Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Digital Commons @ Michigan Tech Digital Commons @ Michigan Tech A wireless, passive sensor for quantifying packaged food quality A wireless, passive sensor for quantifying packaged food quality

: This paper describes the fabrication of a wireless, passive sensor based on an inductive-capacitive resonant circuit, and its application for in situ monitoring of the quality of dry, packaged food such as cereals, and fried and baked snacks. The sensor is made of a planar inductor and capacitor printed on a paper substrate. To monitor food quality, the sensor is embedded inside the food package by adhering it to the package’s inner wall; its response is remotely detected through a coil connected to a sensor reader. As food quality degrades due to increasing humidity inside the package, the paper substrate absorbs water vapor, changing the capacitor’s capacitance and the sensor’s resonant frequency. Therefore, the taste quality of the packaged food can be indirectly determined by measuring the change in the sensor’s resonant frequency. The novelty of this sensor technology is its wireless and passive nature, which allows in situ determination of food quality. In addition, the simple fabrication process and inexpensive sensor material ensure a low sensor cost, thus making this technology economically viable.
Dealing With Dilemmas Of Democracy Promotion Under Occupation

3 List of tables and schemes. 7 List of maps 7 List of abbreviations 9 INTRODUCTION 11 1.1 Research questions. 12 1.2 Relevance. 13 1.3 How this thesis will continue. 13 CHATPER 2: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK 15 2.1 Background theory. 15 2.1.1 Political constructivism 15 2.1.2 The EU as international actor 16 2.2 Methodology. 16 2.2.1 Framework to trace conceptualization of democracy. 17 2.2.2 Framework to trace dilemmas of democracy support. 22 2.2. 3. Questioning the actor-groups. 23
Nontrivial polydispersity exponents in aggregation models

We consider the scaling solutions of Smoluchowski's equation of irreversible aggregation, for a non gelling collision kernel. The scaling mass distribution f(s) diverges as s^{-tau} when s->0. tau is non trivial and could, until now, only be computed by numerical simulations. We develop here new general methods to obtain exact bounds and good approximations of $\\tau$. For the specific kernel KdD(x,y)=(x^{1/D}+y^{1/D})^d, describing a mean-field model of particles moving in d dimensions and aggregating with conservation of ''mass\'\' s=R^D (R is the particle radius), perturbative and nonperturbative expansions are derived. For a general kernel, we find exact inequalities for tau and develop a variational approximation which is used to carry out the first systematic study of tau(d,D) for KdD. The agreement is excellent both with the expansions we derived and with existing numerical values. Finally, we discuss a possible application to 2d decaying turbulence.
A novel approach for analysing collective dynamics of large-scale multi-robot system in task allocation

In this paper we propose a generalized macroscopic mathematical model to analyse multi-robot system (MRS) engaged in task allocation. Our novel model outperforms other existing ones because of the number of task types is arbitrary limited number rather than a fixed number. We find the statistic law of macroscopic variable which reflects the collective dynamics, and from its property we can predict both positive and negative effects of emergent task allocation. A two-dimensional Markov process is employed to model the state transitions of the whole MRS directly. Our proposed analysis model has closed-form expressions, such that we find relationship between collective performance and the model parameter which makes an impact on the system performance. We conduct simulations with dozens and hundred number of robots. The experiments verify the mathematical model and illustrate that the model shows excellent agreement with simulation results.
Integrable Hamiltonian systems on Lie groups: Kowalewski type

equations for the heavy top extend to a larger class of Hamiltonian systems on Lie groups; this paper explains these extensions, and along the way reveals further geometric significance of her work in the theory of elliptic curves. Specifically, in this paper we shall be concerned with the solutions of the following differential system in six variables hi, h2, h3, H1, H2, H3 dH 1 H2H( d1 = H2H3 - -h- + 23- ha2 , dt C3 C2
Contrasting Properties of α7-Selective Orthosteric and Allosteric Agonists Examined on Native Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

