Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Algorithms and Performance Results for Dynamic HSDPA Resource Allocation

Cell specific algorithms for dynamic sharing of transmit power and channelization codes between HSDPA and Release'99 dedicated channels on the same carrier are proposed. A fast node-B based HSDPA power allocation algorithm is derived, which is able to track the fast power control fluctuations of dedicated channels. Fast channelization code allocation is handled by the centralized RNC. The presented performance results show an improved utilization of the transmission resources. The cell throughput is improved significantly by using these algorithms as compared to using semi-static allocation schemes previously published in the open literature.
Exposing Entire Adult Holding Rooms Containing Sterile Male Mediterranean Fruit Flies to OrangE Oil Increases the Mating Success of Those Males in Field-cage Trials

Abstract A previous study demonstrated that exposing entire rooms holding mass-reared males of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wied.), to the aroma of ginger root oil increased mating success relative to that observed for non-exposed males. Here, we followed the same experimental protocol to test whether the aroma of orange oil similarly enhanced male mating performance. Working at an eclosion facility in California, we exposed trailers (132 m3) containing ≈ 14 million C. capitata males from a genetic sexing (tsl, temperature sensitive lethal) strain to orange oil aroma for 24 h and compared mating success of non-exposed or ginger root oil-exposed tsl males in field-cage trials (in which tsl males competed against males from a standard, bisexual strain for females from this same standard strain). Both orange oil- and ginger root oil-exposed tsl males achieved a significantly greater proportion of the total matings than non-exposed (to any aroma) tsl males. No difference in relative mating success was observed between orange oil- and ginger root oil-exposed tsl males. As orange oil is considerably less expensive than ginger root oil, its use could reduce costs substantially.
Challenges in the Manufacture of Glass Substrates for Electrical and Optical Interconnect

For high density electrical interconnect, the production of fine feature, fine pitch substrates is difficult, due to limitations in manufacturing processes and the dimensional stability of conventional laminate materials. In order to enable the further uptake of flip-chip technology, new materials and methods for substrate manufacture are required. Glass as a substrate material offers a number of potential advantages including dimensional stability and close coefficient of thermal expansion match to Si. Furthermore, its optical clarity makes it suitable as a conduit for the transmission of light signals for applications in the growing area of optical interconnect. This paper describes preliminary work to investigate the key challenges of laser machining, metallization and lamination that are involved in the manufacture of multilayer substrates from thin glass sheets. Laser machining has been used to create microvias and other features in the glass and work is underway to determine appropriate process windows. The metallization of glass using electroless copper has been investigated and found to be very dependent on the surface pre-treatments. Finally, pressure assisted-low temperature bonding has been considered as a method for the lamination of the glass sheets to create a multilayer structure
An Improved TERCOM-Based Algorithm for Gravity-Aided Navigation

Gravity-aided inertial navigation is a leading issue in the application of autonomous underwater vehicle. An improved gravity matching algorithm, based on the principle of the terrain contour matching (TERCOM) algorithm, is proposed. The matching algorithm applies the shortest path algorithm to increase update frequency. In addition, the positioning error can be limited due to the novel correlation analysis method. Compared with existing algorithms, the improved TERCOM algorithm has better real-time performance, positioning accuracy, and reduced calculation burden. The reliability and the accuracy of the algorithm are verified via simulation tests.
Science and Gaelic football: A review

This review focuses on Gaelic football and scientific reports of the characteristics of its players and the demands of the game. Anthropometric characteristics vary according to positional role, but top players display high muscularity and good all-round fitness at the peak of the competitive season. Match analysis indicates that exercise intensity is roughly equivalent to that for professional soccer. Average heart rates are approximately 160 beats· min-1 during competitive matches, and average oxygen consumption is about 72% of maximum. Metabolic fatigue in active muscles is unlikely. Conventional biomechanical and electromyographic techniques are useful in gaining insight into individual games skills. Inadequate attention has been given to injury prevention and to psychological aspects of the game. Although possessing unique characteristics, Gaelic football has many similarities with other football codes, especially Australian Rules football where the ball is played by both hands and feet and where tackling is permitted.
Design and optimization of reconfigurable reflectarray element with MEMS phase shifter

The design and optimization process of reconfigurable reflectarray element with MEMS-based phase shifter at 120 GHz is presented. The dielectric properties of SU-8 substrate are characterized with on-wafer measurements. Several design parameters which affect the element efficiency are studied. Through proper design and optimization of the array element the reasonable element efficiency can be achieved by utilizing SU-8 photoresist as its substrate.
Interpretation of Emotion From Facial Expressions in Children With and Without Learning Disabilities

