Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Design of Thermal Management Control Policies for Multiprocessors Systems on Chip

The contribution of this thesis is a thorough study of thermal aware policy design for MPSoCs. The study includes the modelling of their thermal behavior as well as the improvement and the definition of new thermal management and balancing policies. The work is structured on three main specific disciplines. The areas of contributions are: modeling, algorithms and system design. This thesis extends the field of modeling by proposing new techniques to represent the thermal behavior of MPSoCs using a mathematical formalization. Heat transfer and modelling of physical properties of MPSoCs have been extensively studied. Special emphasis is given to the way the system cools down (i.e. micro-cooling, natural heat dissipation etc.) and the heat propagates inside the MPSoC. The second contribution of this work is related to policies, which manage MPSoC working frequencies and micro-cooling pumps to satisfy user requirements in the most effective possible way, while consuming the lowest possible amount of resources. Several families of thermal policies algorithms have been studied and analyzed in this work for both 2D and 3D MPSoCs including liquid cooling technologies. The discipline of system design has also been extended during the development of this thesis. Thermal management policies have been implemented in real emulation platforms and contributions in this area are related to the design and implementation of proposed innovations in real MPSoC platforms.
Taxonomy of models for tolerance analysis in assembling

The dimensional and geometrical variations of each part have to be limited by tolerances in order to guarantee quality and, at the same time, a decrease of manufacturing costs. Therefore, how to allocate the tolerances among the different parts of an assembly is the fundamental tool to ensure assemblies that work rightly at lower costs. Tolerance analysis allows evaluation of the cumulative effect that the single tolerances assigned on the components has to satisfy the functional requirements of the whole assembly. The results of the tolerance analysis are meaningfully conditioned by the adopted mathematical model. The purpose of this work is to analyse the most significant models for tolerance analysis. The first part of the paper describes a description of the most common criteria used to categorise existing models for tolerance analysis. Taxonomy is then suggested that may be a useful tool to help evaluate, compare and select such models. Five of the most representative models are explained and discussed in detail in order to identify their strong points and their limitations.
The Implementation of Regional Regulations in the Process of Filling in the Village Civil Service

The purpose of this study, firstly, is to describe the process of filling in the Village Civil Service Officer in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region and secondly to find out whether the mechanism for filling out the Village Civil Service Officer is in accordance with Regional Regulation No. 10 of 2019. This research is an empirical legal research, namely legal research that examines and analyzes people's behavior in relation to the law. The approach method uses a juridical, sociological approach. Methods of data collection through literature study, interviews and observations, then the data were analyzed by qualitative descriptive method. The results of the study concluded that the process of filling in the village civil service in Sleman Regency: The village head formed an appointment committee to conduct screening and screening through the selection of administrative requirements and administering the exam. Furthermore, the results of the selection of candidates for village civil service at least 2 (two) candidates based on the highest score are requested for consultation with the sub-district head to obtain a recommendation to be appointed as village administrator. 10 of 2019 can be applied according to the rules, namely the formation of a committee, administrative selection, exam materials, a team of examiners, but there are still weaknesses, including the requirements for candidates who are considered burdensome, must be supported by at least 15% of the population, lack of socialization, the existence of several villages that are less open in the process of filling the village civil service.
Discharge and charge modeling of lead acid batteries

Effective amp hour (Ah) discharge capacity is an exponential function of discharge rate (current). Discharge and charge reversibly oxidize/reduce the active materials of the electrodes. Charging also produces water electrolysis. Terminal voltage shows hysteresis between charge and discharge. Tests of a previously reported voltage equalizing system showed the battery sensitivity to circuit impedance.
The Micro-Immunotherapy Medicine 2LEID Exhibits an Immunostimulant Effect by Boosting Both Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses

This study aimed at evaluating the effects of the micro-immunotherapy medicine (MIM) 2LEID, both in vitro and in vivo, on several components of the innate and adaptive immune system. MIM increased the phagocytic activity of macrophages, and it augmented the expression of the activation markers CD69 and HLA-DR in NK cells and monocytes/macrophages, respectively. The effect of MIM was evaluated in a model of respiratory infection induced by influenza A virus administration to immunocompetent mice in which it was able to improve neutrophil recruitment within the lungs (p = 0.1051) and slightly increased the circulating levels of IgM (p = 0.1655). Furthermore, MIM stimulated the proliferation of CD3-primed T lymphocytes and decreased the secretion of the immunosuppressive cytokine IL-10 in CD14+-derived macrophages. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells were finally used to explore the effect of MIM on endothelial cells, in which it slightly increased the expression of immune-related markers such as HLA-I, CD137L, GITRL, PD-L1 and ICAM-1. In conclusion, the present study suggests that MIM might be a promising nonspecific (without antigen specificity) immunostimulant drug in preventing and early treating respiratory infections, but not only exclusively, as it would gently support several facets of the immune system and host defenses.
A Comparison of Probabilistic and Deterministic Campaign Analysis for Human Space Exploration

