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Comparing the Demands of Destination Entry using Google Glass and the Samsung Galaxy S4

A driving simulation study assessed the impact of vocally entering an alpha numeric destination into Google Glass relative to voice and touch-entry methods using a handheld Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. Driving performance (standard deviation of lateral lane position and longitudinal velocity) and reaction to a light detection response task (DRT) were recorded for a gender-balanced sample of 24 young adult drivers. Task completion time and subjective workload ratings were also measured. Using Google Glass for destination entry had a statistically higher miss rate than using the Samsung Galaxy S4 voice interface, the Google Glass method took less time to complete, and the two methods were given comparable workload ratings by participants. In agreement with previous work, both voice interfaces performed significantly better than touch entry; this was seen in workload ratings, task duration, lateral lane control, and DRT metrics. Finally, irrespective of device or modality, destination entry significantly decreased responsiveness to events in the forward scene (as measured by the DRT reaction time) as compared to the baseline driving.
Feedforward Control of Solar Thermal Power Plants

In recent years the problem of controlling the temperature of oil leaving an array of parabolic trough collectors has received much attention. The control schemes developed have in general utilized a feedback control loop combined with feedforward compensation. The majority of the published papers place the emphasis almost entirely on the design of the feedback control loop. Little or no attention has been paid to issues involved in the design of the feedforward controller. This paper seeks to redress this imbalance by concentrating upon the design and development of a feedforward controller for the ACUREX distributed solar collector field at the Plataforma Solar de Almeria. Different methods of combining feedback and feedforward will be assessed and experimental results will be presented in order to support any theoretical observations made.
Diarrhea and angiotensin II receptor blockers: Is there any difference between the different drugs?

Diarrhea is an adverse drug reaction (ADR) widely reported with olmesartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). Isolated case reports described this ADR with other ARBs. The present study was performed to investigate if, among the different ARBs, some drugs are more at risk of diarrhea than others. Using VigiBase®, the WHO pharmacovigilance database, we performed a disproportionality analysis (case/noncase study). Cases were reports with the MedDRA PT term « diarrhea » and noncases all other reports registered during the same period in Vigibase® from April 6, 1995 to December 31, 2020. After comparison of ARBs and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), the main analysis was a comparison of the diarrhea reporting risk between each ARB and the seven other ARBs. Results are reported as reporting odds ratio (ROR) adjusted on age, gender, exposure to antihypertensive, and antidiabetic drugs with their 95% confidence interval. Among the 22,429,334 deduplicated reports registered in VigiBase® during the study period, 73,507 involved ARBs, including 2119 diarrhea. The reporting risk of diarrhea was higher with ARBs than with ACEIs (ROR = 2.06 (1.55–2.17)). Diarrhea with ARBs mainly occurred in females with a mean age of 65 years. After exclusion of olmesartan (to minimize a notoriety bias), two ARBs were significantly associated with diarrhea: eprosartan (ROR = 1.93 (1.32–2.72) and telmisartan (ROR = 1.41 (1.23–1.62) but not the six others. The present study found first that diarrhea is more frequently reported with ARBs than with ACEIs and second that the risk of diarrhea differs according to the different ARBs. Diarrhea with ARBs is not a class effect.
Flow characteristics of a cold helium arc‐jet plasma along open field lines

We experimentally study plasma parameters including ion acoustic Mach number of expanding cold helium plasma jet with an electron temperature of less than 1 eV flowing along open field lines. It is experimentally found that the ion Mach number increases from 1 to 3, and that the plasma potential decreases by about 1 V. We discuss the experimental results based on a quasi one‐dimensional flow model in which the plasma is assumed to be quasi‐neutral and in a state of thermodynamic equilibrium. Our model describes the ion acceleration, the axial profiles of the potential drop, and the electron temperature/density. The model also shows that the helium ions are accelerated both by the electric field and by the increasing cross‐sectional area of the transonic flow. After the ion acceleration, the ion Mach number decreases and the electron temperature increases. These phenomena are discussed in terms of a shock wave. It is noted that the electron density decreases even in the shock wave. This is discussed in terms of rapid recombination because of the low electron temperature. Copyright © 2009 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Torsion design implications from shake‐table responses of an RC low‐rise building model having irregularities at the ground story

