Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Dynamic Charging of Electric Vehicle with Negligible Power Transfer Fluctuation

High-efficiency inductive power transfer (IPT) with low misalignment effects is a key issue in the dynamic charging of electric vehicle (EV) systems. In this study, an advanced concept of analysis and design of transmitter and receiver coils with a special coil assembly is proposed for the dynamic charging of EVs. In each transmitter coil, large rectangular section is series connected with two zigzag-shaped small rectangular sections. These small sections are back-to-back series connected and located inside the large rectangular section. An adjacent pair of proposed transmitter coils with back-to-back series connection named extended double D (DD)-shaped transmitter is used throughout this paper. The major contribution in the case of the extended DD transmitter is negligible power transfer fluctuation, regardless of any horizontal misalignment of the receiver coil. Justification of the coil design is performed based on its load independent voltage gain and power transfer fluctuation characteristics. Experimental results prove that the power transfer fluctuation with load independent voltage gain is within ±6%, and the efficiency is approximately 93% under horizontal misalignment of receiver coil with an air gap of 140 mm. Finally, a new coil design set with a special arrangement has been proposed to maintain nearly uniform coupling factor and negligible power transfer fluctuation.
Design of a Wideband Millimeter Wave Micromachined Rotman Lens

Design, fabrication, and performance of a micromachined millimeter wave Rotman lens are presented. To achieve wide instantaneous bandwidth with ±30° scan range, five different transmission lines with carefully designed transitions are monolithically integrated within the same process. Theoretical bandwidth of over 70 GHz is verified with a narrower bandwidth W-band measurements of VSWR (<;2.75:1), and 65-115 GHz measurements of realized gain (5-11 dBi), 3 dB beamwidth (20°-40°), and beam-peak locations in E-plane. Demonstrated results indicate that wideband Rotman lenses can now be engineered for emerging millimeter and submillimeter wave applications.
Green Bonds, Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy, and Intergenerational Fairness: Evidence from an Extended DICE Model

Perceived intergenerational unfairness is one of the obstacles for a rapid transition to a low carbon economy whereby current generations have to carry the burden of paying for mitigation, while the next generations will enjoy the benefits for free. Green bonds are believed to be able to distribute the burdens over generations more evenly. In this paper, we examine whether green bonds can indeed resolve the intergenerational inequity challenge. To do so, we employ the DICE model and supplement it with bonds and green tax through which future generations repay the debt. We show that bonds can reduce but cannot completely eliminate the intergenerational inequities. Lower interest rates shorten the initial time period when the society is worse off if a mitigation policy is implemented. Additional compensation mechanisms ensuring that the current generation retains the consumption level equal to the one without mitigation are needed to achieve a Pareto improvement of the mitigation scenario for all generations.
Wideband Reconfigurable Printed Dipole Antenna with Harmonic Trap

Reconfigurable antennas have received a great deal of attention for their applications in wireless communications in recent years. They can be used for changing the operation frequency [1]-[6] or changing the radiation pattern [7]-[9]. In [1] a reconfigurable microstrip antenna was designed by placing MEMS series switches at the radiating edge. The series switches connect extra sections of transmission line to the microstrip antenna, thereby lowering its resonant frequency. In [2] a micromachined membrane was used as the ground plane below the microstrip patch antenna to design a frequency-agile patch antenna. In [3] a square patch antenna with switchable slots was proposed for dual band circular polarization operation. A dual band dipole using series MEMS switches was presented in [4] and a dual band reconfigurable Yagi antenna in [5]. A single-fed resonant slot, loaded with a series of PIN diodes switches, was designed in [6]. In [7] it was shown that by using RF switches the radiation pattern of the Hilbert curve fractal antenna could be made adaptively reconfigurable and also resonance frequency of the antenna was tunable by using the switches. In [8] a beam-switched Rhombic antenna was proposed. In [9] a reconfigurable single turn square microstrip spiral antenna was presented which can be reconfigurable in radiation pattern and frequency.
Predicting class libraries interface evolution: an investigation into machine learning approaches

Managing the evolution of an OO system constitutes a complex and resource-consuming task. This is particularly true for reusable class libraries since the user interface must be preserved for version compatibility. Thus, the symptomatic detection of potential instabilities during the design phase of such libraries may help avoid later problems. This paper introduces a fuzzy logic-based approach for evaluating the stability of a reusable class library interface, using structural metrics as stability indicators. To evaluate this new approach, we conducted a preliminary study on a set of commercial C++ class libraries. The obtained results are very promising when compared to those of two classical machine learning approaches, top down induction of decision trees and Bayesian classifiers.
Optimizing Multiband Antennas Using Simulated Annealing