Subtype-selective ligands are important tools for the pharmacological characterisation of neurotransmitter receptors. This is particularly the case for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), given the heterogeneity of their subunit composition. In addition to agonists and antagonists that interact with the extracellular orthosteric nAChR binding site, a series of nAChR allosteric modulators have been identified that interact with a distinct transmembrane site. Here we report studies conducted with three pharmacologically distinct nicotinic ligands, an orthosteric agonist (compound B), a positive allosteric modulator (TQS) and an allosteric agonist (4BP-TQS). The primary focus of the work described in this study is to examine the suitability of these compounds for the characterisation of native neuronal receptors (both rat and human). However, initial experiments were conducted on recombinant nAChRs demonstrating the selectivity of these three compounds for α7 nAChRs. In patch-clamp recordings on rat primary hippocampal neurons we found that all these compounds displayed pharmacological properties that mimicked closely those observed on recombinant α7 nAChRs. However, it was not possible to detect functional responses with compound B, an orthosteric agonist, using a fluorescent intracellular calcium assay on either rat hippocampal neurons or with human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons (iCell neurons). This is, presumably, due to the rapid desensitisation of α7 nAChR that is induced by orthosteric agonists. In contrast, clear agonist-evoked responses were observed in fluorescence-based assays with the non-desensitising allosteric agonist 4BP-TQS and also when compound B was co-applied with the non-desensitising positive allosteric modulator TQS. In summary, we have demonstrated the suitability of subtype-selective orthosteric and allosteric ligands for the pharmacological identification and characterisation of native nAChRs and the usefulness of ligands that minimise receptor desensitisation for the characterisation of α7 nAChRs in fluorescence-based assays.
Clinical assessment of the therapeutic effect of low-level laser therapy on chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis

The aim of this study was to clinically assess the therapeutic effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) using a protocol we developed especially for the purpose. The study included 180 patients: group 1 (the study group) – 90 patients who received LLLT using a laser operating in the red spectrum (658 nm; in a non-contact mode; power output P = 27 mW; frequency f1 = 5.8 Hz, f2 – continuous waveform; time T = 1.14 min; dosage of 2 J/cm2 once daily); group 2 (controls) – 90 patients who received pharmacotherapy (Granofurin and solcoseryl given twice daily). The indices we assessed were pain intensity, erythema dynamics and epithelization time. Pain was completely managed in 55.6% of group 1 patients one day after therapy began, while it took three days to alleviate pain for 11.1% of the patients in group 2. The erythema was managed entirely in 24.4% of group 1 patients after the first session, while it did not change in any of the group 2 patients. Pain intensity and erythema had similar dynamics for both groups. In 5 days, 75.6% of group 1 patients showed complete epithelization, while in group 2 the process was completed in only 37.8% of patients. As a whole, the results we obtained using LLLT to treat chronic RAS were better than those obtained in the group receiving pharmacotherapy. Pain and inflammation were very effectively managed with LLLT with the parameters we used and epithelization was considerably accelerated.
Design recovery for maintenance and reuse

Software maintenance and harvesting reusable components from software both require that an analyst reconstruct the software's design. Design recovery recreates design abstractions from a combination of code, existing design documentation (if available), personal experience and general knowledge about problem and application domains. The author shows how to extend the automated assistance available to the software engineer for this process. He explains the concept of design recovery, proposes an architecture to implement the concept, illustrates how the architecture operates, describes progress toward implementing it, and compares this work with other similar work such as reverse engineering and program understanding. Much of the discussion is based on a model-based design recovery system called Desire. <<ETX>>
New Bioactive Fungal Molecules with High Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Capacity Isolated from Cerrena unicolor Idiophasic Cultures

Three bioactive fractions, extracellular laccase (ex-LAC), crude endopolysaccharides (c-EPL), and a low molecular subfraction of secondary metabolites (ex-LMS), were isolated from the idiophasic cultures of the white rot fungus Cerrena unicolor. For the first time, we determined the antioxidant properties of these samples by chemiluminometric measurement (a) and assessment of the scavenging effect on ABTS (b) and the DPPH reduction rate (c). The highest reducing capability was found for the ex-LMS fraction: 39–90% for (a), 20–90% for (b), and 10–59% for (c) at the concentration of 6.25–800 µg/mL. The scavenging abilities of the C. unicolor c-EPL were between 36 and 70% for (a), 2 and 60% for (b), and 28 and 32% for (c) at the concentration of 6.25–800 µg/mL. A very high prooxidative potential was observed for the ex-LAC probes. The preliminary toxicity tests were done using the Microtox system and revealed the following percentage of the toxic effect against Vibrio fischeri: 85.37% for c-EPL, 50.67% for ex-LAC, and 99.8% for ex-LMS, respectively. The ex-LAC sample showed the antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, c-EPL against Staphylococcus aureus, and ex-LMS against both bacterial strains, respectively, but the stronger inhibitory effect was exerted on S. aureus.
Changes in the Relative Demand for Skills in the UK Labour Market

In this paper I document changes in the distribution of employment in the UK labour market in the 1980s. I use two longitudinal data sources, an industry-level panel data set between 1979 and 1990 and the panel component of the 1984 and 1990 establishment-level Workplace Industrial Relations Surveys. There is evidence of a considerable shift towards the increased relative use of what may be termed more skilled labour (i.e. towards non-manual work, away from manual work and towards more highly educated labour). This seems to be principally driven by within-industry and establishment factors rather than by industry/establishment shifts in product demand. There is some support for the notion that manual employment saving changes, perhaps due to the increased use of computer technology and/or innovation, are of empirical importance. To form a more complete picture, however, one probably needs to look wider than this.
Interpenetrating Plasma Shells: Near-Equipartition Magnetic Field Generation and Nonthermal Particle Acceleration

