Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Diesseits und jenseits des Zweiten Bildungsweges. Zur Entwicklung formaler Erwachsenenbildung in Österreich

Formale, zu einem anerkannten Abschluss fuhrende Weiterbildung von Erwachsenen ist ein in seiner quantitativen wie qualitativen Bedeutung unterschatztes Phanomen. In Osterreich stehen nationale Auffassungsweisen den international eingefuhrten Definitionen formaler Erwachsenenbildung gegenuber. Die Autoren pladieren im vorliegenden Beitrag dafur, formale Weiterbildung in Osterreich in einen breiteren, international vergleichenden Kontext zu stellen. Der Beitrag schliest hierfur an eine von den Autoren entwickelte Typologie formaler Erwachsenenbildung an, welche sieben organisationale Felder unterscheidet. Drei ausgewahlte Felder, namlich (formale) Basisbildung, Zweiter Bildungsweg und berufsbegleitende Hochschulbildung bzw. Hochschulbildung fur nicht-traditionelle Studierende, und deren rezenten Entwicklungen (ca. 1996 bis 2010) werden fur Osterreich diskutiert. In dieser Diskussion zeigt sich, dass alle drei untersuchten Felder formaler Erwachsenenbildung starken Veranderungen unterliegen, die aber eines gemeinsam haben: Expansion, sprich neue Angebote, steigende TeilnehmerInnenzahlen und die Transformation bestehender Angebote. (DIPF/Orig.) Formal continuing education for adults leading to a recognized qualification is a phenomenon whose quantitative and qualitative significance is underestimated. In Austria, national perceptions confront internationally established definitions of formal adult education. In this article, the authors argue that formal continuing education in Austria should be placed in a broader international context. To do this, the paper follows a typology of formal adult education developed by the authors which distinguishes between seven organizational fields. It discusses three specific fields - (formal) basic education, the second chance education and part-time university education for working students and university education for non-traditional students - and their recent developments (from roughly 1996 to 2010) in Austria. It is apparent from this discussion that all three of the fields of formal adult education under investigation are subject to great changes that have several things in common: expansion, i.e. new provisions, an increasing number of participants and the transformation of existing provisions. (DIPF/Orig.)
Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia

Many variables have an impact upon construction time and cost overruns in Indonesia. A questionnaire survey was undertaken of project managers working on high-rise construction projects in two Indonesian cities: Jakarta and Yogyakarta. The variables identified were ranked according to their perceived importance and frequencies of occurrence. Inflationary increases in material cost, inaccurate material estimating and project complexity are the main causes of cost overruns. The predominant causes of delay are design changes, poor labour productivity and inadequate planning. Using factor analysis techniques, delay and cost overrun variables were grouped into factors, and their relationships analysed. Although Indonesia specific, the results reflect construction management problems common to developing countries.
Effect of Some Plant Growth Retardants on Vegetative Growth, Spurs and Fruiting of 'Le - Conte' Pear Trees

This study was carried out during two successive seasons 2012 and 2013 on 5 -years old 'Le Conte' pear trees grown under two types of soil. Selected trees were sprayed by some plant growth retardants such as, Paclobutrazol (Cultar) at 200 & 300 ppm conc. , Mepiquat chloride at 150 & 250 ppm, Succinic acid at 150 & 300 ppm and control. Treatments were sprayed with the specified solutions till run off at three times: before flowering, after fruit set stage and two months after fruit set. That was at early March, mid April and mid May. Herein, fruit quality and vegetative growth parameters were determined at the time of harvest. Results showed that significantly increased fruit set and improved fruit quality compared with the control. It should be noted that the best results were recorded in sandy soil compared with the clay soil. The highest concentration in all treatments improved fruit set, yield and fruit quality.
Application of Blind Deconvolution with Crest Factor for Recovery of Original Rolling Element Bearing Defect Signals

