Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Critical factors for early failure of magnet wires in inverter-fed motor

Recently, more AC motors are being controlled with pulse width modulated variable speed drives (known as inverters). However, the premature failure of wire insulation in these inverter-fed motors has been observed. The wire insulation in the inverter-fed motor is no longer experiencing a traditional sine-wave voltage which is a steady state condition with a maximum and a RMS value, but experiencing a pulse wave voltage with significant harmonics and transients. The effects of the overvoltage due to switching, rate of rise and switching frequencies on the performance of insulation are not clear. In the work presented here, the effects of some critical factors which characterize the power inverters (voltage, frequency, rate of rise, duty cycle, etc.) are investigated to help to understand the failure mechanism of wire insulations under such conditions. Conventional magnet wire insulation systems have relatively low life expectancy under conditions of high frequency pulses at high voltage and temperature. The mechanism of insulation failure under these conditions can be either localized pinhole-type or massive destruction depending on the voltage and frequency applied. The fast rate of rise combined with high repetitive frequency accelerates wire insulation degradation.
Ten Rules for Strategic Innovators: From Idea to Execution

Introduction Chapter 1: Why Innovation Needs a Different Kind of Execution Chapter 2: Why Organizations, Like Elephants, Never Forget Case: Corning Microarray Technologies Chapter 3: Slaying the Elephant Chapter 4: Why Tensions Rise when New Borrows from Established Case: New York Times Digital Chapter 5: Turning Tension into a Productive Force Chapter 6: Why Learning from Experience Is an Unnatural Act Chapter 7: How Being Bold, Competitive, or Demanding Can Inhibit Learning Case: Hasbro Interactive Chapter 8: How Being Reasonable, Inspiring, or Diligent Can Block Learning Just as Easily Case: Capston-White Chapter 9: Finding Gold with Theory-Focused Planning Chapter 10: Ten Rules for Strategic Innovators Case: Analog Devices
1/f noise in hafnium based high-k gate dielectric MOSFETs and a review of modeling

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In surviving the seemingly eternal dissertation years it is essential to receive professional and personal support from those surrounding us. I am grateful to all those people who helped me, directly or passively, in pursuing this incredible journey of mine. Most importantly, I thank my academic advisor, Dr. Zeynep Çelik-Butler, for providing me with this opportunity to work with her and evolve professionally. Her constant nudging and prodding was very critical in the completion of this work. and Dr. Weidong Zhou who were kind to serve as members on my committee.
The fungal community and its interaction with the concentration of short‐chain fatty acids in the faeces of Chenghua, Yorkshire and Tibetan pigs

Despite their important roles in host nutrition and metabolism, and potential to cause disease, our knowledge of the fungal community in the mammalian gut is quite limited. To date, diversity and composition of fungi in swine gut still remains unknown. Therefore, the first internal transcribed spacer of fungi in faecal samples from three breeds of pigs (10 pigs for each breed) was sequenced based on an Illumina HiSeq 2500 platform, and the relationship between the fungal community and the concentrations of main short‐chain fatty acids (SCFAs) was also analysed. Results indicated that Chenghua (local, higher body fat rate), Yorkshire (foreign, higher lean meat and growth rate) and Tibetan (plateau, stronger disease resistance) pigs harboured distinct fungal community. The Basidiomycota and Ascomycota presented as the two predominant phyla, with Loreleia, Russula and Candida as the top three genera in all samples. Network analysis revealed a total of 35 correlations among different fungal genera, with 27 (77.14%) positive and 8 (22.86%) negative pairwise interactions. Canonical correspondence analysis suggested that fungi in the faeces of pigs were more correlated to the concentration of acetate and butyrate rather than propionate. Spearman’s correlation further showed that Tomentella was positively correlated to both acetate and butyrate, and Loreleia was positively correlated to propionate (P < 0.05), while Nephroma and Taiwanofungus were negatively correlated to acetate and propionate (P < 0.05). These findings expanded our knowledge on the intestinal fungi in pigs with different genotypes and phenotypes, indicating that fungi may play an indispensable role during the metabolism of host and the maintenance of intestinal health. The cross‐feeding between fungi and other microorganisms may be crucial during the digestion of dietary carbohydrates and the associated physiological processes, which is worthy to be further studied.
Physical Fitness Key Parameter for Sport Schools Young Athletes in Malaysia

