Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Intelligent Control of a Photovoltaic Generator for Charging and Discharging Battery Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System

This paper presents a method of intelligent control of a photovoltaic generator (PVG) connected to a load and a battery. The system consists of charging and discharging a battery. An intelligent algorithm based on adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) is presented in this work. It performs two separate tasks simultaneously. First, it is used as a PVG Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) command. This same algorithm is used secondly for protecting the battery against deep charges and discharges. A regulation of the DC bus voltage is also carried out by means of a PI corrector for a good supply of the load. The simulation results under MATLAB/Simulink show that the method proposed in this work allows the PV system to function normally by charging and discharging the battery whatever the weather conditions.
ORNITHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS BEING SOLVED WITH THE AID OF TELEMETRY Today,

Modern methods of bird telemetry and some research results obtained using these methods are considered. The development of high technology methods for tracking bird movements has significantly broadened and, in some cases, radically changed our views on the life of birds. After the invention of various radio transmitters for birds (from simple, short range to long life satellite devices), new possibilities have opened up for studies in many areas of ornithology.
Removal of sodium compounds from Co/SBA-15 catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis

In the present work, the synthesis of Co/SBA-15 catalysts intended for Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis was performed. During the synthesis of catalysts there was contamination of samples with sodium nitrate due to the nature of the reducing agent used for the synthesis of metallic phase. This kind of impurity is not advantageous for the FT reaction. Attempts at removal of sodium compounds were carried out by means of simple leaching treatments, using ethanol and acid ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA) as solvent and complexing agent, respectively, followed by heat treatment at temperatures of 150 or 300°C. It was possible to conclude that the treatment using EDTA was more effective in removing almost all the alkaline phase of samples, despite the occurrence of oxidation, agglomeration, and removal of the metal nanoparticles in this process. In addition, there were no significant differences in the product selectivity of FT synthesis of the catalysts after sodium removal, although the nanoparticles were larger than 10 nm.
Measuring Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency

This report presents a framework for the development of metrics -- and a method for scoring them -- that indicates how well a U.S. Air Force mission or system is expected to perform in a cyber-contested environment. There are two types of cyber metrics: working-level metrics to counter an adversary's cyber operations and institutional-level metrics to capture any cyber-related organizational deficiencies.
A Review on Deep Learning Based Object Detection and Part Localization

—The rapid growth of image data leads to the need of research and development of image retrieval. Compared to normal image, fine grained images are difficult to classify. Recognizing objects in fine grained domains can be extremely challenging task due to subtle differences and variations in poses, scales and rotations between same species. Deep Learning has recently achieved superior performance on many tasks such as image classification, object detection and neural language processing. In this survey we mainly focus on the object detection, semantic part localization and feature extraction which can facilitate fine grained categorization.
Sheng-Qiong Deng1&*, Xian-Tao Zeng2&,

The cytochromes P450 (CYPs) gene polymorphisms played an important role in the development of various cancers (Jin et al., 2011; Leng et al., 2012; Niu et al., 2012). Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) is one enzyme of the CYPs and it is a key enzyme in the activation of major classes of indirect carcinogens (Boobis et al., 1994). CYP1A2 gene has been mapped on chromosome 15q24.1 and is highly polymorphic (Zhou et al., 2009). According to NCBI dbSNP database, there are more than 200 polymorphisms existed in CYP1A2 gene region. CYP1A2 -163 C>A polymorphism (CYP1A2*1F; rs762551) is located in the intron1 of CYP1A2 (Sachse et al., 1999), there are many studies focused on this polymorphism and risk of cancer have been published (Wang et al., 2012). In 2012, a meta-analysis by Wang et al (Wang et al., 2012) identified 19 eligible case control studies on the association between CYP1A2 -163 C>A polymorphism and risk of cancer, which suggested that CYP1A2 -163 C>A polymorphism is likely to be associated with susceptibility to cancer in Caucasians. Lung cancer is one of the six different cancers in this meta-analysis; however, there are histopathological types of lung cancer
I-aCD11b DC Regulates the Immune Response in the Eyes of Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis

Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Schools, Jinan City 250062, China The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Academy of Medical Schools, 38# Wuyingshan Road, Jinan City 250031, China Departments of Medicine, Tibet Nationalities University, Xian City 712082, China Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China MoE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
A Fuzzy Logic Based Improved Maximum Power Point Tracking for Grid Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Power System

