Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Circuit reinvention in power electronics and identification of prior work

A review of literature and patent records for industrial controls and power electronics over the past 100 years shows a pattern of circuit invention, loss and reinvention, often repeated. This has resulted in a great waste of time and effort, as well as interminable legal wrangling and the loss of useful ideas for long periods of time. This paper gives an overview of the problem using several examples of circuits of interest. The paper then goes on to discuss searching for prior work.
Mixing of Sputnik V and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines

Background and Aim: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine helps to develop immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in most cases preventing the disease. Although various brands of vaccines work in different modes, all COVID-19 vaccines prompt an immune reaction to make the body remembers how to protect from the virus in the future. The present study aims to evaluate the safety and the immune response for mixing of Sputnik V and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines on mice. Materials and Methods: Our experimental study was performed on mice weighing on average of 20 g, selected by random allocation. The mice were divided into four groups of 12. Group one received a single dose of 0.5 ml Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, group two received two doses of 0.5 ml AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, group three received two doses of 0.5 ml Sputnik V together with 0.5 ml AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and group four received two doses of 0.5 ml of 0.9 % NaCl. Results: Our study shows that mixing of Sputnik V and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines is safe and induces good immunity for mice. Conclusion: Mixing of Sputnik V and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines creates no problems and provides good immunity to mice and may be an interesting technique to help to overcome shortcomings of one or the other vaccine. Further toxicity studies are required to assess potential hazards for humans to evaluate the histopathological characteristics.
Web-based Research Assistant Tools for Analysis of Microbial Diversity

The study of available genotypes (biodiversity analysis) in bacterial communities is of growing importance in several fields such as ecology, environmental technology, clinical diagnostics, etc. These culture-independent genotyping techniques, especially amplifying 16S rRNA genes, attempt to overcome some shortcomings of conventional cultivation method. Biodiversity analysis based on molecular technique were laborious for base-calling chromatogram, trimming primer sites, correcting strand directions, electing representative operation taxonomic units (OTU), etc. Also, biologists wanted intuitively to confirm results of the above processes. For making up these demands, we developed the web application based on Folder-Process-Filter (FPF) modeling with correspondence to classical Model-View-Controller model. The model of web application leads to keep virtues of simplicity and directness for development and management of the stepwise web interfaces. The web application was developed in Perl and CGI on Linux workstation. It can be freely accessed from http://home.pusan. ac.kr/～genome/tools/rat.htm.
Reducing split-thickness skin grafting donor site agony; faster healing and decreased pain-role of platelet-rich plasma

INTRODUCTION: The split-thickness skin graft harvested donor site is associated with prolonged healing, discomfort, and pain. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains platelet-derived growth factors and has been widely used in chronic wounds and skin graft donor sites. PRP application is known to accelerate wound epithelialization rates, and also reduce postoperative wound site pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We assessed 20 patients admitted to our hospital service who underwent split-thickness skin grafting (STSGs) with proximal half of the donor site treated with PRP. The dressing was conducted on postoperative day 7, 14, and 21. The donor site healing was assessed with serial photographs and donor site pain measured by numerical rating scale. RESULTS: Complete healing of wounds (epithelialization) was present in 12 (60%) patients dressed with PRP. Pain on opening dressing was an average of 3.5 in PRP dressed wounds and 6.35 in control wounds. Patients dressed without PRP, none of them had complete epithelialization. All patients had partial healing and were less than the donor site dressed with PRP. Based on these results, skin graft donor site with PRP showed accelerated healing and reduced pain and discomfort compared to control without PRP. CONCLUSION: PRP is a beneficial adjunct for reducing donor site pain and increased healing of donor site following STSG harvest.
A Task Analysis Tool for Designers

26 ERGONOMICS IN DESIGN· JULY 1999 N DAILY LIFE, PEOPLE OFTEN ENCOUNTER situations in which they are unable to use a common object because of a mismatch between their strength capabilities and the strength required to use that object. These situations are not limited to the disabled; rather, they affect everyone, including children, the elderly, and the temporarily disabled. Without doubt, our physical capabilities determine our effectiveness in performing daily tasks. Product designers must be aware of the diversity of users' physical capabilities to create products that people can use. However, the anthropometric (body dimensions) and ergonomic user analyses they generally employ fail to achieve this goal. For that reason, another resource for conducting meaningful user analyses is needed. Information currently available to designers is mostly descriptive and standardized to the "average" man, woman, child, and elder. It would be unrealistic to assume that standardized information can address every aspect of new product design proposals.
Modeling of Shielded CPW Discontinuities Using the Space Domain Integral Equation Method (SDIE)

