Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Energy Efficient Ad-Hoc on-Demand Distance Vector Routing Protocol

– This paper suggests an Energy Efficient AODV to the MANET. It illustrates the energy conservation techniques to improve the routing protocol efficiency. The energy conservation is attained in the MAC layer. It deals with the proposed energy conservation scheme. It explains the relation of routing overhead and energy conservation and it deals with the routing overhead reduction. It calculates the available and required energy of communication node and it evaluates the conserved energy level. It simulates the consuming energy in EE-AODV and, it compares the simulation result with AODV protocol.
Innovation platforms to improve smallholder dairying at scale: Experiences from the MilkIT project in India and Tanzania

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and Southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. ilri.org
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Conversion Approaches for Different Function Points

Context: Software cost and effort estimation are important activities for planning and estimation of software projects. One major player for cost and effort estimation is functional size of software which can be measured in variety of methods. Having several methods for measuring one entity, converting outputs of these methods becomes important. Objectives: In this study we investigate different techniques that have been proposed for conversion between different Functional Size Measurement (FSM) techniques. We addressed conceptual similarities and differences between methods, empirical approaches proposed for conversion, evaluation of the proposed approaches and improvement opportunities that are available for current approaches. Finally, we proposed a new conversion model based on accumulated data. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review for investigating the similarities and differences between FSM methods and proposed approaches for conversion. We also identified some improvement opportunities for the current conversion approaches. Sources for articles were IEEE Xplore, Engineering Village, Science Direct, ISI, and Scopus. We also performed snowball sampling to decrease chance of missing any relevant papers. We also evaluated the existing models for conversion after merging the data from publicly available datasets. By bringing suggestions for improvement, we developed a new model and then validated it. Results: Conceptual similarities and differences between methods are presented along with all methods and models that exist for conversion between different FSM methods. We also came with three major contributions for existing empirical methods; for one existing method (piecewise linear regression) we used a systematic and rigorous way of finding discontinuity point. We also evaluated several existing models to test their reliability based on a merged dataset, and finally we accumulated all data from literature in order to find the nature of relation between IFPUG and COSMIC using LOESS regression technique. Conclusions: We concluded that many concepts used by different FSM methods are common which enable conversion. In addition statistical results show that the proposed approach to enhance piecewise linear regression model slightly increases model’s test results. Even this small improvement can affect projects’ cost largely. Results of evaluation of models show that it is not possible to say which method can predict unseen data better than others and it depends on the concerns of practitioner that which model should be used. And finally accumulated data confirms that empirical relation between IFPUG and COSMIC is not linear and can be presented by two separate lines better than other models. Also we noted that unlike COSMIC manual’s claim that discontinuity point should be around 200 FP, in merged dataset discontinuity point is around 300 to 400. Finally we proposed a new conversion approach using systematic approach and piecewise linear regression. By testing on new data, this model shows improvement in MMRE and Pred(25).
Modified Multiple Scale/Segment Entropy （MMPE） Analysis of Heart Rate Variability of NHH, CHF ＆ AF Subjects

Nonlinear analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) has become important as heart behaves as a complex system. In this work, the approximate entropy (ApEn) has been used as a nonlinear measure. A new concept of estimating the ApEn in different segments of long length of the recorded data called modified multiple scale (segment) entropy (MMPE) is introduced. The idea of estimating the approximate entropy in different segments is useful to detect the nonlinear dynamics of the heart present in the entire length of data. The present work has been carried out for three cases namely the normal healthy heart (NHH) data, congestive heart failure (CHF) data and Atrial fibrillation (AF) data and the data are analyzed using MMPE techniques. It is observed that the mean value of ApEn for NHH data is much higher than the mean values for CHF data and AF data. The ApEn profiles of CHF, AF and NHH data for different segments obtained using MPE profiles measures the heart dynamism for the three different cases. Also the power spectral density is obtained using fast fourier transform (FFT) analysis and the ratio of LF/HF (low frequency/high frequency) power are computed on multiple scales/segments namely MPLH (multiple scale low frequency to high frequency) for the NHH data, CHF data and AF data and analyzed using MPLH techniques. The results are presented and discussed in the paper.
Earthquake-Induced Movements and Seismic Remediation of Existing Foundations and Abutments