This paper proposes a fuzzy control method for maximum power point tracking in photovoltaic (PV) power systems to solve a fast irradiation changing problem. A grid connected system needs a good response for variations in the solar irradiance and temperature. Incremental conductance is known as a very simple maximum power point tracking and is extensively disseminated. Fuzzy logic is also simple to investigate and provides fast dynamics. The suggested technique combines both fuzzy logic and IC. The currents are controlled in a synchronous orthogonal d,q frame using a decoupled feedback control. The proposed algorithm is better than that of the conventional incremental and conductance technique. The robust tracking capability under rapidly increasing and decreasing irradiance is verified from the simulation results. The results demonstrate that the proposed method gives effective, fast, and perfect tracking.
Experimental Study on the System Performance of Adjacent Precast Concrete Box Beam Bridges

Analyses of catastrophic collapse of some adjacent precast concrete box beam bridges reveal the fact that the hinge joints between the adjacent beams were not sufficiently designed. The joint failure caused by deterioration is the result of system reliability deficiency of this type of bridges. To understand the system performance of the bridges, the redundancy and robustness of a bridge model with a scale of 1 ∶ 2, based on the prototype design drawings for 10-meter adjacent box beam bridges in China, were assessed through a system safety evaluation procedure. The result confirmed the assumption that the redundancy and robustness of certain adjacent precast concrete beam bridges did not meet the pertinent requirements proposed in National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) reports 406, 458, and 776 as a result of hinge joint failure. To address the current design deficiencies, a system factor is recommended in this paper to calculate the nominal resistance that reflects the level of redundancy of this type of bridges. In addition, a new framework is proposed to address the particular structural feature and topology of adjacent precast concrete beam bridges for the assessment of structural redundancy and robustness, which can reduce the computation complexity compared to existing approaches. The full-range load test performed in this research verified the previous research results on bridge system safety that were mainly based on theoretical analysis and simulations.
The benzodiazepines use and psychological intervention in a Porto health center = Benzodiazepinas e o acompanhamento psicológico dos utentes de um centro de saúde da cidade do Porto

The misuse of benzodiazepines is a well know public health problem. For this reason, it is more and more relevant to monitor misuse and try to implement solutions. We aim to understand the use of benzodiazepines in a health center population in the city of Porto, as well the connections with present, past and future psychological intervention. We have built a questionnaire to assess usage of both benzodiazepines and psychological services. Our sample population included individuals older than 18 years who picked up our questionnaire in health center waiting rooms. A total of 352 participants, 258 females and 92 males, answered the questionnaire. Results points to an excessive use of benzodiazepines, especially in older persons, divorced or widowed, and females. We found a significant association between the current interest in receiving psychological intervention and the use of benzodiazepines. In the same way, the participants who have received psychological intervention use benzodiazepines less in comparison to the participants who are still receiving psychological intervention. In conclusion, there is an abuse of benzodiazepines in this health center, and few access to psychological intervention that may have good results reducing benzodiazepines abuse.
Assessing the Awareness and Perception of Hoteliers towards Shariah Compliant Hotel Operations

Halal management has received a wide interest globally. One aspect under halal management is pertaining to halal hospitality, whereby the concept of shariah compliant hotels is considered as an innovative concept and has gained a lot of attention as of late. Shariah compliant concept has received special interest in various operations as the general public are increasingly more aware of the niche market that Islamic tourism has brought forward. However, the concept of Shariah compliance is seen as not well understood in the Malaysian context alas the implementation is still mediocre. This paper seeks to examine the awareness and perception of hoteliers towards Shariah concepts. Specifically, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the awareness and perception of hoteliers towards this concept from the perception of small and medium hotel operators. Qualitative approach was applied by carrying out face-to-face interviews with 11 hoteliers in the northern region of Malaysia. It was found that awareness on the definition of shariah compliance is a critical factor in implementing this concept, hence instilling awareness regarding the shariah compliant concept is crucial so that misconceptions are minimized. The significance of this study is to bring about awareness of Shariah hotel operations to the parties involved in the management of the hotel, tourists, hotel guests, owners, and other hospitality service companies. Data obtained from this study is forecasted to aid in awareness to the hotel management and stakeholders on the implementation of shariah practices.
Understanding Hybridization In Genetic Algorithm

