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Securing Robotic Communication using Multiple Security Techniques

It is undeniable that security is becoming a major concern in almost every aspect of digital applications, like remotely controlling a robot, where any interference with the sent command, or received data is not accepted and could have negative impact on the robot’s mission. In this research, robotic commands were secured using different techniques that vary between securing the transmission channels, and securing the data transmitted itself, while securing the encryption keys for the encrypted data. The transmission used Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) modules signal for Radio Frequency (RF) modules (in the test case XBEE and NRF24L01+ modules were used) and ping time for internet modules (SIM808 and CC3000), choosing the strongest signal of each module and send data through them. While the data was encrypted using three encryption algorithms: RSA, AES and TwoFish. The test results from attempts to hack this system showed that it requires too much time (compared with using only one encryption technique) using a computer with high processing capacities and previous knowledge of the used security techniques.
The effects of legal involvement on crime victims' psychological adjustment

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the effects of legal involvement of crime victims on their psychological adjustment. First, causes of possible effects are described, which may be located within the procedure or the outcome of the legal process. Then, the available evidence is reviewed, most of it suggesting that legal involvement does not strongly affect the victims' psychological adjustment, neither negatively nor positively. The chapter continues with a discussion of whether victims should be advised to report the assault to the police or not, and it describes relevant decision criteria, such as victim adjustment retributive justice, victim compensation, victim security and societal security. Finally, suggestions for future research are outlined, pointing to necessary methodological improvements in the design of future studies on legal involvement.
A Geographical investigation of factors affecting the number of plants on northern and southern sand cays of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Geography plays an important role in the distribution of plants on islands. This is in part because of the diversity of places and associated environmental conditions in which the islands are located, but also because of how islands are positioned with respect to one another. This relative positioning enters explicitly into island biogeographical character and can be expressed through spatial models. Over the past 20 years, spatial techniques for the empirical analysis of biological datasets have been increasingly applied to investigate biogeographical phenomena, particularly toward a better understanding of spatially structured underlying causative factors. These might include dispersal and competition, as well as environmental and historical influences. This study investigates patterns in the number of plant species occuring on 43 islands of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) at three different geographical sectors (whole GBR, northern GBR, and southern GBR). Measures of spatial autocorrelation are calculated to explore the relationship between the diversity of plant populations on a given island and those on neighbouring islands. The relationship between the number of island plant species and local geographical context (latitude, longitude, distance from mainland, island area, island length, depth of surrounding GBR lagoon floor and island isolation) is investigated using three different regression models (ordinary least squares, spatially lagged and spatial error). Findings indicate that the southern islands exhibit the strongest spatial autocorrelation of plant species number between islands. In this sector, geographical context also explained the highest proportion of observed plant species numbers. The distribution of the number of plant species and their autocorrelation characteristics indicate metapopulation dynamics that could be a response to the variable sea-level history of these islands through the Holocene. This controls the time that plant communities have had to reach and maintain a dynamic equilibrium with their local environmental setting. Consistent higher performance of spatial as opposed to classic regression models highlighted the importance of interactions between plant communities on neighbouring islands, providing a persuasive case for explicitly building geography into studies of island plant communities.
A Numerical Study of the Sound and Force Production of Flexible Insect Wings

We numerically solved the acoustic and flow field around cicada wing models with parametrically varied flexibility using the hydrodynamic/acoustic splitting method. We observed a gradual change of sound directivity with flexibility. We found that flexible wings generally produce lower sound due to reduced aerodynamic forces, which were further found to scale with the dynamic pressure force defined as the integration of dynamic pressure over the wing area. Unlike conventional scaling where the incoming flow velocity is used as the reference to calculate the force coefficients, here only the normal component of the relative velocity of the wing to the flow was used to calculate the dynamic pressure, putting kinematic factors into the dynamic pressure force and leaving the more fundamental physics to the force coefficients. A high correlation was found between the aerodynamic forces and the dynamic pressure. The scaling is also supported by previously reported data of revolving wing experiments.
Identification of Edwardsiella tarda antigens recognized by mucosal natural antibody in olive flounder , Paralichthys olivaceus

Olive flounder is an important mariculture fish species in Korea. However, the culture of this species has been threatened due to a variety of infectious agents, especially Edwardsiella tarda. The skin mucus of fish, which contains a higher amount of immunity related substances, acts as an innate barrier, protecting them from invasive environmental pathogens. In the present study, we investigated the ability of the natural antibodys (NAbs), secreted in the cutaneous mucus, to recognize E. tarda antigens using 2-dimentional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) and immunoblotting. Further, the antigenic proteins recognized by NAbs were identified using electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) as outer membrane proteins, phosphopyruvate hydratase, phosphoglycerate kinase, Ribose-5-phosphate isomerase A, and triosephosphate isomerases. These proteins recognized by mucosal NAbs are suspected as important epitopes in E. tarda to produce the antigen-antibody complexes in innate immunity of mucus.
Machining Performance Of Aluminum Alloy 6061-T6 On Surface Finish Using Minimum Quantity Lubrication