Many machine failures are not detected well in advance due to the masking of background noise and attenuation of the source signal through the transmission mediums. Advanced signal processing techniques using adaptive filters and higher order statistics have been attempted to extract the source signal from the measured data at the machine surface. In this paper, blind deconvolution using the eigenvector algorithm (EVA) technique is used to recover a damaged bearing signal using only the measured signal at the machine surface. A damaged bearing signal corrupted by noise with varying signal-to-noise (s/n) was used to determine the effectiveness of the technique in detecting an incipient signal and the optimum choice of filter length. The results show that the technique is effective in detecting the source signal with an s/n ratio as low as 0.21, but requires a relatively large filter length.
Apparent resistance to fall in forced vital capacity in children with increasing mass level of fine particulate: A physiological phenomenon

Abstract Forced vital capacity (FVC) of children in the age group 10–12 years are reported as a function of quantum increase in PM2.5 level in ambient air. The data are reported for the children in the categories based on their respective body mass index (BMI). FVC (% predicted) values decreased with increasing level of PM2.5. The subjects are found to respond in a selective manner as plateau was observed for FVC values against some selected ranges of PM2.5 concentration levels (74 µgm−3 to >117 µgm−3). To explain this unusual behavior, sac theory is proposed which explains the observations of FVC for subjects of all categories with different BMI values.
Sparse Representation De-Noising Based on Morlet Wavelet Basis and its Application for Transient Feature Extraction

Signals with multiple transients are often encountered with much noise in engineering. The transient feature extraction has always been the key issue for signal analysis. A new signal de-noising method combining sparse representation and Morlet wavelet basis is proposed for signal de-noising and feature extraction. Simulation study concerning multiple transients signal shows the effectiveness of this method in transient feature extraction. The efficiency of this de-noising method is also verified by its application to extract fault signature for gearbox.
III. An experimental investigation of the circumstances which determine whether the motion of water shall be direct or sinuous, and of the law of resistance in parallel channels

1. Objects and Results of the Investigation. —The results of this investigation have both a practical and a philosophical aspect. In their practical aspect they relate to the laws of resistance to the motion of water in pipes, which appears in a new form, the law for all velocities and all diameters being represented by an equation of two terms.
The digital electronic intelligence (ELINT) receiver

This article is focused on the design of the modern digital ELINT receiver. This digital ELINT receiver must be able to process the radar CW and pulse signals in intermediate frequency band 625 - 875 MHz with dynamic range 120dB. These strict requirements on the parameters of receiver ask for the not conventional solution of the receiver structure. Whole receiver is designed as the set of subblocks that are performed partial tasks of signal processing. For example, the receiver contains the wideband receiver, noise receiver and several narrow receivers. The extra attention is paid both the choosing of the suitable A/D convertors and the methods of real-time signal processing in this article. This paper describes the block diagram of the digital ELINT receiver and its operation when the typically radar signal are received and processed. The example of the functional block diagram of this receiver is included.
Resistance to Sporisorium reilianum f. sp. zeae in native maize germplasm

El carbón de la espiga del maíz (Sporisorium reilianum f. sp. zeae) es una enfermedad que se caracteriza porque el patógeno remplaza las inflorescencias por soros llenos de teliosporas. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la respuesta en campo de 55 poblaciones de maíz nativo a la infección por S. reilianum. Las poblaciones de maíz se colectaron en los estados de Guerrero (13), Oaxaca (13), Puebla (seis), Tlaxcala (12) y Estado de México (11). La semilla fue inoculada con teliosporas del patógeno, usando grenetina como adherente. El híbrido Az 41801 se utilizó como testigo. Las poblaciones fueron evaluadas en Mixquiahuala, Hidalgo, en los ciclos 2015 y 2016. La incidencia de la enfermedad se registró mediante la observación directa de signos y síntomas en las inflorescencias. La incidencia máxima de la enfermedad en las poblaciones de maíz fue de 28.8% y 22.2% en la primera y segunda evaluación, respectivamente, mientras que el testigo (Az 41801) presentó una incidencia de 70.7% y 42.3%. Considerando el origen geográfico, los maíces del Estado de México y Tlaxcala presentaron una menor incidencia de la enfermedad respecto al resto de las poblaciones, lo que indica la presencia de genes de resistencia a la enfermedad.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DE DESEMPENHO DE REDES RESIDENCIAIS IEEE 802.11N E HOMEPLUG AV

