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A Novel Algorithm for Rotor Speed Estimation of DFIGs Using Machine Active Power based MRAS Observer

Abstract-This paper presents a new algorithm based on Model Reference Adaptive System (MRAS) and its stability analysis for sensorless control of Doubly-Fed Induction Generators (DFIGs). The reference and adjustable models of the suggested observer are based on the active power of the machine. A hysteresis block is used in the structure of the adaptation mechanism, and the stability analysis is performed based on sliding mode conditions. Simulation and practical results show appropriate operation and speed tracking of the observer with regard to obtained stability conditions.
Genetic variation in the European hake, Merluccius merluccius.Description of protein loci and genetic divergence between Atlantic and Mediterranean populations

We examined the genetic population structure of the european hake (Merluccius merluccius) using electrophoretically detectable population markers in 35 protein loci. Samples were collected from 7 locations in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Six loci were polymorphic using the 0.05 criterion of polymorphism. Sample heterozigosities ranged from 0.052 to 0.072 and averaged 0.0625. In this study, significant allele frequency differences were detected between Atlantic and Mediterranean populations in three polymorphic loci: GAPDH-1*, GPI-2* and SOD-1*. Two major genetic groups were considered: a NorthAtlantic stock and the Mediterranean stock. The Nei genetic distance, D, (based on 33 loci) between samples from these two groups ranged from 0.002 to 0.006. Genetic differenciation bet47 ween these areas appears to reflect the barrier effect of Strait of Gibraltar. On average over loci, 96.92 % of the total gene diversity was contained within samples, 0.23 % expressed differences among locations within areas, and 2.64 % differences between regions. A review of morphological variation together with the genetic data presented here suggest that the populations of hake from these areas are subdivided into two different stocks: the NorthAtlantic stock and the Mediterranean stock. The most conservative approach to the management of these stocks is to consider the Atlantic and Mediterranean stocks independently from one another.
Evaluation of new generation maize steak virus (MSV) resistant maize varieties for adaptation to a southern guinea savanna ecology of Nigeria

Five new generations of maize streak virus (MSV) resistant varieties were evaluated along with two checks in replicated trials and for two years in a Southern Guinea Savanna Ecology of Nigeria, which is an endemic zone for the disease. Difference in grain yield between favourable growing season in 2002 and unfavourable season in 2001 was 1.68 t/ha-1, representing 30.2% yield increase of 2001 performance. Results further showed that while both rust and streak diseases appeared to have been put in check, the genotypes showed slight susceptibility to leaf blight and curvularia leaf spot, ranging from 5-7 and 4-8%, respectively. Genotypic differences were significant for grain yield, agronomic traits as well as incidences of leaf blight and curvularia leaf spot. Acr 91 Suwan-1-SR C1 was the most productive of new generations of MSV resistant varieties, having yielded significantly higher than OPV check by 32% and comparable with the hybrid check for grain yield. The variety could therefore serve as replacement to existing cultivar and also as source of genes for future maize breeding activities in the development of superior maize varieties for the southern guinea savanna ecology.
Researching interaction guidelines - Mapping playful quality to design interactive products

The interactions in IT supported activities in a Generation Y work context were studied and discussed, which general design guidelines have een revealed. However, further research about practical design guidelines hasn’t been performed. This study aims to serve as supplement of this part based on previous research. By applying contextual interviews of mapping interaction quality and Aesthetic Experience, some phenomena of interaction in work context has been revealed. By using sensitizing toolkits, we extract participants’ latent needs and expectation of future working types. In the end, practical design guidelines for designing playful interactions in work context are drawn. Designers could benefit from the result and utilize the guidelines, prototyping new interactive products. Meanwhile, researchers could apply or modify the sensitizing toolkits or sessions in order to come up with new insights for designing different interaction qualities
Fiscal Decentralisation and Economic Growth: Role of Democratic Institutions

This study attempts to analyse the impact of fiscal decentralisation on economic growth. It also examines the complementarity between fiscal decentralisation and democratic institutions in promoting growth. The modelling framework is the endogenous growth model augmented with measures of fiscal decentralisation through democratic institutions. To capture the multidimensionality, three different measures of fiscal decentralisation are used. The overall analysis shows that revenue decentralisation promotes economic growth while expenditure decentralisation retards economic growth. Composite decentralisation positively influences economic growth implying that simultaneous decentralisation of revenue and expenditure reinforce each other to promote economic growth. Analysis also shows that democratic institutions play a significant role in realising the benefits of fiscal decentralisation. Various policy implications emerge from this study.
Presentation of the Success Rate of ETV in Distinct Indication Cases of Hydrocephalus

