Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
About the limit state of deformable bodies

The theory of limit state deals with statically determinate condition of solids. In this case the system is closed due to the limit conditions, such properties of matter as viscosity, elasticity, etc. cannot influence the limit state. In other words, being at the limit state the nature of the relationship between stress and strain has no effect on the limit state. The article discusses systems of equations which correspond to the classical theory of plasticity. It is assumed that the components of the velocity vector depend on two spatial coordinates only. The constructed system can be used to describe the torsion of a parallelepiped around the three orthogonal axes. For the constructed system of equations group point symmetries, conservation laws were found. It is shown that the system admits 8-dimensional Lie algebra. On the basis of the symmetry group some classes of invariant solutions of rank 1 were constructed. They depend on the arbitrary functions of one variable. It is shown that these solutions can be used to describe plastic torsion of a parallelepiped around three orthogonal axes. It is shown that the system admits an infinite series of conservation laws.
The Variability of the Tunisian Real Exchange Rate

This article presents an estimate of the equilibrium real exchange rate for Tunisia using the model of Edwards (1998) and Elbadawi (1994). We calculate the distortion between the actual RER and the equilibrium RER and the misalignments related thereto. The study period was marked by phases of overvaluation and undervaluation of the RER.
EFFECT OF QUALITY OF WORK LIFE ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN THE BANKING SECTOR IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA

Bank employees feel maximum work pressure and have to deliver timely service in order to meet organizational goals and ensure satisfaction of heightened customer expectations creating more stress and decreased quality of work life and organizational commitment. In this regard the Kenyan banking industry has witnessed considerable human capital flight despite the growth in profitability for the past five years. However, there is slight research evidence from the developing countries such as African continent in terms of quality of work life and organizational commitment. In this regard the current study purposed to investigate the effects of quality of work life on organizational commitment in the banking sector in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study focused on how job security and social support affect organizational commitment in the banking sector in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study adopted an explanatory research design with a target population of 748 employees drawn from 25 Commercial Banks within Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study used a sample size of 254 respondents which was arrived at by use of Krejcie and Morgan table. Result of multiple regressions revealed that quality of work life programs jointly and independently influenced organizational commitment in the banking sector in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Jointly the two constructs namely job security, social support contributed 53.4 % of the variation in organizational commitment (Adjusted R Square = 0.529). The β value for job security (.633), social support (.176) were positive. This implied that the management of banking sector should pay high premiums in strategically formulating and implementing quality of work life programs which can effectively galvanize organizational commitment. Quality of work life programs should be bundled through mutually consistent policies to enhance their synergy in achieving high organizational commitment.
Seedling emergence and growth of basil varieties under water stress

The limited availability of water for agriculture in arid areas of the world and especially in Mexico, caused by an increasing demand of a growing population, forced to do studies to achieve higher agricultural production with less water. This study was conducted in order to determine the e ect of water stress on 20 varieties of basil, subject to three levels of water potential (0, -0.75 and -1.50 MPa) in a completely randomized design with four replications. The variables measured were percentage and emergence rate, radicle length, seedling height, fresh and dry biomass of radicle and aerial part. The results showed that Red Rubin had the higher percentage and rate of emergence under stress, while Mrs Burns not emerged under severe stress level (-1.50 MPa). Thai, Dark Opal, Emily, Dolly and Napoletano had higher radicle length when water stress was applied; meanwhile Cinnamon, Purple Ru es, Genovese, Genovese Italian, Dolce Vita and Napoletano failed to develop when water potential was equal a -1.50 Mpa, while Sweet Dani had higher fresh biomass of root and shoot. Siam Queen and Thai showed higher shoot biomass under higher stress (-1.50 MPa); Emily and Thai for root biomass under moderate stress (-0.75 MPa).
Weathering and Erosion

These two processes affect so much of physical geography that they merit a separate section. The combination of weathering and erosion is often referred to as erosion, but they are, in fact, two separate processes and are treated as such in this section, which expands on the basic information about weathering and erosion presented in other sections of this manual. The information and activities in this section are designed for Year 5 and 6 students who have the vocabulary and basic knowledge of physical geography concepts to explore the fascinating topics of weathering and erosion in more detail.
An optimal quasi solution for the Cauchy problem for Laplace equation in the framework of inverse ECG