Este artigo apresenta uma analise comparativa dos padroes 802.11n e Homeplug AV, abordando melhorias desses padroes com relacao aos seus anteriores. Sao realizados testes do desempenho de cada padrao em ambiente residencial, considerando como parâmetro analisado a taxa de transmissao. O interesse foi determinar o desempenho relativo destas tecnologias, considerando a taxa de transmissao em funcao da distância de transmissao, do tamanho dos pacotes e do numero de nos ativos na rede.
Facing the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness and Response in the United States

Facing the Unexpected presents the wealth of information derived from disasters around the world over the past 25 years. The authors explore how these findings can improve disaster programs, identify remaining research needs, and discuss disaster within the broader context of sustainable development. How do different people think about disaster? Are we more likely to panic or to respond with altruism? Why are 110 people killed in a Valujet crash considered disaster victims while the 50,000 killed annually in traffic accidents in the U.S. are not? At the crossroads of social, cultural, and economic factors, this book examines these and other compelling questions. The authors review the influences that shape the U.S. governmental system for disaster planning and response, the effectiveness of local emergency agencies, and the level of professionalism in the field. They also compare technological versus natural disaster and examine the impact of technology on disaster programs.
Energy flow analysis and hybrid controller design for non-linear electromagnetic suspension

In this paper, a mathematical model for the developed electromagnetic suspension actuator is established based on measured parameters and test data. A main/inner-loop control strategy is proposed for its active control and the inner loop undertakes the control of a three-phase motor by applying a hysteresis current control method to track the calculated signal by the main loop. With the simplification of the inner-loop control system, the achievable range of control current and energy flow states of the actuator are analysed. Then, owing to the non-linear damping characteristic of the actuator, a hybrid system model which involves real and integer variables is built up for the main loop and optimal control to improve vehicle ride comfort is carried out based on a model predictive control method. Simulations are carried out with bump impulse and random uneven road inputs and the results demonstrate that the electromagnetic suspension with the designed hybrid controller can improve vehicle ride comfort compared with a corresponding passive suspension while energy is consumed from the battery.
Superconducting techniques for gravity survey and inertial navigation

Major improvements in sensitivity and drift can be made in inertial instruments by utilizing benign properties of materials available at liquid helium temperatures. We are developing a three-axis gravity gradiometer in which magnetic fields produced by persistent currents are modulated by motions of superconducting proof masses. Signals arising from both differential and common mode motions of the proof masses are detected by SQUIDs. The present design parameters give an intrinsic gravity gradient noise of 2 × 10-12s-2Hz-1/2, subject to improvements with new superconducting techniques under tests. A demonstration of such high sensitivity requires a very strict control of all error sources. The performance of our prototype gravity gradiometer when tested in a noisy terrestrial environment with its sensitive axis tilted at an angle of \tan{-1}2^{1/2} with respect to Earth's gravity is degraded to an error level of 7× 10-10s-2Hz-1/2. In order to compensate for common-acceleration induced errors, we are also developing a six-axis superconducting, accelerometer, based on a similar principle, which can detect the linear and angular acceleration vectors of the gradiometer platform simultaneously. Motion of a single, magnetically levitated, proof mass is monitored to resolve linear acceleration components to 4× 10-12m s-2Hz-1/2and angular acceleration components to 3 × 10-11rad s-2Hz-1/2. This accelerometer, combined with the gradiometer, represents a gradiometer-aided inertial navigation/survey system.
The Relationship between Timing of Pretransplant Kidney Biopsy, Graft Loss, and Survival in Kidney Transplantation: An Italian Cohort Study

