Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of optimal load response to real-time electricity price on power system constraints in Denmark

Since the hourly spot market price is available one day ahead in Denmark, the price could be transferred to the consumers and they may shift their loads from high price periods to the low price periods in order to save their energy costs. The optimal load response to a real-time electricity price for demand side management generates different load profiles and may have some impacts on power system constraints, such as voltage limits and capacity limits. The western Danish power system, which is currently the grid area in the world that has the largest share of wind power in its generation profiles and may represent the future of electricity markets in some ways, is chosen as the studied power system in this paper. A distribution system where wind power capacity is 126% of maximum loads is chosen as the study case. This paper presents a nonlinear load optimization method to real-time power price for demand side management in order to save the energy costs as much as possible. Simulation results show that the optimal load response to a real-time electricity price has some good impacts on power system constraints in a distribution system with high wind power penetrations.
The impact of jaundice in newborn infants on the length of breastfeeding.

OBJECTIVES To examine the breastfeeding prevalence among infants aged three and six months who were previously hospitalized because of hyperbilirubinemia, and to determine whether jaundice in newborn infants increases the risk of breastfeeding discontinuation. METHOD Surveys were mailed to mothers of all eligible infants admitted over a two-and-a-half year period to the paediatric ward of a tertiary care children's hospital with a diagnosis of hyperbilirubinemia. A total of 127 mother-patient pairs were included in the study. Breastfeeding rates at three and six months were compared with those of a city-wide survey (Infant Care Survey) conducted by Ottawa's Public Health Department. Risk factors for early breastfeeding discontinuation were examined. RESULTS Breastfeeding rates at three and six months were not different between the study group and those reported in the Infant Care Survey (75.5% in the study group versus 71.2% in the Infant Care Survey group, at three months; and 59.1% in the study group versus 50.8% of the Infant Care Survey group, at six months). None of the previously reported risk factors for early weaning had an impact on breastfeeding duration in the study population. CONCLUSION Breastfeeding rates following the discharge of infants diagnosed with jaundice were not significantly different from those reported for the general population. Different patient characteristics may have inflated the breastfeeding rates in the study population, as evidenced by a very high education level among the mothers of enrolled patients. Larger prospective studies in diverse populations are needed to determine the rates of early breastfeeding discontinuation in jaundiced infants.
Received signal characteristics of outdoor body-to-body communications channels at 2.45 GHz

In this paper we conduct a number of experiments to assess the impact of typical human body movements on the signal characteristics of outdoor body-to-body communications channels using flexible patch antennas. A modified log-distance path loss model which accounts for body shadowing and signal fading due to small movements is used to model the measured data. For line of sight channels, in which both ends of the body-to-body link are stationary, the path loss exponent is close to that for free space, although the received signal is noticeably affected by involuntary or physiological-related movements of both persons. When one person moves to obstruct the direct signal path between nodes, attenuation by the person's body can be as great as 40 dB, with even greater variation observed due to fading. The effects of movements such as rotation, tilt, walking in line of sight and non-line of sight on body-to-body communications channels are also investigated in this study.
Performance Measurement Via Sap Flow Monitoring of Three Eucalyptus Species for Mine Site and Dryland Salinity Phytoremediation

Monitoring of trees with reliable technology is essential in phytoremediation. Sap flow instrumentation on three Eucalyptus species at a mine site in western Victoria, Australia, was used to determine which species is best suited to meet the goals of a phytoremediation project. Specifically, the aim of the monitoring was to determine which species could better tolerate the hypersaline soil, potentially lower saline ground water, and cope with expected hotter and drier weather given climate change scenarios. Over a summer period, average daily water use of E. cladocalyx was approximately six times greater than E. melliodora and four times greater than E. polybractea. During a three day heat wave event, E. cladocalyx was found to have a higher tolerance to extreme temperature. The optimal VPD / temperature for tree transpiration was 2.6 kPa / 26.2 °C for E. cladocalyx, 2.1 kPa / 23.9 °C for E. melliodora, and 2.0 kPa / 23.2 °C for E. polybractea. Through sap flow monitoring, it was determined that E. cladocalyx could better tolerate saline soils, hotter and drier weather, and had greater potential to lower saline ground water.
An industrial vision-based technology system for the automatic test of vehicle beams