We present the first three-dimensional fully kinetic electromagnetic relativistic "particle-in-cell" simulations of the collision of two interpenetrating plasma shells. The highly accurate plasma-kinetic particle-in-cell (with the total of 108 particles) parallel code OSIRIS has been used. Our simulations show (1) the generation of long-lived near-equipartition (electro)magnetic fields, (2) nonthermal particle acceleration, and (3) short-scale to long-scale magnetic field evolution, in the collision region. Our results provide new insights into the magnetic field generation and particle acceleration in relativistic and subrelativistic colliding streams of particles, which are present in gamma-ray bursters, supernova remnants, relativistic jets, pulsar winds, etc.
The Competitiveness of International Meeting Destinations in Asia

Abstract This study was designed to discuss marketing strategies for meeting destinations in Asia, especially for Seoul. To achieve this purpose, an e-mail survey was conducted with meeting planners and buying centers to investigate their perspectives on the site selection attributes and the performance of the five meeting cities in Asia-Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. As the result of this study, there was a little difference of perspectives on the site selection attributes and destinations' performance between meeting planners and buying centers. These results could be used to develop competitive marketing strategies for each destination.
After they graduate: an overview of the Iowa State University alumni survey

This report provides a descriptive overview of the Iowa State University Alumni Survey. In late 2007, 25,000 Iowa State University alumni who received bachelor's degree between 1982 and 2006 were surveyed to obtain information on their career paths, employment status, further education, entrepreneurial activities, community engagement and current income. The on-line and written survey resulted in approximately 5,500 valid returns.
Accelerating and Improving the Consistency of Rapid-Acting Analog Insulin Absorption and Action for Both Subcutaneous Injection and Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Using Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase

Rapid-acting insulin analogs were introduced to the market in the 1990s, and these products have improved treatment of diabetes by shortening the optimum delay time between injections and meals. Compared with regular human insulin, rapid-acting insulin formulations also reduce postprandial glycemic excursions while decreasing risk of hypoglycemia. However, the current prandial products are not fast enough for optimum convenience or control. Recombinant human hyaluronidase (rHuPH20) has been used to increase the dispersion and absorption of other injected drugs, and in the case of prandial insulin analogs, it confers both ultrafast absorption and action profiles. Animal toxicology studies have demonstrated excellent tolerability of rHuPH20, and human studies, involving over 60,000 injections of prandial insulin + rHuPH20 to date, have similarly shown excellent safety and tolerability. Studies using rapid-acting analog insulin with rHuPH20 have included clinic-based pharmacokinetic and glucodynamic euglycemic glucose clamp studies, test meal studies, and take-home treatment studies. Administration methods have included subcutaneous injection of coformulations of rapid-acting insulin + rHuPH20 as well as continuous subcutaneous infusion of coformulations or use of pretreatment of newly inserted infusion sets with rHuPH20 followed by standard continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. These studies have demonstrated acceleration of insulin absorption and action along with improvement in postprandial glycemic excursions and reduction in hypoglycemia risks. Further, rHuPH20 reduces intrasubject variability of insulin absorption and action and provides greater consistency in absorption and action profiles over wear time of an infusion set. Further studies of rHuPH20 in the take-home treatment setting are underway.
E-government in Kuwait : attitudes and perceptions

The aim of this study was to explore the attitudes and perceptions of citizens towards the adoption of e-government services in developing countries. This is deemed of value at a time when e-government initiatives are still emerging in many developing countries and many government departments and units have put a wide range of materials from publications and information about government services online for use by citizens. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was adopted in this study to identify factors that determine the adoption of e-government services. The use of a theoretical model allowed for formulating hypotheses governing the relationship between the different variables. Mixed research methods were utilised to fulfil the aims and objectives of this study. The quantitative and qualitative methods used included a questionnaire survey, which incorporated the amended version of the UTAUT model and which was completed by more than 800 students at Kuwait University, as well as usability testing, focus groups, interviews and open-ended questions. The study found that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, peer influence and facilitating conditions were direct determinants of usage intention and behaviour while Internet experience and type of academic course moderated the impact of the determinants on usage intention and behaviour. The results also showed that the general attitudes towards adopting e-government services were positive. The study identified a number of factors that positively influenced the attitude of respondents regarding the adoption of e-government services. These factors were related to reforming bureaucracy, usefulness, eliminating the importance of connections (wasta), facilitating government-public communication, reducing gender differences, and including all people in society. However, negative attitudes identified towards adopting e-government services related to fears and concerns about issues of technology, such as privacy and security. Other issues were related to lack of awareness, increasing unemployment rates, lack of faith in government, the belief that face-to-face interaction would add value to dealings with government, and most importantly, lack of capacity building. The evaluation of the Kuwait e-government website, as supplemental information, also identified a number of strengths and weaknesses that contributed to an increase or decrease in the potential adoption of e-government services. All adoption findings identified in this study were modelled through the use of a systemic approach which provided some insight into and understanding of the factors underlying the adoption of e-government services in developing countries. Based on the results and conclusions of the research, recommendations were made to officials responsible for the e-government project and ideas for further research were identified.
FORMULATION AND IN-VITRO EVALUATION OF SUSTAINED RELEASED GLIBENCLAMIDE MICROSPHERES