: In this research paper Optimization and Optimization Techniques are quickly clarified and a definite perspective of Genetic Algorithm is given. This heuristic is consistently utilized to make valuable answers for enhancement and pursuit issues. In the paper a point by point depiction of GA is given including the general terms, steps to finish GA, algorithm, applications and limitations. Hybridization in GA is required in light of the fact that dissimilar to other pursuit and enhancement methods, a genetic algorithm guarantees meeting yet not optimality, not even that it will discover nearby maxima. GA's are visually impaired streamlining agents which don't utilize any helper data, for example, subordinates or other particular information about the extraordinary structure of the goal function. In the event that there is such information, be that as it may it is impulsive and wasteful not to make utilization of it. In this way, there is a need emerges for hybridization of GA. In Introduction part a concise portrayal is given about hybridization of GA including its need and after that another hybridized procedure Memetic Algorithm is likewise described. In this theory analyst purposes to expel one of the confinements of GA i.e worried about the meeting speed.
Can smart cities be frugal? An exploratory study of Inclusive Innovation Mechanisms and influencing factors on the potential adoption of frugal projects in an urban living lab in Amsterdam

This research is an exploratory study, which discusses Inclusive Innovation Mechanisms and the potential adoption of Frugal Innovation projects in a Transition-driven Urban Living Lab. It is believed that by exploring the links between these two concepts an inclusive smart city model can be created as well as increasing equality of BoP in cities like Amsterdam. In this respect, the four inclusive dimensions framework developed by Schillo and Robinson (2017) resulted to be useful to give a shape to these mechanisms. Secondly, the study defined key influencing factors on the potential adoption of FI projects in an Urban Living Lab. In order to reach this goal, the theory of diffusion and the Theory of planned behavior were used to see the level of attractiveness of FI characteristics in a ULL. Finally, there is an attempt to illustrate possible patterns between mechanisms and adoption of FI projects to produce innovation strategies for inclusion. Two research strategies were selected to answer theoretical and empirical research questions. These strategies are desk research of academic literature and Case Study, which are particularly appropriate to study how inclusive innovation mechanisms facilitate the potential adoption of frugal projects in an Urban Living Lab operating under Amsterdam’s smart city program. The analysis uncovers strategies and practices involve in the innovation processes. Resulting in a relevant framework where IIMs stimulate the adoption of FI projects and at the same time FI might strengthen the performance of IIMs in the ULL. In addition, the research complements the four-dimensional framework for inclusive innovation created by Schillo and Robinson (2017) by adding a list of possible mechanisms useful to boost inclusion in an organization. Lastly, policy, theoretical and practical contribution are given. As a result, the study found that by applying inclusion innovation mechanisms and allowing them to work as a mediator’s Smart cities can be frugal. However, future research should be orientated towards the application of these IIMs in other smart initiatives to prove their inclusive nature and their relationship with the potential adoption of FI projects in a western context.
Flexural Response of Double-Wythe Insulated Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Panels with Low to Moderate Composite Action

■ The results of the flexural performance testing indicated that including flexural reinforcement in the wythes, increasing insulation thickness, or providing diagonal load paths with the shear connectors can significantly increase the ultimate capacity of the panels. A typical precast concrete insulated wall consists of the exterior concrete layer, referred to as the architectural or facade wythe; the interior concrete wythe, which could be load bearing; and a rigid insulation sandwiched between the wythes. Precast concrete panels are usually used as exterior walls, spanning from the foundation to the floor or from column to column in a structure. The overall thickness of the panel is determined based on the applied loads, the thermal performance requirements, and the expected level of composite action between concrete layers. The type of insulation and its thickness have a direct impact on the thermal performance of the panel. Rigid cellular foam is generally used as insulation, and the most common forms of this foam are extruded polystyrene (XPS) and expanded polystyrene. Concrete wythes are connected to each other using tie connectors. These connectors are generally installed perpendicular to the face of the wall and carry mostly axial forces during handling but provide very little composite action. To reach a higher level of composite action for enhanced structural performance, shear connectors are used to transfer the shear forces between concrete wythes. Traditional shear connectors, such as discrete concrete blocks or steel connectors, cause thermal bridging, significantly affecting the thermal performance of the wall. For example, using steel connectors with as low as an 0.08% reinforcement ratio can reduce the thermal performance of the panel by 38%.
Changes in Cathepsin Activity during Low-Temperature Storage and Sous Vide Processing of Beef Brisket