The inverse ECG problem is set as a boundary data completion for the Laplace equation: at each time the potential is measured on the torso and its normal derivative is null. One aims at reconstructing the potential on the heart. A new regularization scheme is applied to obtain an optimal regularization strategy for the boundary data completion problem. We consider the ℝn+1domain Ω. The piecewise regular boundary of Ω is defined as the union∂Ω = Γ1∪ Γ0∪ Σ, where Γ1and Γ0are disjoint, regular, andn-dimensional surfaces. Cauchy boundary data is given in Γ0, and null Dirichlet data in Σ, while no data is given in Γ1. This scheme is based on two concepts: admissible output data for an ill-posed inverse problem, and the conditionally well-posed approach of an inverse problem. An admissible data is the Cauchy data in Γ0corresponding to an harmonic function inC2(Ω) ∩H1(Ω). The methodology roughly consists of first characterizing the admissible Cauchy data, then finding the minimum distance projection in theL2-norm from the measured Cauchy data to the subset of admissible data characterized by givena prioriinformation, and finally solving the Cauchy problem with the aforementioned projection instead of the original measurement.
Synchronization control of quaternion‐valued inertial memristor‐based neural networks via adaptive method

In this paper, by introducing memristive connections and inertial term into quaternion‐valued neural networks, the quaternion‐valued inertial memristive neural networks (QVIMNNs) is proposed. Based on the adaptive control strategy, the synchronization problem of the QVIMNNs is analyzed in this work. Two different assumption for activation functions are considered in this work; new criteria for global synchronization are then derived by designing novel adaptive controllers and update laws. Lastly, numerical examples are given to verify the results obtained in this work.
Cost-effectiveness of Pegfilgrastim versus Filgrastim after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with lymphoma and myeloma

This study found no evidence that the use of pegfilgrastim is associated with greater cost in lymphoma and myeloma patients after high-dose chemotherapy and PBSC transplantation. Copyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2013 (This abstract was borrowed from another version of this item.) (This abstract was borrowed from another version of this item.)
Rulers, Guns, and Money: The Global Arms Trade in the Age of Imperialism

List of Tables Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Aresenals of Autocracy 2. Hand-Me-Down Guns: The Balkans and Ethiopia 3. Arms Trade Colonialism: Ethiopia and Djibouti 4. Austro-German Hegemony in Eastern Europe 5. A Tale of Two Arms Races 6. The Dreadnought Races 7. Gunning for Krupp Abbreviations Notes Index
Tectonic Evolution of the Death Valley Region

Progress in understanding the evolution of continents hinges on seamlessly applying techniques of modern structural geology to the largest possible regions of the crust. In most areas, meaningful practice of regional structural geology is limited by a lack of correspondence between highly strained crust and well-defined regional strain markers, that is, large-scale geologic features whose initial geometry can be reasonably inferred, and their kinematic evolution constrained, through structural, stratigraphic, isotopic, paleomagnetic, and geodetic study. A ~100,000-km^2 segment of the U.S. Cordilleran orogen, encompassing the celebrated landscapes of Death Valley National Park and five nearby parks that are among the most visited in the U.S., was severely deformed in late Cenozoic time. In addition to spectacular geologic exposures, the region harbors a rare endowment of regional structural markers, developed before and during late Cenozoic deformation. The markers are defined by isopachs and facies boundaries in the west-thickening Neoproterozoic-Paleozoic Cordilleran miogeocline, by pre-Cenozoic thrust faults that disrupt the miogeoclinal wedge, and by proximal Tertiary terrigenous detrital strata and their source regions. The region is still tectonically active, providing an opportunity to compare deformation patterns of the last decade, constrained by geodetic studies, with late Cenozoic deformation patterns spanning 15-20 m.y. These scientific assets have attracted the attention of significant numbers of structural geologists over the last three decades, and distinguished the region as the birthplace of, and testing ground for, an impressive number of fundamental tectonic ideas. Oroclinal bending of mountain ranges, continental transform faulting and "pull-apart" basins, low-angle normal faulting, the influence of plate motions on intracontinental deformation, the "rolling hinge" model of progressive extensional deformation, the fluid crustal layer or "crustal asthenosphere" concept, and Pratt isostatic compensation of mountain ranges were all originally discovered or have their best known expressions in the region. This remarkable history of geologic investigation and innovation continues unabated as growing numbers of scientists recognize it as a unique place on Earth to ponder the nature and origin of large-scale continental deformation.
BREEDING POTENTIAL OF SESAME FOR WATERLOGGING STRESS IN ASIA

Sesame is an important oilseed crop in Asia that is often affected by waterlogging stress, leading to significant yield losses and reduced crop quality. Breeding waterlogging-tolerant sesame varieties is essential for ensuring the sustainable production of this crop in regions prone to waterlogging events. This review provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with breeding sesame for waterlogging tolerance in Asia. We discuss the current state of sesame production in the region, sesame's physiological and morphological responses to waterlogging stress, and the genetic mechanisms underlying waterlogging tolerance. Moreover, we highlight the importance of identifying and utilizing waterlogging-tolerant sesame varieties and germplasm resources and the challenges in breeding waterlogging-tolerant sesame. Finally, we outline future perspectives for breeding waterlogging-tolerant sesame, including integrating traditional and modern breeding approaches, the potential for omics technologies and systems biology, and the role of climate-smart agriculture and sustainable management practices in mitigating waterlogging stress. By addressing these challenges, researchers and breeders can contribute to the continued success of sesame production in Asia and help to safeguard the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers who depend on this crop for their income and food security.
Self-supervised writer adaptation using perceptive concepts: application to on-line text recognition

