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Replacement of meat by mycoproteins in cooked sausages: Effects on oxidative stability, texture, and color

Processed meat is one of the most consumed products worldwide. Naturally, production of proteins with animal origins includes limitations such as costs, energy, time, and environmental problems. Thus, replacement of meats by alternative biomaterials such as mycoproteins can be promising. Mycoproteins with hyphal morphologies, including branches and lengths, have close structures to meat and can be a potential alternative for meat products. Therefore, the major objectives of this study included complete replacement of sausage meats by mycoproteins and comparing characteristics of the novel formula with those of meat. In general, physicochemical, microbial, nutritional, and mechanical characteristics of the formulas were assessed. Results showed that the mycoprotein substitution improved the nutritional and health effects due to the higher valuable protein and lower lipid contents. Besides, it had a high content of essential amino acid and unsaturated fatty acid, compared to meat sausage. Absence of yeasts, molds, Salmonella spp. , Eshrichia (E.)coli, and Staphiloccocus (S.)aureus verified the effectiveness of the heat treatment and also the effectiveness of the hygienic procedures in both samples. With regard to phycicochemical properties, more contents of moisture and lipids in sausages containing mycoprotein were linked to further water binding capacity (WBC) (P < 0.05) and oil binding capacity (OBC) in them, compared to beef samples. Besides, the mycoprotein sample had lower (P < 0.05) values of carbohydrates, ash, and pH, compared to the beef sample. In contrast, beef sausages had better textural characteristics, such as hardness, cohesiveness, gumminess, and springiness indexes, compared to mycoprotein sausages. Higher water and OBC values of the mycoproteins led to the filling of the protein interstitial spaces as well as decreasing of the textural attributes. Thus, it resulted in the use of less oil and water in mycoprotein formulations. In conclusion, mycoproteins can be addressed as appropriate replacements for meats in sausages.
Mixed potential integral equation technique for hybrid microstrip-slotline multilayered circuits using a mixed rectangular-triangular mesh

In this paper, a mixed potential integral equation (MPIE) formulation for hybrid microstrip-slotline multilayered circuits is presented. This integral equation is solved with the method of moments (MoM) in combination with Galerkin's method. The vector-valued rooftop functions defined over a mixed rectangular-triangular mesh are used to model the electric and magnetic currents on the microstrip and slotline structures. An efficient calculation technique for the quadruple interaction integrals between two cells in the system matrix equation is presented. Two examples of hybrid microstrip-slotline circuits are discussed. The first example compares the simulation results for a microstrip-slotline transition with measured data. The second example illustrates the use of the simulation technique in the design process of a broadband slot-coupled microstrip line transition. >
A Comparison of Nebraska Reservoir Classes Estima ted from Watershed-Based Classification Models and Ecoregions

Regulatory agencies have been investigating a number of alternatives for classifying lakes into hydogeologically and ecologically similar assemblages that will facilitate establishment of attainable water quality standards. Concerns over the ability of traditional statistical classifiers to effectively classify environmental data have led to increasing interest in machine (predictive) learning classification tools such as decision trees. This paper compares the performance (classification strength) of a classi fication tree-based watershed classification model of Nebraska reservoirs to a discriminant analysis (DA)-based watershed classification system and reservoir classes derived from Omernikâ€™s Level IV Ecoregions. The performance of classification tree and DA-based watershed classification methods were also compared with respect to their cross-validation prediction errors. The results suggest that both watershed-based classification approaches (classification tree and DA) were more effective than Omernikâ€™s Level IV ecoregi ons in accounting for observed variations in water quality characteristics of Nebraska reservoirs. Moreover, this study demonstrates the utility of a classification tree algorithm, either as a supplement or alternative to DA, in handling the complexities of watershed variables and classifying Nebraska reservoirs for the purpose of water quality management. The classification tree also provides water resource managers with a useful interpretive classification interface.
Silicon nanowire-based ring-shaped tri-axial force sensor for smart integration on guidewire

