Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ANN-genetic algorithm-based rule generation for holistic energy management in public buildings

Much recent work has been conducted towards reducing the energy consumption of mixed mode buildings through rule-based automation. Knowledge-based, holistic energy management of public buildings involves a complex architecture of sensor data utilization and autonomous rule generation. This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the KnoholEM solution; a collaborative project of the European Commission in the scope of the 7th Framework Programme, consisting of 13 partners across 6 countries. The paper presents a novel rule generation methodology, through the theoretical models. The theoretical rule generation methodology will be explained, encompassing the development of an energy model to the inclusion of rules within the building specific ontology. These rules are stored in an ontological representation of the building, which is queried by the facilities manager through a unique graphical interface, allowing a negotiation of energy saving measures to occur. Following automatic actuation of the chosen rules, the project aims to produce energy savings of up to 30%. The rule generation will include the sensitivity analysis based on principle component analysis (PCA) and multivariate regression analysis (MRA), and the generation of rules through an artificial neural network (ANN) embedded evolutionary optimization algorithm, Genetic Algorithm using the most sensitive variables. The methodology will be contextualized within the architecture of the KnoholEM project, and applied to the first demonstration object; a mixed use public building in the Netherlands. The results for the sensitivity analysis, ANN training, and GA will be presented. Then the example of generated rules and formation will then be presented and the system will be considered within the existing solution space. Following this, this paper will critically compare the solution developed to currently available building management systems and to more intelligent energy management systems both available and in development. Finally, the potential will be discussed for future work in the field and the areas of the solution where advances would be most beneficial will be identified before closing remarks.
Potential toxic elements in sediment and fishes of an important fish breeding river in Bangladesh: a preliminary study for ecological and health risks assessment

Abstract Indexical appraisal of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in sediment and fish of riverine ecosystem give valuable information for environmental management. In this research, PTEs were measured in sediment and soft tissues of six fish species from an important fish breeding river (Halda) of Bangladesh to assess sediment quality and human health risks. The abundance of PTEs in sediments varied in the decreasing order of Fe > K > Ca > Ti > Zr > Sr > Rb > Mn > Zn > Cu > Ni > Pb > Co. The ranges of mean PTEs concentrations in fish species were as follows: Ca, 138.54–366.68; Cr, 8.86–11.34; Mn, 6.20–7.44; Fe, 52.98–871; Co, 2.0–3.06; Cu, 17.82–26.45; Zn, 48.27–115.75; Se, 5.16–6.79; Sr, 35.56–69.57; Hg, 0.42–2.15, and Pb, 0.26–0.64 mg/kg. The outcomes of the enrichment factor, geo-accumulation index, and contamination factor of PTEs in sediments varied spatially and most of the sediment samples were moderately polluted by PTEs. Biota-sediment accumulation factor indicated that Zn, Cu, and Co were more concentrated in fish species than other elements. Target hazard quotient (THQ) for the individual element was below 1, suggesting that people would not experience significant health hazards if they ingest a single metal from fish species.
The age of innovation : making business creativity a competence, not a coincidence

(NOTE: Each chapter begins with an Introduction.) Preface. I. INTRODUCTION-THE SHAPE OF INNOVATION. 1. To Understand the Present, You Have to Study the Past - The Development of Innovation Management. 2. The Age of Biology. II. THE STEPS OF DYNAMIC BUSINESS MODELLING. 3. Determining Your Present Position and Setting Goals. 4. People - Internal and External Stakeholder Analysis. 5. Analysis of the NPD and NBD Business Processes. 6. Determining Non-linear Mechanisms. 7. Modelling the Innovation and NPD and NBD Processes - Dynamic Business Modelling. 8. DBM - Speeding Up Organizational Learning. 9. Designing and Redesigning Business Models and Strategic Management. 10. DBM and the Management of NPD and NBD. Epilogue. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
CMOS LNA DESIGN FOR MULTI-STANDARD APPLICATIONS