A 1:5 scale five‐story RC building model having the irregularities of a soft/weak story and torsion at the ground story was subjected to a series of earthquake simulation tests. The test results reveal the following: The eccentricity varied from zero to infinity with the values of base shear and torque bounded by some limits. As the intensity of table excitations increased, representing earthquakes with return periods from 50 to 2500 years in Korea, the range of eccentricities at the peak values in the time histories of drift and base shear decreased from approximately ±30% to within ±10% of the transverse dimension of the model. The inertial torque was resisted by both longitudinal and transverse frames, in proportion to their instantaneous rigidity. Yielding of the longitudinal frames under severe table excitations caused a substantial loss in their instantaneous torsional resistance and thereby transferred most of the large torque to the transverse frames, resulting in a significantly degraded torsional stiffness with an enlarged torsional deformation despite almost zero eccentricity. From these observations, it is clear that the eccentricity in itself cannot represent the critical torsional behaviors. To overcome this problem, the demand in torque shall be determined in a direct relationship with the base or story shear, given as an ellipse constructed with the maximum points in its principal axes located by the two adjacent torsion‐dominant modal spectral values. This approach provides a simple but transparent design tool by enabling comparison between demand and supply in shear force–torque diagrams. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Aerodynamic Noise from Sparse Surface Roughness

The noise produced by fetches of 3mm hemispherical and cubic roughness in a turbulent boundary layer was studied. The wall pressure was recorded in and around 42 element fetches of the roughness. Far field measurements were made using a linear phased microphone array. The microphone array data was analyzed using a conventional beamforming method as well as a least-squares analysis technique which can separate individual source strengths in the multi-element fetches. The cubic elements produce much stronger far field pressure fluctuations than the hemispherical elements. This radiated noise is produced by the inhomogeneous wall pressure fluctuations on the surface of the roughness elements. Examination of different roughness noise directivity models confirms the presence of separate spanwise and streamwise dipoles at each roughness element location. The relative strengths of the sources for a single 3mm cubic element vary with frequency and therefore produce a directivity pattern that varies with frequency. Normalized estimated mean square unsteady drag spectra for cubic and hemispherical elements have a similar shape and magnitude to those computed using LES by Yang & Wang (2011). For wall jet nozzle velocities of 50 and 60m/s, a single cubic element’s estimated spanwise dipole is significantly weaker than the streamwise dipole at lower nondimensional frequencies. Above fh/U=2, estimated streamwise strengths are similar to the spanwise dipoles. Source strength estimations of the multi-element fetches show that the addition of trailing cuboidal elements enhance the streamwise noise produced by upstream elements. Also, the estimated spanwise dipole strength of cubic elements was enhanced by the presence of spanwise adjacent elements.
Highly Mobile Devices, Pedagogical Possibilities, and How Teaching Needs to Be Reconceptualized to Realize Them

preparing them for. This new world includes technologythat is a “way of communication and information gathering that is central in almost every part of our lives”(Utecht, 2006). If schools do not reconsider what theyteach and how and where they teach it, students will continue to feel a disconnect between school andthe world. Indeed, McClintock (1999) contends that digital technologies have changed what is pedagogically possible, but everyday classroom teaching has changedlittle in the quarter century since computers were firstplaced in schools. Highly mobile devices arguably epitomize and extend such possibilities, emphasizinglearning instead of schooling. However, unless teachingis radically reconceptualized to embrace technology,and unless teaching is continuously redefined within the changing context that these new tools create, highly mobile technologies will have no more impactthan the many other technologies once touted as revolutionary (Cuban, 1986). Areas to be redefinedinclude boundaries, pedagogy, and curriculum.
POWER SYSTEM STABILIZER TUNING IN MULTIMACHINE POWER SYSTEM BASED ON A MINIMUM PHASE CONTROL LOOP METHOD AND GENETIC ALGORITHM

1 Abstract - The incorporated use of an analytical method so called minimum phase control loop and intelligent method using a genetic algorithm (GA) has been proposed in this paper for an off-line power system stabilizers (PSS) tuning in a multimachine power system. First, the selecting PSS parameter problem is converted to an optimization problem. Then, the problem will be solved by a micro- genetic algorithm (micro-GA) with the small population and reinitialization process combined with a hierarchical genetic algorithm (HGA). The concept of HGA is applied for automatically identifying the appropriate choice of PSS locations. A reasonable choice of initial solution is obtained by a minimum phase control loop method. These added features provide a considerably improvement of time effi- ciency and flexibility in PSS tuning of large power systems. The 16-generator and 68-bus power system has been used to validate the effectiveness of this tuning approach. Due to the fast development of intelligent techniques application to power systems during this decade, many researchers in the field of power systems have pay much more attention to applications of these such techniques to solve the problems in power systems. Genetic algo- rithm (GA) is one kind of those techniques in the field of artificial intelligent that its basic operation is conceptu- ally simple. It has demonstrated its ability as a powerful optimization technique for solving many difficult prob- lems.
Lactic Acid Bacteria Co-Encapsulated with Lactobionic Acid: Probiotic Viability during In Vitro Digestion