A ring-shaped tri-axial force sensor with a 200 µm × 200 µm sensor area using silicon nanowires (SiNWs) as piezoresistive sensing elements is developed and characterized. The sensor comprises a suspended ring structure located at the center of four suspended beams that can be integrated on the distal tip of a guidewire by passing through the hollow core of the sensor. SiNWs with a length of 6 µm and a cross section of 90 nm × 90 nm are embedded at the anchor of each silicon bridge along 〈1 1 0〉 direction as the piezoresistive sensing element. Finite element analysis has been used to determine the location of maximum stress and the simulation results are verified with the experimental measurements. Taking advantage of the high sensitivity of SiNWs, the fabricated ring-shaped sensor is capable of detecting small displacement in nanometer ranges with a sensitivity of 13.4 × 10−3 µm−1 in the z-direction. This tri-axial force sensor also shows high linearity (>99.9%) to the applied load and no obvious hysteresis is observed. The developed SiNW-based tri-axial force sensor provides new opportunities to implement sensing capability on medical instruments such as guidewires and robotic surgical grippers, where ultra-miniaturization and high sensitivity are essential.
Effect of Gradation Characteristics on Performance of Superpave Mixtures in the Field

Previous studies have indicated that existing mix design criteria, including voids in mineral aggregates, gradation control points, and effective asphalt content, do not capture all critical aspects of gradation and mixture volumetric properties found to be strongly related to rutting and cracking performance. The performance of Superpave® mixtures varied significantly in mixtures that met all existing criteria. Therefore, there was a need to identify and verify additional criteria that could ensure better and more consistent performance of Superpave mixtures. Four parameters from the dominant aggregate size range (DASR)– interstitial component (IC) model have been determined to relate well to field performance of Superpave mixtures: DASR porosity, disruption factor (DF), effective film thickness (EFT), and the ratio of coarse portion to fine portion of fine aggregate (CFA/FFA). These four parameters were used in a field performance evaluation of rutting and cracking that was conducted to identify performance-related criteria. Results indicated that DASR porosity, which reflected the characteristics of coarse aggregate structure, was the most dominant parameter to control rutting performance. IC characteristics including DF, EFT, and CFA/FFA could not overcome the problems associated with a mixture that had DASR porosity outside the acceptable range. However, IC characteristics were more important than DASR porosity to differentiate clearly field cracking performance. The DF criteria should be considered in conjunction with EFT and CFA/FFA criteria to distinguish effectively the field cracking performance. Therefore, the introduction of DASR-IC criteria into current mix design guidelines and specifications will help to ensure good field rutting and cracking performance of Superpave mixtures.
A CASE STUDY OF THE BEHAVIOR OF SOIL-NAIL SUPPORTED DEEP MIXED WALL IN THE SOFT DEPOSIT OF SHANGHAI

This paper presents a case study of an excavation retained by soil-nail supported deep mixed (DM) wall (DMSNW) in soft deposit of Shanghai, China. The soft deposit in Shanghai is Quaternary sediment with silt content over 50% and clay content of about 40%. The strength of this deposit is very low and the sensitivity is very high. In order to retain the excavation in the soft deposit, soil-nail supported DM wall is generally adopted when the excavation depth is less than 6 m. This paper presents an investigation on the interaction mechanism between nail and surrounding soil through a field case. A two-dimension finite element method (2D-FEM) was conducted. The effectiveness of 2D- FEM is verified via comparing calculated DM wall displacement with the field measured value. Based on the FEM result, the importance of four key design factors, e.g. nail length, nail spacing, thickness of DM wall, and stiffness of DM wall, are discussed. The results indicate that FEM analysis is an efficient way to predict the displacement and internal force of nails. Finally, a design chart is proposed for the soil-nail supported DM wall used in excavation practice.
Characteristics of Threaded Joints in Ultrasonic Vibrating System

