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Experimental Investigation of Laser Propulsion for Polyoxymethylene Propellants Seeded with Metallic Particles

In order to combine the high momentum coupling coefficient (Cm) of polymeric propellant and the high specific impulse (Isp) of metallic propellant, the propulsion performance of polyoxymethylene (POM) seeded with metallic particles has been studied experimentally with CO2 lasers in this paper. The results show that seeding metallic particles can improve the laser propulsion performance of POM under certain conditions. The Cm and Isp of POM seeded with Al particles is almost the same as pure POM at lower power density ( 1.7×106 W/cm2), Cm of POM seeded with Al particles decreases significantly while Isp increases significantly. Laser parameters that affect the laser propulsion performance of propellants are very important factors. Comparing the experiments in this paper with Schall, et al. experiments, we can see that seeding metallic particles can improve the laser propulsion performance of POM only with the use of a shorter pulse width of laser. The use of the sh.
Smooth switching control for transfer from the Automatic Traveling Mode to the Power Assist Mode of the Skill‐Assist

The objective of this study is to verify a smooth switching control method for transfer from the automatic traveling mode (ATM) to the power assist mode (PAM) of Skill‐Assist. A control law including time‐varying impedance parameters is utilized to attain the objective. The experimental result shows that the transfer from ATM to PAM was successfully performed by the smooth switching control method. © 2007 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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A. Teske, D. Lizarralde, T.W. Höfig, I.W. Aiello, J.L. Ash, D.P. Bojanova, M.D. Buatier, V.P. Edgcomb, C.Y. Galerne, S. Gontharet, V.B. Heuer, S. Jiang, M.A.C. Kars, S. Khogenkumar Singh, J.-H. Kim, L.M. T. Koornneef, K.M. Marsaglia, N.R. Meyer, Y. Morono, R. Negrete-Aranda, F. Neumann, L.C. Pastor, M.E. Peña-Salinas, L.L. Pérez Cruz, L. Ran, A. Riboulleau, J.A. Sarao, F. Schubert, J.M. Stock, L.M.A.A. Toffin, W. Xie, T. Yamanaka, and G. Zhuang2
ANovelVirtualRealityTrainingStrategy forPoststrokePatients : A Randomized Clinical Trial

Stroke patients suffer impairments including sensory, motor, visual, and cognitive areas, as well as gait and balance manifestations making activities of daily living difficult. In such conditions, virtual reality training can be a potential rehabilitation tool in comparison to conventional physical therapy to cater to the burden of this disability; hence, this randomized clinical trial compared the effects of virtual reality training and conventional physical therapy on balance and lower extremity function in stroke patients. /e sample of 68 poststroke participants from Kanaan Physical /erapy and Spine Clinic, Lahore, Pakistan, were divided into N� 34 cases each using the lottery method with one group given virtual reality training and the other received conventional physical therapy. Each group received 60 minutes intervention, 3 days per week for 6 weeks. /e Berg balance scale and the Fugl-Meyer assessment-lower extremity scale were employed for data collection preintervention, immediate postintervention, and 6 weeks postintervention. /e statistically significant differences between virtual reality and conventional physical therapy groups for the Berg Balance score (p< 0.001), Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA)-lower extremity domains of FMAmotor function (p< 0.001), FMA-joint pain, and joint range (p< 0.001); however, there is no significant difference (p � 0.202) for time vs. group interaction and significant (p< 0.001) for the time main effect for FMA sensation. Hence, virtual reality training is more effective to restore balance and lower extremity function compared to conventional physical therapy in stroke patients. /e results of the study have significant implications for the clinicians with better case management enhancing quality of life of patients along with the dearth of local literature, thus providing base for future research from a developing country’s perspective.
Association Between PTPN 22 Gene Polymorphism and Type 1 Diabetes in Egyptian Population ٍٛجهن ُٙٛجنا ٍٚابخنا ٍٛب غابحرلاا ثابثا PTPN 22 غًخجًنا ٙف لٔلاا عُٕنا ٍي ٘زكسنا ضزئ٘زصًنا