Human space exploration is by its very nature an uncertain endeavor. Vehicle reliability, technology development risk, budgetary u ncertainty, and launch uncertainty all contribute to stochasticity in a n exploration scenario . However, traditional strategic analysis has been done in a deterministic manner , analyzing and optimizing the performance of a series of planned missions. Histor y has shown that exploration scenarios rarely follow such a planned schedule. This paper describes a methodology to integrate deterministic and probabilistic analysis of scenarios in support of human space exploration. Probabilistic strategic analysis is u sed to simulate “possible” scenario outcomes, based upon the likelihood of occurrence of certain events and a set of pre -determined contingency rules. The results of the probabilistic analysis are compared to the nominal results from the deterministic anal ysis to evaluate the robustness of the scenario to adverse events and to test an d optimize contingency planning.
An exploration of user-visible errors in web-based applications to improve web-based applications

Web-based applications are one of the most widely used types of software and have become the backbone of the e-commerce and communications businesses. These applications are often mission-critical for many organizations, but generally suffer from low customer loyalty and approval. Although such concerns would normally motivate the need for highly-reliable and well-tested systems, web-based applications are subject to constraints in their development lifecycles that often preclude complete testing. To address these constraints, this research explores user-visible web-based application errors in the context of web-based application error detection and classification. The main thesis of this research is that user-visible web-based application errors have special properties that can be exploited to improve the current state of web application error detection, testing, and development. This thesis is evaluated using seven specific falsifiable hypotheses. This research presents highly-precise, automated approaches to the testing of web-based applications that reduce the cost of such testing, making their adoption more feasible for developers. Additionally, a model of user-visible web application error severity is constructed, backed by a human study, to refute the current underlying assumption of error severity uniformity in defect seeding for this domain, as well as to propose software engineering guidelines to avoid high severity errors, and facilitate testing techniques in finding high-severity defects. Studying error severities from the consumer perspective is a novel contribution to the web application testing field. This research approaches testing web-based applications by recognizing that errors in web applications can be successfully modeled using the tree-structured nature of XML/HTML output, that unrelated web applications fail in similar ways, and that these failures can be modeled according to their consumer-perceived severities, with the ultimate goal of improving the current state of web application testing and development. The strategies presented in this dissertation have the potential to (1) increase the perceived return-on-investment for testing web-based applications, thereby improving their reliability, and (2) decrease consumer loss due to errors and their perceived severity.
Temporal Study of Salmonella enterica Serovars Isolated from Fluff Samples from Ontario Poultry Hatcheries between 2009 and 2018

The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence, temporal trends, seasonal patterns, and temporal clustering of Salmonella enterica isolated from fluff samples from poultry hatcheries in Ontario between 2009 and 2018. A scan statistic was used to identify clusters of common serovars and those of human health concern. A multi-level logistic regression model was used to identify factors (poultry commodity, year, season) associated with S. enterica presence. The period prevalence of S. enterica was 7.5% in broiler hatcheries, 1.6% in layer hatcheries, 7.6% in turkey hatcheries, 29.7% in waterfowl hatcheries, and 13.8% in game-bird hatcheries. An overall increasing trend in S. enterica prevalence was identified in waterfowl and game-bird hatcheries, while a decreasing trend was identified in broiler and turkey hatcheries. Overall, the most common S. enterica serovars were Kentucky, Enteritidis, Heidelberg, and Senftenberg. Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis was the most common serovar in waterfowl hatcheries. Temporal clusters were identified for all poultry commodities. Seasonal effects varied by commodity, with the highest odds of S. enterica occurring in the summer and fall. Our study offers information on the prevalence and temporality of S. enterica serovars that might guide prevention and control programs at the hatchery level.
Mechanical and electrical response of charged polymers with cellular structure

Charged films with a cellular structure show pseudo-piezoelectric properties with high transducer constants. Measurements of the direct and inverse transducer constants, the thermal stability of the charge, and Young's modulus of such films are presented. The electromechanical response equations are derived for their operation as sensors and actuators. By assuming reasonable charge distributions and charge densities, the calculated transducer constants are in good agreement with the measured values. Both the measurements and the theoretical model show the reciprocity of the transducer operation.
A New Design of Compact 4 ×4 Butler Matrix for ISM Applications