Physical fitness plays an important role in athlete for many purposes such as selection and talent identification. The purpose of this study is to identify the key parameter that contributed the most in young athlete in sport schools in Malaysia. A total of n=5400 athletes from 5 sport schools around Malaysia were participating in this study. 8 tests were used to measure physical fitness that is Standing Broad Jump, Standing Medicine Ball, Sprint 40-meter, 40m x 10 Shuttle run, Sit and Reach, Sit up, Push up, and Vertical jump. Descriptive statistic and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) were used to conduct a statistical analysis for this study. Result of the analysis found that there are several parameters were identified as the key parameters of physical fitness for sport school athletes in Malaysia. Conclusion, this study expanding the influence and relation between physical fitness motor componence and the athlete and further study is needed and recommended. Keyword: Physical Fitness, Key Parameter, Sport Schools, Young Athlete, Malaysia Introduction Physical fitness has been of great significance for athletes in our lives from ages. Physical fitness includes physical ability of actively adapting to life, the ability of working and excising, and the ability of keeping resistance to disease, adapting to the environment of the survival. Physical activity (PA) and physical fitness are closely associated and mostly determined over weeks or months by PA trends. (Gu et al., 2016). Physical fitness is an essential predictor of health outcomes in children and adolescents and is designed as an integrated assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle fitness, flexibility and body composition (Ortega et al., 2008). Although physical activity encourages motor development in youth, the long-term development of sport-specific sport ability will directly help young athletes benefit from International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and
One-wire communication system for cryogenic converter control

A control and communication system is described, which forms part of the power electronic excitation system for a superconducting synchronous machine. The communication channel uses a single slip-ring connection and provides feedback of the superconductor current, transmits status and control signals in either direction, and provides power rails for the rotor-mounted electronics. The rotor electronics operate at cryogenic temperatures and use an 8051 microcontroller. Full design and operational details are provided. (5 pages)
Frequency control for microgrids using enhanced STATCOM and supercapacitor energy storage

The face of electricity generation, transmission and distribution is changing due to economic, technology and environmental incentives. Recently, interactive and intelligent electricity grid structures which consist of interconnected small/medium sized generators, power electronic technologies and energy storage elements have been developed to address the major shortcomings of the traditional electricity grid structure. Microgrids are key elements of these emerging grid structures. Although microgrids are accepted as possible solutions to power quality and power stability issues in ac power systems, the uncertainty in the ability of microgrids to cope with severe fluctuating load and fault conditions is a major concern in the operation of these new grid structures. This project was aimed at improving frequency control within a microgrid. Four objectives were identified and addressed to meet this aim. I. A weak microgrid network using an emulated internal combustion engine generator and associated loads was modelled. The emulation of a diesel generating set was achieved with a vector controlled induction motor driving a synchronous generator. The diesel engine emulation was achieved by incorporating a single delay into the speed control loop of the vector controlled induction motor. The modelled microgrid network is a very useful tool for the development of novel control schemes for frequency control within a microgrid. II. Simulation studies were carried out to investigate how a weak power system can be strengthened through the use of enhanced STATCOM and Supercapacitor energy storage. This assisted in understanding the limitations and performances of the novel algorithms proposed for frequency control improvement. III. Novel open and closed loop control algorithms for frequency control within a microgrid were proposed. The advantage of the open loop control scheme is its simplicity but the functionality of the control action is limited with the knowledge of the diesel engine transfer function and load current being important requirements. A closed loop control scheme was employed to address the limitations of the open loop control scheme. IV. A laboratory prototype of the microgrid network was developed and used in validating the novel control schemes proposed. The thesis describes the novel algorithms for frequency control using an intelligent STAtic COMpensator (STATCOM) and SuperCapacitor Energy Storage System (SCESS). The benefits and effectiveness of the proposed algorithms are given in the simulation and experimental results.
6-14 Yaş Grubu Çocuklarda Yaş, Cinsiyet ve Spor Yapma Alışkanlığının Sürat ve Anaerobik Güce Etkisi