Introduction: Kidney biopsy is performed to assess if an extended criteria graft can be used for transplantation. It may be performed before or after cross-clamping during organ procurement. This study aims to evaluate whether the timing of biopsy may modify cold ischemia times (CIT) and/or graft outcomes. Methods: Kidney transplants performed in our center from January 2007 to December 2017 were analyzed. Grafts with preimplantation kidney biopsy were included. Biopsies were performed during surgical back table (ex situ kidney biopsy [ESKB]) until 2012 and since then before the aortic cross-clamping (in situ kidney biopsy [ISKB]). To overcome biases owing to different distributions, a propensity score model was developed. The study population consists in 322 patients, 115 ESKB, and 207 ISKB. Results: CIT was significantly lower for ISKB (730 min ISKB vs. 840 min ESKB, p value = 0.001). In both crude (OR 0.27; 95% confidence interval, 95% CI 0.12–0.60; p value = 0.002) and adjusted analyses (OR 0.37; 95% CI 0.14–0.94; p value = 0.039), ISKB was associated with a reduced odd of graft loss when compared to ESKB. Discussion/Conclusion: Performing preimplantation kidney biopsy during the recovery, prior to the aortic cross-clamping, may be a strategy to reduce CIT and improve transplant outcomes.
Compact and high efficiency polymer air-trench waveguide bends and splitters

A fabrication process for PFCB waveguide air-trench bends with scanning electron microscope (SEM)-based electron beam lithography (EBL) and autoalignment has been developed and high efficiency air-trench bends (97.2% for TE polarization and 96.2% for TM polarization) have been demonstrated. We have successfully developed a high aspect ratio (18:1) anisotropic PFCB etch using a CO/O2 etch chemistry in an inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etcher (ICP RIE) for PFCB waveguide air-trench splitter fabrication. The fabricated splitters show a 90.1% overall efficiency and ~ 85-to-15 (85:15) splitting ratio for 950 nm wide splitter trench, which closely matches 2D-FDTD simulation results. Using air-trench bends, an ultracompact PFCB arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) 8 x 8 wavelength demultiplexer for Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) application had been designed. Compared to a conventional AWG in the same material system, the air-trench bend AWG reduces the area required by a factor of 20. Compact ring resonators using these splitters and bends has been designed and fabrication and improvements are currently underway.
Development of an integrated optical microphone by means of waveguide structuring on PMMA

The paper describes the development of an optical microphone on an integrated-optical basis. The applied modulation principle is based on the change of the coupling ratio between two butt-coupled optical waveguides induced by lateral displacement of the guides. The coupling beam is first directed to a reflective membrane before being coupled into the receiving waveguide, allowing the membrane movement to be detected in a non-contact manner. The necessary waveguide structure is contained in an integrated-optical chip. This chip was produced with the aid of a technique based on the polymer PMMA, specially developed for this purpose. The necessary change of the refractive index was generated by means of a photochemical method. The coupling performance of the chips is largely in agreement with the theoretical values.
Coxiella burnetii: living inside the host cell

Coxiella burnetii is an obligate intracellular pathogen and the causative agent of Q fever. In this brief review, we describe how recently described mechanisms help our understanding of C. burnetii invasion and its survival in the host cell by the formation of a replicative niche: the Coxiella-containing vacuole. We describe the actin-associated proteins involved in the internalization of C. burnetii, and we discuss the contribution of diverse degradation pathways of the cell during the formation and stabilization of the Coxiella-containing vacuole. BIOCELL ISSN 1667-5746 2019 43(1): 1-6 ELECTRONIC
Critical Variables to be Considered when Attempting to Estimate Blood Ethanol Concentrations in Rats from g/kg Exposure Data