A novel design of a compact 4×4 Butler matrix is presented. All the design is based on the use of a Lange coupler with certain geometrical characteristics. This matrix occupies only 20% of the size of the conventional Butler matrix at the same frequency (80% of compactness). To examine the performance of the proposed matrix, the Lange coupler and the Butler matrix were simulated using Momentum (ADS) and IE3D softwares. Simulation results of magnitude and phase show a good performance. Furthermore, a four-antenna array was also designed at 2.45 GHz and then connected to the matrix to form a beamforming antenna system. As a result, four orthogonal beams at −45∘, −15∘, 15∘, and 45∘ are produced. This matrix is suitable for wireless application at ISM band of 2.45 GHz.
Relationship between eWOM and purchase intention: Moderating role of culture (Evidence from University students of Pakistan)

This study is an attempt to find out the relationship between eWOM and Purchase Intention (PI) with the moderating role of culture among the varsities students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For this purpose data was collected from business and management students of various public and private sector universities. The adopted version of constructs was used to obtain the data. The result indicates that the Consumer Review (CR), Brand Image (BI) and Source Credibility (SC) attributes of eWOM have a significant relationship with (PI), while Brand Equity (BE) shows an insignificant relationship with PI. Interestingly findings from a cultural perspective indicate no interactional effect. On the basis of results, it can be stated that (BE) is not part and parcel of eWOM but still it is an important characteristic of the online shopping process. Findings recommend that the current model may be used in other universities of various provinces across Pakistan.
Water Release from Cross-linked Polyacrylamide

Cross-linked polyacrylamide (CLP) has a number of well-established industrial and household uses due to its high water absorbency. Industry has promoted the usage of CLP as a soil water conservation amendment and as a reservoir for plant available water that is helpful in alleviating plant stress during periods of drought. The purpose of this research is to verify that the absorbed water is, in fact, plant available. Following a single drying cycle, and its structural sensitivity to dilute salt solutions, the changes in CLP's water absorption capacity may be serious impediments to its usefulness in field applications. A field study using CLP banded at the recommended rate and 20 times this rate were performed to test the robustness of CLP to enhance drought tolerance in legumes. The addition of CLP did not sustain yields with reduced irrigation levels. Plant stress indicators, plant growth measurements, and environmental factors were not significant.
Examining the Effects of Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment Training on Self-Compassion and Grit among Elite Female Athletes

Background: Mindfulness-based interventions are well-established in the field of psychotherapy, and such interventions have also gained increased attention in the field of sport psychology, either to cope with psychological pressure or to improve an athlete’s performance. The goal of the present study was to examine whether a Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment (MAC) program could increase self-compassion and grit among elite female athletes compared to an active control condition. To this end, we performed a randomized trial among female adult athletes. Methods: Forty female adult athletes (Mage = 22.22, SD = 2.40) were randomly assigned either to the Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment group (n = 20; 7 group sessions, 60 min each) or the active control group (n = 20; 7 group sessions, 60 min each). At baseline, seven weeks later at the end of the study and again four weeks later at follow-up, participants completed a series of self-rating questionnaires on mindfulness, self-compassion and grit. Results: Dimensions of mindfulness, self-compassion and grit improved over time, but more so in the Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment condition compared to the active control condition. Improvements remained stable from the study end to follow-up. Conclusions: While the active control condition improved dimensions of mindfulness, self-compassion and grit among female adult athletes, improvements were much stronger in the Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment condition. Importantly, improvements in the Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment condition remained stable over a time lapse of four weeks at follow-up after study completion, suggesting that the Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment intervention appeared to improve cognitive–emotional learning processes.
Transport of pigs

The welfare of pigs during transport depends on many interacting factors, such as the condition of the animal, temperature, loading density, time in transit and other factors. Death losses during transport of pigs can vary from a low of 0.06% under good conditions to a high of 6.8% under very hot conditions. Sometimes, very short journeys are more stressful than longer journeys. During longer journeys, the pigs may have time to recover from the stress of loading before they are unloaded. Withdrawing feed the night before the day of slaughter and before transport, and keeping trucks moving to improve ventilation helps to reduce stress. The minimum space (in m2) that allows all the pigs to lie down is given by the formula 0.027 × w0.66; this equals 0.564 m2 for a 100 kg pig and 0.6708 m2 for a 130 kg pig.
A Thematic Review of the Studies on the Music Teacher Competencies in Turkey