Synbiotic products are a type of functional food with great potential due to consumer interest in foods that improve health and/or reduce the risk of certain diseases. In this study, synbiotic macrocapsules were developed using Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74 as probiotic and lactobionic acid (LBA) as prebiotic. Firstly, the probiotic was proven to be able to use LBA as the only substrate source checking their growth and lactic acid production. Then, four different types of capsules were produced using sodium alginate as matrix and different hardener solutions (CaCl2 and chitosan). The macrocapsules were characterised regarding their strength, and the best performing ones were used for further analysis. In order to obtain a synbiotic capsule characterized by a longer stability time due to low water activity, the capsules were dried using freeze and thermal drying. Successively, to revitalize the microorganisms, the capsules were rehydrated in two different media (saline solution and yogurt), subjected to simulated in vitro digestion tests and visually characterised. In addition, their viability over time was assessed. As a result, L. paracasei was able to grow using LBA as the only source of carbon with better production of lactic acid for prolonged periods. The more resistant freeze- and thermal-dried capsules showed differences in rehydration kinetics, and visual changes were also observed. In simulated in vitro digestion tests, capsules rehydrated in yogurt showed the best results in terms of survival. Regarding their viability over time, the importance of the use of chitosan was noted.
Experimental evaluation of IGBTs for characterizing and modeling conducted EMI emission in PWM inverters

As a step to achieve the objective of predicting electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise in IGBT PWM inverters, this paper proposes a new and practical EMI noise source modeling method. An equivalent Thevenin source in the frequency-domain, including the voltage source and source impedance, is employed to model the main EMI noise emission source - the IGBT switching. The modeling approach for both the differential mode (DM) and common mode (CM) noise source is studied. The methodology is verified experimentally using a simple, controlled testbed. The important issues on measurement repeatability and data processing are also investigated and discussed.
EXPLAINING FAILURE OF E-GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

The empirical evidence indicates that most e-government implementation in developing countries suffer from either total or partial failure. Drawn upon the concepts offered by phenomenology and taking into account the design- reality gaps and e-government dimensions proposed by Heeks (2003), this paper attempts to seek a fresh explanation of the phenomenon of e-government failure. Phenomenology as a theory, along with hermeneutics, offers a clear explanation on why e-government implementation fails. A better understanding of this phenomenon is expected to be useful to increase the chance of success and at the same time to reduce the risk of egovernment failure.
Archival Orientation for Undergraduate Students: An Exploratory Study of Impact

This paper reports on an exploratory study that assessed the impact of four orientation sessions given by an archivist in the Yale University Library Manuscripts and Archives (MSSA). The paper reviews the literature on the use of primary sources in the classroom, archival orientation sessions, and the impact of archival services. It outlines the methodology used in this study, discusses the findings, and concludes with suggestions for future research.
Lactulose, but not Macrogol or Bisacodyl, Shows a Prebiotic Effect in a Computer-Controlled In Vitro Model of the Human Large Intestine

[12], PEG treatment increased the number of Verrucomicrobia and decreased that of Firmicutes. In mice, Macrogol 3350/PEG decreased the microbial density [13] and relative abundance [14], while Lactulose increased it [13]. Bisacodyl increased the gut microbiota metabolites namely SCFA in rats [15]. Furthermore, a slight increase in bifidobacteria was observed after three months of constipation treatment in humans [1]. Data on direct comparison of the prebiotic effects of the three laxatives Lactulose, Macrogol and Bisacodyl are sparse. In patients with constipation, the efficacy of Lactulose was similar to that of PEG in relieving constipation in a 4 week treatment [16]. The levels of bifidobacteria, but not lactobacilli, were significantly increased in the patients receiving Lactulose, but not in the patients receiving PEG [16]. In contrary, the total amount of bacteria was rather decreased and the colonic fermentation inhibited by treatment with PEG [16]. To our knowledge, no further studies directly comparing at least two of the three laxatives are available, hindering the comparison of Lactulose, Bisacodyl and Macrogol regarding their prebiotic effect. Abstract Background: Patients with chronic constipation often suffer from dysbiosis and may benefit from prebiotic effects of laxatives. Methods: Here we evaluate potential beneficial effects on the gut microbiome of the most commonly used laxatives Macrogol, Bisacodyl, and Lactulose in their usual daily dose for adults using the TIM-2 system, a computer-controlled model of the proximal large intestine with metabolically active, anaerobic microbiota of human origin. Results: Only Lactulose increased the short-chain fatty acid levels and decreased the branched-chain fatty acid levels, pH, and ammonia. Five days of incubation with Lactulose increased the bacterial counts of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus which was not observed with Macrogol or Bisacodyl. Conclusion: These data show that Lactulose, in contrast to Macrogol and Bisacodyl, exerts a prebiotic effect when compared in the same in vitro system. In our study, we investigated the prebiotic effect of Lactulose, Macrogol, and Bisacodyl in the TIM-2 model, an in vitro model of the proximal colon. The results of this study demonstrate that Lactulose contrary to Macrogol or Bisacodyl, increased the short-chain fatty acid production as well as the bifidobacterial and lactobacilli count, thereby showing a prebiotic effect.
Evaluation of the use of advanced ozone oxidative process in reducing the danger of environmental toxicity by endocrine interferences of magistral pharmacy