The accuracy and time required for children with and without learning disabilities to interpret emotions when restricted to information from facial expressions, and the accuracy of those interpretations, were investigated. Ninety-six children participated; an equal number of males and females were included in both learning categories and age levels. Accuracy and response time on a modified version of Pictures of Facial Affect were recorded for the emotions of fear, sadness, surprise, anger, happiness, and disgust, as well as for the entire task. Three-way ANOVAs revealed children with learning disabilities to (a) be less accurate interpreters of emotion and (b) spend more time identifying specific emotions. Both age and sex influenced response time: Younger subjects required more time to interpret the emotions of fear and anger; males spent more time interpreting happiness. Younger females with learning disabilities displayed difficulty in interpretation, and older children with learning disabilities (particularly males) were rapid, but often inaccurate, interpreters of emotion.
SWISS‐MODEL and the Swiss‐Pdb Viewer: An environment for comparative protein modeling

Comparative protein modeling is increasingly gaining interest since it is of great assistance during the rational design of mutagenesis experiments. The availability of this method, and the resulting models, has however been restricted by the availability of expensive computer hardware and software. To overcome these limitations, we have developed an environment for comparative protein modeling that consists of SWISS‐MODEL, a server for automated comparative protein modeling and of the SWISS‐PdbViewer, a sequence to structure workbench. The Swiss‐PdbViewer not only acts as a client for SWISS‐MODEL, but also provides a large selection of structure analysis and display tools. In addition, we provide the SWISS‐MODEL Repository, a database containing more than 3500 automatically generated protein models. By making such tools freely available to the scientific community, we hope to increase the use of protein structures and models in the process of experiment design.
The Accurate Thermal Performance History Files of Wet Steam Turbine in Nuclear Power Plant

There are significant differences between the nuclear power plant turbine and the coal-fired power plant turbine. So the characterization and monitoring models for the coal-fired power plant turbine can not be reused in the nuclear power plant second loop. The unknown wet steam enthalpy and the characteristic of the turbine flow capacity were the two important obstacles for the nuclear power plant wet steam turbine. Based on the accurately measured test data, the accurate thermal performance history files was constructed using the small error heat balance method and the characteristic flow area (CFA). The accurate thermal performance history files were the base for the performance analysis, variable condition calculation, monitoring and diagnosis. The accurate thermal performance history files of Ling Ao unit 3 showed that the unit performance almost was excellent. But the CFA values and the efficiency indicated that some stages of intermediate pressure cylinder (IPT) had leakage in diaphragm, which decreased the unit output. The characteristic parameters of heat regenerative system and moisture separator reheaters system were almost close to the design values, which denoted that the performance of the two systems was acceptable. But the condenser back pressure was larger than the design values, which suggest that the performance was worse than the design condition.
A model-driven framework for business IT alignment

Business Information Technology (IT) alignment focuses the efficient support of business processes by IT. Therefore, existing software artefacts are addressed within business process models. When these process models and the processes, respectively, alter, however, there is need to adjust the supporting software systems. Thus, already during the design phase of business process models, IT artefacts have to be considered. In this paper, we propose an approach aiming at the restriction of freedom in process modelling. Thus, previously defined software artefacts are used already in business process modelling. Therewith, the gap between the business and the IT layer can be closed. To support such restrictions, a meta-modelling method is introduced and its usage for composing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) services is illustrated.
Suitability of Nickel Chromium Wire Cutters as Deployable Release Mechanisms on CubeSats in Low Earth Orbit

This paper investigates the suitability of a nickel chromium wire cutter (NCWC) for use on the GASPACS (Get Away Special Passive Attitude Control Satellite) Mission. It is intended that when activated the NCWC will cut through a restraining wire and thereby release the stored energy of the deployable AeroBoom. Flight worthiness is based on favorable performance during functional testing to address known issues with the NCWC, such as wire burn through and cutting issues. In-depth testing discussed in this paper includes: Manufacturability of the NCWC, including analysis of possible acceptable performance errors induced from inefficiencies in the assembly process, functional testing of a prototype NCWC under flight conditions, and analyzing the safety margin between the flight running conditions and the point of failure (destructive testing). The results from these tests support the conclusion that the current design of the NCWC will successfully support the GASPACS mission in deploying its AeroBoom Experiment. Figure 1: NiChrome Wire Cutter (NCWC) assembly in projected flight configuration and integrated with GASPACS support structure NCWC Filament Electrical Terminals Kapton Electrical Wires Two Pin Forced Spring Stroke System
Alterations in response to somatic pain associated with anaesthesia. 18. Studies with some opiate antagonists.