This paper describes a rigorous numerical approach for characterizing coplanar waveguide (CPW) discontinuities. This approach develops an integral equation for the unknown electric field distribution on the slot apertures and then solves it numerically in the space domain using the method of moments (SDIE). As a demonstration, this method is applied to derive frequency dependent equivalent circuits for the case of a short-end slotline, a short- and an open-end CPW. In addition, the S-parameters of a CPW stub are computed as a demonstration of a two port discontinuity. It is shown that a shorted slotline and a shorted coplanar waveguide always behave as inductive loads. However, in the case of an open-end coplanar waveguide the even and odd excitations create different effects. Specifically, the even excitation corresponds to an inductive load while the odd excitation to a capacitive one. The results derived by the SDIE method have been extensively studied for numerical convergence and have been compared t.
Gamification as a marketing strategy for Garuda Indonesia loyalty program

This paper addresses issues about how gamification can provide a breakthrough marketing strategy for Garuda Indonesia Loyalty Program. Garuda Indonesia is a well-known national airline in Indonesia. However, the survey found that the Garuda Indonesia loyalty program and does not attractive enough for consumers. Garuda Indonesia should maintain its loyalty program to attract more consumers. Moreover, the frequent flyer program is one way to differentiate the products offered by an airline from other competitors. Answering that phenomenon, Garuda Indonesia launched a mobile application that has several offers for consumers. However, Consumers still tend to choose other mobile applications. Garuda Indonesia’s marketer should encourage consumers to use the mobile application with the loyalty program inside the mobile application. The study suggests that Garuda Indonesia can add the gamification concept to the Garuda Indonesia Mobile application to increase loyalty to GarudaMiles users.
Applying LCS/XCS to the RTS Games Domain

: Real-Time Strategy games (RTS) are representatives of the highest class of computational complexity in computer game genres. To cope with the high complexity of the state-action space of RTS game worlds, various Machine Learning algorithms are being used and researched extensively. In this article, we apply eXtended Classifier Systems (XCS) to the domain of RTS games. The XCS algorithm belongs to a Learning Classifier Systems (LCS) group known for their adaptability, generalisation, and scalability. We build the game agent named AIXCS. It uses a group of XCS algorithms, which generate a set of unit-actions used in the RTS game. The AIXCS operates without prior learning from the game runs and in tight timing constraints. The AIXCS was put to the test against other game agents in the micro RTS game environment, with positive results regarding successful game operation at runtime.
MEMS millimeter-wave reconfigurable components

We present microelectromechanical system (MEMS) RF component architectures that enable reconfigurable MEMS millimeterwave transceivers. In this paper, we focus on the component architectures for system integration. Different components, including reconfigurable Vee-antennas, planar impedance tuners, microswitches and variable capacitors, are demonstrated using the same three-polysilicon-layer processes. The reconfigurability of the Vee-antenna is demonstrated with beam-steering and beam-shaping functionality. The tuning ranges of planar backshort impedance tuners on different transmission lines are studied. We show that it is feasible to integrate the reconfigurable Vee-antenna with the planar impedance tuners. The mechanical architectures for microswitches, parallel- plate variable capacitors and circular variable capacitors are also investigated.
Exploring Pro-Environmental Behaviour in FMCG Supply Chain

: This paper aims to define indicators that predict and shape the pro-environmental behaviour of manufacturers, transport companies, wholesalers and retailers as participants in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain in the Western Balkans region. The main task is to determine the indicators which participants of FMCG supply chain consider as most important for the prediction of the pro-environmental behaviour concept. The findings showed a statistically significant correlation between the green indicators of pro-environmental behaviour, such as reverse logistics, the packaging waste management, energy consumption, ecological awareness, acting in accordance with green moral codes, compliances with legal and statutory ecological norms, interior hygiene and ecological infrastructure. The differences in these indicators are particularly visible among the observed participants in the supply chain and between the places of residence of employees (EU/non-EU countries). The test results served as the basis for defining a model for predicting pro-environmental behaviour. Future research should focus on extending the sample of research to the EU market, in order to make a better comparative analysis between EU and non-EU countries.
Mobile Device Analysis

