Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Performance Characteristic and Optimization of a Simultaneous Heating and Cooling Multi Heat Pump

In this study, a simultaneous heating and cooling multi heat pump having four indoor units and an outdoor unit was designed and constructed. The working of the system was R-410A. The operating characteristics and performances of the heat pump system were measured at five operation modes: cooling-only, cooling-main, heating-only, heatingmain and entire heat recovery operation. To improve the system efficiency and reliability, the system in the heat recovery operation was optimized by varying the compressor rotation speed and EEV opening. In the simultaneous heating and cooling operation, the system COP increased by using the heat recovery operation with the optimization of control parameters.
The Classical Arabinogalactan Protein Gene Family of Arabidopsis

Arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) are extracellular proteoglycans implicated in plant growth and development. We searched for classical AGPs in Arabidopsis by identifying expressed sequence tags based on the conserved domain structure of the predicted protein backbone. To confirm that these genes encoded bona fide AGPs, we purified native AGPs and then deglycosylated and deblocked them for N-terminal protein sequencing. In total, we identified 15 genes encoding the protein backbones of classical AGPs, including genes for AG peptides—AGPs with very short backbones (10 to 13 amino acid residues). Seven of the AGPs were verified as AGPs by protein sequencing. A gene encoding a putative cell adhesion molecule with AGP-like domains was also identified. This work provides a firm foundation for beginning functional analysis by using a genetic approach.
It's all about MeE : a motivation and engagement framework

This paper presents a framework that attempts to reconcile both psychological and sociological understandings surrounding student motivation and engagement. The MeE framework draws on research in the psychology of education undertaken by Martin (2001, 2002, 2003b, 2005) and in the sociology of education by the UWS Fair Go Project (2004a, 2004b)). In bringing together these two projects, the framework looks to overcome the inherent limitations in both psychological (failing to account for the wider dimensions of social power) and sociological (failing to fully understand the complexity of the individual) approaches. The paper will first describe the theoretical underpinnings and principles of the MeE Framework. It will then explore its practical possibilities as a heuristic that can provide educators with a tool to analyse schools and classrooms in order to make productive interventions aimed at encouraging students to develop powerful and enduring relationships with education.
Cross-species clues of an epigenetic imprinting regulatory code for the IGF2R gene

The epigenetic marks on the IGF2R gene that encodes a receptor responsible for IGF-II degradation consist of differentially methylated DNA in association with multiple modifications on the associated histones. We review these epigenetic marks across various species during the evolution of IGF2R imprinting. Both IGF2 and IGF2R genesare imprinted in the mammal lineage that diverged from Monotremata approximately 150 million years ago. While IGF2 is consistently imprinted in all mammals following its divergence, IGF2R imprinting disappears in the Euarchonta lineage, including human species, approximately 75 million years ago. Differential DNA methylation marks on the two parental alleles correlate with imprinting in all imprinted genes including IGF2R. While the DNA methylation marks in the IGF2R promoter region 1 (DMR1) correlate with IGF2R allelic expression, the DNA methylation marks in the intron region 2 (DMR2) fail to correlate with IGF2R imprinting status in a number of species. Human IGF2R and mouse neuronal Igf2r are not imprinted despite the presence of DMR2. We have noted that human IGF2R is not imprinted in more than 100 informative samples including various tumor tissues. Furthermore, opossum (Marsupialia) IGF2R is consistently imprinted despite the absence of DMR2. These lines of evidence indicate that DNA methylation marks in DMR2 are neither necessary nor sufficient for consistent imprinting of IGF2R across species. Histone modification marks, however, correlate more consistently with the tissue-specific and species-specific imprinting status of IGF2R in human and mouse. Acetylated histone H3 and H4 and methylated lysine 4 of H3 (H3-K4Me) associate with transcriptionally active alleles while tri-methylated lysine 9 of H3 (H3-K9Me3) marks the silenced alleles. In the mouse, an antisense non-coding transcript called Air is transcribed from DMR2 on the paternal allele, and this imprinted transcript plays a central role in Igf2r imprinting. Mouse Igf2r imprinting depends on an Air RNA while the existence of AIR in other species is unknown. Overall, DNA methylation, histone acetylation, and histone methylation play a vital role in coordinating IGF2R allelic expression across all species. Rare monoallelic or skewed allelic expression of human IGF2R and their biological importance warrants further rigorous study.
Understanding the Contexts of Adolescent Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity

Purpose: Participation in physical activity (PA) is reported to decline in adolescence, particularly for girls. However, we do not know if this decline in PA is consistent across modes and settings or whether there are transfers of participation between modes and settings. Nor do we understand the changes in specific types of PA or the interaction between types of participation and different modes/settings. This study investigated contexts of PA participation for female adolescents at two life transition points. Method: A survey of 489 Year 7 and 243 Year 11 adolescent girls was conducted, incorporating a measure of overall PA level and participation rates in seven modes/settings and in specific types of sport and PA. Results: Less than half of the respondents met or exceeded the recommended level of moderate or vigorous PA—60 min or more—on the previous day, and there was no statistically significant difference in the proportions in Years 7 and 11 (39.5% vs. 45.9%; p>.05). However, older adolescents shifted their participation away from organized, competitive modes and settings toward nonorganized and noncompetitive modes and settings and individual types of PA. Conclusions: An understanding of the changes in PA modes and settings identified here can inform the planning of policies and implementation of programs for the promotion of PA by adolescent girls.
DOA Estimation of Coherent Signals Using Fourth-Order Cumulants on Coprime Arrays

This paper considers the problem of direction-of- arrival (DOA) estimation of coherent signals on passive coprime arrays. We resort to the fourth-order cumulants of the array signal in the proposed method. Using the property that the individual sparse arrays are uniform, a generalized spatial smoothing scheme is proposed to enhance the rank of the fourth- order cumulant matrix (FCM). The subspace-based MUSIC algorithm applied to the spatial smoothed FCM can successfully locate the DOAs of both independent and coherent signals. We also provide a triple-coprime array structure that removes the false peaks induced by coherent signals in the pseudo-spectrum. The effectiveness of the new method is illustrated by simulation examples.
Relationships between the frequency and severity of non‐suicidal self‐injury and suicide attempts in youth with borderline personality disorder

Non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI) is a recognized indicator of suicide risk. Yet, the ubiquity of this behaviour in borderline personality disorder (BPD) limits its utility as a predictor of risk. Consequently, this study aimed to elucidate the relationship between other features of NSSI, including frequency and severity, and suicide attempts.
Impact of Error Correction Code and Dynamic Memory Reconfiguration on High-Reliability/Low-Cost Server Memory

History has shown that DRAM technology shrinks as the server memory density grows and, at the same time, user expectation of system uptime increases. Given this, new mitigation techniques are required to reduce the impact of DRAM faults on server reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). This study shows the trade-offs in the effectiveness of two commonly used error correction codes (ECC) and two dynamic memory reconfiguration (DMR) schemes with various types of anticipated memory failures. This study proposes a "RAS intelligent" way to look at device reliability as DRAM technology scales below 100nm
Rechargeable polyamide-based N-halamine nanofibrous membranes for renewable, high-efficiency, and antibacterial respirators

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) have been acknowledged as a major public health concern worldwide. Unfortunately, most protective respirators used to prevent EID transmission suffer from the disadvantage of lacking antimicrobial activity, leading to an increased risk of cross-contamination and post-infection. Herein, we report a novel and facile strategy to fabricate rechargeable and biocidal air filtration materials by creating advanced N-halamine structures based on electrospun polyamide (PA) nanofibers. Our approach can endow the resultant nanofibrous membranes with powerful biocidal activity (6 log CFU reduction against E. coli), an ultrahigh fine particle capture efficiency of 99.999% (N100 level for masks), and can allow the antibacterial efficacy and air filtration performance to be renewed in a one-step chlorination process, which has never been reported before. More importantly, for the first time, we revealed the synergistic effect involving the intrinsic structure of polymers and the assembling structure of nanofibers on the chlorination capacity. The successful fabrication of such a fascinating membrane can provide new insights into the development of nanofibrous materials in a multifunctional, durable, and renewable form.
THE THREAT OF THE CYBERCRIME ACT 2001 TO AUSTRALIAN IT PROFESSIONALS