In this paper we describe the first industrial prototype to characterize automatically the headlamp beam properties using computer vision. The European commission for transportation provides strict regulations that have to be fulfilled as far as headlamp orientations, luminous and geometrical beam properties are concerned. To test the headlamps, the test system has to be properly aligned to the vehicle in order that the measures achieved on brightness and geometrical beam profile can be reliable. The system we present is composed of two integral subsystems. The first consists of a fixed stereo vision system capable of estimating automatically, in real time and with a very high accuracy, the longitudinal axis of the vehicle while it is approaching the stereo rig. The outcome is used to accurately align the second subsystem with respect to the vehicle. This subsystem is composed of a classic optical projection system endowed with a CCD camera used to perform automatically radiometric and geometric assessments of the beam projected by the headlamps. Experiments carried out for both the subsystems prove how the high accuracy achieved by our method makes the prototype compliant with current regulations. It is worth remarking that the technology employed is low cost, thus making our approach suitable for commercial headlight tester.
Financing, support and participation in further learning in Austria - a comparative perspective

The topic of this paper is to provide an empirical account of the state and development of further learning in Austria, as compared to the European discussion. The three aspects of financing, public support, and participation are observed and discussed on the background of the existing conceptual hegemony of the market approach. Pros and cons concerning this approach are given, based on the observations. Support mechanisms are observed, firstly based on a population survey, and secondly including a more in-depth analysis of individual support instruments (training accounts, etc.). Finally participation structures are analysed more deeply, based on a population survey, due to the effects of background variables.
Empirical Explorations in Training Networks with Discrete Activations

We present extensive experiments training and testing hidden units in deep networks that emit only a predefined, static, number of discretized values. These units provide benefits in real-world deployment in systems in which memory and/or computation may be limited. Additionally, they are particularly well suited for use in large recurrent network models that require the maintenance of large amounts of internal state in memory. Surprisingly, we find that despite reducing the number of values that can be represented in the output activations from $2^{32}-2^{64}$ to between 64 and 256, there is little to no degradation in network performance across a variety of different settings. We investigate simple classification and regression tasks, as well as memorization and compression problems. We compare the results with more standard activations, such as tanh and relu. Unlike previous discretization studies which often concentrate only on binary units, we examine the effects of varying the number of allowed activation levels. Compared to existing approaches for discretization, the approach presented here is both conceptually and programatically simple, has no stochastic component, and allows the training, testing, and usage phases to be treated in exactly the same manner.
Reduction of Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility in Small-Signal Analog Circuits Using Complementary Split-Ring Resonators

Low-frequency analog and digital electronic circuits are susceptible to electromagnetic interference in the radiofrequency (RF) range. This disturbance is produced when the coupled RF signal is rectified by the nonlinear behavior of the semiconductors used in the small-signal analog input stage of the electronic system. Circuits based on operational amplifiers are usually employed for such input stages. These circuits present an amplitude modulation demodulation produced by the nonlinearity of internal transistors. Such a phenomenon generates demodulated signals in the low-frequency range. In this paper, this effect is suppressed by combining the conventional printed circuit board layout with complementary split-ring resonators (CSRRs). CSRRs are constitutive elements for the synthesis of metamaterials with negative effective permittivity, which are mainly excited to the host line by means of electric coupling. Electromagnetic simulations and experimental results show an effective rejection of the undesired RF demodulation effect with no extra cost in terms of the device area or manufacturing process.
Identifying Thailand’s high-potential export opportunities in ASEAN+3 countries

Purpose This paper aims to identify Thailand’s realistic export opportunities (REOs) in the ASEAN+3 countries (i.e. ASEAN, Greater China, Japan and South Korea), which together constitute an economically dynamic region and a strategic export destination for Thailand. Furthermore, the paper seeks to determine the extent to which Thailand already has a share in ASEAN+3 countries and where new opportunities lie. This allows the formulation of appropriate export promotion strategies for Thailand. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used is a decision support model (DSM) which uses an extensive data-filtering system to systematically screen and eliminate less-promising product–country combinations to ultimately reveal high-potential REOs. Product–country combinations are screened on the basis of country risk; macro-economic country performance; market potential in terms of import growth and import market size; and market access conditions, including market concentration and the existence of trade barriers. The thus narrowed-down REOs are categorised according to Thailand’s relative market share in, and the characteristics of, the identified import markets. Findings The study reveals that the ASEAN+3 countries account for about 40 per cent of the total potential export value of Thailand’s REOs in the world, with China leading the way (12.45 per cent), followed by Japan (8.56 per cent) and South Korea (6.23 per cent). However, Thailand has a relatively small or intermediately small market share in the majority of these REOs, pointing to the need for more offensive and exploratory export promotion strategies. Research limitations/implications The ASEAN+3 countries – given that they are an abundant source of REOs for Thailand and are in Thailand’s “backyard” – should receive more focused attention and resources in government export promotion efforts. The recent launch of the ASEAN Economic Community and the proposed establishment of an East Asia Free Trade Area lend weight to the idea of Thailand adopting a strong regional focus in its export activities. Practical implications The insights derived from the study are valuable for export promotion officials, industry representatives and practising exporters alike, as they constitute an easy-to-digest snapshot of high-potential REOs for Thailand in the ASEAN+3 region. This makes for more efficient planning and prioritising of export development activities, and a more streamlined approach to resource allocation. Originality/value Export promotion shows diminishing returns and requires sustainable strategies and interventions. The value in this paper lies in its description of an innovative market selection tool, the DSM, which is able to process and filter high volumes of information and arrive at a shortlist of high-potential REOs for Thailand in the ASEAN+3 countries. The paper represents a concise case study of the DSM in practice, which should be of particular interest to export promotion agencies, industry associations and both new and more established exporting countries.
Quantitative assessment of motor fatigue: Normative values and comparison with prior‐polio patients