The protein tyrosine phosphatase, nonreceptor 22 gene (PTPN22) maps at human chromosome 1p13.3 which encodes an important negative regulator of T-cell activation, lymphoid-specific phosphatase (Lyp). The PTPN22 gene has been shown to associate with a risk for multiple autoimmune diseases, including type1 diabetes (T1DM). This study aimed to analyze the association of three PTPN22 polymorphisms in Egyptian population . The single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) at positions -1123 (rs#2488457), 1858 (rs#2476601), and +2740 (rs#1217412) were genotyped in 60 persons with T1DM, and 60 control persons, all three SNPs were genotyping using two technique, allele specific PCR technique and restriction fragment length polymorphism – PCR (RFLP-PCR). The 1858 C/T did not show any significance differences between patients and control groups. ( MC P=1.0) whereas, respectively -1123 G/C and +2740 A/G were significantly associated with T1DM disease (P≤0.0001) and (P=0.012). These results suggest that the PTPN22 gene of SNPs polymorphisms were associated with type 1 diabetes in Egyptian population. The difference in the association of the aforementioned SNPs variants with T1DM among different populations may be attributed to the presence of multiple susceptibility alleles.
A smartphone-based intervention to enhance functional occupation and mood in people with neurodevelopmental disorders: A research extension

This study extended the assessment of a smartphone-based intervention designed to support occupational engagement, provide an opportunity of physical exercise, and promote personal enjoyment in people with significant neurodevelopmental disorders. Six participants were included in the study. A Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus smartphone with Android 8.1 operating system and near-field communication function was automated through the MacroDroid application to fit the intervention conditions. The participants were required to place cards with frequency identification tags into an elevated box with an embedded smartphone. 1 Department of Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Bari, Italy. 2 Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, USA. 3 Department of Special Education, University of Texas at Austin, USA. 4 School of Education, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. 5 OSMAIRM, Rehabilitation Center, Laterza, Italy. 6 Lega F. D’Oro Research Center, Osimo, Italy. 7 Unit of Psychology, Oasi Research Institute –IRCCS, Troina, Italy. Correspondence to: Giulio E. Lancioni, Department of Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Bari, Corso Italia 23, 70121 Bari, Italy. Phone: +39 080 5717864; E-mail: giulio.lancioni@uniba.it. Conflict of Interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. Ethical Approval: Approval for the study was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the Lega F. D’Oro, Osimo, Italy. All procedures performed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee and with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards. Informed Consent: Written informed consent for the participants’ involvement in the study was obtained from their legal representatives. Received: July 23, 2019; Revised: February 22, 2020; Accepted: March 10, 2020 © 2020 Associazione Oasi Maria SS. IRCCS Life Span and Disability Lancioni G. E. et al. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22 The smartphone identified each of the cards the participant placed into the box and played preferred song segments matching those cards. The smartphone also provided a verbal prompt/encouragement to respond if preset time intervals elapsed without any card response. All participants showed significant increases in their frequency of card responses, in their heart rates, and in their indices of enjoyment during the intervention sessions as opposed to baseline or control sessions. The results were discussed in relation to previous data in the area and in terms of their apparent relevance for daily contexts.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES(AJBAS)

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A 1 Online Appendix : Design of Primary Study ( Software Field Experiment )

Laboratory Experiment Description: The purpose of this study is to build understanding of best practices in product development. You will be assigned to teams and asked to complete a product development challenge. You will not need any prior skills or knowledge in product development. We don’t believe there are any risks from participating in this research. You will be asked to sketch ideas for a new product, in addition to recording your ideas in audio and video. Your data will be kept confidential. If you agree to take part in this study, we will pay you $25 for your time and effort. We will distribute the payment in cash at the end of the session. In addition, you will have the chance to compete for an additional prize of up to $10! Preparation: Please bring a government-issued or student photo ID. Recruitment Email Template This template was customized for each prospective participant.
Genetic diversity analysis of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] races in Ethiopia using simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], is believed to be originated in Ethiopia and Sudan. Although, many morphological and molecular diversity studies reveal the existence of genetic variations with sorghum populations, their distribution within basic races were not considered. Hence, the present study aimed to analyze the extent and distribution of genetic variation within basic Ethiopian sorghum landraces using SSR markers. A total of 107 landraces obtained from Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) representing 12 ecological zones grouped according to their race types based on inflorescence and spiklet on field at their maturity time. Twelve SSR markers revealed a total of 110 alleles with average polymorphic content of 0.76 and the allele frequencies show 42 of them were rare (less than 0.05), 22 ranged from 0.05 to 0.1, while 46 of them were higher than 0.1. Expected and observed heterozygosity were 0.78 and 0.2, respectively. The genetic differentiation between populations were also moderate (FST=0.07 for races and 0.13 for E/zones) indicating continuous exchange of genes among them. Partitioning the total genetic variation also indicated 61.38 and 55.17% of the variations were among individuals within racial and zonal populations, respectively. Neighbor-Joining cluster analysis also indicated four major grouping of the landraces according to their racial groups where majority of race caudatum and durra form separate groups while intermediate durra-bicolor form two separate subclusters. Overall locus, the intra-racial population diversity showed the greatest genetic diversity (He=0.77 and 0.75) among race dura-bicolor and caudatum, respectively. Information with sorghum races along their important agronomic traits could be used for conservation and future breeding programs of sorghum.
Reproductive isolation and life-history divergence between outcrossing and recently evolved selfing populations of Arabidopsis lyrata