Bu calismanin amaci cocuklarda yas, cinsiyet ve spor yapma aliskanliginin fiziksel yapi, surat ve anaerobik guc uzerine etkisini arastirmaktir.Boy uzunlugu, vucut agirligi, skinfold olcumleri, surat ve anaerobik guc parametreleri 6-14 yaslari arasindaki 285 erkek ve 215 kiz cocugundan olusan toplam 500 denek uzerinde test edildi. Deneklerin boy uzunlugu, vucut agirligi, 5 skinfold toplami, surati ve anaerobik gucune, yas, cinsiyet ve duzenli spor yapma faktorlerinin etkisini belirlemek icin cift yonlu varyans analizi (simple factorial ANOVA) kullanildi.Bu calismanin sonuclari boy uzunlugu, vucut agirligi, skinfold olcumleri, 20 metre surat kosusu ve bu kosunun sadece 2’nci 10 metrelik kismindaki surati, dikey sicrama, anaerobik guc ve 10 metre kosu suratinin yas ve cinsiyete bagli degistigini gostermistir. Spor yapma faktoru ise, cocuklarda 5 skinfold toplam degeri, 20 metre surat kosusu ve bu kosunun sadece 2’nci 10 metrelik kismindaki performansi etkiler gozukmektedir.Cocuklarda yas, cinsiyet ve spor yapma aliskanligi faktorleri vucut kompozisyonu, surati ve anaerobik gucu etkilemektedir.
Concrete Fracture Process Zone Characterization with Fiber Optics

The characterization of the fracture process zone inside a cracked concrete specimen is investigated through optical fiber technology. Fiber Bragg gratings are used to measure the strains in the close vicinity of the crack front, thus enabling us (for the first time) to directly measure those deformations inside the concrete specimen. A detailed discussion of the experimental technique is first provided. Then, following the experimental measurements, test results are presented and discussed. Preliminary results indicate that there is a narrow zone on each side of the crack front with inelastic residual strains, and another where strains increase only in the presence of a neighboring crack tip. The width of the process zone is found to be about three times the maximum aggregate size.
Managing Projects in Organizations: How to Make the Best Use of Time, Techniques, and People

In this third edition of Managing Projects in Organizations, J. Davidson Frame updates and expands on his classic book to provide an accessible introduction to the field of project management. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of consulting and training experience, Frame's most current edition of his landmark book includes a wealth of new topics, including: * Managing virtual teams * The evolving concept of the project manager's role * Comanaged project teams * The project office * Project portfolios * Web-based project management * International project management
Process‐train profiles of NOM through a drinking water treatment plant

The aims of this study were to track variations in natural organic matter (NOM) and bromide (Br‐) through various treatment processes (coagulation, sand filtration, ozonation, and biological activated carbon [BAC]) comprising a process train in a full‐scale drinking water treatment plant, to describe seasonal variations of NOM and Br‐ and to investigate disinfection by–products (DBPs) formation associated with NOM and Br‐ changes. In addition, relationships between chlorination DBPs and NOM properties were evaluated. Samples were collected from one French water treatment plant across treatment processes comprising a process train and throughout different seasons. NOM profiles were defined using various methods, including ultraviolet (UV) absorbance spectra, nonionic resin fractionation, and high‐performance liquid chromatography/size exclusion chromatography with UV absorbance and on‐line dissolved organic carbon detection. Coagulation was found to strongly affect the molecular weight distribution of NOM. However, ozonation has more impact on aromaticity and imparts hydrophilic properties. Changes in NOM properties through sand filtration and BAC were relatively small. Br‐ passed conservatively through the process train except for ozonation and BAC processes. Both trihalomethanes (61%) and haloacetic acids (69%) were significantly reduced through the treatment processes.
Exploring the Use of Laptops in Higher Education: An Analysis of Benefits and Distractions