This paper presents an experimental investigation of coated carbide cutting tool performance on the surface roughness of aluminum alloy 6061-T6 machining through end mill processes using the minimum quantity lubrication technique. Process parameters including the cutting speed, depth of cut and feed rate are selected. The central composite design method is used for design of experiments. Two types of coated carbide tool are used in this experiment – an uncoated tungsten carbide insert and TiAlN+TiN-coated carbide insert. The analysis of variance method is utilized to validate the experimental data and to check for adequacy. The response surface method was used to develop the mathematical models and to optimize the machining parameters. Second-order regression models are developed based on the surface roughness results. It is observed that the surface roughness depends significantly on depth of cut and feed rate, followed by spindle speed for both the coated carbide inserts. The performance of the dual-layered coating of TiAlN+TiN is competent as compared to the surface quality obtained with TIAlN-coated inserts. The results can be used as an example of MQL applied to the machining of aluminum alloys, providing economic advantages in terms of reduced lubricant costs and better machinability.
8 Essential Dynamics on Different Biological Systems : Fis Protein , tvMyb 1 Transcriptional Factor and BACE 1 Enzyme

Proteins and enzymes poses a non-covalent 3D structure and therefore their intrinsic flexibility allows the existence of an ensemble of different conformers which are separated by low-energy barriers. These ranges of available conformers for proteins in solution are due to the relative movements among the different domains. Domain motions are important for a variety of protein functions, including catalysis, regulation of activity, transport of metabolites, formation of protein assemblies, and cellular locomotion.
Collective Agreement Status and Survivability: Change and Persistence in the German Model

This paper assesses the decline in collective bargaining coverage in Germany. Using repeat cross-section and longitudinal data from the IAB Establishment Panel, it indicates the overwhelming importance of behavioural as opposed to compositional change in this process. Further, in the first use of survival analysis for the purpose, it also charts workplace transitions into and out of collective bargaining. In addition to providing new estimates of the median duration of coverage, the paper reports on the factors generating entry into and exit from collective bargaining. These influences are found to be distinct but symmetric.
Towards a Personalized Playful Digital Wellness

Positive effects of using digital games to improve personal health have been studied, but it remains unclear which game design techniques are most successful at motivating and changing long-term behaviour to improve wellbeing. To inform the design of gamified and effective personal healthcare, we will develop design guidelines and tools for gameful health and wellbeing applications, personalized to the needs and challenges of each individual user.
Clinical Factors Associated with the Quality Of Life in Patients with Parkinsons disease

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical factors which define the quality of life (QOL) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and to investigate the relationships between the main contributory factors of the health profile and the overall QOL. Methods: This prospective study assessed the QOL using the World Health Organization Quality of Life scale brief version (WHOQOL-BREF) Questionnaire. All patients were tested using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) score, Hoehn and Yahr (HY) stage, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living scale (ADL), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and the levodopa equivalent dose (LED). Stepwise model of multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the impact of independent variables on the mean WHOQOL-BREF score. Results: The mean WHOQOL-BREF score was 11.52 ± 3.94. Total and each domain (physical, psychological, social relationships, and environment domains) WHOQOL-BREF scores were positively correlated with education years, MMSE, and ADL. However, they were negatively correlated with LED; HY stage; UPDRS I, II, and III scores; GDS score; and FSS score (all p<0.0001). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that only UPDRS I and II, GDS, and FSS scores were independently associated with the mean WHOQOL-BREF score. Conclusion: Based on our results, the impairment of non-motor features including activities of daily living and mentation, behavior, and mood and fatigue (UPDRS I and II, FSS, and GDS) affect the QOL in patients with PD. It is crucial to detect non-motor symptoms in the early phases and prompt treatment, which might help to improve the quality of life.
Design and Comparative Analysis of Litz and Copper Foil Transformers for High Frequency Applications

This paper presents the comparative analysis of Copper Foil and Litz wound transformers for high frequency applications. The skin and proximity effects due to eddy currents are analyzed for both windings. The design and selection of foil and Litz windings for a high frequency transformer is discussed, and the designed transformers are compared on the basis of their AC resistance factor and leakage inductance. A method to reduce the AC resistance factor and leakage inductance for the two winding techniques is also proposed. The preference of Foil winding design for a high frequency transformer is validated by means of experimental results.
Velocity Decomposition Based Planning Algorithm for Grasping Moving Object