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is an endoscopic fenestration between the floor of the third ventricle and subarachnoid space. It is the procedure of choice for obstructive hydrocephalus (HC). The indication includes obstructive HC caused by aqueduct steno- sis, tumors, brain infarction, cystic lesions, hematoma, postinfectious and posthemorrhagic HC, malformation of the fourth ventricle, and further uncommon indications. In this chap- ter, surgical techniques and the success rate of ETV in distinct indications will be presented and discussed. The overall success rate of ETV is reported at 60–90%. The outcome of the procedure depends highly on the underlying pathology and age. A very favorable outcome is reported in case of aqueduct stenosis (67–93.5%). High success rate is observed in case of cerebellar infarction (86%), tumors (56–81%), and intraventricular cysts (56–95%). In case of intraventricular hemorrhage (43–73%), infection (60–64%), anatomical aberration (21–80%), and communicating HC (65–72%), a significantly inferior success rate is reported. It is well known that ETV has a lower success rate in children (68–71%) compared to adults (70– 90%). The overall high clinical success rate in short-term and long-term follow-up confirms that ETV is the gold standard for treatment of occlusive HC. It is effective, safe, and simple.
THE INFORMATION-THEORETIC APPROACH TO MODEL SELECTION: DESCRIPTION AND CASE STUDY

In the wildlife literature there has becn some recent criticism of statistical significance testing. In the past few years, both the Journal of ·Wildlife :vIanagement and the Wildlife Society Bulletin have published articles criticizing the overuse and misuse of hypothesis tests. One alternative to using hypothesis tests for model selection is the information-theoretic approach, proposed by Burnham and Anderson (1998). This technique uses values such as the Akaike Information Criterion and others to choose a set of plausible models from a set of a prioTi candidate models. Inferences are based on the set of plausible models, rather than on a single selected best model, and model-averaged point estimates of parameters may be used for prediction. The Burnham and Anderson method is gaining popularity in the wildlife science community, and statisticians who work with wildlife scientists should be aware of this analysis technique and how to use it properly. This paper will introduce statisticians to the information-theoretic approach to model selection and the statistical theory underlying it, as well as demonstrate the technique using data on bird species richness and abundance in riparian areas in southeastern Nebraska. KEY vVORDS: Akaike information criterion. Schwarz's Ba:yesian Information Criterion, Kullback-Liebler distance. Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture Kansas State University New Prairie Press https://newprairiepress.org/agstatconference/2002/proceedings/6 Applied Statistics in Agriculture 63
HOW TO ALLOW FOR USER-CENTERED INNOVATION OVER AN ESTABLISHED INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN AN INSTITUTIONALIZED CONTEXT

This paper describes a user-centered innovation process within psychiatric services for children and adolescents, implementing a new decentralized model in rural areas in Norway by using mobile phone technology. We apply theory of information infrastructures as a frame of reference for analysing what enables or constrain user-centered innovation processes within a complex organizational context. We illustrates what roles the various levels of an information infrastructure and its installed base can play in innovation processes, implying a complex interplay between technical, organizational and institutional factors. We argue that as a result of this user-centered innovation, the new model emerged with a larger potential for creating a new innovation path than would have been the case if it had been linked to the existing structures. The aim of this paper is thus to contribute to the understanding of how to allow for user-centered innovation over an established information infrastructure within an institutionalized context .
On mode-matching analysis of fluid-structure coupled wave scattering between two flexible waveguides

A mode-matching analysis articulates the coupled wave scattering in a 2D waveguide structure. An elastic plate is attached at the upper surface parallel to the axis of inlet–outlet ducts whereas a flanged junction is introduced between two flexible waveguides. The main intention is to see how choice of appropriate edge conditions and the incident forcing affect the scattered field for both structure-borne and fluid-borne vibrations. The graphical results illustrate that different physical conclusions should be drawn. Through apposite numerical results, we observe the power distributions in attenuated regions with abrupt changes of height. Such configurations are directly relevant to the models of fluid and structural interactions.
A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH DEFINITION VIRTUAL ACOUSTIC DISPLAY BASED ON ADVISE Yˆ

A method for high definition virtual acoustic display (VAD) based on a model called the “Virtual Sphere (VS) model” is introduced [S. Takane et al., Proc. ICAD2002(2002)]. This is named ADVISE (Acoustic Display based on the VIrtual SpherE model). In this paper, sound reproduction accuracy of ADVISE is first discussed via a computer simulation. Based on the simulation results, a practical way to determine necessary parameters for ADVISE is discussed, and these parameters are approximately given for the implementation under reasonable assumptions. Then, a real-time implementation of ADVISE is introduced. This system is realized as a binaural VAD with five floating-point DSPs (Texas Instruments TMS320C6701) hosted by a PC. Consideration of hardware performance and the programming in each DSP and the host computer is also mentioned. Results of a preliminary hearing experiment with this system showed a satisfactory performance.
Bacterioplankton responses to bottom-up and top-down controls in a West African reservoir (Sélingué, Mali)