Abstract—The increased usage and proliferation of small scaledigital devices, like celluar (mobile) phones has led to theemergence of mobile device analysis tools and techniques. Thisﬁeld of digital forensics has grown out of the mainstream practiceof computer forensics. Practitioners are faced with various typesof cellular phone generation technologies, proprietary embeddedﬁrmware systems, along with a staggering amount of uniquecable connectors for different models of phones within the samemanufacturer brand.This purpose of this paper is to provide foundational conceptsfor the data forensic practitioner. It will outline the commoncell phone technologies, their characteristics, and device han-dling procedures. Further data evidence storage areas are alsoexplained along with data types found in the various storageareas. Speciﬁc information is also noted about BlackBerry andiPhone devices.Detailed procedures for data analysis/extraction for mobiledevices and how to use the various toolkits that are availableis beyond the scope of this paper; the staggering numbers of cellphones and the intricacies of the toolkits makes this impossible.However, resources for the reader to further investigate the topicare attached in the appendix.Index Terms—Mobile Device, Cell Phones, BlackBerry, PDA,Smart Phones, Cellular Phone Generation, CDMA, TDMA,GSM, iDen, SIM, IMEI, IMSI, ICCID, ESN, MEID, PIN, PUK,Flash Memory, Memory Cards, Mobile Device Analysis, AnalysisTools, Cell Phone Forensics
Calculating Evaporation from Native Grassland Watersheds

ABSTRACT EVAPORATION from soil and plant surfces in many natural grassland sites will often be less than potential evaporation because of sparse vegetation or soil water deficits in the rootzone. A computer model developed for calculating daily evaporation from row crop surfaces with partial cover was modified for use on native grasslands. Daily evaporation is computed by adding independently calculated soil evaporation and transpiration. Potential evaporation is calculated from commonly available atmospheric information. Soil evaporation rate is related to soil hydraulic properties, mulch cover, and potential evapora-tion rate. Transpiration rate is related to potential evaporation through the green leaf area index and the soil water status of the rootzone. Daily evaporation was calculated for three small native grassland watersheds where runoff, rainfall, and soil water content were measured. Seasonal changes in soil water content were calculated based on drainage rates computed from the amount of infiltra-tion in excess of the upper limit of extractable soil water and calculated evaporation rates. Calculated changes were usually within ± 5 cm of measured soil water during a 1-yr period. Water may be transported from soil to the atmosphere directly as evaporation from soil or as transpira-tion through plants. In many native grassland sites, actual evaporation rate (soil evaporation and transpira-tion) will depend on atmospheric, soil, and plant interactions. A model that describes how these factors combine to determine evaporation from crop plants has been described by Ritchie (1972) and Richardson and Ritchie (1973). Evaluations of evaporation from grasslands by Garwood and Williams (1967), Aase and Wight (1972), Nkemdirim and Yamashita (1972), and Nkemdirim and Haley (1973) indicate that evaporation response to atmos-pheric demands and soil water deficits of many grassland species is similar to that of many crop species. In this paper we report a modification of the cropland model for calcu-lating evaporation from native grass-lands and identify specific soil, plant, and atmospheric information needed for calculating grassland evapo-transpiration.
Impact of Bush Burning on Chemical Properties of Some Soil in Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria

Soil is used in agriculture as an anchor and primary nutrient base for plants, and the types of soil and available moisture determine the species of plants that can be cultivated. Bush burning, whether as result of a wildfire or a controlled burning, affects not only the appearance of the landscape, but the quality of the soil. Bush burning method of land clearing is a traditional farming system used as a means of land clearing for crop production. This method of land clearing has both beneficial and detrimental effects on soil physical and chemical properties. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of bush burning on soil chemical properties at different soil depth of 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm respectively base on the rooting depth of crop planted. The experiment was carried out in six selected farms in Igboora, Ibarapa central Local Governmental, Oyo State. The soil sampled were collected from burnt and unburnt experimental soil and analyzed using USDA standard methods for soil analysis for the selected chemical characteristics (pH, Ca2+, Mg2+ Na+. TN and P). Two samples were taken from each burnt and un-burnt locations at depth of 0-30 and 30-60 cm. Paired t-test was used to compare means value of soil chemical properties determined from burnt and un-burnt soil. ANOVA was used for significance difference between soil from burnt and un-burnt soil. pH increased from moderately acidic to slightly acidic, phosphorus content of the soil increased greatly from un-burnt soil to burnt soil at 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm depths from 6.64 to 22.21 ppm and 3.53 to 24.95 ppm, respectively. Similarly, potassium increased from 0.27 to 0.40ppm at 0-30cm depth but decreased from 0.23 to 0.17 ppm at 30-60 cm depth. Nitrogen reduced at both depths from 0.80 to 0.76% and 0.72 to 0.68% respectively. Magnesium also increased from 1.3 cmol/kg to 2.00 cmol/kg and 1.65 to 1.75 cmol/kg at both 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm depth respectively. Whereas calcium showed a reduction from 3.17 to 2.85 cmol/kg and 1.65 to 1.45 cmol/kg at both depths. The variations observed between burnt and un-burnt soil for Ca, Mg, exchangeable acidity, pH, Nitrogen, potassium was significant at p<0.05 probability level. This indicates that bush burning has an impact on soil physical and chemical properties which may affect the suitability of the soil for crop production. Based on this, there is need for environmental education for farmers in the area in order to know the implications of bush burning on soil properties for soil sustainability which will boost food production.
Gender Identity Construction in Akhtar’s Melody of a Tear

