Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
$H_{\infty} $ Fuzzy Control Synthesis for a Large-Scale System With a Reduced Number of LMIs

This paper introduces an H∞ fuzzy control synthesis method for a nonlinear large-scale system with a reduced number of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). It is well known that a nonlinear large-scale system can be transformed to a Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy system by using “sector nonlinearity” or “local approximation in fuzzy partition spaces” methods. Next, in order to achieve the fuzzy control design for this T-S fuzzy system, we solve the stabilization conditions that are represented by the LMIs. However, if the number of LMIs is large, the control design process may become very complicated. In this study, based on the Lyapunov method and S-procedure, several theorems are proposed for the synthesis of parallel distributed compensation (PDC)-type fuzzy control such that the nonlinear large-scale system achieves H∞ control performance, and the number of LMIs to be solved is reduced explicitly. As a result, the control design process will become much easier. Furthermore, if the modeling error between the nonlinear system and T-S fuzzy system exists, the robust H∞ control performance and the number reduction of LMIs are also achieved by the proposed theorem. Several examples are presented in this paper to show the number reduction effect of LMIs and the effectiveness of the proposed controller synthesis.
Steps towards a consumer-driven innovation machine for 'ordinary' product categories in their later lifecycle stages

This paper presents a research driven approach to innovating product features in categories typically considered to be mature and low involvement. The approach begins with the identification of product features realisable by developers, works with consumers using internet research tools (conjoint analysis) to identify the features that drive acceptance and further identifies opportunities by both varying the respondent's task (rating on different end uses) and by using concept-response segmentation to uncover new mind-sets. The actual identification of innovation opportunities emerges most clearly from the segmentation of respondents into like-minded clusters of individuals, with clearly different patterns of features that they want. Within those clusters are seeds of new product ideas.
Enhancing Thermal Tolerance By Eliminating The Pejus Range: A Comparative Study With Three Decapod Crustaceans

Marine invertebrates in the intertidal and subtidal zones are often exposed to highly variable environmental conditions, especially rapid changes in temperature. The ability to survive at different temperatures has previously been described using an extended version of Shelford's law of tolerance, with optimum, pejus (Latin: 'turning worse'), and pessimum ranges, and the respective thresholds, critical (Tc) and pejus (Tp) temperatures, that mark the transition from one range into the next. The width of the pejus range, in which the scope for activity gradually declines, varies among species. We tested the hypothesis that the width of the pejus range is cor- related to the temperature stability of the species' respective habitats. We used locomotor activity, heart rate, lactate accumulation, heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) levels, and the activation of AMP- activated protein kinase (AMPK) to identify Tc and Tp in 3 decapod crustaceans: green crab Carci- nus maenas, rock crab Cancer irroratus, and lobster Homarus americanus. We found species- specific patterns of temperature-induced changes in all parameters, especially in HSP70 protein and AMPK activity. The width of the pejus range (between Tp and Tc) was 8 to 12°C for rock crabs and 12 to 16°C for lobsters. Most importantly, green crab, the most temperature-tolerant of our 3 species and which lives in a highly variable habitat, switched directly from optimum to pessimum range, meaning that the pejus range was eliminated completely. Additionally, even lethal temper- atures did not activate AMPK in green crabs, pointing to a different cellular tolerance strategy than in rock crabs and lobsters. This modified tolerance pattern might represent a broader strategy to enhance physiological tolerance in a highly variable habitat.
Supraventricular Dysrhythmias: Nursing Research to Improve Health Outcomes

Cardiovascular nursing practice includes accountability for the clinical and organizational processes to ensure positive outcomes for patients having cardiac dysrhythmias. For patients with supraventricular dysrhythmias, nurses have studied patient outcomes related to mortality, morbidity, quality of life, psychological and physical functioning, and symptoms. Nurses have also explored these same outcomes associated with the management of supraventricular dysrhythmias. In addition, nurses have contributed to understanding organizational outcomes such as healthcare utilization and costs associated with these patients. For patients with atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, nurses have studied patient and organizational outcomes related to mortality, morbidity, symptoms, psychological and physical functioning, and economic outcomes. This research has included numerous interdisciplinary studies, and most of it has been descriptive or observational in design. Areas for future nursing outcomes research, including more interventional studies, are discussed.
3PL provider selection by AHP and TOPSIS methodology