In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to prepare sustained release microspheres of Glibenclamide by using Eudragit RS 100 as rate retardant polymer. Microspheres were successfully prepared by nonaqueous emulsion solvent evaporation method. Magnesium stearate was used as hydrophobic dispersant and droplets stabilizer. The yields were varies from 90-97% and encapsulation efficacy is up to 94% which encourage the investigation. The desired sizes of microspheres were obtained when the stirring was carried out at 600 rpm. The in-vitro dissolution profile of optimized formulation batch i.e., F5 is resulted up 11.5 hours. The various parameters of model equation of microspheres containing Glibenclamide in vitro kinetic release were thoroughly investigated and it was seen that the statistically significant confined to Zero- order, Higuchi Model and Korsmeyer-Peppas Model. To establish the release kinetic, KorsmeyerPeppas Model shows the prominent release characteristics and the release pattern is non-fickian diffusion controlled. The SEM photograph of microspheres confirmed good spheres and smooth surface of the microspheres. The IR and DSC studies used to of confirmed the interaction between drug and polymer.
Caffeinated FPGAs: FPGA framework For Convolutional Neural Networks

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have gained significant traction in the field of machine learning, particularly due to their high accuracy in visual recognition. Recent works have pushed the performance of GPU implementations of CNNs showing significant improvements in their classification and training times. With these improvements, many frameworks have become available for implementing CNNs on both CPUs and GPUs, with no support for FPGA implementations. In this work we present a modified version of the popular CNN framework Caffe, with FPGA support. This allows for classification using CNN models and specialized FPGA implementations with the flexibility of reprogramming the device when necessary, seamless memory transactions between host and device, simple-to-use test benches, and the ability to create pipelined layer implementations. To validate the framework, we use the Xilinx SDAccel environment to implement an FPGA-based Winograd convolution engine and show that it can be used alongside other layers running on a host processor to run several popular CNNs (AlexNet, GoogleNet, VGG A, Overfeat). The results show that our framework achieves 50 GFLOPS across 3×3 convolutions in the benchmarks. This is achieved within a practical framework, which will aid in future development of FPGA-based CNNs.
On a Class of Landsberg Metrics in Finsler Geometry

Abstract In this paper, we study a long existing open problem on Landsberg metrics in Finsler geometry. We consider Finsler metrics defined by a Riemannian metric and a 1-form on a manifold. We show that a regular Finsler metric in this form is Landsbergian if and only if it is Berwaldian. We further show that there is a two-parameter family of functions, $\phi \,=\,\phi \left( s \right)$ , for which there are a Riemannian metric $\alpha $ and a 1-form $\beta $ on a manifold $M$ such that the scalar function $F\,=\,\alpha \phi \left( \beta /\alpha \right)$ on $TM$ is an almost regular Landsberg metric, but not a Berwald metric.
A GENETIC SYMBIOTIC ALGORITHM APPLIED TO THE CUTTING STOCK PROBLEM WITH MULTIPLE OBJECTIVES

This work presents a genetic symbiotic algorithm to solve the one-dimensional cutting stock problem with multiple objectives. We considered two important objectives for an industry (1) cost of trim loss and (2) cost of setup. We use a symbiotic relationship, between the population of solutions and the population of cutting patterns, together with a niche strategy to obtain an approximation of the Pareto-front. The evolutionary approach promotes a significant diversity in the population, which is a desirable condition to solve a multi-objective combinatorial optimization problem. Results of the computational experiments with instances from a chemical-fiber company and with random instances are reported.
Household and Union Formation in a Mediterranean Fashion: Italy and Spain

We focus on Italy and Spain, two countries that have a “latest late” pattern of leaving home, with a high synchronisation between departure from the parental home and first union formation. FFS surveys in the two countries cover a group of cohorts born from the post-war time to the mid-seventies. In the paper, we analyse leaving home and first union formation as interdependent processes, by means of multiple destination event history models. Firstly, we study cohort dynamics by destination. Educational and working careers are then introduced as determinants. Finally, the impact of pre-union conceptions is analysed.