This thesis discusses design of narrowband low noise amplifiers for multi¬standard applications. The target of this work is to design a low noise ampli¬fier(LNA) for DCS1800 and Bluetooth standard frequency bands. Various designs for narrowband multi-standard LNAs have been studied and a new design for tunable multi-standard LNA has been presented and designed using accumulation mode MOS varactors.As this design includes on-chip spiral inductors, the design, modelling and layout of on-chip inductors have been discussed briefly. The tool used for this purpose is ASITIC.Also ESD protection techniques for RF circuits and their effect on LNA per¬formance has been discussed.Finally fully differential LNA has been designed in O.35um AMS thick metal CMOS process using Cadence SpectreRF. The design also includes ESD pro¬tection at the input of LNA.
A durable 4-1BB-based CD19 CAR-T cell for treatment of relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Objective Previous studies reported that 4-1BB-based CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells were more beneficial for the clinical outcomes than CD28-based CAR-T cells, especially the lower incidence rate of severe adverse events. However, the median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 4-1BB-based product Kymriah was shorter than that of CD28-based Yescarta (2.9 monthsvs. 5.9 months), suggesting that Kymriah was limited in the long-term efficacy. Thus, a safe and durable 4-1BB-based CD19 CAR-T needs to be developed. Methods We designed a CD19-targeted CAR-T (named as IM19) which consisted of an FMC63 scFv, 4-1BB and CD3ζ intracellular domain and was manufactured into a memory T-enriched formulation. A phase I/II clinical trial was launched to evaluate the clinical outcomes of IM19 in relapsed or refractory (r/r) B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). Dose-escalation investigation (at a dose of 5×105/kg, 1×106/kg and 3×106/kg) was performed in 22 r/r B-NHL patients. All patients received a single infusion of IM19 after 3-day conditional regimen. Results At month 3, the overall response rate (ORR) was 59.1%, the complete response rate (CRR) was 50.0%. The mPFS was 6 months and the 1-year overall survival rate was 77.8%. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) occurred in 13 patients (59.1%), with 54.5% of grade 1−2 CRS. Only one patient (4.5%) experienced grade 3 CRS and grade 3 neurotoxicity. Conclusions These results demonstrated the safety and durable efficacy of a 4-1BB-based CD19 CAR-T, IM19, which is promising for further development and clinical investigation.
The welding workplace : technology change and work management for a global welding industry

Mechanization and automation systems in the welding workplace Production organization in advanced workplaces Work conditions and human aspects in shopfloor environments Welding and cutting systems, tools and supporting equipment and their influence on the workfloor environment Human resources and education of personnel Science and technology in the new millennium Company profiles Visions from fabrication, construction and manufacturing industries about the workplace beyond 2000.
Peripheral Vision: Detecting the Weak Signals That Will Make or Break Your Company

From emerging technologies to changes in consumer tastes, tremendous opportunities and threats often begin as weak signals from the periphery How good is your organisation at sensing, interpreting, and acting on these signals? George S. Day and Paul J. H. Schoemaker call this capability peripheral vision--and their research shows that less than 20 percent of firms have developed it in sufficient capacity to remain competitive. In this book, they reveal a systematic process for developing peripheral vision and offer practical tools and strategies for building "vigilant organisations" that are constantly attuned to changes in the environment. Through detailed case studies ranging from LED lighting to low-carb foods to children's dolls, the authors show how vigilant organisations win by: scoping widely and asking the right questions; scanning actively in the right places; interpreting what signals mean; probing carefully for more information; and acting wisely on signals before competitors do. This book will help your organisation see farther to seize the opportunities and avoid the risks that come from the periphery.
Profile based Intrusion Detection for Internet Banking Systems

A review of publications treating security in Internet banking systems has uncovered a practice that finds security by obscurity just as important as actual security measures. The key reason for this is that security measures do not provide a sufficient return on investment by fraud and misuse detection. Hence, the banks have so far taken the risk of providing poor security in their systems, and instead compensated the compromised users. This introduces the need for a cost-efficient, non-intrusive and customizable novel fraud and misuse detection system. This report describes the work done in researching such a system, based on audit data from a highly customized system, and using machine learning methods to provide functionality. By choosing to use audit data as the primary source of information, data can be gathered from the system in close to real-time, without interfering with the existing functionality. Audit mechanisms are commonly present in any system, thus they are the primary source from which a non-intrusive solution can be obtained. This report proposes the use of profiles to learn a baseline of the normal interaction between a user and the system. Each profile looks at the available data at different levels of abstraction so that different properties in the behavior can be learned. By using these profiles, each profile can be refined to learn its level of abstraction, while still providing a complete picture of a user's behavior. Machine learning methods can be used to automatically learn a baseline for normal behavior based on a set of historical data. The learned behavior can then be used to compare new instances against the baseline in order to classify them as normal or abnormal. Abnormal behavior would then be an indication that a user is conducting illegitimate activity. The results of our proposed solution are satisfactory. We are able to detect anomalies by different profiles and data sources. However, there are issues when it comes to evaluating the solution. Since we are trying to detect novel fraud and misuse behavior, there is no apparent test set to compare against. Some options for evaluation of anomaly detection exist. However, we found none of these to be satisfactory. Further research needs to be conducted in this area before a functional solution can be created. This report uses results and experiences to create a foundation for such further research.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Higher Education