1 Dr. Amna Saeed* 2 Hina Quddus 1 Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities, COMSATS, Islamabad, Pakistan 2 Research Scholar, Department of Humanities, COMSATS, Islamabad, Pakistan PAPER INFO ABSTRACT Received: August 03, 2021 Accepted: November 05, 2021 Online: November 06, 2021 This study aims to discuss the notion of gender in terms of performativity and social construction. It also draws upon the idea of gender identity construction and how it relates to the society, performativity and biology. As its theoretical framework, the study relies upon the Performative Theory of Gender and Sex (1990) presented by Judith Butler and studies the gender identity construction in the female protagonist of Akhtar’s Melody of a Tear. Zara is a girl who is raised as a boy from his father and there is a kind of dilemma in Zara’s personality related to being masculine and feminine. The cultural norms of a particular gender are also a cause of this dilemma. Throughout the novel, she is in a conflicting state whether she should behave feminine or masculine. She is being depicted as an incomplete person until she finds and resolves this issue of gender identity. The paper discusses the gender performativity, social construction, cultural norms and identity as these are all contributing to the confusion and construction of the protagonist’s identity. Character analysis is used as the methodology of analysis.
Strength Design Methods for Glass Structures

In this thesis, user friendly and efficient methods for the design of glass structures are developed. The glass structures comprise various boundary conditions. Several types of glass are considered: single layered glass as well as laminated and insulated glass units. Typical load cases for strength design of glass are applied. A recently developed finite element is suggested to be suitable for the modeling of laminated glass structures. It is shown that the new finite element is superior to standard solid elements for modeling of laminated glass. The results show that the element provides excellent capabilities for modeling of complex laminated glass structures with several bolted or adhesive joints. The new element is utilized in the development of a method to compute stress concentration factors for laminated glass balustrades with two horizontal rows with two bolt fixings. The stress concentration factors are represented graphically in design charts. The use of the design charts allow the maximum principal stresses of the balustrade to be determined without using finite element analysis or advanced mathematics. The shear-capacity of adhesive glass-joints is tested in a short-term load-case. Commonly used stiff and soft adhesives are considered. Finite element models of the test are developed to determine the material models of the adhesives. The material models are verified through large-scale tests. For the stiff adhesives and the main part of the soft adhesives, the material models are experimentally validated for both small-scale and large-scale tests. For a group of the soft adhesives, further research is necessary to validate the material models for a large-scale joint. A reduced model for determining the maximum principal stresses of a glass subjected to dynamic impact load is developed and validated. The developed model is general in the sense that it is applicable to arbitrary location of the impact as well as to structures of arbitrary boundary condition. The validation is made for a four-sided supported glass pane and centric applied impact as well as excentric applied impact. It is shown that the model is applicable to small and medium sized structures. Finally it is proven that the model performs very well for a laminated glass balustrade of standard dimensions and with clamped fixings. Finally, insulated glass subjected to soft body impact is analyzed be means of structureacoustic analysis. A parametric study is made with respect to in-plane dimensions, glass thickness and thickness of the gas layer. For quadratic panes, a larger glass has a larger center displacement but lower stresses than a smaller glass. A single layered glass is proven to have only marginally greater stresses than the corresponding double glass. The air layer thickness has almost no influence on the stresses of the insulated glass but the thickness of the glass has a large influence. Finally, there is almost nothing to be gained to add a third glass pane to the insulated unit.