This study explored the benefits and distractions of using laptop computers in higher education classrooms. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 156 university students (54 males, 102 females) enrolled in either education or communication studies. Laptop benefits included active note taking, particularly when instructors posted digital materials ahead of time, searching for resources, working with subject-specific software, communicating and sharing information with classmates, and using online interactive tools. Laptop distractions included surfing the web for personal reasons, social networking with peers, watching video podcasts, and playing games. Laptop benefits were reported 50 to 100% more often than distractions. Further research needs to be conducted on the degree to which distractions impede learning and productivity inside the classroom.
Membrane Integrity Monitoring with Distributed Laser Turbidimetry

The objective of this study was to determine whether distributed laser light‐scattering turbidimetry is a viable approach for monitoring membrane integrity. The study consisted of two phases. Phase 1 measured the sensitivity and minimum detection levels of four monitoring instruments. Phase 2 determined the minimum breach size (and corresponding log removal) required for detecting a change in water quality for each instrument. The water quality used in phase 1 was controlled using quantifiable particle count addition with 0.026‐, 1.0‐ and 5.0‐μm fluorescing microspheres. Membrane integrity monitoring was studied in phase 2 by feeding an increasingly breached membrane with either raw water or water pretreated by coagulation/settling and either known concentrations of 5.0‐μm microspheres or powdered activated carbon (PAC). The results indicate that distributing existing technology sensors throughout a membrane rack may provide greater benefits than working to increase the sensitivity of a single detector. Also, laser light source turbidimeters are more sensitive than white light source turbidimeters or particle counters when raw or PAC‐amended water is considered.
Comparing the accuracy of daylighting physical and virtual models for complex fenestration systems

Nowadays, many new window components known as complex fenestration systems (CFS), such as laser-cut panels and prismatic films, are considered in order to improve the overall luminous properties of building spaces : detailed studies of CFS remain necessary however to validate their daylighting performance. Physical and virtual models are commonly used to assess the daylighting performance of more conventional daylighting strategies within buildings. Several recent studies have reported significant errors for both physical and virtual modelling procedures, 10% modelling errors leading in both cases to 15% up to 170 % inaccuracy in modelled daylight factors assessment: no similar error analysis was carried out in a systematic way for daylighting strategies involving CFS use. A side lit office room equipped with double glazing and a CFS (laser-cut panel and prismatic film) was mocked-up for that purpose in a daylighting test module. The office room was reproduced by way of a 1:10 scale physical model placed under a scanning sky simulator, as well as a virtual model built-up by the way of Radiance lighting program. Several model parameters were varied, leading to the evaluation of model inaccuracies through a sensitivity analysis. The most significant factor (internal surface reflectance) is considered in this paper, leading to a first set of modeling guidelines.
An approach to measuring power supply impedance of microprocessors