An online planning method is proposed for an industrial manipulator to grasp a moving object whose motion is not long-term predictable. Due to the limited time when the moving object stays within the limited workspace of the fixed manipulator, the manipulator has to grasp the object before it leaves the workspace. The planning algorithm brings the end effector of the manipulator to the vicinity of the object quickly and makes it match the pose of the object at first, then grasps the object. In terms of the states of the object and the end effector, the velocity of the end effector is decomposed to three directions. The accelerations of each direction are planned to make sure that the end effector can achieve stably tracking of the moving object in a short time. According to these accelerations, the velocity of the end effector and the joints velocities are obtained through pseudo inverse of the Jacobian matrix of the manipulator. Several simulation examples show that the proposed method can finish the grasping tasks faster than conventional methods.
The Environmental Institute of Houston 1995 Annual Report University of Houston Clear Lake

ASM Meeting, N-158 (1995), p. 360. Setterquist, R. A. , T. Oakley, and G. E. Fox. “Cloning and purification of the Vibrio proteolyticus 5S RNA binding protein L18,” Abstracts, Frontiers in Tr a n s l a t i o ns, Frontiers in Tr a n s l a t i o n Conference, May 20-25, Victoria, BC, Canada (1995), p. 35. Siefert, J. L. , L. K. Nakamura, R. A. Slepecky, E. R. B. Moore, A. Arnscheidt, P. Jurtshuk, Jr., and G. E. Fox. “Phylogenetic analysis of nine ‘Marine’bacillus isolates from the Gulf of Mexico using the 16S rD N A g e n e , ” Abstracts, 95th ASM Meeting, R31 (1995),s, 95th ASM Meeting, R31 (1995), p. 484. Genetically-engineered microorganisms promise multiple uses. --George E. Fox, Ph.D., Professor; Christian Pitulle, Ph.D., Post-Doctoral Fellow; Robert Setterquist, and Janet Siefert, Department of Biophysical and Biochemical Sciences, UH Bioluminescent Reporters for Detection of Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Environmental Contaminants WE HAVE DEVELOPED A SIMPLE, RAPID and sensitive bacterial method for measuring mutagenicity (DNAdamaging activity) in process streams and waste site samples. Mutagenicity correlates strongly with carcinogenicity to humans, and mutagenic wastes require careful detoxification. A rapid assay for mutagenicity would be useful in risk assessment for site characterization and would help minimize chemical waste production by allowing tighter control of processes to minimize production of carcinogenic wastes and by greatly reducing the volume of contaminated materials created, ironically, by testing itself. The assay is based on measurement of light produced by the enzyme luciferase. Light emission can be easily detected with remarkable sensitivity (detection limit ~10~15 more, or roughly 40 active E. coli cells) in samples of less than one mL. This activity can be used in mutagen detection in two ways. First, as in the well-known Ames test, the assay can use bacterial cells lacking a specific function because of previous, deliberate DNA m u t a t i o n s . Mutagenic activity can be detected because random DNA alterations occasionally reverse the inactivating lesion, leading to restored function with measurable frequency. Unlike the Ames test, which requires the counting of bacterial colonies on large numbers of Petri plates, the luciferase assay uses solution-phase detection of light resulting from random repair of ultradark luciferase mutants developed at the University of Houston by the research group headed by Shia-Chun Tu, professor of biochemistry, and our own group. A second assay format uses cells harboring active luciferase genes in a format which is induced in response to DNA damage. The second assay lacks the advantage of mutagen typing by use of strains harboring diff e r e n t luciferas mutants, but gives a very rapid rise to mutagen exposure. This study supported the research and studies of Karine I. Maillard, doctoral student in
Comparison of proanthocyanidins with different polymerisation degrees among berry skins of "Shiraz", "Cabernet Sauvignon", and "Marselan"

Proanthocyanidins in grape berries are synthesised mainly before veraison, and very little attention is paid to the evolution of proanthocyanidins (PAs) in grapes from veraison to harvest. The present study focused on the changes of flavan-3-ols with different degrees of polymerisation in grape skins and the difference in proanthocyandin composition of ‘Shiraz’, ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ and ‘Marselan’ grapes (Vitis vinifera L.). The results show that the content of flavan-3-ols, the percentage of prodelphinidins (%P) and mean degree polymerisation (mDP) found in ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ berry skins at post-veraison were higher than those in ‘Shiraz’ and ‘Marselan’ skins. Only monomeric, dimeric, trimeric and polymeric flavan-3-ols were detected in the three grape cultivars. Polymers with more than tenfold flavan-3-ol units accounted for a relatively high proportion in grape berry skins, and the content in the three cultivars declined continuously during ripening. Principal component analysis showed that proanthocyanidin content, composition and mDP at grape harvest stage depended strongly on grape cultivar. This study provides some useful information for understanding the accumulation of PAs during berry maturation and this information can be used to improve wine quality.
Exploring How Homophily and Accessibility Can Facilitate Polarization in Social Networks