Background In rodent studies of ethanol (EtOH) consumption where blood sample collection does not occur, there is often mention of likely BECs based on prior studies. These studies may vary in dose(s) used, age/sex/species, or administration route. Often, intake studies may presume that binge-levels were achieved without knowing that BECs exceeded 80 mg% (binge threshold). In human studies, estimated BECs (eBECs) have been derived using complex formulas that consider EtOH consumption level and the weight and sex of the individual. Method Three datasets were used to derive eBECs using a conversion factor (CF) that considers gram (g) of EtOH per kilogram (kg) of animal weight and other variables that may influence BECs such as age, sex, dose, route, vehicle, chronicity, and timing post-exposure. Regression analyses were also conducted for each dataset, building regression models with BEC as the response and other variables in the study specific to each dataset as predictor variables. Results Dataset1 assessed age, sex and post-injection time point. Both CF and regression analyses determined that different CFs should be used for 10- and 30-min post-administration time points. Dataset2 assessed age, dose, vehicle and post-intubation time point. Depending on the post-intubation time point, several CFs were used to derive eBECs. When weight was not used as a regression variable, data across approaches corresponded, with age differences emerging later in elimination phase. In Dataset3 that used BECs from a repeated intake study, chronic exposure influenced CFs, although regression analysis did not yield similar findings. Conclusions Although eBECs can be derived, critical variables vary with subject and test conditions and do not always concur with results of regression analyses. Although, not designed to replace assessment of BECs when sample collection is possible, the CF approach may prove useful when estimating BECs in studies where assessments are not feasible.
Evaluation of the Department of the Navy's (DoN's) Managers Internal Control (MIC) manual

Abstract : The purpose of this MBA project was to conduct a comprehensive review of the current DoN Manager's Internal Control (MIC) Manual to evaluate its effectiveness in helping to align the Navy's current mission, organizational philosophy, management strategy, goals, metrics, sustainment efforts, and improvement programs. Additionally, this study reviews the (MIC) manual to evaluate its ease of use or identify potential challenges in applying the concepts as outlined in the aforementioned manual. The primary framework used in evaluating the MIC manual was a report published by Government Accountability Office (GAO) titled: Internal Control Management and Evaluation Tool (2001) which is based upon the five standards for internal control in the federal government. Although the MIC manual provides an interpretation of the guidance and requirements set forth by SECNAVINST 5200.35E, the manual falls short in transcending or translating the spirit and intent of SECNAVINST 5200.35E and other statutory and regulatory references. The MIC manual's ease of use is hindered due to the strict focus on providing instructional guidance in adhering directly to the requirements of SECNAVINST 5200.35E alone. Additionally, it is challenging for the reader to grasp the purpose and vision of the program given that the overarching organizational goals and objectives are not clearly stated within the manual. Structuring the MIC manual to reflect GAO's five standards of internal control will increase its effectiveness in aligning an organizations current mission, organizational philosophy, management strategy, goals, metrics, sustainment efforts, and improvement programs.
Delineating the Reality of Flood Risk and Loss in Southeast Texas

AbstractAlthough the 100-year floodplain is the traditional indicator of risk from flooding and a catalyst for mitigation decisions in the United States, increasing evidence indicates that this boundary is not sufficient in representing actual economic losses caused by floods. Although studies have demonstrated that up to 50% of losses occur outside floodplain boundaries, as of this writing it is believed little or no research has been conducted on the precise spatial characteristics of these losses or offers an alternative approach for depicting flood exposure at the local level. This perceived lack of inquiry is addressed by spatially examining the pattern of insured flood loss within the Clear Creek watershed near Houston as a first step in better understanding the relationship between floodplain boundaries and actual loss. First, property damage claims are mapped under the National Flood Insurance Program over an 11-year period from 1999 to 2009 and then these points of loss are analyzed in relation t.
Applied Time Series and Box-Jenkins Models

Introduction. Stationarity. Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Models. Identification. Estimations and Diagnostic Checking. Forecasting. United States Residential Construction. United States Unemployment. The Clorox Company Case. Transfer Function Models. Indentification of Transfer Function Models. Estimation and Diagnostic Checking of Transfer Function Models. Forecasting with Transfer Function. Intervention Analysis. Data Bases. Mathematical Expectations. Time Series Programs.