We conducted experiments to determine whether bacterial growth, with or without predators, is limited by inorganic (N and P) and organic (C) substrates in Selingue, a mesotrophic reservoir located in Mali, West Africa. Significant increases (relative to controls) in bacterial cell vol- umes and thymidine incorporation rates were observed after 24 h incubation only for samples amended with the combination +PC and +CNP. The data revealed a colimitation of bacterioplankton growth by organic carbon during the dry season. Flow cytometry discriminated 3 groups of bacteria (Bact I, Bact II, Bact III) differing in increases in nucleic acid content and cell size. The Bact I group, comprising cells with low nucleic acid content and of small size, was the dominant population in all experiments. In the absence of bacterial predators, only the Bact II group showed significant differ- ences between the control and the +PC and +CNP treatments, indicating that this bacterial group was the most sensitive to nutrient additions. The Bact II group, corresponding to cells with high DNA content, are active members of the bacterioplankton community. The Bact III group did not increase in any treatment but the proportions of these cells always increased in the presence of bacterial predators. These cells may be, at least partly, grazing-resistant bacteria.
Environmental Impacts of the French Final Consumption

In order to fight against climate change, ambitious targets have been set, such as decreasing carbon emissions by 75% in France compared to 1990. Yet, focusing on territorial impacts leads to overlook import-embedded impacts. As a matter of fact, French territorial greenhouse gases (henceforth GHG) emissions have slightly decreased since 1990, whereas consumption-based emissions have been shown to increase. This is why we focus in this paper on consumption-based emissions rather than territorial emissions. Moreover, other environmental impacts are taken into account: air acidification (ACD), photochemical oxidation(PCO) and non-dangerous industrial wastes (NDIW). The contribution of the research presented in this paper is three-fold: first, the quantification of import-embedded impacts of consumption-based emissions is more accurate than previous studies; secondly, we build a scenario of French households final consumption in 2030 aiming at decreasing its environmental impacts; finally, a deep matrix algebra analysis gives us precious hints on the reliability of the results.
On a Generalized Fractional Integral Operator in a Complex Domain

In this paper we define a new fractional integral operator in c omplex z-planeC. We are also interested a fractional integration operator to be compact and bounded, provide som e examples in Bergmann spaces. By considering the propertie s of Gauss hypergeometric function we study the univalence and convex ity for the new operator. Finally, we follow modification for mal to ensure existence for this operator to be in class of univalent funct io inU.
Imprint of f(R) gravity on nonlinear structure formation

We test the imprint of f(R) modified gravity on the halo mass function, using N-body simulations and a theoretical model developed in [M. Kopp et al., Phys. Rev. D 88, 084015 (2013)]. We find a good agreement between theory and simulations similar to 5%. We extend the theoretical model to the conditional mass function and apply it to the prediction of the linear halo bias in f(R) gravity. Using the halo model we obtain a prediction for the nonlinear matter power spectrum accurate to similar to 10% at z = 0 and up to k = 2h/Mpc. We also study halo profiles for the f(R) models and find a deviation from the standard general relativity (GR) result up to 40%, depending on the halo masses and redshift. This has not been pointed out in previous analysis. Finally we study the number density and profiles of voids identified in these f(R) N-body simulations. We underline the effect of the bias and the sampling to identify voids. We find significant deviation from GR when measuring the f(R) void profiles with f(R0) < -10(-6).
Recent Developments and Trends in Accounting Information Systems

This study examines the relationship between management accounting and integrated information systems by investigating the existing literature on the subject. The current research has been uncovered, classified and interpreted in order to provide an understandable illustration of the findings of previous studies and to show in what aspects more research is required. This paper also provides a new theoretical framework which enables a structured classification of the reviewed literature
Study of Anisotropic MHD system in Anisotropic Sobolev spaces

On etudie un systeme magneto-hydro-dynamique tridimensionnel dans le cas de l'espace entier R 3 . On demontre l'existence et l'unicite de la solution pour des donnees initiales dans les espaces de Sobolev anisotropes ; H 0,s , s > 1/2. On etudie le comportement asymptotique de la solution lorsque le nombre de Rossby tends vers zero. Les preuves se basent essentiellement sur des methodes d'energie, une decomposition adequate de l'espace de frequences, les lois produit dans les espaces de Sobolev anisotropes et une estimation de type Stichartz. La condition d'incompressibilite joue un role crucial dans les demonstrations.
How Home Economics teachers in Norwegian lover secondary schools implement sustainability in their teaching