The increasing demand for wireless communication services makes it necessary to use several frequency bands with a single device such as a mobile phone or a laptop computer. Consequently, antenna functionalities must be available in the various frequency bands and the ideal case is to have a single multiband antenna, which works at the desired frequencies. The design of multiband antennas is a challenging problem and in this work, simulated annealing is used as a powerful optimization method, which controls the design flow of such antennas. In order to evaluate the antenna characteristics of the various antenna realizations within the design process, a powerful integral equation technique accelerated by the multilevel fast multipole method is used.
Plant diversity partitioning in grazed Mediterranean grassland at multiple spatial and temporal scales

Summary 1. Grazing by large ungulates may affect plant species richness and diversity at multiple spatial and ⁄ or temporal scales, because grazing affects small-scale resource heterogeneity and plant interactions at the local scale, while effects at the landscape scale are related to grazing intensity and timing. 2. We used diversity partitioning to analyse long- and short-term effects of cattle grazing on plant species richness and diversity in an experimental spatial hierarchy in Mediterranean annual grassland. Short-term changes during secondary succession in grazed plots (2003–2005) at two grazing intensities (heavy and moderate) were analysed and compared with long-term protected vegetation. We applied Hill’s q-diversity metrics at q = 0 (species richness) and q = 2 (reciprocal Simpson diversity) to examine the partitioning of species richness and diversity between their alpha (a )a nd beta (b) components in the different treatments at four spatial scales: quadrats, within exclosures, within plots, within treatments. 3. At q =0 ,a-diversity was always significantly lower, and b-diversity significantly higher, than predicted by the randomised null model. Diversity partitioning at q = 2 showed a similar trend at the quadrat scale. At the exclosure scale, partitioning exhibited a similar trend during the first 2 years of secondary succession but did not deviate from the null model in the third year, as observed in protected vegetation in all years. 4. At q = 0, diversity decreased across all treatments in the short term. At q = 2, diversity was initially higher in grazed plots than in protected vegetation; a and b components both decreased during secondary succession, to the levels observed in the protected vegetation. 5. Synthesis and applications. Lower dominance in grazed vegetation indicates that grazing affects competitive exclusion at the local, small scale and accentuates natural heterogeneity (e.g. patchiness of soil resources, presence of rocks in the landscape) at a larger scale. The results of this study emphasise the importance of grazing as a management tool for maintaining plant diversity at multiple scales. This is a major concern worldwide, as the area covered by natural ecosystems continues to dwindle, necessitating management of grasslands for multiple functions such as animal production, resource protection and wildlife enhancement.
A host-based framework for RAT bots detection

Cyber threats push the researchers towards developing detection frameworks for protecting Internet users. Remote administration tool (RAT) is one of the serious cyber tools used by the attackers to fully control the targeted victim machine. In this paper a host based detection framework is introduced for RAT detection. The proposed framework depends on fully analysis of the system behavior of the host machine for the detection of RAT bots using machine learning techniques. The proposed framework provides a detection accuracy of 95.23% with low false positive rates.
igh resolution three-dimensional reconstruction of the collagenous matrix of he human optic nerve head

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide, leading to irreversible loss of vision. Prior studies indicate that ocular pressure-induced displacement of the lamina cribrosa (LC) may be responsible for retinal ganglion cell axon damage inside the neural canal. We present a novel approach to imaging the entire lamina cribrosa and the scleral canal at high lateral and axial resolution by using a combination of array tomography and nonlinear optical imaging of serial ultrathin orthogonal sections to detect second harmonic generated (SHG) signals from collagen. The resulting images can be analyzed individually or combined to form a three-dimensional reconstruction of the lamina. Due to the specificity of SHG generated from collagen the density and distribution of collagen inside the scleral canal can be objectively quantified with a high degree of accuracy. The reconstruction shows a non-uniform distribution of collagen along both the longitudinal and orthogonal axes. Mapping the collagen density by geographic region reveals significant differences in collagen content that result in “thin spots” with low natomy collagen density as well as areas of very high collagen content. This suggests a non-uniform mechanical stiffness across the lamina that may account for increased axon damage observed in glaucoma patients. The inferior temporal region of the ONH in particular is marked by low collagen density, which corresponds with clinical observations identifying this region as being more susceptible to damage during the onset of glaucoma. Further application of this technique will help characterize the relationship of age, orph race and gender on the m
Regimen of NAC administration recommended by the Dutch National Poisoning Information Center ( NVIC