ABSTRACT: Well known flaws in popular software and the resulting large scale outbreaks of computer viruses and worms have raised public awareness and concern over the vulnerability of computer systems. Recent terrorist activity in and against the United States of America have also increased the profile of malicious cyberspace activities. With such a risk to the Australian public, and because of a perception by legislators that there is a lack of suitable laws to deal with cyber-incidents, the Cybercrime Act 2001 was created. Unfortunately, due to the lack of adequate consultation and the broad definitions adopted by the Cybercrime Act 2001, many members of the IT community are now at risk of prosecution for doing legitimate work. In order to demonstrate the threat that the Act presents, this paper critically examines the details of the changes the Act makes to exising legislation. The historical context of the Act, influences in its development, and its similarities to existing problematic legislation are examined. The wider threat that the Act presents to the Australian IT community is discussed. Suggestions about how to improve the Act are also provided.
Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Victimization among Adolescents: Rates of Occurrence, Internet Use and Relationship to Parenting Styles

Cyberbullying has evolved from the increasing use of technology, specifically electronic communication and social networking. Cyberbullying is defined as a means of bullying in which peers use electronic devices "to taunt, insult, threaten, harass, and/or intimidate a peer" (Raskauskas & Stoltz, 2007, p. 565). This could occur through a number of different electronic formats or devices such as email, social networking sites, cell phones, etc. In this study, participants included a total of 77 students attending a Southeastern Tennessee City Middle and High School. This included 23 seventh-grade students, 31 eighth-grade students and 23 ninth grade students. Participants were administered an online questionnaire that included a Demographic Information Sheet (Appendix E), the Bullying/Cyberbullying Scale (Smith et al., 2008), and The Inventory of Parental Influence (Campbell & Verna, 2007). The prevalence of bullying, cyberbullying and victimization in this sample was high. Over half of the students (53.2%, n = 41) had taken part in bullying in their lifetime. About a third of the students (31.2%, n = 24) reported taking part in cyberbullying. Overall, 49.4% (n = 38) of the students had been bullied in their lifetime, while 28.6% were victims of cyberbullying (n = 22). Relative to males, significantly more females were both perpetrators of cyberbullying and bullying, and significantly more females were both victims of cyberbullying and bullying. I ran four discriminant function analyses to determine whether parental influences (help, support, and pressure), would predict bullying, cyberbullying and victimization by bullying and cyberbullying. All results were non-significant.
Failure to Confirm CNVs as of Aetiological Significance in Twin Pairs Discordant for Schizophrenia

Copy number variations (CNVs) are common structural variations in the human genome that strongly affect genomic diversity and can play a role in the development of several diseases, including neurodevelopmental disorders. Recent reports indicate that monozygotic twins can show differential CNV profiles. We searched CNVs in monozygotic twins discordant for schizophrenia to identify susceptible loci for schizophrenia. Three pairs of monozygotic twins discordant for schizophrenia were subjected to analysis. Genomic DNA samples were extracted from peripheral blood lymphocytes. We adopted the Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) Array 6.0 to detect copy number discordance using Partek Genomics Suite 6.5 beta. In three twin pairs, however, validations by quantitative PCR and DNA sequencing revealed that none of the regions had any discordance between the three twin pairs. Our results support the hypothesis that epigenetic changes or fluctuation in developmental process triggered by environmental factors mainly contribute to the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia caused by strong genetics factors including copy number alteration or gene mutation may be a small subset of the clinical population.
Music and computer composition