The first official works about the teacher competencies in Turkey were began in 1998 and many revisions made since then. In this framework, subject-specific competencies were prepared for some areas for primary education in 2008 and secondary education in 2011. This research aimed to review and analyze studies about music teacher competencies between 2008 and 2017 when music teacher competencies were in effect. For this purpose, the studies conducted during this period in Turkey were scanned, and the thematic content analysis was carried out within the framework of the method/design, sample group, data collection tools, aims, results, and recommendations. One of the research findings showed that the studies concerned were particularly related to the competency areas of planning and regulation, the theoretical-applied knowledge and skill, and professional development. Another finding pointed out that the vast majority of the studies employed a descriptive survey model. Last but not least, it was found that the samples of the studies were mostly constructed from pre-service teachers rather than in-service teachers. This current research suggests that further studies should give priority to choose in-service teachers as samples rather than pre-service teachers and also suggests more functional courses for both undergraduate program and in service training.
L-type calcium channel blocker increases VEGF concentrations in retinal cells and human serum

Objective Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays a key role in diabetic retinopathy (DR). L-type calcium channel blockers (LTCCBs) have been widely used as antihypertensive medication (AHM), but their association with VEGF and DR is still unclear. Therefore, we explored the effect of LTCCBs compared to other AHMs on VEGF concentrations in retinal cells and human serum. Furthermore, we evaluated the association between the use of LTCCBs and the risk of severe diabetic eye disease (SDED). Research design and methods Müller cells (MIO-M1) were cultured as per recommended protocol and treated with LTCCBs and other AHMs. VEGF secreted from cells were collected at 24 hours intervals. In an interventional study, 39 individuals received LTCCBs or other AHM for four weeks with a four-week wash-out placebo period between treatments. VEGF was measured during the medication and placebo periods. Finally, we evaluated the risk of SDED associated with LTCCB usage in 192 individuals from the FinnDiane Study in an oberservational setting. Results In the cell cultures, medium VEGF concentration increased time-dependently after amlodipine (p<0.01) treatment, but not after losartan (p>0.01), or lisinopril (p>0.01). Amlodipine, but no other AHM, increased serum VEGF concentration (p<0.05) during the interventional clinical study. The usage of LTCCB was not associated with the risk of SDED in the observational study. Conclusions LTCCB increases VEGF concentrations in retinal cells and human serum. However, the usage of LTCCBs does not appear to be associated with SDED in adults with type 1 diabetes.
QTc Interval Prolongation with Therapies Used to Treat Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis: A Narrative Review

Abstract In addition to the classic motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), people with PD frequently experience nonmotor symptoms that can include autonomic dysfunction and neuropsychiatric symptoms such as PD psychosis (PDP). Common patient characteristics, including older age, use of multiple medications, and arrhythmias, are associated with increased risk of corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation, and treatments for PDP (antipsychotics, dementia medications) may further increase this risk. This review evaluates how medications used to treat PDP affect QTc interval from literature indexed in the PubMed and Embase databases. Although not indicated for the treatment of psychosis, dementia therapies such as donepezil, rivastigmine, memantine, and galantamine are often used with or without antipsychotics and have minimal effects on QTc interval. Among the antipsychotics, data suggesting clinically meaningful QTc interval prolongation are limited. However, many antipsychotics have other safety concerns. Aripiprazole, olanzapine, and risperidone negatively affect motor function and are not recommended for PDP. Quetiapine is often sedating, can exacerbate underlying neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, and may prolong the QTc interval. Pimavanserin was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016 and remains the only FDA-approved medication available to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP. However, pimavanserin can increase QTc interval by approximately 5–8 ms. The potential for QTc prolongation should be considered in patients with symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias and those receiving QT-prolonging medications. In choosing a medication to treat PDP, expected efficacy must be balanced with potential safety concerns for individual patients.
A Parametric Starting Study of an Axial-Centrifugal Gas Turbine Engine Using a One-Dimensional Dynamic Engine Model and Comparisons to Experimental Results: Part 2 — Simulation Calibration and Trade-Off Study

A generic one-dimensional gas turbine engine model, developed at the Arnold Engineering Development Center, has been configured to represent the gas generator of a General Electric axial-centrifugal gas turbine engine in the six-kg/sec airflow class. The model was calibrated against experimental test results for a variety of initial conditions to insure that the model accurately represented the engine over the range of test conditions of interest. These conditions included both assisted (with a starter motor) and unassisted (altitude windmill) starts. The model was then exercised to study a variety of engine configuration modifications designed to improve its starting characteristics and thus quantify potential starting improvements for the next generation of gas turbine engines. This paper presents the model calibration results and the results of the trade-off study. A companion paper discusses the model development and describes the test facilities used to obtain the calibration data.Copyright © 1998 by ASME