A technique to calculate the relative on die power supply impedance of high power CMOS integrated circuits as a function of frequency is described. This approach uses the power supply current variation that is normally present in a microprocessor to stimulate the supply network, varying the clock rate of the processor in order to obtain multiple measurements. Using this technique the power supply impedance vs. frequency of a 0.18 /spl mu/m microprocessor was measured and compared to a simple lumped circuit model.
Effects of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Interval Training Compared with Continuous Training on Regional and Global Body Composition in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A post hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of low-volume, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on body composition in adults with metabolic syndrome (MS). Methods: This is a post hoc analysis of the randomized clinical trial Intraining-MET. Sixty adults (40–60 years old) were randomized to an MICT (n = 31) or HIIT (n = 29) supervised programme 3 days/week for 12 weeks. MICT sessions were conducted for 36 min at 60% of peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak). HIIT sessions included 6 intervals at 90% VO2peak for 1 min, followed by 2 min at 50% VO2peak. Body composition was assessed with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results: Body weight did not change from pre- to post-training in either MICT (78.9 ± 15.6 kg; 77.7 ± 16.5 kg, p = 0.280) or HIIT groups (76.3 ± 13.4 kg; 76.3 ± 13.7 kg, p = 0.964). Body fat percentage and fat mass (FM) decreased post-training in the MICT (−0.9%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.27 to −1.47 and −0.7 kg; 95% CI: −0.12 to −1.30) and HIIT groups (−1.0%; 95% CI: −0.32 to −1.68 and −0.8 kg; 95% CI: −0.17 to −1.47). Compared to the HIIT programme, MICT significantly reduced android FM (−0.14 kg; 95% CI: −0.02 to −0.26). Lean mass (LM) increased post-training in MICT (+0.7 kg; 95% CI: 0.01–1.41) and HIIT groups (+0.9 kg; 95% CI: 0.12–1.64), but only HIIT increased the trunk LM (+0.6 kg; 95% CI: 0.06–1.20). Conclusions: Both MICT and HIIT reduced FM without changing body weight in adults with MS. MICT had additional benefits by reducing the android FM, whereas HIIT seemed to increase LM. Given the characteristics of the post hoc analysis, further research is required to confirm these results.
Updated review of potential test procedures for FMVSS no.208

The objective of a crash test for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 is to measure how well a passenger vehicle would protect its occupants in the event of a serious real world frontal crash. The ideal frontal crash procedure will be able to evaluate occupant protection while ensuring that the vehicle will not jeopardize its crash "friendliness" with its collision partners. The test conditions (e.g., impact speed, impact angle, and test device) must be representative of the frontal crash environment to which passenger vehicles are exposed on the highway. Finally, to provide assurance of protection in potentially serious injury crashes, the test procedures must be severe enough to represent a crash in which occupants could be seriously injured or killed. This report examines several potential frontal crash test procedures, and evaluates (1) the full frontal fixed barrier test, (2) the oblique frontal fixed barrier test, (3) the generic sled test, (4) the frontal fixed offset deformable barrier test, (5) the perpendicular moving deformable barrier test, (6) the oblique moving deformable barrier test, and (7) the full frontal fixed deformable barrier test. Each procedure is compared with the 48 kph fixed rigid barrier test and the generic sled test currently prescribed in FMVSS No. 208.
Urgensi Penguatan Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis pada Mata Pelajaran Qur’an Hadist

This research is in the form of a literature review on the urgency of strengthening critical thinking skills in the subject of the Qur'an hadith. Critical thinking is very necessary for someone, because in responding to and facing global challenges today, critical thinking skills are needed in order to solve the problems at hand. As for the benefits of a Muslim thinking critically of the Al-Qur'an and Hadith, namely: (1) a Muslim can capture the food and wisdom behind Allah SWT's creation, (2) increase confidence in the truth of Islam, (3) be able to answer all accusations which is not true of Islam from the haters of Islam, (4) increasing ghiroh in carrying out and avoiding Allah SWT's orders, (5) preventing someone from getting lost in interpreting the verses of Allah SWT, and (6) increasing gratitude for all the gifts of Allah SWT.
Outsourcing, subcontracting-in and radical innovativeness: The moderating effect of manufacturing strategy

Purpose – The authors aim to develop and test hypotheses that link outsourcing and subcontracting-in activities of small high-tech firms to their radical innovativeness. In addition, they seek to investigate how a firm's strategy moderates the associations between their outsourcing and subcontracting-in activities and radical innovativeness. Design/methodology/approach – The authors utilized regression analytical technique and categorical moderation analytical technique to test their hypotheses on survey data of 579 firms. Findings – Results show that outsourcing has a positive association with radical innovativeness. In contrast, subcontracting-in shows a negative association with radical innovativeness. Finally, the influence of both outsourcing and subcontracting-in activities on radical innovativeness are contingent upon a firm's manufacturing strategy. Research limitations/implications – There are potential limitations relating to the authors' use of secondary data. There is a need to investigate the.