The problem discussed is that of simulating human composition of Western popular music by computer and some relevant theories of music and harmony are given. Problems with this kind of program and several schemes that are known not to work are discussed. Several previous computer compositions are discussed, including the ILLIAC Suite. A program to generate short melody fragments was written to simulate some of the aspects of human composition. Five samples of its output are presented and discussed. It was discovered that although the fragments show many of the characteristics of popular melodies, they have a strangely alien sound. It is theorized that this is because the relevant probabilities which would discriminate against unfamiliar sequences were not used.
Arabidopsis TTG2 Regulates TRY Expression through Enhancement of Activator Complex-Triggered Activation[C][W]

The WRKY protein TTG2 is shown to be essential for the activation of the trichome-patterning gene TRY. TTG2 binds to W-boxes in the TRY promoter and enhances the activation by GL1, GL3, and TTG1. Protein interactions of TTG2 and TTG1 suggest the formation of a GL1/GL3/TTG1/TTG2 transcriptional activation complex. Trichome patterning in Arabidopsis thaliana is regulated by a regulatory feedback loop of the trichome promoting factors TRANSPARENT TESTA GLABRA1 (TTG1), GLABRA3 (GL3)/ENHANCER OF GL3 (EGL3), and GL1 and a group of homologous R3MYB proteins that act as their inhibitors. Together, they regulate the temporal and spatial expression of GL2 and TTG2, which are considered to control trichome cell differentiation. In this work, we show that TTG2 is a specific activator of TRY (but not CPC or GL2). The WRKY protein TTG2 binds to W-boxes in a minimal promoter fragment of TRY, and these W-boxes are essential for rescue of the try mutant phenotype. We further show that TTG2 alone is not able to activate TRY expression, but rather drastically enhances the activation by TTG1 and GL3. As TTG2 physically interacts with TTG1 and because TTG2 can associate with GL3 through its interaction with TTG1, we propose that TTG2 enhances the activity of TTG1 and GL3 by forming a protein complex.
Morphometric traits capture the climatically driven species turnover of 10 spruce taxa across China

Abstract This study explored the relative roles of climate and phylogenetic background in driving morphometric trait variation in 10 spruce taxa in China. The study further addressed the hypothesis that these variations are consistent with species turnover on climatic gradients. Nine morphometric traits of leaves, seed cones, and seeds for the 10 studied spruce taxa were measured at 504 sites. These data were analyzed in combination with species DNA sequences from NCBI GenBank. We detected the effects of phylogeny and climate through trait‐variation‐based K statistics and phylogenetic eigenvector regression (PVR) analyses. Multivariate analyses were performed to detect trait variation along climatic gradients with species replacement. The estimated K‐values for the nine studied morphometric traits ranged from 0.19 to 0.68, and the studied environmental variables explained 39–83% of the total trait variation. Trait variation tended to be determined largely by a temperature gradient varying from wet‐cool climates to dry‐warm summers and, additionally, by a moisture gradient. As the climate became wetter and cooler, spruce species tended to be replaced by other spruces with smaller needle leaves and seeds but larger cones and seed scales. A regression analysis showed that spruce species tended to be successively replaced by other species, along the gradient, although the trends observed within species were not necessarily consistent with the overall trend. The climatically driven replacement of the spruces in question could be well indicated by the between‐species variation in morphometric traits that carry lower phylogenetic signal. Between‐species variation in these traits is driven primarily by climatic factors. These species demonstrate a narrower ecological amplitude in temperature but wider ranges on the moisture gradient.
Modeling the Impact of Recurrent Collaterals In CA 3 on Downstream CA 1 Firing Frequency

8 The Hippocampal regions CA3 and CA1 have been demonstrated to play a role 9 in memory consolidation and spatial navigation. Recurrent Collaterals (RC) in 10 CA3 Pyramidal cells serve as a feedback mechanism onto CA3 cells while 11 Schaffer Collaterals (SC) directly project synaptic inputs from CA3 to CA1. The 12 neuronal activity from RC and SC have been associated with Long-term 13 Potentiation, gamma frequencies, and Sharp-Wave Ripples oscillations (SWR), 14 activities present during events believed to be related to long-term memory 15 storage. This project explored the effects of altering the number of synaptic 16 connections within each region and between the two regions. By varying the 17 probability that synaptic connections will form in CA3’s RC and the SC, it was 18 determined that there was a non-obvious and non-linear effect for each region’s 19 ability to be engaged in a particular firing frequency. It was found that 20 approximately a ten percent connection between both the Schaffer collaterals and 21 the recurrent collaterals best engaged CA3 and CA1 in gamma and ripple 22 frequencies. 23 24
Interactive wearable systems for upper body: a systematic review rehabilitation