This proceedings, \IEarthquake-Induced Movements and Seismic Remediation of Existing Foundations and Abutments\N, contains papers presented at the ASCE Annual Convention and Exposition held in San Diego, California, October 23-27, 1995. With the increased use of displacement-based analysis and design, the evaluation of seismically-induced foundation and abutment movement has become a topic of great interest. Empirical, experimental, and analytical approaches to the prediction of seismically-induced foundation and abutment displacement have been researched. In addition, remediation of existing foundations for mitigation of seismic hazards has also become a topic of considerable professional interest. This proceedings provides the civil engineer with a much needed collection of research results and case histories on these two important seismic engineering topics.
THE SQUAT OF FULL SHIPS IN SHALLOW WATER

The problem of sinkage and trim while underway in shallow water (squat) is discussed and its accurate assessment for the large ships of today is shown to be important. Some results of experiments to measure the squat of full-form ship models are presented and discussed and a semi-empirical theory is developed which predicts model results with reasonable accuracy. Full-scale measurements of squat have been obtained on a number of ships. The method by which this has been accomplished is described and some results are presented. These in turn are compared with model andd theoretical predictions and the measure of agreement obtained is encouraging bearing in mind the overall accuracy of the measurements.
Utilizing Building Information Models with Mobile Augmented Reality and Location-Based Services

The increasing availability of Building Information Models in the construction industry open for maintenance applications capitalizing on this opportunity. In this thesis Mobile Augmented Reality and Location-Based Services are utilized to develop an application targeting maintenance workers with access to Building Information Models. Building Information Models contain information about every object in a building, down to the millimeter. Having access to this detailed and up-to-date information on a mobile device help workflow efficiency. In a maintenance work environment such a solution liberate the personnel from carrying folders with blueprints of the entire building. Adding Mobile Augmented Reality technology enables the maintenance worker to be presented a visualization of the object, without the need for further interpretation. The mobile device is used to superimpose the object on the real world in its precise location. To retrieve an accurate location for the object, Location-Based Services are utilized. The application is evaluated to examine the applicability in a maintenance work environment. Two tests where conducted. The first at University of Tromso, and the second at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. The results from the evaluation showed that the proposed solution provides high usefulness as a tool in daily maintenance work operation.
Coupled fixed points of generalized Suzuki type Z-contraction maps with rational expressions in b-metric spaces

In this paper, we introduce generalized Suzuki type Z-contraction maps with rational expressions for a single map A: S ×S → S where S is a b-metric space and prove the existence and uniqueness of coupled fixed points. We extend it to a pair of selfmaps by defining generalized Suzuki type Z -contraction pair of maps with rational expressions. Two corollaries are drawn from our results and we provide examples in support of our results.
Borrowing the Bat's Ear for Automation - Ultrasonic Measurements in an Industrial Environment

This work focuses on measurement principles based on ultrasound for applications in industrial automation. The measurements made are of geometric nature. The methods used are when possible based on experience and/or inspiration from the study of bats. A platform for ultrasonic measurements, that allows a VME-based host computer to transmit and receive signals, with a considerable flexibility has been built. Sensor units utilizing both piezoelectric and electrostatic transducers are used. The dimensions of the units are about 10x10x7 centimeters. Frequencies in the range 40-200 kHz are used. The presented measurements include distance, flat surface spatial angle, object localization, object orientation, and object recognition. To make the methods robust matched filters are used in several of the measurements. Frequency sweeps are used to make the ultrasonic measurements more robust to various environmental parameters. Methods that utilize the new information provided by the frequency sweeps are also suggested. (Less)
Designing hubs for connected learning: social, spatial and technological insights from coworking spaces, hackerspaces, and meetup groups

Connected learning, as a design approach, does not restrict learning to a dedicated learning space (school, university, etc.), but considers it to be an aggregation of individual experiences made through intrinsically motivated, active participation in and across various socio-cultural, every-day life environments. Urban places for meeting, interacting and connected learning with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and areas of expertise are highly significant in the knowledge economy of our 21st century. However, little is yet known about best practices to design and curate such hubs that attract and support interest-driven and socially embedded learning experiences. The research study presented in this paper investigates design aspects that contribute to successful place-based spaces for connected learning. The paper reports findings from observations as well as interviews with users and managers of three different types of local, community-led learning environments, i.e., coworking spaces, hackerspaces, and meetup groups across Australia. The findings reveal social, spatial and technological interventions that these spaces apply to nourish a culture of connected learning, sharing and peer interaction. The discussion suggests a set of design implications for designers, managers and decision makers that have an interest in nourishing a connected learning culture among their user community.
“Secrecy or Silence with Her Finger on Her Mouth”: Jeremy Bentham’s Other Model of Visibility and Power