The sudden lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced educational institutions to rapidly transfer their teaching activities online. Border closures are having a major impact on universities around the world, in particular those with large cohorts of international students that are not able to attend their courses. Increasingly, universities are being held accountable for the educational experience they provide with students demanding that the knowledge and skills they acquire lead to secure employment. In this paper we contrast the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Higher Education institutions in Australia and the European Union and discuss the challenges and opportunities that this crisis presents. The pandemic has acted as a catalyst for rapid acceleration of digital transformation of the Higher Education sector. While some universities embrace this transformation as an opportunity, others appear to resist major changes to their existing business model. Our analysis indicates that a successful transition to the post-COVID educational environment will depend on technological readiness for online learning, university business model and entrepreneurship of university management.
Introductory semiconductor device physics

ATOMS AND BONDING The Periodic Table Ionic Bonding Covalent Bonding Metallic bonding van der Waals Bonding Start a Database ENERGY BANDS AND EFFECTIVE MASS Semiconductors, Insulators and Metals Semiconductors Insulators Metals The Concept of Effective Mass CARRIER CONCENTRATIONS IN SEMICONDUCTORS Donors and Acceptors Fermi-Level Carrier Concentration Equations Donors and Acceptors Both Present CONDUCTION IN SEMICONDUCTORS Carrier Drift Carrier Mobility Saturated Drift Velocity Mobility Variation with Temperature A Derivation of Ohm's Law Drift Current Equations Semiconductor Band Diagrams with an Electric Field Present Carrier Diffusion The Flux Equation The Einstein Relation Total Current Density Carrier Recombination and Diffusion Length GUNN DIODE Domain Formation The Differential Form of Gauss's Law Charge Continuity Equation The Dielectric Relaxation Time Operation of the TED P-N JUNCTION The p-n Junction in Thermal Equilibrium p-n Junction Barrier Height Depletion Approximation, Electric Field and Potential Mathematical Formulation One-Sided, Abrupt p-n Junction Applying Bias to the p-n Junction Qualitative Explanation of Forward Bias The Ideal Diode Equation Reverse Breakdown Depletion Capacitance LED, PHOTODETECTORS AND SOLAR-CELL The Light Emitting Diode Materials for LEDs Materials for Visible Wavelength LEDs Junction Photodetectors Photoconductor Photoconductive Gain Analysis Solar-Cell BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR Basic Concepts Basic Structure Diffusion Capacitance Current Components BJT Parameters Punch-Through Models of Operation Two Simple Circuits HJBT and Polyemitter Vacuum Microelectronics FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS The MOS Diode in Thermal Equilibrium The MOS Diode with Applied Bias MOS Diode Band Diagrams MOSFET MOSFET Characteristics-Qualitative MOSFET Characteristics-Quantitative MOSFET-Depletion Mode MOSFET Scaling JFET JFET Equations THE SEMICONDUCTOR LASER The Homojunction Laser The Double-Heterojunction Laser The Stripe Laser Diode Index Guiding Linewidth Narrowing The Future AN INTRODUCTION TO THE QUANTUM THEORY The Wave-Particle Duality A Failure of Classical Physics The Wave Equation Harmonic Waves Complex Representation Schrodinger's Equation Steady-State Form of the Schrodinger Equation The Wavefunction The Particle-in-a-Box The Quantum-Well Laser APPENDICES INDEX
Experimental Study on Ultrasonic Vibration Helical Milling of CFRP Based on Kinematic and Thermal-mechanical Analysis

： Carbon fiber reinforced polymer/plastic (CFRP) composites are widely used in aerospace industry because of high specific strength, corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance and other excellent properties. However, as typical anisotropic difficult-to-cut material, damage easily occurred in the hole-making of CFRP. This work focused on the quality of hole-making process, kinematic equations for ultrasonic vibration assisted helical milling (UVHM) are established, and the movement trajectory, cutting speed and equivalent rake angle of peripheral edge are studied. Fiber damage and material removal mechanism with or without ultrasonic vibration in HM is investigated. It is found that within the range of 0-45º cutting angle, fibers mainly bear the tensile stress in helical milling, while in UVHM, fibers bear mainly shearing stress with variable directions, which make the fiber fracture easily and the debonding between the fiber and resin is reduced accordingly. The effects of spindle speed, axial and tangential feeds on the cutting temperature and forces in tool-workpiece contact behaviors, tool equivalent rake angle, leading to the variation of outting heat, forces, and finally, the quality of machined holes.
Principles of Brewing Science: A Study of Serious Brewing Issues

The science and mystique of what makes truly great beer is explored with logic and order. The long-awaited second edition of the George Fix classic looks at ways in which fundamental science impacts brewing. This comprehensive and highly technical study bridges the gap between professional brewing texts and standard texts on chemistry, biochemistry and thermodynamics. Recent major developments in brewing science have been significant, especially in the most crucial determinants of beer flavour quality -- fermentation and oxidation. Dr Fix pays special attention to basic chemical pathways used by bacteria and wild yeast, chemical changes that occur during malting, and the application of gas laws to carbonation and dispensation. This is a book no brewer should be without.
Complete Conditioning for Hockey