Motor fatigue is a common complaint of polio survivors and has a negative impact on activities of daily living. The aim of this study was to establish a normative database for hand grip strength and fatigue and to investigate differences between prior‐polio subjects and normal controls. Static and dynamic hand grip fatigue and maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of hand grip were measured in subjects with a prior history of polio (n = 44) and healthy controls (n = 494). A normative database of fatigue was developed using four indices of analysis. Compared with healthy controls, subjects with prior polio had significantly reduced hand grip strength but developed greater hand grip fatigue in only one fatigue index. Quantitative measurement of fatigue in the prior‐polio population may be useful in order to detect change over time and to evaluate treatment strategies.
The clinical value of scintigraphy of neuroendocrine tumors using (99m)Tc-HYNIC-TOC.

PURPOSE To assess the value of whole body scintigraphy using (99m)Tc-HYNIC-TOC (Tektrotyd) and with single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) in the detection of primary and metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). METHODS Thirty patients with different neuroendocrine tumors, mainly gastroenteropancreatic (GEP), were investigated. Whole body scintigraphy was performed 2 h (if necessary 10 min and 24h) after i.v. administration of 740 Mbq (99m)Tc-Tektrotyd, Polatom. In cases of unclear findings obtained by whole body scintigraphy, investigation was followed by SPECT. RESULTS From 12 patients with NETs of unknown origin, there were 10 true positive (TP), and 2 false negative (FN) findings. Diagnosis was made with SPECT in 6 patients. From 8 patients with gut carcinoids, there were 4 TP, 2 true negative (TN), one FN, and one false positive (FP) finding. Diagnosis was made with SPECT in 2 patients. From 7 patients with neuroendocrine pancreatic carcinomas there were 4 TP and 3 TN findings. Diagnosis was made with SPECT in 2 patients. From 3 patients with gastrinomas there were 2 TP findings and one TN findings. Diagnosis was made with SPECT findings in 2 patients. Sensitivity of (99m)Tc-HYNIC-TOC was 87%, specificity 86%, positive predictive value 95%, negative predictive value 67% and accuracy 87%. CONCLUSION We concluded that scintigraphy with (99m)Tc-Tektrotyd is an useful method for diagnosis, staging and follow up of the patients with NETs.
Combining Unique Multiplex Gateway Cloning and Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation (BiFC) for High-Throughput Screening of Protein–Protein Interactions

Protein interaction networks are the basis for human metabolic and signaling systems. Interaction studies often use bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) to reveal the formation and cellular localization of protein complexes. However, large-scale studies were either far from native conditions in human cells or limited by laborious restriction/ligation cloning techniques. Here, we describe a new tool for protein interaction screening based on Gateway-compatible BiFC vectors. We made a set of four new vectors that permit fusion of candidate proteins to the N or C fragment of Venus in all fusion positions. We have validated the vectors and confirmed self-association of AHCY, AHCYL1, and galectin-3. In a high-throughput BiFC screen, we identified new AHCY interaction partners: galectin-3 and PUS7L. We also describe additional steps in protein interaction analysis, applied for AHCY–galectin-3 interaction. First, we classified the interaction in intracellular vesicles using CellCognition, machine learning free software. Then we identified the vesicles as endosomal pathway compartments, in line with known galectin-3 trafficking route. This offers a platform to rapidly identify and localize new protein interactions inside living cells, a prerequisite to validate in silico interactome data, and ultimately decode complex protein networks.
Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access for Dual-Hop Decode-and-Forward Relaying

Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) is a promising multiple access technique for future wireless communications as it results in high spectral efficiency. NOMA differs from recently adopted orthogonal multiple access techniques in that it superimposes multiple data flows at the same time and same frequency band but with different power levels, and resorts to the successive interference cancellation (SIC) for data decoding. This paper studies NOMA in a dual-hop decode-and-forward (DF) relaying where two relays cooperate to deliver messages to the destination. Specifically, the achievable sum-rate is analyzed and a optimal power allocation (PA) scheme is designed for the proposed system. Performance comparison with the two conventional cooperative schemes that rely on the maximal ratio combining (MRC) and the max-min criterion, respectively, is also made. Comparison results reveal the advantages of the proposed scheme on not only the sum-rate, but also the energy efficiency.
Genotoxic stress induces Sca‐1‐expressing metastatic mammary cancer cells