Polarization in online social networks has gathered a significant amount of attention in the research community and in the public sphere due to stark disagreements with millions of participants in topics surrounding politics, climate, the economy and other areas where an agreement is required. There are multiple approaches to investigating the scenarios in which polarization occurs and given that polarization is not a new phenomenon but that its virality may be supported by the low cost and latency messaging offered by online social media platforms; an investigation into the intrinsic dynamics of online opinion evolution is presented for complete networks. Extending a model which utilizes the Binary Voter Model (BVM) to examine the effect of the degree of freedom for selecting contacts based upon homophily, simulations show that different opinions are reinforced for a period of time when users have a greater range of choice for association. The facility of discussion threads and groups formed upon common views further delays the rate in which a consensus can form between all members of the network. This can temporarily incubate members from interacting with those who can present an alternative opinion where a voter model would then proceed to produce a homogeneous opinion based upon pairwise interactions.
Referee Analytics: Bias in Major College Football Officiating

Conferences entrust college football referees to impartially officiate games. However, a growing body of research documents officiating biases in sports. We focus on bias among major college football referees. Following a natural experiment approach, we contrast in-conference games with a quasi-control group consisting of games involving teams from different conferences. Specifically, we find a significant relationship between the betting line, a proxy for relative team strengths within each contest, and penalties among ACC and former Big East officials that suggests bias towards the underdog team within in-conference games. Additionally, we find home field bias in the ACC and Big XII and bias of game pace in the Big XII and former Big East. We also do a preliminary examination of the biases’ roots. Some biases we pinpoint are, counterintuitively, revenue-inhibiting for certain conferences. Our results show the potential impact on-field referees have on games and the underlying revenue streams for the conferences. They also highlight oft-discussed, but rarely researched, officiating biases at the intersection of game integrity and the commercial goals of the competing programs and the conferences they represent. To lessen such friction, we advocate for centralization of the management and oversight of college football referees.
Calonectria species and their Cylindrocladium anamorphs: species with sphaeropedunculate vesicles

Species of Cylindrocladium have wide host ranges, and are commonly distributed in soils of tropical and subtropi- cal regions of the world. In the present study several isolates, which have been baited from soils from various parts of the world, are compared based on morphology, as well as DNA sequence data from their β-tubulin, histone, elongation factor 1-α and calmodulin gene regions. As a result of these studies, eight new species with sphaeropedunculate vesicles and 1-septate conidia are described. An emended key is provided to distinguish these species from others in the Cy. floridanum species complex. Taxonomic novelties: Calonectria asiatica Crous & N.L. Hywel-Jones sp. nov. (anamorph Cylindrocladium asiaticum Crous & N.L. Hywel-Jones sp. nov.), Calonectria colombiensis Crous sp. nov. (anamorph Cylindrocladium colombiense Crous sp. nov.), Calonectria hongkongensis Crous sp. nov. (anamorph Cylindrocladium hongkongense Crous sp. nov.), Cylindrocladium chinense Crous sp. nov., Cylindrocladium indonesiae Crous sp. nov., Cylindrocladium malesianum Crous sp. nov., Cylindrocladium multiphialidicum Crous, P. Simoneau & J.-M. Risede sp. nov., Cylindrocladium sumatrense Crous sp. nov.
Made for China: Global collaboration and understanding in advertising design

With a burgeoning economy and one of the world’s largest populations of consumers, the growth and opportunities for graphic design in Mainland China seem endless. Western design and advertising agencies are eager to capture the imaginations of the Mainland audience. The visual communications strategies proposed by western advertising agencies however, often display an inadequate understanding of the historical relevance of symbols and long held value sets of the Chinese consumer. Some agencies take the viewpoint that the Mainland audience wants a copy of things ‘western. ’ This can be observed in the shopping districts of most major cities in China where billboards displaying oversized images of Caucasian models dominate the visual environment. Another commonly used strategy is to use a mix of visually interesting Chinese symbols without understanding the full meaning and implication of those symbols. The above illustrates that design educators must begin the process of cross-cultural awareness at the undergraduate level to assure that more effective creative strategies can be achieved in the future. This paper explores cultural confusion in design and the possibilities of overcoming these misunderstandings through cross-cultural collaboration.