Background: The development of interactive rehabilitation technologies which rely on wearable-sensing for upper body rehabilitation is attracting increasing research interest. This paper reviews related research with the aim: 1) To inventory and classify interactive wearable systems for movement and posture monitoring during upper body rehabilitation, regarding the sensing technology, system measurements and feedback conditions; 2) To gauge the wearability of the wearable systems; 3) To inventory the availability of clinical evidence supporting the effectiveness of related technologies. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted in the following search engines: PubMed, ACM, Scopus and IEEE (January 2010 – April 2016). Results: Forty-five papers were included and discussed in a new cuboid taxonomy which consists of 3 dimensions: sensing technology, feedback modalities and system measurements. Wearable sensor systems were developed for persons in: 1) Neuro-rehabilitation: stroke ( n = 21), spinal cord injury ( n = 1), cerebral palsy ( n = 2), Alzheimer ( n = 1); 2) Musculoskeletal impairment: ligament rehabilitation ( n = 1), arthritis ( n = 1), frozen shoulder ( n = 1), bones trauma ( n = 1); 3) Others: chronic pulmonary obstructive disease ( n = 1), chronic pain rehabilitation ( n = 1) and other general rehabilitation ( n = 14). Accelerometers and inertial measurement units (IMU) are the most frequently used technologies (84% of the papers). They are mostly used in multiple sensor configurations to measure upper limb kinematics and/or trunk posture. Sensors are placed mostly on the trunk, upper arm, the forearm, the wrist, and the finger. Typically sensors are attachable rather than embedded in wearable devices and garments; although studies that embed and integrate sensors are increasing in the last 4 years. 16 studies applied knowledge of result (KR) feedback, 14 studies applied knowledge of performance (KP) feedback and 15 studies applied both in various modalities. 16 studies have conducted their evaluation with patients and reported usability tests, while only three of them conducted clinical trials including one randomized clinical trial. Conclusions: This review has shown that wearable systems are used mostly for the monitoring and provision of feedback on posture and upper extremity movements in stroke rehabilitation. The results indicated that accelerometers and IMUs are the most frequently used sensors, in most cases attached to the body through ad hoc contraptions for the purpose of improving range of motion and movement performance during upper body rehabilitation. Systems featuring sensors embedded in wearable appliances or garments are only beginning to emerge. Similarly, clinical evaluations are scarce and are further needed to provide evidence on effectiveness and pave the path towards implementation in clinical settings.
Image-based localization using prior map database and Monte Carlo Localization

The aim of this paper is to propose an image and map data-based localization method applicable to a variety of environments. For the localization, we use prior map database, image-based localization method, and MCL (Monte Carlo Localization). The results were confirmed by open data set in a variety of environments. The experimental results show the feasibility of the proposed method for the robot localization.
Evolution of the high efficiency triple junction solar cell for space power

Emcore is presently qualifying the fourth generation triple junction (3J) solar cell under the Air Force ManTech program. This cell referred to as the ZTJ, is designed to achieve 30% conversion efficiency under 1 sun AM0 illumination. In addition a companion cell with a monolithically integrated protection diode referred to as the ZTJM is under qualification at Emcore with a target AM0 efficiency of 29.5%. We present performance results of each of these 3J cells from pilot line production. In addition, modeling results of various 3J solar cell designs are discussed to motivate the use of a new 3J architecture that relieves the constraint of an active germanium subcell. This new architecture known as inverted metamorphic multi-junction (IMM) allows one to more easily realize the optimum set of band gaps in monolithically connected n-junction solar cell devices. Finally, recent performance results of our fifth generation 3J cell known as the 3J IMM are reported here.