Treatment of paracetamol intoxication consists of administration of N-acetylcysteine, preferably shortly after paracetamol ingestion. In most countries, the decision to treat patients with N-acetylcysteine depends on the paracetamol plasma concentration. In the literature, different arguments are given regarding when to treat paracetamol overdose. Some authors do not recommend treatment with N-acetylcysteine at low paracetamol plasma concentrations since unnecessary adverse effects may be induced. But no treatment with N-acetylcysteine at higher paracetamol plasma concentrations may lead to unnecessary severe morbidity and mortality. In this review, we provide an overview on the severity and prevalence of adverse side effects after N-acetylcysteine administration and the consequences these side effects may have for the treatment of paracetamol intoxication. The final conclusion is to continue using the guidelines of the Dutch National Poisons Information Centre for N-acetylcysteine administration in paracetamol intoxication.
Development of 7-level cascaded H-bridge inverter topology for PV applications

One of the basic problems in power conversion is the harmonic content at output level. Generally harmonics can be categorized as current and voltage harmonics. Harmonics can be minimized either by increasing the number of voltage levels or by using appropriate modulation techniques. In this paper both mechanisms are proposed. The proposed inverter is 7-level Cascaded Multilevel Inverter (CMLI). As per the simulation results number of output voltage levels increases harmonics will be reduced. And also different Pulse Width Modulation techniques are employed. Among these modulation techniques, selective harmonic elimination technique has fewer harmonic for same number of output voltage levels. The simulation work developed by using MATLAB-Simulink® software of version 13.3a. Comparison on different PWM carrier based and selective harmonic elimination method are also presented.
Recent trends of groundwater temperatures in Austria

Abstract. Climate change is one of if not the most pressing challenge modern society faces. Increasing temperatures are observed all over the planet and the impact of climate change on the hydrogeological cycle has long been shown. However, so far we have insufficient knowledge on the influence of atmospheric warming on shallow groundwater temperatures. While some studies analyse the implication climate change has for selected wells, large-scale studies are so far lacking. Here we focus on the combined impact of climate change in the atmosphere and local hydrogeological conditions on groundwater temperatures in 227 wells in Austria, which have in part been observed since 1964. A linear analysis finds a temperature change of +0.7 ± 0.8 K in the years from 1994 to 2013. In the same timeframe surface air temperatures in Austria increased by 0.5 ± 0.3 K, displaying a much smaller variety. However, most of the extreme changes in groundwater temperatures can be linked to local hydrogeological conditions. Correlation between groundwater temperatures and nearby surface air temperatures was additionally analysed. They vary greatly, with correlation coefficients of −0.3 in central Linz to 0.8 outside of Graz. In contrast, the correlation of nationwide groundwater temperatures and surface air temperatures is high, with a correlation coefficient of 0.83. All of these findings indicate that while atmospheric climate change can be observed in nationwide groundwater temperatures, individual wells are often primarily dominated by local hydrogeological conditions. In addition to the linear temperature trend, a step-wise model was also applied that identifies climate regime shifts, which were observed globally in the late 70s, 80s, and 90s. Hinting again at the influence of local conditions, at most 22 % of all wells show these climate regime shifts. However, we were able to identify an additional shift in 2007, which was observed by 37 % of all wells. Overall, the step-wise representation provides a slightly more accurate picture of observed temperatures than the linear trend.
Genetic Variation in Salamandra infraimmaculata from Different Habitats Using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism

The purpose of the present study was to examine the genetic variation in Salamandra infraimmaculata from different breeding site habitats using the Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) method. The results of the dendogram from a hierarchical cluster analysis show that the grouping of S. infraimmaculata as cluster 5 differs from all the other clusters, including the St1 (Tel-Dan stream) population, which was the most predictable. Five Haplogroups (Hg) were characterized. The mean number of alleles per locus in each population (Ne) ranged from 10.566 (Sp1) to 2.720 (Po6). An average estimated heterozygosity (He) by population ranged from 0.100 (Po6) to 0.186 (St1). Population St1, a permanent breeding site where water was available all year round, exhibited the highest level of polymorphism, while population Po6, from the ephemeral breeding site, exhibited the lowest level of polymorphism. Gene flow between clusters showed that clusters 3 and 4 are sources of migrants and also receive gene flow, while clusters 1 and 2 may be a source of migrants but may not receive much gene flow. A phylogenetic analysis, based on clustering using Nei’s genetic distance, demonstrated that the Tel-Dan population is located on a separate branch within its sub-population. The conclusion of the present study shows that the genetic divergence among isolated populations is not correlated to distance but is affected by the variation of habitats.
The Application of Positive Psychology and Self-Determination to Research in Intellectual Disability: A Content Analysis of 30 Years of Literature

