Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Meta-Analysis the Quality of General Practitioners Management for Elderly Patients with Hypertension in China

Background: Among Chinese adults aged 35 - 75 years, nearly half have hypertension and the prevalence of hypertension is increased with age. But older patients with high systolic pressure and high pulse pressure could not be cured, and will have greater cardiovascular morbidity. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of general practitioners (GP) management for Chinese elderly hypertension, and explore reasonable and effective blood pressure management pattern. Methods: We searched the published literature for randomized controlled trials designed to improve blood pressure with community care management delivered by general practitioners or nurses, compared with usual care. Major outcome measures were systolic and diastolic blood pressure; the percentage of patients whose blood pressures are under control with community care management and Revman 5.3 was used in this study. Results: Pooled data from all 13 researches showed a lower outcome diastolic blood pressure (SMD = −0.95, 95% CI (−1.23, −0.67)) and systolic blood pressure (SMD = −1.17, 95% CI (−1.52, −0.81)) respectively in favor of community management. Pooled data from all 11 researches showed a higher percentage of patients with blood pressure under control in favor of community management (OR = 3.85, 95% CI (1.58, 9.37)) and the difference between treatment group and control group on blood pressure control ratio had statistical significance (Z = 2.97, P < 0.01). No obvious difference was found among the sub-groups. Conclusions: General practitioners’ management in Chinese elderly hypertension is effective, and complies with the advanced hypertension management guidelines. The multi-patterns are supposed to adopt community blood pressure monitoring and team-based general practitioners.
Agile Knowledge Management: A Review, Reconceptualization, Agile Knowledge Management: A Review, Reconceptualization, and Extension to Military Applications and Extension to Military Applications

This study contributes to the literature by integrating agility in knowledge management (KM) operations, especially in military environments via major findings of (a) introducing a new approach to KM with integration of 'agility'; (b) articulating the application of an enhanced process of Agile Knowledge Management (AKM) across the military. The purpose of the study is to explore the conceptual background of agility in KM, re-conceptualize it and extend it to military applications with a special focus on counterinsurgency (COIN). An initial qualitative exploration of agility in KM was performed. Three different concepts and their interrelationships were analyzed: (a) KM, (b) agility in operations, and (c) military organizations in the COIN environment. Findings from this initial qualitative analysis were used to inductively redefine, re-conceptualize, and extend the concept of AKM, as well as, to compare and adapt the AKM concept to the military environment of COIN. An additional qualitative analysis was performed to validate the extended concept of AKM. While this study is mainly focused on AKM in a dynamic multinational and joint military environment of COIN, conclusions may be applicable in a broader context. The results of this research can be used by engineering managers and KM practitioners and academics with particular focus on the military environment as foundation for (a) further research and development in AKM (b) developing customized AKM education programs and ( c) extending the concept of AKM and its application to other environments.
Computational Analysis of Semi-Span Model Test Techniques

A computational investigation was conducted to support the development of a semi-span model test capability in the NASA LaRC''s National Transonic Facility. This capability is required for the testing of high-lift systems at flight Reynolds numbers. A three-dimensional Navier-Stokes solver was used to compute the low-speed flow over both a full-span configuration and a semi-span configuration. The computational results were found to be in good agreement with the experimental data. The computational results indicate that the stand-off height has a strong influence on the flow over a semi-span model. The semi-span model adequately replicates the aerodynamic characteristics of the full-span configuration when a small stand-off height, approximately twice the tunnel empty sidewall boundary layer displacement thickness, is used. Several active sidewall boundary layer control techniques were examined including: upstream blowing, local jet blowing, and sidewall suction. Both upstream tangential blowing, and sidewall suction were found to minimize the separation of the sidewall boundary layer ahead of the semi-span model. The required mass flow rates are found to be practicable for testing in the NTF. For the configuration examined, the active sidewall boundary layer control techniques were found to be necessary only near the maximum lift conditions.
Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis