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a two-phase analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) approach that is a multi-criteria decision-making methodology (MCDM) in the evaluation of third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Design/methodology/approach After the description of the selection criteria of 3PL providers that are determined by company management, the weights of criteria are calculated by applying the AHP method. The TOPSIS method is then employed to achieve the final ranking results. A sensitivity analysis is developed for a deeper comprehension of results reliability. Findings The paper shows the complexity of a real 3PL provider change. At the same time, a simple MCDM methodology is provided to assure the success of this activity in which many other companies have failed. Research limitations/implications The proposed MCDM methodology represents a very good compromise between a reliable solution and reasonable computational and human effort. 3PL provider selection or change is an extremely complex decision that could be investigated in greater detail with other more complex methodology, with a consequently higher investment, that is not so affordable for all budgets. Originality/value It is the first time that a two-phase AHP and TOPSIS methodology is applied to an Italian biscuit company for a 3PL provider change together with the analysis of logistics performance after two years. The paper shows a detailed methodology application that could be very useful for managers for their specific application.
Cold chains, interrupted: The use of technology and information for decisions that keep humanitarian vaccines cool

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze how far technology and information enable, facilitate or support the planning and implementation decisions in humanitarian vaccine cold chains for vaccination campaigns. The authors specifically focus on three emerging technologies that have the potential to create more flexible conditions in the field, and identify the need to further explore the link between uncertainty, information and irreversibility. Design/methodology/approach The authors present a basic structure for the analysis of cold chain disruptions in terms of three distinct yet connected layers of deficient infrastructure and capacity, information gaps and failures in decision making. The authors then review three humanitarian technologies and their impact on vaccine campaigns along these layers. From there, a research agenda is developed to address research gaps this review brought forward. Findings Three critical research gaps in the areas of technology innovation for humanitarian vaccine cold chain management are presented. The authors argue that technology to improve capacity, information and decisions need to be aligned, and that the areas of uncertainty, information and irreversibility require further investigation to achieve this alignment. In this way, the paper contributes to setting the research agenda on vaccine cold chains and connects humanitarian logistics to technology, information management and decision making. Originality/value This paper presents the humanitarian vaccine cold chain problem from an original angle by illuminating the implications of technology and information on the decisions made during the planning and implementation phases of a vaccine campaign. The authors develop an agenda to provide researchers and humanitarians with a perspective to improve cold chain planning and implementation at the intersection of technology, information and decisions.
Reviews and abstracts - Antenna theory and design

Recognizing that antenna design i s becoming increasingly dependent upon accompanying analysis, the au tho r s assume tha t t he i r r eade r s have had cons ide rab le t r a i n i n g a n d p r a c t i c e i n e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c f i e l d t h e o r y and mathematics. I t s intended audience i s t h e r e f o r e sen ior and graduate s tudents of e l e c t r i c a l e n g i n e e r i n g . Eowever, numerous examples of antennas t h a t a r e i n widespread use w i l l be of i n t e r e s t t o p r a c t i c i n g e n g i n e e r s and experimenters. Where highly advanced mathematical techniques would be requi red to provide an ex t remely accura te ana lys i s , appropr ia te methods of approximation a re i n t roduced . An extens ive set of exce l len t p roblems i s provided a t t h e end of each chapter . Many of t hese provide the s tudent with the opportuni ty to gain experi e n c e i n t h e d e s i g n of an antenna. These techniques p rov ide the book wi th an engineer ing f lavor .
P2X(1) receptor subunit contribution to gating revealed by a dominant negative PKC mutant.

The family of ATP-gated P2X receptor channels have a conserved protein kinase C site in the N-terminal intracellular domain. This site was disrupted in human P2X(1) receptors by the mutation T18A. T18A mutants were expressed at normal levels in Xenopus oocytes; however, the peak current amplitude was reduced by >99% and showed approximately 10 fold faster desensitisation in response to ATP than wild type (WT) receptors showed. P2X receptor subunits form functional trimeric channels. Co-expression of T18A and WT receptors (90:10 ratio) produced heteromeric T18A/WT channels with the rapid T18A time-course and an approximately 90-fold increase in peak current amplitude compared to T18A. Similarly, T18A dominated the desensitisation phenotype of heteromeric channels composed of T18A and slowly desensitising K68A mutants. These results suggest that phosphorylation of P2X(1) receptors has a dramatic effect on the time-course of the response and may provide a mechanism for regulating channel function.
Turbulent Mixing in Transverse Jets