To challenge the Foucauldian legacy of Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon prison, scholars often highlight Bentham’s later writings on the democratic power of public opinion. In doing so, they reaffirm Bentham’s reputation as a unreserved proponent of transparency. To recover the limits of Bentham’s embrace of publicity, I examine the model of visibility exemplified by his designs for the Sotimion, a residence for unmarried, pregnant women. The Sotimion draws our attention to Bentham’s appreciation for concealment as a method of preventing individual and social harms caused by publicity and his criticisms of ascetic sexual norms. By being able to see visitors without being seen by them, the residents of the Sotimion would have avoided social censure while continuing to meet with friends, family, and even lovers. The Sotimion designs eschewed the panoptic principle, the use of asymmetric surveillance to reform moral behavior, and offered what I call the “soteric principle,” the use of asymmetric surveillance to protect the observer from punishment. By comparing the Sotimion to the Magdalen Hospital for Penitent Prostitutes and Bentham’s discussions of panoptic institutions for women, I examine the Sotimion’s distinctiveness while acknowledging its normalizing effects for residents from lower socioeconomic classes. Just as the panopticon captured Bentham’s commitment to publicity, applying the soteric model to Bentham’s theory of public opinion highlights his commitment to secrecy for protecting critics of government abuses from retribution.
A 3D-1D cardiac-vascular computational feedbacked model

A first version of a cardiovascular coupled model is presented. The modelling tools are Alya, the BSC tool for biomechanical simulations; and ADAN55, the LNCC model of the arterial blood flow. The former solves the heartbeat by Finite Element Method (FEM). The latter is a 1D model of the arterial blood flow in a 55-branched geometry. Previous generations of the involved models had fixed boundary conditions. With this novel tool a feedbacked cardiac-vascular model is obtained, offering more physiological boundary conditions and providing further insight in the cardiac-systemic interactions.
AgroKnowledgeBase (AKB) for plant diseases: Poppy plant use case

World’s economy drives on crop production. Currently, most of the countries are facing food shortage in each year. Farmers are trying to increase their productivity but they need specific information so that they can take right decision in the right time. One of particular challenge facing farmers is plant disease, which can be defined as deviation from normal physiological functioning that harmful to a plant. In this paper, we proposed a knowledge based prototype called AKB that help farmers to get a better decision
No Bullshit Social Media: The All-Business, No-Hype Guide to Social Media Marketing

The In-Your-Face, Results-Focused, No-Kumbaya Guide to Social Media for Business! Detailed techniques for increasing sales, profits, market share, and efficiency Specific solutions for brand-building, customer service, R&D, and reputation management Facts, statistics, real-world case studies, and rock-solid metrics Stop hiding from social media--or treating it as if its a playground. Start using it strategically. Identify specific, actionable goals. Apply business discipline and proven best practices. Stop fearing risks. Start mitigating them. Measure performance. Get results. You can. This book shows you how. Jason Falls and Erik Deckers serve up practical social media techniques and metrics for building brands, strengthening awareness, improving service, optimizing R&D, driving better leads--and closing more sales. Conversations and communities are wonderful, but theyre not enough. Get this book and get what you really want from social media: profits. Think social medias a passing fad? Too risky? Just a toy? Too soft and fuzzy? Not for your business? Wake up! Its where your customers are. And it aint going away. Does that suck? No. It doesnt. Do social media right, and all those great business buzzwords come true. Actionable. Measurable. And.wait for it.here comes the big one. Profitable. Damn profitable. Want to know how to do it right? Well show you. And, yeah, we know how because weve done it. This is the bullshit-free, lie-free, fluff-free, blessedly non-New-Age real deal. Youre going to learn how to use social media to deliver absolutely killer customer service. How to R&D stuff people actually want. Develop scads of seriously qualified leads. Youll figure out what you want. You know, the little things like profits, market share, loyalty, and brand power. Youll figure out how to measure it. And then youll go get it. One more thing. We know what scares you about social media. Screwing up (a.k.a., your mug on the front page of The Wall Street Journal). So well tell you what to do so that wont happen. Ever. No B.S. in this book. Just facts. Metrics. Best practices. Stuff to warm the hearts of your CFO, CEO, all your C-whatevers. And, yeah, you. So get your head out from under the pillow. Get your butt in gear. Lets go make some money.
Modelling and controlling a suborbital reusable launch vehicle