Sustainability is an aim in the curriculum for Home Economics and the concept should be familiar to teachers of the subject. The objective of this study was to investigate how Home Economics teachers in lower secondary school implement sustainability in their teaching. Secondary school teachers (n=30) were interviewed about teaching sustainability in their schools. The teachers carried out some degree of theoretical teaching about sustainable development. In the course of practical cookery lessons, their focus on the sustainability of resources was minimal. Although several teachers wanted to buy more sustainable products, the budget did not allow it. The majority of teachers exhibited a relatively low degree of awareness pertaining to the concept of sustainable food production. Practical application of this concept was most probably neglected in Home Economics for economic reason.
Punitive Damages: How Judges and Juries Perform

This paper presents the first empirical analysis that demonstrates that juries differ from judges in awarding punitive damages. Our review of punitive damages awards of $100 million or more identified 63 such awards, of which juries made 95 percent. These jury awards are highly unpredictable and are not significantly correlated with compensatory damages. Using data on jury and bench verdicts from the Civil Justice Survey of State Courts, 1996, we find that juries are significantly more likely to award punitive damages than are judges and award higher levels of punitive damages. Jury awards are also less strongly related to compensatory damages. The differential effect of juries is most pronounced among the largest awards. Juries also tend to award higher levels of compensatory damages, which in turn boost the punitive damages award. The findings are robust with respect to controlling for self‐selection of jury or bench trial.
Micromagnetic study of Bloch-point-mediated vortex core reversal

We study how micromagnetic calculations can be applied to processes that involve a singularity of the magnetization field, namely, the Bloch point. In order to allow for comparison with recent experiments, we consider Permalloy thin-film disks supporting a vortex magnetic configuration. The structure of the Bloch point at rest in the middle of the core of the vortex is studied first, comparing the evolution of the calculation results under decreasing mesh size to analytical results. The reversal of the core of the vortex under a field applied perpendicularly to the disk plane is then investigated. We apply two different procedures to evaluate switching fields and processes: direct micromagnetic time-dependent calculation, and the evaluation of the energy barrier that separates the two orientations of the vortex core in the configuration space, using a path method. Both methods show the occurrence of Bloch points during reversal. Special attention is paid to the extrapolation towards zero mesh size of the numerical results. The calculations are confronted to experimental values from Okuno et al. [J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 240, 1 (2002)]. We conclude that defects and thermal agitation are likely to assist Bloch-point injection, hence lowering the switching fields.
Effect of Biochar from Different Origin onPhysio-Chemical Properties of Soil and Yield of Garden Pea ( Pisum sativum L.) at Paklihawa, Rupandehi, Nepal

A field experiment was conducted at the Horticulture farm of Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rupandehi district to observe the effect of biochar from different origin on physio-chemical properties of soil and yield of garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) and evaluate them. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. A set up constituted of various treatments viz. rice husk biochar, poultry manure biochar, sheep manure biochar, farm yard manure biochar and wood biochar along with the control group. Results showed that number of pod/plant, number of seed/pod and biomass (ton/ha) were significantly affected by application of biochar of different origin. Application of rice husk biochar had higher effect on number of pod/plant, no of seed/pod, biomass (ton/ha) and green pod yield (ton/ha). Biochar of Poultry manure and of sheep manure had almost similar effect on soil nitrogen as of other types of biochar, while higher effect on soil phosphorus and potassium as compared to other biochar. Biochar of sheep manure had higher organic matter content and carbon percentage in soil than all other application of biochar. Application of all types of biochar showed highly significant results on bulk density and particle density. It was found that biochar of rice husk had greater particle density 2.61 g/cc and all the application had decreased bulk density except that of biochar prepared from wood. Thus, the soil where biochar was applied was found to be of better quality than that of the controlled one where no biochar was used. These results suggest that biochar could be one of the best options in poor quality soil and where burning practices are mostly adopted for cleaning the field.
Heat treatment and active packaging to improve the storage of fresh-cut melons (Cucumis melo L.)

Introduction. Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is highly appreciated by consumers due to its sensory attributes and nutritional content. Producing minimally processed fruit has potential, because consumers look for freshness and convenience. However, fresh-cut processing increases the contact enzymes and their respective substrates because the cell tissue rupture, and this causes browning, softening and decay. This study investigated the effect of a combination of heat treatment with active modified atmosphere packaging on the quality of fresh-cut melons. Materials and methods. Whole ‘Charentais’ melon fruits were dipped in hot water (at 50 °C for 30 min), cooled, minimally processed and packaged in traditional polymeric film (oriented polypropylene, OPP) or biodegradable film (polylactic acid, PLA) with an initial flush of a gas mixture composed of 2−3% O2 and 7−8% CO2 . The quality of the fresh-cut melons was monitored for 11 days after treatment. Results and discussion. Gas changes demonstrated that (i) PLA permeability was higher than OPP permeability, and (ii) the heat treatment could temporarily reduce the respiration rate of fresh-cut melons. Heat treatment as a stress could also increase the beta-carotene content. Conclusion. The combination of heat treatment and active MAP with OPP film significantly improved both the decay development and the visual quality of fresh-cut melons for up to 11 days.