In order to develop the most suitable design method of the threaded joints in an ultrasonic vibration system, the effects of dimensions of threaded joint, form accuracy of bearing surface and tightening force on the characteristics of transmitting ultrasonic vibration are investigated experimentally and theoretically. The obtained results are as follows: 1) The methods, which evaluate the characteristics of the threaded joints in the ultrasonic vibration system by detecting the critical stress amplitude at bearing surface and the motional admittance, are proposed. 2) In the case o high accuracy of bearing surface the critical stress amplitude is approximately equal to the mean stress on contact surface and the mechanical resistance is close to that of solid bar. In the case of low accuracy of bearing surface the critical stress amplitude is much lower than the mean stress on contact surface and the mechanical resistance is larger than that of solid bar.
Combined Heat and Power Economic Dispatch by Using Differential Evolution

Abstract This article presents differential evolution to solve the combined heat and power economic dispatch problem. Differential evolution, an improved version of the genetic algorithm and evolutionary programming, is a very simple, fast, and robust global optimization technique. The proposed algorithm is illustrated for a test system, and the test results are compared with those obtained from particle swarm optimization and evolutionary programming.
Sonnet in Directional Coupler Design

Planar electromagnetic simulator Sonnet has been used to design, simulate, and validate the measurement results for the microstrip type directional couplers to sense forward and reflected power in RF power amplifier applications. Two directional couplers for this purpose have been designed, simulated, and their results are compared with the experimental results. The accuracy of the planar electromagnetic simulator Sonnet has been tested on two-line symmetrical and multi-layer three line directional couplers. It has been shown that Sonnet provides accurate results within acceptable error, and hence, can be used in a microstrip directional coupler design for RF power amplifier applications.
Wideband GaAs MMIC Receiver

A wideband GaAs MMIC receiver module has been developed using half-micron gate MESFET technology. The fabrication process used is optical lithography with ion-implanted undoped LEC GaAs wafers. The module consists of three generic monolithic chips: an RF amplifier, an IF amplifier, and an image rejection filter which is integrated on a dual-gate MESFET mixer chip. The RF input frequency is 6 to 10 GHz and the IF output is at 3 GHz. Test results have shown an overall conversion gain of more than 20 dB, and less than a 5.5 dB noise figure. The isolation between RF and IF ports is better than 22 dB, between LO and IF is more than 30 dB, and between LO and RF isolation is 20 dB. The DC functional yield of more than 70-80% has also been achieved for each chip type.
A statistical and predictive modeling study to analyze impact of seasons and covid-19 factors on household electricity consumption

Load is dynamic in nature and changing from aggregated load to disaggregated loads. Hence, need to analyze individual household’s energy consumption pattern. Many factors are contributing to household electricity consumption (HEC). The most influencing factor is the end user’s behavioral aspect. The calendar and seasonal factors are directly affecting user’s behavior activities. This paper consists of two aim, first aim is to validate the performance of traditional predictive models and second aim is to identify the best-fitted predictive model from five predictive models namely: Random Forest, Linear Regression, Support Vector Machine, Neural Network (NN) and Adaptive Boosting. The orange tool is used to simulate the predictive models. The JASP tool is used for statistical analysis of the dataset. From the predictive modeling study, the NN model is the most fitted model. The values of the performance matrix parameter like MSE, RMSE and MAE of the NN model is observed to be 0.558, 0.747 and 0.562 respectively. This study gives insights to researchers and utility companies about traditional predictive models that can predict the HEC under anomaly situations like Covid-19. This study also helps the researchers in using Orange and JASP tool to perform the statistical and predictive modeling. © 2021 Published by peer-reviewed open access scientific journal.
QCL based terahertz frequency metrology