Turbulent mixing is studied in liquid-phase transverse jets. Jet-fluid concentration fields were measured using laser-induced fluorescence and digital-imaging techniques, for jets in the Reynolds number range 1000 <= Re <= 20,000, at a jet-to-freestream velocity ratio of 10. Analysis of the measured scalar fields indicates that turbulent mixing is Reynolds-number dependent, as manifest in the evolving probability density functions of jet-fluid concentration. Enhanced homogenization is found with increasing Reynolds number. Turbulent mixing is also seen to be flow dependent, based on differences between jets discharging into a crossflow and jets into a quiescent reservoir. A novel technique for whole-field measurement of scalar increments was used to study the distribution of difference (scalar increments) of the scalar field. These scalar increments are found to tend toward exponential-tailed distributions with decreasing separation distance. Finally, the scalar field is found to be anisotropic, particularly at small length scales. This is seen in power spectra, directional scalar microscales, and directional PDFs of scalar increments. The local anisotropy of the scalar field is explained in terms of the global dynamics and large-scale strain field of the transverse jet.
Outcome and Impact Based Evaluation of Research Program Implementation: A Case of Indonesian Public Research Institute

This paper relates to outcome and impact based evaluation (OIBE) of a research program implementation at an Indonesian public research institute (PRI) ‘A’. The major funding for PRIs in Indonesia comes from government. It is very essential therefore, for variuos parties including policy makers to be informed about meaningful and relevant evaluation of the outcome and impact of such PRIto the welfare of the people, to technology development and innovation, and to the policy improvements in significant ways. The mixed-method with good blend of qualitative and quantitative analysis is used in the case study of a competitive research program (CRP) of PRI ‘A’. The case study demonstrates that the outcomes and impacts of CRP are found in the form of economic, social, and environment improvements in the communities; managerial change and innovation of technology and process for SMEs as well as improved existing policies; and increased capabilities of researchers at PRI. Recommendations of this study is that PRI’A’ should improve their research management and policy, strengthen collaboration with firms, including more human resources mobility is required to facilitate research collaborations and co-production process, and to have clear guidelines and targets of outcomes and impacts for their research results.Keywords: outcome, impact, Public Research Institute, evaluation, Indonesia
A Taxonomy of Web-Based Inbound Open Innovation Initiatives

The term "open innovation" describes the opening of innovation processes of organizations to include external knowledge as well as external paths to market. Various concepts are grouped under the umbrella term "open innovation," and topics such as crowdsourcing are increasingly receiving attention from researchers as well as practitioners. Unfortunately, the broad coverage and the fact that research on open innovation is a relative young research area also led to a very fragmented usage of the term. In this paper, we seek to contribute to the clarification of the term open innovation, and develop a taxonomy of web-based inbound open innovation initiatives from an organizational perspective. Based on a literature review and the examination of 49 examples we develop a taxonomy consisting of the dimensions process phase, outcome focus, group of participants, knowledge visibility, and facilitation.
0 A Large Experimental NGPM Application : The STARS Program

The Spiral Model of software development [Boehm, 1988] begins each cycle of the spiral by performing the next level of elaboration of the prospective system's objectives, constraints, and alternatives. A primary difficulty in applying the spiral model has been the lack of explicit process guidance in determining these objectives, constraints, and alternatives. This paper presents an extension of the spiral model, called the Next Generation Process Model (NGPM), which uses the Theory W (win-win) approach [Boehm-Ross, 1989] to converge on a system's next-level objectives, constraints, and alternatives. This Theory W approach involves identifying the system's stakeholders and their win conditions, and using negotiation processes to determine a mutually satisfactory set of objectives, constraints, and alternatives among the stakeholders.
An ARM-Based System-on-a-Programmable-Chip Architecture for Spoken Language Translation

Previous research shows that there are two architectures for spoken language translation (SLT) system implementation. One is client-server based systems that should be built on the server computer but unreliability of the remote connection. The other is to build portable stand-alone devices but it lacks realtime performance. In this brief, a system-on-a-programmable-chip (SoPC) solution is proposed by realizing the entire SLT system within a single chip. This SoPC is characterized by small size, low cost, real-time operation, and high portability. This entire design was implemented on ALTERA EPXA10 device. Performance for English-to-Mandarin translation process can be completed within 1 s at a 46.22-MHz clock frequency with 3000 translation patterns. The total logic usage of the EPXA10 device is 50% (about 19318 logic cells).
New product planning process in the age of Service Dominant Logic