SUMMARY It has been shown that tibial pressure algesimetry can be used to distinguish between the action of intramuscular pethidine 100 mg and a placebo. This method has been applied to study the effect on pain response of the opiate antagonists, levallorphan, nalorphine and four different doses of pentazocine. The two former drugs increased the sensitivity to pain soon after administration, though this effect diminished towards the end of the first hour. Pentazocine, on the other hand, had a demonstrable analgesic action. The opiate antagonist tacrine did not appear to affect the analgesic action of morphine 10 mg. None of the antagonists when given intravenously had an analgesic action comparable to pethidine though there was a wide scatter in the results. Nalorphine and levallorphan partially neutralized the effect of pethidine given previously. Pentazocine had no such antagonistic effect. It appears, therefore, that it differs from the other opiate antagonists studied which are antanalgesic or neutral by all the methods of administration used.
Balancing hope with reality: how neonatal nurses manage the uncertainty of caring for extremely premature babies.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This article aims to explore the ways in which neonatal nurses manage the uncertainty associated with the treatment and outcomes of extremely premature babies. BACKGROUND Current literature suggests that survival rates of extremely premature babies have increased; however, the incidence of long-term problems has not decreased among survivors. The outcomes can often not be predicted; therefore, there is much uncertainty associated with survival and outcomes. Neonatal nurses care for babies and families during these times of uncertainty. This article will focus on how neonatal nurses manage and survive the challenges associated with uncertainty when caring for extremely premature babies. DESIGN Qualitative. METHODS This article used a series of interviews in a qualitative study informed by phenomenological insights. The analysis of the interview data involved the discovery of thematic statements and the analysis of the emerging themes. RESULTS Three themes captured the experience of working with uncertainty from the perspective of the neonatal nurses: 'Everything is fine, then they crash': When the honeymoon is over; '"I don't know which one is going to be fine": it's like a lottery' and 'Balancing hope with reality'. CONCLUSION Uncertainty had both positive and negative aspects, because while ever there was uncertainty, there was room for hope. While initial uncertainty of the baby's prognosis and outcome gave the nurses hope, certainty of diagnosis and poor outcome could take that hope away. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Increasing survival of extremely premature babies will see neonatal nurses caring for more babies ≤24 weeks gestation. Prematurity has risks associated with life-sustaining treatments. Uncertainty is a reality of life for these babies, their families and the nursing and medical teams who care for them. It is important to recognise the challenges associated with uncertainty.
The Map of Medicine: a review of evidence for its impact on healthcare.

OBJECTIVES Map of Medicine is an evidence-based online clinical knowledge resource. Procured at significant cost by healthcare providers in the UK, Sweden and Denmark, it is important to establish the beneficial impact that investment has had on healthcare practise and, ultimately, on patient outcomes. The objective of this study is to review the evidence for the impact of the Map of Medicine on clinical practice. METHODS A systematic review of peer-reviewed and grey literature was conducted. Nine healthcare databases, Google Scholar and Google were searched for articles containing the terms 'map of medicine'. RESULTS The search identified 133 articles. Eleven of the articles identified met the inclusion criteria. The main finding of the study is the paucity of evidence available on the impact of the Map of Medicine and the variable quality of that which does exist. There are some encouraging early indications for the Map of Medicine as a tool within service redesign, leading to an increase in appropriate referrals to secondary care, decreased patient waiting times and considerable cost savings. CONCLUSION Further research with study designs that can generate high quality evidence for the impact of Map of Medicine is essential in order to support policy decisions.
Truncated Patch Antenna on Jute Textile for Wireless Power Transmission at 2.45 GHz

Jute textile is made from natural fibres and is known for its strength and durability. To determine if jute could be used as a substrate for microstrip antennas, its electromagnetic characteristics (permittivity and loss tangent) are measured in the band of 1 GHz to 5 GHz. The obtained data are used to compare the performances of a simple rectangular patch antenna resonating at 2.45 GHz on jute with others using different textiles as a substrate. Comparing the simulation results gives an idea of using jute as a substrate for microstrip antennas. In the second part of this paper, a truncated patch antenna on jute is studied to be used for wireless power transmission at 2.45 GHz. The antenna was simulated and then fabricated. The measured reflection shows a shift in the resonance frequency compared to the simulated one. The frequency shift is explained, and a solution is proposed to correct it; a second antenna was fabricated and measured.
Crystal Growth: Substructure and Recrystallization