Chapter 1. Conditioning for Ice Hockey Performance Chapter 2. Tests for Hockey Fitness Chapter 3. Dynamic Warm-Up and Flexibility Chapter 4. Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning Chapter 5. Balance Training Chapter 6. Quickness Training Chapter 7. Agility and Reactivity Chapter 8. Speed Training Chapter 9. Strength And Power Training Chapter 10. Nutrition Chapter 11. Seasonal Workouts Chapter 12. Year-Round Program.
BS-10-25 Study on the sensor database for realizing Healing Communication System

Recently, the healing effect of light or aroma has got a lot of attentions. For instance, it is proposed that a network service which can control the aroma generator device that is remotely located by delivering the healing recipe via network [1], and the healthcare will be realized for pain clinic by using light and aroma. In previous work we have already studied that healing communication system as a network service which can be used for the telemedicine service to improve the user’s QoL by utilizing the sensor network technology with remotely controllable aroma generating device and lighting device, which are expected for increasing relaxation effect [2]-[5]. However in case that the network service for medical treatment is commercialized, advanced network security and information secrecy technologies for individuals will be required. For instance, the health care organizations such as hospitals have to prevent from personal information leakage. In this paper we propose an encryption method of the sensor data and an access method for the database, taking user’s personal information and the privacy into account when the system is being made use of. The evaluation result of the proposed real-time system performance is discussed in the section 3.
Cross-Cultural Management: A Knowledge Management Perspective

PART 1: ANTHROPOLOGY S AWKWARD LEGACY TO THE MANAGER'S WORLD 1. Culture: the specious scapegoat 2. The anthropologist's legacy 3. Some consequences of culture's consequences 4. Navigating knowledge management 5. Towards culture as an object of knowledge management PART 2: CASE STUDIES: MAKING SENSE OF CULTURE FROM A KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE 6. Case study 1: Novo Nordisk: cross-cultural management as facilitation 7. Case study 2: Matsushita Electric: A learning history 8. Case study 3: LEGO: transferring identity knowledge 9. Case study 4: Sulzer Infra: creating one winning team PART III: REDESIGNING CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT AS A KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN 11. Language: management's lost continent 12. The cross-cultural management and the translation of common knowledge 13. Cross-cultural management: synergies for participative competence Glossary
Induction technology optimization code

A code has been developed to evaluate relative costs of induction accelerator driver systems for relativistic klystrons. The code incorporates beam generation, transport and pulsed power system constraints to provide an integrated design tool. The code generates an injector/accelerator combination which satisfies the top level requirements and all system constraints once a small number of design choices have been specified (rise time of the injector voltage and aspect ratio of the ferrite induction cores, for example). The code calculates dimensions of accelerator mechanical assemblies and values of all electrical components. Cost factors for machined parts, raw materials and components are applied to yield a total system cost. These costs are then plotted as a function of the two design choices to enable selection of an optimum design based on various criteria. The Induction Technology Optimization Study (ITOS) was undertaken to examine viable combinations of a linear induction accelerator and a relativistic klystron (RK) for high power microwave production. It is proposed, that microwaves from the RK will power a high-gradient accelerator structure for linear collider development. Previous work indicates that the RK will require a nominal 3-MeV, 3-kA electron beam with a 100-ns flat top. The proposed accelerator-RK combination willmore » be a high average power system capable of sustained microwave output at a 300-Hz pulse repetition frequency. The ITOS code models many combinations of injector, accelerator, and pulse power designs that will supply an RK with the beam parameters described above. « less
Full range voltage-controlled ring oscillator in 0.18μm CMOS for low-voltage operation

A new differential delay cell with a complementary current control to increase the control voltage range as well as the operation frequency is proposed for low-voltage operation. The new differential delay cell is employed in a four-stage voltage-controlled ring oscillator (VCRO). The VCRO is implemented using 0.18 µm 1P6M CMOS process and 1.8 V supply voltage. Measured results show that a wide operation frequency range from 5.36 to 3.03 GHz is achieved for the full range control voltage from 0 to 1.8 V. Measured phase noise is −107 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset from the 5.22 GHz centre frequency.
Web Homepage Design: An Analysis of New Zealand's Top 50 Web Sites

The gateway to any Web site is its homepage. Thus the design of the homepage is critical to make a positive first impression and to guide the visitor through the site. The purpose of this study is to analyze the homepage on New Zealand's top 50 Web sites to assess their compliance with internationally recognized standards for Web homepage design. Twentyfour Web homepage design criteria in three areas – page design, navigation, and usability – are applied to the homepages using observation as the research methodology. New Zealand homepages are well designed in criteria such as text font, color, and highlighting for emphasis. NZ homepages also meet international standards for logo placement, provision of navigation links, and avoiding the use of frames and popup windows. On the other hand, there is room for improvement in homepage layout, link descriptions and color, and provision of site maps and privacy policies.