This study is about the Product Planning Process in the era of Service Dominant Logic (SDL). It had been said during the age of Goods Dominant Logic (GDL) that the key to success in marketing was effectively adapting the Marketing Mix (4Ps). However, in practice, most product planners at that time only focused attention on “products” (goods), mainly by implementing the latest technologies then as far as the “price” (expected cost) was within their target. Although it actually worked well until the late 20th century, it has no longer been functioning effectively from the early 21st century. Product Planning in the era of SDL now needs to be a far more sophisticated process in the new Service Marketing Mix (8Ps). Unfortunately, we have no concrete “product planning theory” in the SDL age yet. Thus, we adopted four frameworks, as a first step, that were originally developed as tools for service value creation, which were also proved to be empirically valid in case studies on product planning in our previous paper. This research is the second step on how to integrate these frameworks toward the goal of achieving a “general theory for a product planning process” in the SDL age of marketing.
ENHANCED DISEASE RESISTANCE4 Associates with CLATHRIN HEAVY CHAIN2 and Modulates Plant Immunity by Regulating Relocation of EDR1 in Arabidopsis

Arabidopsis EDR4 interacts with CLATHRIN HEAVY CHAIN2 and EDR1 and negatively affects plant immunity by regulating the relocation of EDR1 to the penetration site of powdery mildew infection. Obligate biotrophs, such as the powdery mildew pathogens, deliver effectors to the host cell and obtain nutrients from the infection site. The interface between the plant host and the biotrophic pathogen thus represents a major battleground for plant-pathogen interactions. Increasing evidence shows that cellular trafficking plays an important role in plant immunity. Here, we report that Arabidopsis thaliana ENHANCED DISEASE RESISTANCE4 (EDR4) plays a negative role in resistance to powdery mildew and that the enhanced disease resistance in edr4 mutants requires salicylic acid signaling. EDR4 mainly localizes to the plasma membrane and endosomal compartments. Genetic analyses show that EDR4 and EDR1 function in the same genetic pathway. EDR1 and EDR4 accumulate at the penetration site of powdery mildew infection, and EDR4 physically interacts with EDR1, recruiting EDR1 to the fungal penetration site. In addition, EDR4 interacts with CLATHRIN HEAVY CHAIN2 (CHC2), and edr4 mutants show reduced endocytosis rates. Taken together, our data indicate that EDR4 associates with CHC2 and modulates plant immunity by regulating the relocation of EDR1 in Arabidopsis.
Atlantal lateral mass screws for posterior spinal reconstruction: technical note and case series.

OBJECT A variety of techniques may be used to achieve fixation of the upper cervical spine. Transarticular atlantoaxial screws, posterior interspinous cable and graft constructs, and interlaminar clamps have been used effectively to achieve atlantoaxial fixation. Various anatomical factors, however, may preclude the successful application of these techniques. These factors include aberrant vertebral artery anatomy, irreducible atlantoaxial subluxation, exaggerated cervicothoracic kyphosis, and the absence of the osseous substrate for fixation. In these cases, an alternative method of fixation must be performed. The authors present an alternative method to achieve fixation of the atlas in which lateral mass screws can be applied to atlantoaxial and occipitocervical fixation. METHODS Between February 1998 and November 2001, eight patients who ranged in age from 16 to 74 years underwent posterior fixation for upper cervical instability. Diagnoses included C-2 metastastic disease in two patients, irreducible odontoid fractures in two patients, atlantoaxial subluxation in two patients, and transverse ligament synovial cyst in two patients. Various anatomical factors precluded transarticular atlantoaxial screw fixation in seven patients. One patient with a highly unstable spine due to a C-2 metastasis and pathological fracture underwent occipitocervical fusion. Atlantocervical fixation was achieved in seven patients by using varying constructs incorporating C-1 lateral mass screws. Occipitocervical fixation was achieved in one patient by incorporating C-1 lateral mass screws as an additional fixation point. A total of 14 C-1 lateral mass screws were placed in eight patients. There were no intraoperative complications. In all patients rigid fixation was achieved as demonstrated on postoperative radiographs. One patient died on postoperative Day 9 of aspiration pneumonia. At a mean follow-up time of 7.4 months, rigid fixation was maintained in all patients. CONCLUSIONS Atlantal lateral mass screws can be used to provide a safe and efficacious means of achieving atlantoaxial fixation when anatomical constraints preclude the use of a more traditional procedure. Atlantal lateral mass screws may also be incorporated in occipitocervical constructs to provide additional fixation points which may prevent construct failure.
Improving ESD robustness of stacked diodes with embedded SCR for RF applications in 65-nm CMOS

To protect the radio-frequency (RF) integrated circuits from the electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in nanoscale CMOS process, the ESD protection circuit must be carefully designed. In this work, stacked diodes with embedded silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) to improve ESD robustness was proposed for RF applications. Experimental results in 65-nm CMOS process show that the proposed design can achieve low parasitic capacitance, low turn-on resistance, and high ESD robustness.