Transitions from outcrossing to selfing have been a frequent evolutionary shift in plants and clearly play a role in species divergence. However, many questions remain about the initial mechanistic basis of reproductive isolation during the evolution of selfing. For instance, how important are prezygotic pre-pollination mechanisms (e.g. changes in phenology and pollinator visitation) in maintaining reproductive isolation between newly arisen selfing populations and their outcrossing ancestors? To test whether changes in phenology and pollinator visitation isolate selfing populations of Arabidopsis lyrata from outcrossing populations, we conducted a common garden experiment with plants from selfing and outcrossing populations as well as their between-population hybrids. Specifically, we asked whether there was isolation between outcrossing and selfing plants and their betweenpopulation hybrids through differences in 1) the timing or intensity of flowering; and/or 2) pollinator visitation. We found that phenology largely overlapped between plants from outcrossing and selfing populations. There were also no differences in pollinator preference related to mating system. Additionally, pollinators preferred to visit flowers on the same plant rather than exploring nearby plants, creating a large opportunity for self-fertilization. Overall, this suggests that prezygotic pre-pollination mechanisms do not strongly reproductively isolate plants from selfing and outcrossing populations of Arabidopsis lyrata.
THE EFFECTS OF HYDROPHOBIC TREATMENT OF THE DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW AND REARVIEW MIRROR ON DISTANCE JUDGEMENT

This study investigated the effects of hydrophobic treatment on distance estimation under conditions of simulated rain and wind when applied to the driver-side window and driver-side exterior rearview mirror. The dependent measure was the estimate of distance to a target vehicle viewed through the driver-side window and rearview mirror. The following independent variables were examined: actual distance, hydrophobic treatment of the driver-side window, hydrophobic treatment of the driver-side exterior rearview mirror, participant age, and participant sex. While the results of this study indicate no significant effect of hydrophobically treating driver-side windows or mirrors, one marginally nonsignificant interaction of interest was observed. Specifically, there was a tendency for older drivers to report shorter (more conservative and presumably safer) distance estimates when viewing vehicles through a driver-side window that has received hydrophobic treatment. This tendency, in combination with over-representation of older drivers in lane change/merge crashes, suggests that additional research efforts should be focused on examining the potential for safety benefits from applying hydrophobic treatment to driver-side windows.
Plant based meat analogue: a review

A meat analogous is a meat substitute of meat for people consuming vegan products . It is also called as faux-meat ,mock meat,vegan meat ,meat alternative which contains the characteristics ie.flavour , texture,colour,taste,nutrition same as the meat. Meat is always considers as the product having high protein content and good nutrition benefits as well,which is beneficial for human health.But on the other hand vegetarian people are not able to consume it. The plant based protein are consumed by people since many years and the studies have been taken to make it better and nutritive. Developing a new food products for vegan to the consumers is a challenge. However, it is even more complex when these new foods to develop is an meat substitute products that are highly appreciated and accepted, like meat. This challenge was accepted by many developers to develop new sustainable meat substitutes to reduce the negative environmental impact of industrialscale meat production for human consumption. Due to the animal diseases, global shortage of animal protein, global warming the demand and need of plant based protein has increased, Happily there is an increasing importance of legume, oil-seed proteins in the manufacturing of various functional food products due to their high-protein contents and texture. However, the greatest obstacle to utilize these legumes and oil-seeds is the presence of antinutrients present in them , though these can successfully removed or inactivated by employing certain processing methods. Legumes and oil-seeds provide well-balanced amino acid profiles when consumed with cereals ,Soybean proteins and other plant proteins have been used for preparation of meat analogues successfully.
Simulation and use of a centrifugal bioreactor for mammalian cell and tissue culture