Chapter 1. Incidence of Running-Related Injuries Chapter 2. Assessing Foot Mechanics Chapter 3. Footwear Selection Chapter 4. Assessing Knee Mechanics Chapter 5. Assessing Hip Mechanics Chapter 6. Proximal to Distal Relationships: Case Studies Chapter 7. Can We Influence Gait Mechanics? Chapter 8. Overview of Clinical and Biomechanical Assessment Chapter 9. Technical Aspects of Video Gait Analysis.
Risks and Decisions for Conservation and Environmental Management: Conceptual models and hazard assessment

Hazard assessment attempts to answer the question. ‘What can go wrong? ’. A hazard is a situation that in a particular circumstance could lead to harm (Royal Society 1983). Hazard identification is the process of creating an exhaustive list of hazards. It involves documenting all events with unwanted outcomes that may result from natural circumstances, a proposal or human activity. Hazard assessment estimates the consequences of those hazards, if they were to occur. It relies on understanding cause and effect. This chapter outlines the role of conceptual models in summarizing ideas and providing a platform for identifying alternative management options. It describes several hazard identification methods developed and applied mostly in engineering contexts, but which have much broader utility. It evaluates their strengths and weaknesses and provides some examples of environmental applications. Conceptual models All steps in a risk assessment, including hazard identification and assessment, depend on a decent conceptual model. Models are abstractions. They represent how we think the world works. We build models to answer specific questions, to assist us in making decisions. As was outlined in Chapter 3, the purpose of a model determines its structure and limits. The kind of model and its complexity are a compromise between the questions and available time, expertise and knowledge. It is the responsibility of the person who builds a model to communicate the full range of uncertainties and assumptions.
Designing an educational game with ten steps to complex learning

Few instructional design (ID) models exist which are specific for developing educational games. Moreover, those extant ID models have not been rigorously evaluated. No ID models were found which focus on educational games with complex learning objectives. Ten Steps to Complex Learning (TSCL) is based on the four component instructional design (4C/ID) model (van Merrienboer & Kirschner, 2007). However, the TSCL was not created specifically for educational games, nor were any studies found in which the TSCL has been used in this way. The primary focus of this study was to investigate the applicability of the TSCL for educational game design and how it might be improved for this purpose. Formative research methods were used to investigate the redesign of the Diffusion Simulation Game (DSG). When the original digital version of the DSG was played outside a formal classroom context with no instructional support, players were often overwhelmed by the complexity of applying diffusion strategies to persuade individuals to adopt an innovation. Thus, the DSG appeared to be a good candidate for redesign following the TSCL. Six rounds of formative research were conducted which included iterative design, development, evaluation and reflection. The TSCL provided fundamental guidance in initial stages of redesigning the DSG. Eight additional scenarios were developed and grouped into three task classes arranged in increasing complexity. However, the TSCL by itself was not sufficient. Guidance was found to be lacking on how to provide supportive and procedural information in a digital game environment, and on how to address strongly held player beliefs that contradicted their game experience. The unique, detailed design case in this study also contributes an important precedent for developing educational games.
EXPLORATION : ITS EVALUATION IN HARD ROCK TUNNELLING

THE AUTHOR RECALLS THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL FORECASTS IN TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION. HOWEVER, IT IS DIFFICULT TO JUSTIFY GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IF THE RESULTS ARE OUT OF PROPORTION WITH THE COST OR OVERALL TIME OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. THE AUTHOR PROPOSES A MATHEMATICAL MODEL DESCRIBING TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND THE USE OF THE NOTION OF PROBABILITY. GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION IS STUDIED, PARTICULARLY THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF THE INVESTIGATION PROGRAMME, THE SELECTION OF THE GEOLOGICAL PARAMETERS FOR EVALUATING THE EXCAVATION AND ITS SUPPORT, AND THE TECHNIQUES USED TO DETERMINE THESE PARAMETERS. THE UNCERTAINTY AND LIMITS OF SITE INVESTIGATION ARE DISCUSSED. THE TECHNIQUE IS APPLIED TO A REAL CASE, THE HAROLD D ROBERTS TUNNEL.
From running birds to walking robots : optimization as a unifying framework for dynamic bipedal locomotion