We designed a hand-printed text recognizer. The system is based on three set of experts respectively used to segment, classify and validate the text (with a French lexicon : 200K words). We present in this communication writer adaptation methods. The first is supervised by the user. The others are self-supervised strategies which compare classification hypothesis with lexical hypothesis and modify consequently classifier parameters. The last method increases the system accuracy and the classification speed. Experiments are presented on a large database of 90 texts (5400 words) written by 54 different writers and good recognition rates (82%) have been obtained.
The Preventive Measures, Main Challenges and The Effectiveness of The Programs Developed in Dealing with Out-Of-Wedlock Pregnancies among Adolescents and Youths in Malaysia

The rise of out-of-wedlock pregnancies in Malaysia has become an alarming concern, posing significant socio-cultural and economic challenges for the country. Given the country's conservative cultural norms and the potential for an increase in single-parent households, the issue not only affects the individuals directly involved, but also has broader implications for society. This study thus aims to explore the preventive measures, main challenges and the effectiveness of the programs developed for the out-of-wedlock pregnancies among teenagers and youth in Selangor, Malaysia. In the study, a qualitative case study approach, interviews, and document research were used, and six informants were selected to offer perspectives from the viewpoint of an expert panel. The findings suggested that the preventive measures can be implemented through top-down and bottom-up processes. The main challenges are poor knowledge among married or soon-to-be-married couples, parental busyness, and the environment. The findings also explained that the existing laws in Malaysia are insufficient or ineffective in raising awareness among teenagers and youth. The study's implications suggest improving and refining micro and macro-level programs to achieve a comprehensive approach to reducing out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
Stakeholder expectations, inter-organizational coordination and procurement practices among humanitarian organizations

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the interconnectedness between stakeholder expectations (SE), inter-organizational coordination (IOC) and procurement practices within humanitarian organizations (HOs) based in Uganda.Design/methodology/approachEmploying a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were gathered from 43 HOs and analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0. 8.3. Variance-based structural equation models (VB-SEMs) were employed to examine both direct and indirect effects.FindingsThe findings show a significantly positive relationship between SE, IOC and procurement practices. Additionally, the mediating role of IOC in the relationship between SE and procurement practices is evident.Research limitations/implicationsWhile this study offers insights into procurement practices in HOs, the use of a quantitative approach might limit capturing dynamic changes over time. Future research could benefit from a nuanced approach involving interviews and longitudinal studies to uncover incremental changes.Practical implicationsDuring relief management, HOs need to understand their SE through information sharing and capacity building. This understanding can aid in selecting procurement practices that align with SE and ensure the delivery of relief.Originality/valueLeveraging stakeholder theory, this research contributes to the understanding of how SE and IOC influence the adoption of procurement practices in HOs during relief delivery.
Interleukin-23R Gene Polymophisms in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Polyneuropathy

Objective: Proinflammatory and neurovascular changes are blamed in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. Although it is accepted that diabetes is a trigger for vascular inflammation, it has been suggested that inflammation itself may trigger diabetes. Interleukin-23 (IL-23) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine secreted by activated macrophages and dendritic cells. Interleukin-23R is known to have a critical role in chronic inflammatory diseases. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between IL-23R polymorphism and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods: 50 diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients who applied to Neurology outpatient clinic, and 52 healthy controls compatible with the patient group in terms of age and gender were included. Electromyography was performed on all of the volunteers, who agreed to participate in the study, and 2 ml of blood samples were taken into tubes with EDTA, and the IL-23R gene polymorphism was analyzed using the pyrosequencing method. Results: IL-23R gene variants rs2201841, rs199542433, rs201052419, rs11209026 were analyzed in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) patients and control group. While we investigate IL23R polymorphisms we didn’t find any significant differences between patient and control groups. But when we use odds ratios, rs2201841 seems to have a protective role, and rs199542433 in both dominant and recessive models and rs11209026 only recessive model seem to be related 10 fold higher risks for DPN. Conclusions: IL-23R gene polymorphism has been shown to be associated with many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It is known that inflammation has an important effect on diabetes. The frequency of IL-23R gene polymorphism was not significant in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Our study is the only and first study investigating the role of IL-23R gene polymorphism in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Ethnicity is very important in genetic studies, and it will give us more clear information for the future to carry out this study in patients with other ethnic origins and to recruit larger study groups.
Perfilagem do problema de resolução da equação da onda por diferenças finitas em coprocessador Xeon Phi