Abstract It is believed that two main proteolytic systems are involved in the tenderization of meat: the cathepsins and the calpains. Many researchers consider the calpain system to be the major contributor to meat tenderness during post-mortem storage. However, the role and activity of cathepsins during post-mortem storage or low temperature meat processing is unclear, particularly for the tough meat cuts like brisket. Thus, the study was designed to investigate the effects of cold (refrigerated and frozen) storage and sous vide processing on the activities of cathepsin B, H, and L in beef brisket. There were no significant changes in pH and cathepsin H activity throughout the 18 d of storage at both temperatures. However, an increase in cathepsin B activity was observed during the first 4 d at both storage temperatures, but subsequently the activity remained unchanged. Cathepsins B and L were found to be more heat stable at sous vide temperatures (50°C for 24 h, 55°C for 5 h and at 60°C and 70°C for 1 h) compared to cathepsin H. Cathepsin B+L activity was found to increase after sous vide cooking at 50°C for 1 h but decreased to about 47% relative to the uncooked control after 24 h of cooking. These results suggest that cathepsins B and L may contribute to the improved meat tenderness usually seen in sous vide cooked brisket meat.
Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Firm’s Performance: Evidence from Jordan

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of corporate governance mechanisms on the firm’s performance. Corporate governance practices were divided into two groups; board structure and ownership structure. The sample of the study consists of 60 companies from industrial and service sectors that are listed on Amman stock exchange (ASE). Data was gathered manually through the annual financial reports for the period from 2012-2017 results in 366 year-observation. Stata statistical software was used to test the study hypotheses. The results revealed that board meetings frequency and government ownership positively and significantly impact the firm’s performance, these results suggest that board meetings frequency is considered an indicator of the board effectiveness that enhances decision making quality and thus the firm performance, the results suggest that government ownership is providing a helping hand that improves the firm’s performance. The findings also showed that board independence negatively and significantly impact the firm’s performance, this result suggests that independent board members do not guarantee to improve the performance of a firm, and it stays the firm’s responsibility to choose independent board members who are able to exercise effective oversight function for the purpose of enhancing the performance of a firm. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence from developing countries about the impact of corporate governance measures and practices on firms’ performance.
TheoreticalModel forPredictionofTurningResistanceofTracked Vehicle on Soft Terrain

Skid-steered tracked vehicles are commonly used in soft agricultural terrain due to its low ground pressure between vehicle tracks and the ground. However, the sliding and sinkage of the track during a turning maneuver causes considerable turning resistance, which reduces the vehicle’s turning ability. -erefore, we constructed a theoretical model that predicts the turning resistance of tracked vehicles—under steady-state conditions on soft terrain—accounting for track sinkage effects and track slip and skid. -e results demonstrate that the moment of turning resistance decreases with increased track slip and skid ratio but increases with track sinkage depth. -e model-predicted moments of turning resistance for the outer and inner tracks—at a given track sinkage depth and track slip and skid ratio—are in reasonably close agreement with available experimental data. -is theoretical model can be employed as a predictor for testing the turning resistance of tracked vehicles operating on a wide range of soils.
Role of Corporate Governance on the Performance of Insurance Companies of Nepal

The objective of this paper is to analyze the role of corporate governance on the financial performance of insurance companies. The study used descriptive cum causal relational research design. Firm ownership and board size are considered as the key variable of corporate governance while debt to equity ratio, firm size, firm age and firm growth are considered as control variables. The dependent variable firm performance is measured by return on asset (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). All the 40 insurance companies are considered as population of the study. The study used convenient sampling technique for selection of the sample. Seven out of 18 life insurance companies and eight out of 20 nonlife insurance companies are selected as sample. The study used five year data from 2009/10 to 2016/17 with 135 firm year observations. Data were collected from mail survey and published data from respective insurance company and Beema Samiti. Data were analyzed using a multiple linear regression model.The study concluded that corporate governance affects the firm performance in Nepalese insurance sector. Board size has a negative impact on ROA while firm size and firm ownership has a positive impact on ROA and ROE. The variable debt to equity has the negative and significant impact on ROE respectively.
GAMING DISORDER IS NOT LIMITED TO THE INTERNET: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN OFFLINE AND ONLINE GAMERS

The Problem Video Game Playing (PVP) scale, considered as one of the best measures for the assessment of the Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), has been utilized for the diagnosis and analysis of this disorder but it is still unknown whether this or any other scale can be utilized equally for online and offline gaming. Young offline (n = 512) and online (n = 314) gamers completed a survey including the PVP, Severity of Dependence Scale, patterns of play, and other measures of playing to excess, and the psychometric and diagnostic properties of the PVP were analyzed and compared. The scale reliability, factorial validity and construct validity were similar in both samples and were adequate. We found a common pattern of relationships between answers to the scale and other measures of playing to excess, but online games presented a higher potential for the development of addictive problems. Suggestions regarding the concept and diagnosis of video game addiction are presented.