Bipedal locomotion is a complex phenomenon to understand and control, making it difficult for legged robots to achieve the speed, agility, efficiency, and robustness of their animal counterparts. To close this gap in performance and understanding, this thesis argues for using numerical optimization to investigate and implement bipedal control as it applies to biology, dynamical models, and robots alike. This work uses trajectory optimization as its primary tool for analyzing and synthesizing bipedal locomotion control in its arguably most dynamic domains: aerial running in cursorial birds and underactuated walking and running in robots. We present 1) an investigation uncovering the task-level control objectives of ground-running birds from quail to ostrich, 2) modeling investigations into control strategies that optimize these objectives, and 3) the design of a highly dynamic robot and the optimal walking control thereof. As a general conclusion, we posit that dynamic and biologically bipedal locomotion can be achieved by optimizing energy costs while strictly avoiding injurious forces and satisfying practical locomotion task constraints. Monday, December 15, 2014 1-3 PM, Rogers 226 School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization for Service Providers using Network Slice AS a Service

The traditional network is configured based on the prescribed network requirements. Sometimes the resources of the network are underutilized and at sometimes there may resource starvation because of the static configuration of the network. As against traditional network, which is operated either as dedicated network or as an overlay network, network services can be operated over a shared network infrastructure. Thus maximum resource utilization under minimal infrastructure cost can be achieved. The on-demand network requirement can be configured dynamically using network slice. The backbone of the rapidly evolving 5G technology is network slice and service networks can be benefited from it. Different network function for multiple tenants can be enabled customized using network slice with each slice operating independently. Network slice can be offered as a service to meet various requirements from the network slice tenant with different granularities. The Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization are the enabling technologies for network slice. This paper discusses various network slicing use case requirements. And also OpenFlow based software defined network environment is simulated to validate the discussions. Experimental results show that the efficiency of the service network is maximized with improved reliability of service
UPGRADE OF 690D SURFACE DYNAMICS PROFILOMETER FOR NON-CONTACT MEASUREMENTS. FINAL REPORT

This report describes the methods and procedures for upgrading the Surface Dynamics Profilometer owned by the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. The upgrade performed included the installation of non-contact laser probes used in the process of measuring road profile. The laser probes make the Profilometer more useful for data collection by reducing maintenance problems occurring with the mechanical road-following wheels. The use of non-contact probes in the profilometer is also safer for data collection personnel as greater highway speeds can be used in the measuring process. The data acquisition and processing capability of the profilometer was also upgraded to reflect more up-to-date technology.
Balance between Control and Freedomin the Management of Innovation

Active management and promotion of innovation has become a more and more important aspectof strategic management of most companies. Crucially important for increasing innovation is thecreation of an environment that supports and fosters innovation within the organization. Previousresearch particularly points out that the appropriate enabling of freedom in different aspects ofwork conduction while implementing suitable control mechanisms is the most challenging part.Since it is believed that previous attempts to identify promising practices to handle this dualismfailed to result in consistent conclusions due to the highly contextual dependence of the findings,the aim of this thesis is to elaborate a framework and therefrom a tool to allow different workenvironments to be depicted and compared with regards to control and freedom. The work isbased on a study of twelve distinct innovative cases in eight different organizations.The final outcome is a tool allowing the description and comparison of the degree of freedomand control in a work environment in a simple and intuitive way. The first application within thisstudy disclosed that cultural control seems not to be perceived as a method of control byindividuals. Furthermore, a qualitative inverse proportionality seems to delineate between meansof cultural control and formal control across environments such as the control of working timeand location.Apart from the established tool and underlying framework, examined practices of innovationmanagement are reflected in the investigated literature, confirming certain findings which is alsodisclosed within this thesis.
Regional Selective Assistance