A computacao cientifica, que envolve calculos que duram de varias horas a dias, tem na otimizacao de codigo um meio de vital importância. A proposta deste trabalho e validar, atraves de metricas de desempenho, a otimizacao de uma implementacao da equacao da onda nos meios isotropicos (ISO) em duas dimensoes (2D) e com Isotropia Transversalmente Inclinada (TTI) em tres dimensoes (3D). Pretende-se medir a quantidade de operacoes em ponto flutuante por segundo (FLOP/s) e a intensidade aritmetica (IA) do codigo desenvolvido utilizando a tecnologia de Many Integrated Cores (MIC), apontando seus limites operacionais e o quao proximo destes limites este codigo ficou.
Poisson type operators on the Fock space of type B

The main purpose of this paper is to propose an (α, q)-analogue of the Poisson operators on the Fock space of type B in the sense of Bozejko, Ejsmont, and Hasebe [J. Funct. Anal. 269, 1769–1795 (2015)] and to find a probability law of this operator. We shall show that the probability law is expressed by the q-Meixner distribution in the sense of Definition 3.2. Our results contain not only symmetric distributions as in Bozejko-Ejsmont-Hasebe but also the non-symmetric ones such as free Poisson, q and q2-deformations of Poisson, Pascal, Gamma, and Meixner distributions.The main purpose of this paper is to propose an (α, q)-analogue of the Poisson operators on the Fock space of type B in the sense of Bozejko, Ejsmont, and Hasebe [J. Funct. Anal. 269, 1769–1795 (2015)] and to find a probability law of this operator. We shall show that the probability law is expressed by the q-Meixner distribution in the sense of Definition 3.2. Our results contain not only symmetric distributions as in Bozejko-Ejsmont-Hasebe but also the non-symmetric ones such as free Poisson, q and q2-deformations of Poisson, Pascal, Gamma, and Meixner distributions.
The Impact of Information Technology on the Performance of Commercial Banks Through the Faithful Representation of Accounting Information System

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of IT on banking performance through RF of AIT. Theoretical framework: Business companies and institutions strive to work in a shorter amount of time, which makes information technology an important and necessary way to reach their goals and develop their business day by day. It assumes that they have a positive and significant impact on performance. Methodology: Data on five major banks in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been gathered. An ARDL model for estimation has been used. Findings: It is revealing that both IT and RF jointly have a significant impact on performance in the short and long run by 97% and 109%, respectively. Research, Practical & Social implications: banks adopt IT in order to compete in the market and improve the skills of their employees through training on advanced IT and facilities. Originality: This study examined and identified the performance of commercial banks in the shed of AIS through RF. Beside of the impact of AIS; RF has a great role in performance and AIS as well.
Development of Geographic Information System for Mineral Resources in Highway Engineering

: Geographic Information System (GIS) is a specific and very important spatial information system. Composed of computer systems, geographic data, and users, various geographic information is generated and output through the integration, storage, retrieval, operation, and analysis of geographic data. This provides new knowledge for land use, resource management, environmental monitoring, transportation, economic construction, urban planning, and government administrative management, serving engineering design, planning, and management decision-making. This article applies geographic information theory to the management of road aggregates and establishes a geographic information system for road materials resources in the Rizhao area under the GIS platform. The development of this system mainly consists of two modules: one is the road materials resource database, and the other is the road materials resource geographic information management system. The road material resource management system is developed and established based on GIS, which stores and analyzes a large amount of scattered road material resource information such as resource attributes, technical indicators, economic parameters, etc. through computers. This not only avoids a lot of repetitive work, but also provides important material foundation and technical support for improving the scientific and standardized level of decision-making and management work. This system achieves the unification and sharing of various maps and data information, which can efficiently utilize various basic information. Based on the search, analysis, and other processing results of the distribution and demand of road land resources, statistical analysis, decision-making, and management work can be carried out.
glmpathcr : An R Package for Ordinal Response Prediction in High-dimensional Data Settings

This paper describes an R package, glmpathcr , that provides a function for ﬁtting a penalized continuation ratio model when interest lies in predicting an ordinal response. The function, glmpathcr uses the coordinate descent ﬁtting algorithm as implemented in glmpath and described by (Park and Hastie 2007a). Methods for extracting all estimated coeﬃcients, extracting non-zero coeﬃcient estimates, obtaining the predicted class, and obtaining the class-speciﬁc ﬁtted probabilities have been implemented. Additionally, generic methods from glmpath including summary , print , and plot can be applied to a glmpathcr object.