We describe a cell damage‐induced phenotype in mammary carcinoma cells involving acquisition of enhanced migratory and metastatic properties. Induction of this state by radiation required increased activity of the Ptgs2 gene product cyclooxygenase 2 (Cox2), secretion of its bioactive lipid product prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and the activity of the PGE2 receptor EP4. Although largely transient, decaying to low levels in a few days to a week, this phenotype was cumulative with damage and levels of cell markers Sca‐1 and ALDH1 increased with treatment dose. The Sca‐1+, metastatic phenotype was inhibited by both Cox2 inhibitors and PGE2 receptor antagonists, suggesting novel approaches to radiosensitization.
EEG-Based mu rhythm suppression to measure the effects of appearance and motion on perceived human likeness of a robot

We performed two electroencephalogram (EEG) experiments to examine how humanoid robot appearance and motion affect human subjects' perception of the robots. Mu rhythm suppression of EEG, which is considered to reflect mirror neuron system (MNS) activation, was regarded as a neurological indicator of perceived human likeness. Video clips depicting upper-body actions performed by three agents (human, android, and mechanical robot) were presented in experiment 1. In experiment 2, point-light motion (PLM) stimuli generated from experiment 1 stimuli were presented. The results of experiment 1 revealed that only the human and android actions evoked significant mu suppression. No PLM stimulus elicited significant mu suppression in experiment 2. These findings suggest that an overall human-like form is necessary to activate the MNS.
Purposes, processes, and products of the task force on empirically supported therapy relationships.

This article introduces the special issue of Psychotherapy devoted to evidencebased therapy relationships. It explicates the purposes, summarizes the processes, and introduces the products of the Division of Psychotherapy's Task Force on Empirically Supported Therapy Relationships. The dual aims of the Division 29 Task Force were to identify elements of effective therapy relationships and to determine efficacious methods of customizing or tailoring therapy to the individual patient. This article concludes by featuring the limitations of the task force's work and by responding to frequently asked questions about its objectives and conclusions.
Lip reading using CNN and LSTM

Here we present various methods to predict words and phrases from only video without any audio signal. We employ a VGGNet pre-trained on human faces of celebrities from IMDB and Google Images [1], and explore different ways of using it to handle these image sequences. The VGGNet is trained on images concatenated from multiple frames in each sequence, as well as used in conjunction with LSTMs for extracting temporal information. While the LSTM models fail to outperform other methods for a variety of reasons, the concatenated image model that uses nearest-neighbor interpolation performed well, achieving a validation accuracy of 76%.
Aggregate Money Demand Functions in Five Industrial Countries: Are They Cointegrated?

In this paper we take issue with the claim made in some recent empirical studies that real money balances, real income and interest rates are cointegrated, or, alternatively, that velocity is a stationary variable, which is in contrast with the well known stylised facts about the behaviour of monetary aggregates in theUKand other industrial countries. We show that in fact this surprising result can be explained away in terms of statistical bias. It is only because in these studies inference is based on a mis-specified VAR that the null of no cointegration can be rejected - the standard result that money demand functions exhibit instability and that velocity is a non-stationary variable is confirmed when the analysis is carried out within a correctly specified system.
The brefeldin A‐inhibited GDP/GTP exchange factor 2, a protein involved in vesicular trafficking, interacts with the β subunits of the GABAA receptors

We have found that the brefeldin A‐inhibited GDP/GTP exchange factor 2 (BIG2) interacts with the β subunits of the γ‐aminobutyric acid type‐A receptor (GABAAR). BIG2 is a Sec7 domain‐containing guanine nucleotide exchange factor known to be involved in vesicular and protein trafficking. The interaction between the 110 amino acid C‐terminal fragment of BIG2 and the large intracellular loop of the GABAAR β subunits was revealed with a yeast two‐hybrid assay. The native BIG2 and GABAARs interact in the brain since both coprecipitated from detergent extracts with either anti‐GABAAR or anti‐BIG2 antibodies. In transfected human embryonic kidney cell line 293 cells, BIG2 promotes the exit of GABAARs from endoplasmic reticulum. Double label immunofluorescence of cultured hippocampal neurons and electron microscopy immunocytochemistry of rat brain tissue show that BIG2 concentrates in the trans‐Golgi network. BIG2 is also present in vesicle‐like structures in the dendritic cytoplasm, sometimes colocalizing with GABAARs. BIG2 is present in both inhibitory GABAergic synapses that contain GABAARs and in asymmetric excitatory synapses. The results are consistent with the hypotheses that the interaction of BIG2 with the GABAAR β subunits plays a role in the exocytosis and trafficking of assembled GABAAR to the cell surface.