RSA in the period 1985-88 An analysis of RSA offers and completed cases The study sample of completed cases and grossing-up The survey: procedures, issues, and analyses RSA recipients and their projects Jobs achieved: additionality, job life, displacement and multiplier effects Exchequer costs Exchequer cost per net job Wider effects of RSA projects Internationally mobile and foreign-owned projects by foreign owned companies A comparison of the methods and results of this evaluation of 1985-88 RSA cases with the previous Recommendations RSA achievements in perspective Summary of an evaluation of wider effects of RSA (carried out by Pieda plc).
Robust feature selection via nonconvex sparsity-based methods

In this paper, we propose a new model for supervised multiclass feature selection which has the (cid:96) 2 , 1 -norm in both the ﬁdelity loss and the regularization terms with an additional (cid:96) 2 , 0 -constraint. This problem is challenging for applying available optimization methods because of the discontinuous and nonconvex nature of the (cid:96) 2 , 0 -norm. We ﬁrst convert the constraint deﬁned by the (cid:96) 2 , 0 -norm into a new constraint deﬁned by a difference of two matrix norms. Then we reformulate the problem as an unconstrained problem using the exact penalty method. Based on a derived formula for the proximal mapping of this difference of matrix norms and Nesterov’s smoothing techniques, the nonmonotonic accelerated proximal gradient method is applied to solve the unconstrained problem. Numerical experiments are conducted on many benchmark data sets to show the effectiveness of our proposed method in comparison with existing methods.
Sensorless-MTPA Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Based on an Adaptive Sliding Mode Observer

Different from the traditional method of the interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM), the sensorless maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) control scheme in this paper does not need two observers for rotor position and d-q axis inductances, respectively. It only needs an adaptive sliding mode observer (ASMO) based on the extended flux (EF) to realize double-loop control and MTPA operation simultaneously. The adaptive mechanism of rotor speed is designed to ensure stability of the ASMO. The rotor position and the difference between d-axis and q-axis inductances are obtained from the estimated EF to acquire the MTPA points when the position sensor of the IPMSM is absent. The proposed scheme is realized on a 20kW IPMSM where the sensorless control performance and the MTPA control performance are tested. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by the experiment results.
"Asset Lite" Payment Options and Occupancy Detection for Metered Curbside Parking

This paper discusses strategies for getting to a set of desired outcomes for metered curbside parking using less capital-intensive solutions. "Asset lite" solutions are discussed in the context of payment options and occupancy detection for metered on-street parking. On the payment side, the revenue stream has evolved from being primarily coin-based to a mixture of coin, credit, and new payment options such as pay by cell. There are inherent cost and convenience benefits for the non-coin options. The relationship between downtown congestion and cruising to find an open parking spot has encouraged local jurisdictions to look at pricing as a tool to ensure that a certain level of occupancy or availability is maintained for on-street spaces. Fundamental to this approach is estimated occupancy. The industry has migrated from manual counts for occupancy sensing to space sensors and, more recently, cameras. However, the cost structures for automated detection as currently used might be cost prohibitive. With the recent infusion of new technology and networked assets in the parking industry, the timing is right for individual jurisdictions to consider less capital-intensive, more cost-effective solutions by implementing smarter solutions and leveraging data from all components of the parking ecosystem. How far a jurisdiction or agency can move along the "asset lite" spectrum will be dictated by customer needs, biases, adoption, and an individual agency’s policies and willingness to experiment and innovate.
The Change Leader's Roadmap: How to Navigate Your Organization's Transformation