In recent decades, there have been shifts in the conceptualization of intellectual disability and increased attention has been directed toward the importance of identifying and capitalizing on the strengths and capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities as a means to promote meaningful participation, community inclusion, and quality of life outcomes. However, there are little data on the extent to which research in the field of intellectual disability has been influenced by these new conceptualizations. This paper reports the results of a content analysis of 30 years of literature that examines the degree to which research in the field has emphasized the strengths and capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities, as well as the degree to which this literature base has included constructs associated with positive psychology and self-determination. Our review found that there has been a shift toward research focusing on the capacities of people with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, there is a growing body of literature that focuses on constructs within the parameters of positive psychology, including self-determination. However, such research still represents a minority of the scholarship in the field.
Control of a humanoid robot based on the ZMP method

Abstract Many biped walking robots are already introduced. Intelligent Handling and Robotics – IHRT at the Vienna University started developing a humanoid robot, which can be used as a servant at home. One part of the research works deals with the development of a method for controlling the stability of a biped robot in the stationary state based on the well known ZMP. This paper describes the control method of the angular momentum of walking robots through the manipulation of the zero moment point (ZMP).
Template-driven End-User Ecological Database Design

Historically, ecologists have collected and stored data in individualist ways, making data sharing among collaborators and subsequent data mining difficult. Integrating database technology into the research process makes data sharing across studies and access to analysis tools easier, but significant barriers to database use often prevent effective use of database technology. In this paper we identify some obstacles to use of information technology by ecologists, including the lack of systems for ecologists to design databases given few resources to hire programmers. We describe a prototype system aka DataBank that aims to overcome these obstacles. The key system feature on which we focus is the reuse of domainspecific data types, which we call “templates”.
Amyloid Precursor Protein Binding Protein-1 Is Up-regulated in Brains of Tg 2576 Mice

Department of Food and Nutrition, Kookmin University College of Natural Sciences, Seoul 136-702, Department of Pharmacology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 110-799, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 110-799, Department of Pharmacology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Sungnam 463-707, Korea
PSFC / JA-12-19 Density sensitivity of intrinsic rotation profiles in ICRF-heated L-mode plasmas

The physical mechanisms that cause tokamak plasmas to rotate toroidally without external momentum input are of considerable interest to the plasma physics community. This paper documents a substantial change in both the magnitude of the core rotation frequency, -3 < ω(r/a=0) < +10 kHz, and the sign of rotation shear at mid-radius, u’=-Rdω/dr/vth,i,, which varies between -0.6 < u’ < +0.8 in response to very small changes in the electron density. In 0.8 MA, 5.4 T Alcator C-Mod L-mode plasmas using 1.2 MW of on-axis ion-cyclotron resonance heating, plasmas with line-averaged densities from 1.0 < ne < 1.2×10 m exhibit a transition from a peaked intrinsic rotation profile to one that is hollow. Gradient scale lengths of the temperature and density profiles, the drive for plasma turbulence thought to play a role in intrinsic rotation, are indistinguishable within experimental uncertainties between the plasmas, and linear stability analysis using GYRO shows the plasmas to be in the ITG-dominated turbulence regime. The impact of changes in the rotation profile in response to minor changes in target plasma conditions is discussed in relation to established analysis techniques and cross-machine rotation scaling studies, with comparisons made to existing ASDEX-U work on intrinsic rotation shear.
Space-time coding with increased diversity

This paper presents a method for constructing space-time block codes for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) Rayleigh fading channels. It employs orthogonal designs combined with the so-called diversity transform. Orthogonal designs provide the maximum diversity order for a given number of transmit and receive antennas. The diversity transform relies on unitary transforms that increase the channel alphabet; it does not alter the distance between input sequences, nor the bandwidth or information rate. A scheme of high diversity gain is tailored for any antenna array and signal constellation. Simulation results reveal that this scheme attains higher coding gains than other results known in the art.
A V2G prototype system: Design, field test and discussion

To better apply the researches on V2G technology, this paper designs a V2G prototype system in a client/server architecture, which includes an energy management server and smart charging pole. The server consists of a data processing module, a database, and a Man-Machine interface. The smart charging pole is composed of charging device and charging pole control system (CPCS), where a P-Q controlling method is developed for accurately adjusting charging power. Afterwards, a field-test as well as four aspects of the results are described and analyzed, which verifies that V2G system can respond to charging/discharging requirements quickly and accurately.