Single crystalline refractory transition metals (molybdenum, tungsten, niobium, and tantalum) exhibit a unique combination of properties, namely, high strength, plasticity, Young modulus, wear resistance, number, and low coefficient of linear expansion as well as high radiation resistance which is what makes single crystals of these metals of high purity the most suitable materials to be widely employed in science and engineering. Single crystals of high purity tungsten are well suited to production of the deflectors of the charged particles beams in the linear accelerators, the colliders and, also, to be successfully used as the target-converters for the sources of the positron beams. The attributes of single crystals of molybdenum alloys, compared to their polycrystalline counterparts, include more stable microstructures, lower creep rates, better compatibility with nuclear fuels and lower diffusion penetrability (Liu & Zee, 1996). On the other side, studies of the X-ray wave field in crystals or so called effects of the dynamic scattering theory are of high interest although the first observations of X-ray anomalous transmission are made more than fifty years ago. The necessary high degree of structural perfection is achieved for a limited number of crystals, such as silicon, germanium, and related families; almost no observations of the dynamic effects have been made in metals. Studies of X-ray anomalous transmission in the transition metals are of considerable interest, particularly in tungsten which has a simple structure and a high absorption coefficient.
Comprehensive Approaches to Molecular Biomarker Discovery for Detection and Identification of Cronobacter spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii) and Salmonella spp

ABSTRACT Cronobacter spp. (formerly Enterobacter sakazakii) and Salmonella spp. are increasingly implicated internationally as important microbiological contaminants in low-moisture food products, including powdered infant formula. Estimates indicate that 40 to 80% of infants infected with Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Salmonella in the United States may not survive the illness. A systematic approach, combining literature-based data mining, comparative genome analysis, and the direct sequencing of PCR products of specific biomarker genes, was used to construct an initial collection of genes to be targeted. These targeted genes, particularly genes encoding virulence factors and genes responsible for unique phenotypes, have the potential to function as biomarker genes for the identification and differentiation of Cronobacter spp. and Salmonella from other food-borne pathogens in low-moisture food products. In this paper, a total of 58 unique Salmonella gene clusters and 126 unique potential Cronobacter biomarkers and putative virulence factors were identified. A chitinase gene, a well-studied virulence factor in fungi, plants, and bacteria, was used to confirm this approach. We found that the chitinase gene has very low sequence variability and/or polymorphism among Cronobacter, Citrobacter, and Salmonella, while differing significantly in other food-borne pathogens, either by sequence blasting or experimental testing, including PCR amplification and direct sequencing. This computational analysis for Cronobacter and Salmonella biomarker identification and the preliminary laboratory studies are only a starting point; thus, PCR and array-based biomarker verification studies of these and other food-borne pathogens are currently being conducted.
Influence of mother-daughter attachment on substance use: a longitudinal study of a Latina community-based sample.

OBJECTIVE Advancing our initial, cross-sectional study, which showed that adult Latinas' mother-daughter attachment relates to their substance use, the current, longitudinal study tests whether mother and daughter attachment scores at baseline predict their substance use over time. METHOD We analyzed data from a convenience sample of 133 Latina adult mothers (mean age = 52 years, SD = 10) and 133 Latina adult daughters (mean age = 27, SD = 9) at baseline and at 5-year and 6-year follow-ups after baseline (attrition rate = 16%). Multilevel longitudinal modeling was used to examine the effect of mother-daughter attachment at baseline on their substance use over time. RESULTS Each unit of increase in the attachment score at baseline is associated with a 0.28 drink decrease in monthly alcohol use (p < .05) and a lower likelihood of being a heavy alcohol or other drug user [exp(β) = 0.97, p < . 01] compared with average attachment score at baseline (M = 91.52, SD = 18.00). Time and older age at baseline are associated with decreased substance use. Being born outside the United States is associated with decreased risk of heavy alcohol or other drug use. Being a mother is associated with increased substance use. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this longitudinal study on adult Latinas indicate that mother-daughter attachment has long-lasting effects on substance use trajectories among adult Latinas. Future research should focus on (a) investigating social and cultural factors mediating this relationship and (b) greater substance use among Latina mothers compared with daughters.
Defining Clusters of Related Industries

Clusters are geographic concentrations of industries related by knowledge, skills, inputs, demand, and/or other linkages. A growing body of empirical literature has shown the positive impact of clusters on regional and industry performance, including job creation, patenting, and new business formation. There is an increasing need for cluster-based data to support research, facilitate comparisons of clusters across regions, and support policymakers and practitioners in defining regional strategies. This paper develops a novel clustering algorithm that systematically generates and assesses sets of cluster definitions (i.e., groups of closely related industries). We implement the algorithm using 2009 data for U.S. industries (6-digit NAICS), and propose a new set of benchmark cluster definitions that incorporates measures of inter-industry linkages based on co-location patterns, input-output links, and similarities in labor occupations. We also illustrate the algorithm's ability to compare alternative sets of cluster definitions by evaluating our new set against existing sets in the literature. We find that our proposed set outperforms other methods in capturing a wide range of inter-industry linkages, including grouping industries within the same 3-digit NAICS.