1. Phase I: Prepare to Lead the Change: Start Up, Staff, and Build the Case for Change. 2. Phase I: Prepare to Lead the Change: Assess the Organization's Readiness and Build Capacity for Change. 3. Phase I: Prepare to Lead the Change: Create the Infrastructure and Conditions to Support the Change Effort. 4. Phase I: Prepare to Lead the Change: Build the Change Strategy. 5. Phase II: Create Organizational Vision, Commitment, and Capacity to Succeed in the Change. 6. Phase III: Assess the Situation to Determine Design Requirements. 7. Phase IV: Design the Desired State. 8. Phase V: Analyze the Impact. 9. Phase VI: Plan and Organize for Implementation. 10. Phase VII: Implement the Change. 11. Phase VIII: Celebrate and Integrate the New State. 12. Phase IX: Learn and Correct Course. 13. Reactions to the Change Process Methodology. 14. Opportunities for Leveraging the Change Process. 15. Continuing the Journey to Conscious Transformation.
Bubble-templated synthesis of nanocatalyst Co/C as NADH oxidase mimic

Abstract Designing highly active nanozymes for various enzymatic reactions remains a challenge in practical applications and fundamental research. In this work, by studying the catalytic functions of natural NADH oxidase (NOX), we devised and synthesized a porous carbon-supported cobalt catalyst (Co/C) to mimic NOX. The Co/C can catalyze dehydrogenation of NADH and transfers electrons to O2 to produce H2O2. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the Co/C can catalyze O2 reduction to H2O2 or H2O considerably. The Co/C can also mediate electron transfer from NADH to heme protein cytochrome c, thereby exhibiting cytochrome c reductase-like activity. The Co/C nanoparticles can deplete NADH in cancer cells, induce increase of the reactive oxygen species, lead to impairment of oxidative phosphorylation and decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential, and cause ATP production to be damaged. This ‘domino effect’ facilitates the cell to approach apoptosis.
Factors affecting fatal road crash trends

This report describes the influence of non-road safety factors on the level of fatal road crashes. Economic, social and meteorological factors were analysed as independent processes, each capable of influencing the number of fatal crashes. Various statistical models were fitted to determine the power of each factor to predict crash trends. This report's findings are summarised in report CR 109.
Characterization of Simplicia and Ethanol Extracts of Bark of Asam

Characterization of simplicia and ethanol extract from bark of Garcinia cowa Roxb has been done on plants taken from three different regions: Solok, Padang, and Padang Pariaman. Characteristics are tested according to the procedures listed in Pharmacopoeia Herbal Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to look at the characteristics of each sample taken from different regions. The results showed that the simplicia of Garcinia cowa Roxb stem bark was a rather coarse powder, dark brown, distinctive smell, and biting taste. The simplicia microscopic test shows that there are fragments of simplicia, i.e. calcium oxalate crystals of rosette form, cork tissue, sclerenchyma fibres. The physicochemical parameter of simplicia shows that drying drift is not more than 10%, total ash content not more than 6.66%, acid soluble ash content not more than 0.21%, water soluble extract not less than 11.71%, soluble extract in ethanol not less than 16.5%. Chemical content test showed that chromatogram pattern with chloroform-ethyl acetate eluate (9: 1) yielded Rf values of each region were 0.39, 0.39, and 0.38. The total phenolic content in the simplicia of each region was 11.44%, 9.75%, and 9.78%. The α-mangostin levels in the simplicia of each region were 0.06%, 0.05%, and 0.04%. The ethanol extract from Garcinia cowa Roxb stem bark is a thick, dark red extract, distinctive smell and bitter taste. The yield of the extract is not less than 31.5%, the water content is not more than 13.93%, the total ash content is not more than 2.49% and the acid soluble ash content is not more than 0.19%. Test of chemical content of ethanol extract from the simplicia showed that chromatogram pattern with chloroform-ethyl acetate eluate (9: 1) showed Rf value 0.35, 0.39, and 0.36, for each region. The total phenolic content of ethanol extracts were 24.41%, 24.05% and 22.12%, respectively. The levels of α-mangostin in the ethanol extract of each region were 0.57%, 0.40%, and 0.25%.