This thesis is a modelling and control study of a RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle), which will bring three individuals to space with a rocket engine and then glide back to Earth. Both a classic linear control design and a family of nonlinear block backstepping controllers were tried. The linear controller had a proportional and an integral part and was gain scheduled over the envelope for different altitudes and Mach numbers. Tuning the gains in gain scheduling is a time consuming process, which was solved by mapping the flight handling qualities to the space of the controller gains and thereby choosing the gains. The Block backstepping control laws are designed in one piece for all the controlled variables. This is done over the whole envelope by replacing the open-loop dynamics of the vehicle by a desired dynamics. Both the linear and the nonlinear control laws had sufficient control performance. The worst-case pilot input of the block backstepping control laws were investigated using a global optimiser in a clearance test. It was shown that the backstepping control laws were sensitive to rate saturation of the control surfaces. Preface This report was conducted at FOI (Swedish Defense Research Agency) 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden. The methods and design procedures in chapters 2,3,4 were made in collaboration with Johan Knöös from KTH (Royal Institute of Technology), supervised by Fredrik Berefelt and John Robinson at FOI. Patrik Rodstedt, Stockholm 11/9/11
Joint trajectories of lifestyle pattern and subsequent psychopathological outcomes in adolescence

Background: Rapid socio-economic development makes China a unique laboratory for examining how lifestyle changes affect adolescent mental health. This study aims to identify joint trajectories of modifiable lifestyle indicators during pubertal transition and its associations with psychopathological outcomes. Methods: A cohort of 1974 children aged 7-9 years were recruited in Anhui Province, China during March 2013. The assessment of lifestyle behaviors (screen time, physical activity, sleep duration and beverage intake) and depressive symptoms were conducted from Wave 1 to Wave 4 (2018). Suicide ideation, non-suicidal self-harm (NSSI) and alcohol use were self-reported at Wave 4. Longitudinal trajectories of lifestyle patterns were defined using group-based multi-trajectory models in 2019. Results: Four lifestyle trajectories were identified: persistent healthy (39.9%), suboptimal healthy (25.3%), unhealthy mitigation (17.2%), and persistent unhealthy (17.7%). Compared with persistent healthy group, the risk of subsequent suicide ideation [odds ratio (OR): 2.86, 95%CI: 2.15-3.81], depressive symptoms (OR: 2.16, 95%CI: 1.39-3.35), alcohol use (OR: 2.53, 95%CI: 1.78-3.61) and non-suicidal self-harm (OR: 1.35, 95%CI: 1.09-1.67) was significantly higher in persistent unhealthy group.Conclusions: This study provided convincing evidence that unhealthy lifestyle trajectory during adolescence would substantially confer more than two-fold elevated risk for multiple domains of psychopathological outcomes over 5 years.
A 14 transcription factors-associated nomogram predicts the recurrence-free survival of gastric cancer

Background: We aimed to construct and validate a novel transcription factors (TFs) signature for the prediction of gastric cancer (GC) patient’s recurrence-free survival (RFS) from TCGA and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and improve the predictive ability of RFS in GC patients.Methods: We searched TCGA database and GEO database to obtain gene expression data and related clinical information for GC. In total, 722 TFs and 384 GC patients with intact clinical information were identified to develop a novel TF signature. All TFs were included in a univariate Cox regression model. We then used the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) Cox regression model which included only TFs with P < 0.05 in the univariate model to identify candidate TFs related to RFS. After further adjustment, multivariate Cox regression was performed based on the candidate TFs for the identification of TF signatures in the RFS evaluation of GC patients.Results: We successfully confirmed the high ability of the 14-TF panel for predicting GC patients’ RFS by receiver operating characteristic (ROC). AUCs at 1, 3, 5 years in internal validation dataset were 0.827, 0.817, 0.811, respectively. Some similar results were calculated in external validation dataset (0.808, 0.907, 0.813, respectively) and entire dataset (0.815, 0.849, 0.801, respectively). Besides, our model makes a good distinction between the high-risk group and the low-risk group. Furthermore, a nomogram was developed via risk score, sex, cancer status and tumor grade, and C-index, ROC, the calibration plots as well as decision curve analysis (DCA) demonstrated good ability and clinical application of the nomogram.Conclusions: We successfully established and validated a novel 14-TF-associated nomogram for predicting the RFS of GC.