Quantum cascade lasers combine unique features in the framework of THz sources, namely compactness and mW output power. In addition, owing to an intrinsically low phase-noise level, they are suitable for frequency and phase stabilization, which makes them attractive sources for frequency metrology applications, and able to overcome the power limits of current microwave-traceable THz emitters. In this contribution, we address metrological grade THz quantum cascade lasers from their intrinsic spectral feature to the use of optical frequency combs as frequency reference.
Design of a compact frequency‐notched UWB slot antenna

In this paper, we propose a frequency‐notched ultra‐wideband (UWB) slot antenna. The proposed antenna can cover the entire UWB band and the IEEE 802.11a frequency band can be notched out by inserting a hat‐shaped slot into the antenna. The path loss |S21| and group delay are measured and discussed. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 48: 105–107, 2006; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.21276
Equipment for fully homologous bulb turbine model testing in Laval University

Within the context of liberalisation of the energy market, hydroelectricity remains a first class source of clean and renewable energy. Combining the growing demand of energy, its increasing value and the appreciation associated to the sustainable development, low head sites formerly considered as non-profitable are now exploitable. Bulb turbines likely to equip such sites are traditionally developed on model using right angle transmission leading to piers enlargement for power take off shaft passage, thus restricting possibilities to have fully homologous hydraulic passages. Aiming to sustain good quality development on fully homologous scale model of bulb turbines, the Hydraulic Machines Laboratory (LAMH) of Laval University has developed a brake with an enhanced power to weight ratio. This powerful brake is small enough to be located in the bulb shell while dissipating power without mandatory test head reduction. This paper first presents the basic technology of this brake and its application. Then both its main performance capabilities and dimensional characteristics will be detailed. The instrumentation used to perform accurate measurements will be finally presented.
Supercritical flow through a junction

o equations, friction forces are ignored and the waves are assumed to extend an infinite distance downstream. In order to find the position of B and of successive wave crests, it is necessary to calculate the angle ~ of the wave with the main channel. Heferring to Figure 1; the lllomentum in a direction perpendicular to AB, of the 11uid entering the shaded area is equal to the net force, giving:
The Efficacy of Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment for Acne Vulgaris: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. BACKGROUND Previous reports have shown that pulsed dye laser (PDL) is promising for the treatment of acne; however, results provide conflicting evidence. OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of PDL in treating acne vulgaris. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published before March 31, 2020 was conducted. Randomized controlled trials and case series were analyzed. The meta-analysis estimated the standardized mean difference (SMD) in acne severity score changes in patients treated by PDL versus control and also the SMD of the acne severity scores and comedone counts changes before and after PDL treatment. RESULTS Eleven studies were included in this systematic review. Six studies were included in the meta-analysis. Pulsed dye laser treatment was not found to be superior to the control group in treating acne vulgaris (SMD: −0.285; 95% confidence interval [CI], −0.886 to 0.317). However, single-arm studies revealed a significantly improved acne severity score after PDL therapy (SMD, −1.321; 95% CI, −2.057 to −0.586), especially when a multiple-session treatment and a longer pulse duration were employed. The comedone counts were significantly decreased after PDL therapy (SMD, −0.596; 95% CI, −1.137 to −0.054). CONCLUSION When treatment consisted of 4 or more sessions or longer pulse duration, PDL could significantly decrease the acne severity score.
Riverbank protection with Porcupine systems: development of rational design methodology

Problems of river bank and in-stream erosion are very common in most of the rivers in India and abroad. Various attempts have been made to overcome excessive erosion by constructing river training works. Porcupine systems are one of the novel techniques which have been adopted as a cost-effective method of river training. In this paper, the effect of porcupines on the velocity of flow and their ability to capture sediment has been investigated experimentally. Also, an attempt has been made to logically study the pattern of deposition caused by various configurations of Porcupine field layout and hence to propose a preliminary design methodology. Results show that there is a considerable reduction in the flow velocity resulting in the deposition of sediment with porcupines offering resistance to flow.
Serendipity and business development – Design anthropological investigations at The Post

