konstruk yaitu Kualitas Sistem, Kualitas Informasi, Kualitas Layanan, Penggunaan, Kepuasan Pengguna, dan Manfaat Bersih. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 64 orang yang termasuk pengguna dari aplikasi SISKEUDES di Kabupaten Gianyar. Data yang telah terkumpul dianalisis dengan menggunakan Partial Least Square (PLS). Metode analisis yang digunakan dengan mengevaluasi model pengukuran (outer model) dan model struktural (inner model).
Predicting Dysfunctional Internet Use

Internet addiction (IA) and cyberbullying (CB) represent two examples of dysfunctional Internet use (DIU) which are accompanied by negative consequences. In terms of prevention, the training of technical and reflective skills (Internet literacy) will be discussed with regard to these patterns. This study investigates the role of age, conscientiousness, and Internet literacy on IA symptoms and the participation in CB. Analyses reveal that positive attitudes towards online production and interaction and lower self-regulative skills can be associated with severe IA symptoms. Cyberbullies display less skills in reflecting on Internet content and also prove to have less self-regulative skills. Younger and less conscientious individuals are more likely to use the Internet dysfunctionally. Furthermore, significant correlations between experiences as a cyberbully and IA symptoms were found. In conclusion, the authors suggest that current media/Internet literacy curricula should be complemented by teaching reflective and regulative skills to prevent Internet users from negative consequences.