Increasing demand for tissues, proteins, and antibodies derived from cell culture is necessitating the development and implementation of high cell density bioreactors. A system for studying high density culture is the centrifugal bioreactor (CCBR) which retains cells by increasing settling velocities through system rotation, thereby eliminating diffusional limitations associated with mechanical cell retention devices. This paper focuses on the fluid mechanics of the CCBR system by considering Coriolis effects. Such considerations for centrifugal bioprocessing have heretofore been ignored; therefore a simpler analysis of an empty chamber will be performed. Comparisons are made between numerical simulations and bromophenol blue dye injection experiments. For the non-rotating bioreactor with an inlet velocity of 4.3 cm/s, both the numerical and experimental results show the formation of a teardrop shaped plume of dye following streamlines through the reactor. However, as the reactor is rotated the simulation predicts the development of vortices and a flow profile dominated by Coriolis forces resulting in
Infants Learn to Follow Gaze in Stages: Evidence Confirming a Robotic Prediction

Abstract Gaze following is an early-emerging skill in infancy argued to be fundamental to joint attention and later language development. However, how gaze following emerges is a topic of great debate. Representational theories assume that in order to follow adults’ gaze, infants must have a rich sensitivity to adults’ communicative intention from birth. In contrast, learning-based theories hold that infants may learn to gaze follow based on low-level social reinforcement, without the need to understand others’ mental states. Nagai et al. (2006) successfully taught a robot to gaze follow through social reinforcement and found that the robot learned in stages: first in the horizontal plane, and later in the vertical plane—a prediction that does not follow from representational theories. In the current study, we tested this prediction in an eye-tracking paradigm. Six-month-olds did not follow gaze in either the horizontal or vertical plane, whereas 12-month-olds and 18-month-olds only followed gaze in the horizontal plane. These results confirm the core prediction of the robot model, suggesting that children may also learn to gaze follow through social reinforcement coupled with a structured learning environment.
An efficient full-wave method for analysis of dielectric resonators possessing separable geometries immersed in inhomogeneous environments

In this paper, dielectric resonators possessing separable-coordinate geometries immersed in planarly-inhomogeneous media are analyzed using a volume electric-field integral-equation (IE)/Galerkin's technique. A three-dimensional complete entire-domain basis function set is utilized in numerically solving the IE. It is shown that a few terms of one physically significant subset of basis functions are usually sufficient for the accurate determination of complex resonant frequencies of cylindrical and rectangular resonators immersed in homogeneous and planarly inhomogeneous environments. The results using a few basis functions show good agreement with the previous literature, and new results are presented for some rectangular resonator geometries.
Causal affect prediction model using a past facial image sequence

Among human affective behavior research, facial expression recognition research is improving in performance along with the development of deep learning. For improved performance, not only past images but also future images should be used along with corresponding facial images, but there are obstacles to the application of this technique to real-time environments. In this paper, we propose the causal affect prediction network (CAPNet), which uses only past facial images to predict corresponding affective valence and arousal. We train CAPNet to learn causal inference between past images and corresponding affective valence and arousal through supervised learning by pairing the sequence of past images with the current label using the Aff-Wild2 dataset. We show through experiments that the well-trained CAPNet outperforms the baseline of the second challenge of the Affective Behavior Analysis in-the-wild (ABAW2) Competition by predicting affective valence and arousal only with past facial images one-third of a second earlier. Therefore, in real-time application, CAPNet can reliably predict affective valence and arousal only with past data.The code is publicly available. 1
Does Basic Empathy Predict Counselors’ Career Adaptability

Empathy is a therapeutic condition, a part of the personality, and a skill. Also empathy plays a crucial role in career success and career development process. It is mostly known that empathy predicts the effectiveness of psychological counseling process. However, it is less known that its predictor role on counselors’ career development. Using a sample of 279 counselors, this study examined the relationship between empathy and career adaptability. The counselors who participated in the study answered the “Career Adaptability Scale” and “Basic Empathy Scale”. The research data were analyzed through correlation and multiple regression technics. The results showed a positive correlation between empathy, of which sub-dimensions are cognitive and affective empathy, and career adaptability. Also, multiple regression analysis indicated that cognitive empathy explained approximately 10% of the variance of career adaptability and that affective empathy had not a predictive role on career adaptability. For career researchers, these results showed the importance of empathy to predict counselors’ career adaptability.