This paper describes how ‘The Post’ (a postal service company in the northern part of Europe) sets out to design an online digital platform for involving their employees in developing new services for the company. It is a story of a design project that failed to accomplish this task, but through sensitivity to serendipity disclosed other and potentially more valuable business opportunities in the process. It is also a story about design anthropology as a particular way of engaging with ‘the field’; challenging assumptions and eliciting insight through design orientated investigations of actual and potential relations between people, things, practices and contexts.
A NEW APPROACH OF EDGE DETECTION IN SAR IMAGES USING REGION-BASED ACTIVE CONTOURS

This paper presents a new methodology for the edge detection of complex radar images. The approach inc ludes the edge improvisation algorithm and followed with edge dete ction. The nature of complex radar images made edge enhancement part before the edge detection as the data is highly het erogeneous in nature. Thus, the use of discrete wav elet transform in the edge improvisation algorithm is justified. Then region b ased active contour model is used as edge detection algorithm. The paper proposes the distribution fitting energy with a lev el set function and neighborhood means and variance s as variables. The performance is tested by applying it on different iand the results are been analyzed.
Comparison of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and E-cadherin expression in early- and late-onset preeclampsia

BACKGROUNDPreeclampsia (PE) is one of the most common pregnancy complications worldwide. Turnover of villous trophoblast is affected by impaired placental perfusion in preeclampsia. Among the various factors that influence pro and antiangiogenic factors in trophoblast invasion of PE are E-cadherin and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9). The current classification scheme differentiates PE into two variants early-onset (EO) and late-onset (LO) PE. The aim of this study was to compare MMP-9 and E-cadherin expression between early- (EO) and late-onset (LO) PE. METHODSThis study used a cross-sectional design involving 26 women with gestational age <34 weeks (EO) and 38 women with gestational age ≥34 weeks (LO) from PE patients. Placentas born to preeclamptic mothers were taken in the form of small pieces of the maternal side to measure the levels of MMP-9 and E-cadherin by the ELISA method. Statistical analysis was assessed using the Mann Whitney and independent t-test with a significant p value <0.05. RESULTSSemiquantitative proteinuria levels were significantly higher in EO-PE group compared to LO-PE group (p=0.000). Mean E-cadherin levels were significant lower in the EO-PE group (125.94 ± 54.22 pg/mg) compared to LO-PE group (157.95 ± 54.12 pg/mg) (p=0.024). However, there was no significance difference in median MMP-9 levels between EO-PE group and LO-PE group (p=0.376). CONCLUSIONThis study demonstrate that E-cadherin had lower levels in preeclampsia patients who gave birth <34 weeks. This study indicated that lower levels of e-cadherin can lead to early delivery in preeclampsia patients.
Analysis of Intent Specification and System Upgrade Traceability

The impact of computer programs in safety-critical systems has increased in the past decades and computer-based systems can now be found in a wide range of applications. A new approach for developing dependable systems is documenting all design rationale that affects safety using Intent Specifications. A recent approach for developing complex systems efficiently and in an upgradeable manner is Component-Based System Engineering. In this thesis, these approaches are combined in the development and upgrade of a Remote Robot Control Unit by using the tool SpecTRM. The case study showed that Intent Specifications and CBSE could successfully be combined. The tool SpecTRM was also studied during this work. It showed that traceability is of great importance during system upgrades. Since SpecTRM does not support formal verification of safety properties in design models, the SpecTRM-RL models were translated to Esterel code. Further analysis showed that functional verification can be efficient and useful when using the automatic model-checking tool available in Esterel Studio. This work also proposes a practical guideline for system upgrades in component-based systems, presented as the Sigma model. The work also showed some shortcomings. First of all, the tool SpecTRM is at an early development stage and not yet mature for industrial use. Secondly, neither of the two languages SpecTRM-RL and Esterel was expressive enough for some of the numerical computations and data-exchange structures needed for navigation in the system. Finally, the verifier was not able to prove any data properties since valued signals are abstracted into pure signals during verification in Esterel Studio.