The presence of emerging pollutants in the waters has been observed worldwide, resulting from improper domestic disposal, non-recommended veterinarian use, and product waste from pharmaceutical industries and magistral pharmacies. The contamination provoked, besides causing damage to the environment, remains in potable water even after passing through the treatment plants. The objective of this work was to verify the existence of environmental toxicity of raw effluents from gross pharmacy laboratories, as well as the same effluent treated with POA via ozone in the time of 1 hour, having as a risk parameter the changes that they cause in Euglena gracilis algae. Photosynthetic efficiency tests were conducted via PAM, and chlorophyll concentration and behavioral evaluation were checked via NGTOX. The results demonstrate that the hormone laboratory was considered the most impacted effluent treated, with lower production and significant chlorophyll reduction. It presented reduction in photosynthetic post-ozonation activity, due to the hormone decomposition, oxidative potential and ethylene formation. Effluents from psychotropic and solid laboratories presented different production demand, but similar follow-up, with impact on the behavior and algae’s photosynthetic activity, due to the presence of active substances on cellular action potentials. The treated effluent from dermocosmetics laboratory influenced the chlorophyll concentration, as well as the general speed and velocity of surface ascent. The behavioral differences between the laboratories and the pre and post-ozonation conditions demonstrate that the effluent treatment should be distinguished, according to the characteristics of the manipulated substances in each laboratory.
The Dichotomous Effect of Thiamine Supplementation on Tumorigenesis: A Systematic Review

Abstract The malignant neoplastic cell is characterized by its diverse metabolic changes. It occurs in order to maintain the high rate of proliferation. The possibility of new pharmacological targets has inserted tumor metabolism as a target for recent research, emphasizing the enzymatic activity of thiamin. This review aims to elucidate the behavior of thiamin against tumor development. This is a systematic review in which studies indexed in Pubmed, Scopus, SciELO and BVS were searched using the descriptors (Thiamin OR Vitamin B1) AND (Cancer OR Malignant neoplasia) AND (Tumor metabolism). Title and abstract were read. Duplicates, literary reviews, books, conference abstracts, editorials, and papers published prior to 2010 were eliminated. 23 records were included in this review. Low doses of thiamin have been shown to be enough to stimulate tumor growth. Another population studies has shown evidence of tumor regression after correction of vitamin B1 deficiency. There is an open path for the development of new research to better assess the influence of thiamin on cancer cells. Once the connections between thiamin and the metabolism of cancer cells are fully established, new opportunities for therapeutic intervention and dietary modification will appear to reduce the progression of the disease in patients with cancer.
Browsers' Private Mode: Is It What We Were Promised?

Web browsers are one of the most used applications on every computational device in our days. Hence, they play a pivotal role in any forensic investigation and help determine if nefarious or suspicious activity has occurred on that device. Our study investigates the usage of private mode and browsing artefacts within four prevalent web browsers and is focused on analyzing both hard disk and random access memory. Forensic analysis on the target device showed that using private mode matched each of the web browser vendors’ claims, such as that browsing activity, search history, cookies and temporary files that are not saved in the device’s hard disks. However, in volatile memory analysis, a majority of artefacts within the test cases were retrieved. Hence, a malicious actor performing a similar approach could potentially retrieve sensitive information left behind on the device without the user’s consent.
REMEDIES OVER THE OBSTACLES IN IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATION IN INDIAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Infrastructure project requires more number of skilled labour, good quality of work, increases productivity etc. for this purpose we use automation technologies. The construction industry is labour intensive and construction work is conducted in dangerous and risky situation. So, we have to use different automation technology. There are so many obstacles while implementing automation technologies. Some of them are high cost of automation technologies, maintenance and operating cost, skilled worker, knowledge about automation to worker, availability of technologies etc. The automation technologies are so expensive and has greater obstacles to implement cost of automation is the major factor whether to consider or not, technology for the construction work. These technologies are not easily accepted by worker because of less knowledge about automation. This paper describes the remedies over the obstacles in implementing automation technologies.