Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
DIRECT TORQUE CONTROL BASED SPEED CONTROL OF PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR USING NONLINEAR INFLEXIBLE SLIDING MODE TECHNIQUE

Now a days Permanent Magnet synchronous motors are widely used in industrial applications. In a reconfigurable assembling condition, control framework design needs creative ways to deal with face the fast changes in hardware and software modules. The control framework ought to have the capacity to naturally tune its parameters to upgrade machine exhibitions and powerfully adjust to various control destinations while preserving in the meantime stability and toughness properties. In this work, a powerful control framework for permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), together with an online self-tuning Nonlinear Inflexible Sliding Mode (NISM) technique, is exhibited. Mainly, a robust discrete-time Variable Structure Control (VSC) has been composed. An NISM approach has been then executed on a digital signal processor (DSP) to discover the VSC parameter set which limits a particular target work each time a different speed reference is given. The performance of Nonlinear Inflexible Sliding Mode methods was validated through simulation results. The design, analysis, and simulation of the proposed method are done using MATLAB Simulink environment. The simulation exhibitions alongside test consequences of the PMSM drive are considered for beginning, consistent state condition, speed inversion, and load perturbation. The test results demonstrate that the driving framework has an excellent unique reaction especially concerning torque swell and speed reaction.
Laterality: Asymmetries of Body, Brain and Cognition, Volume 20, 2015, List of Reviewers

When avoidance leads to approach: How ear preference interacts with neuroticism to predict disinhibited approach Chris J. Jackson To cite this article: Chris J. Jackson (2008) When avoidance leads to approach: How ear preference interacts with neuroticism to predict disinhibited approach, Laterality: Asymmetries of Body, Brain and Cognition, 13:4, 333-373, DOI: 10.1080/13576500802063053 To link to this article: http://dx.doi. org/10.1080/13576500802063053
Terrestrial Performance of Juvenile Frogs in Two Habitat Types after Chronic Larval Exposure to a Contaminant

Abstract Chemical contamination and physical alteration of the environment can separately or in combination cause changes in the abundance and diversity of amphibian species. However, these factors are typically considered in isolation using experiments focused on single life stages. We examined the terrestrial performance (i.e., growth, survival) of Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala) juveniles that had been chronically exposed to one of three initial concentrations of the heavy metal cadmium (0, 5, or 18 µg Cd/L) as aquatic larvae. Juveniles were reared in terrestrial enclosures within deciduous forest and open field habitats through their first growth season (summer to autumn). The effect of cadmium (Cd) on terrestrial survival depended on habitat type; survival increased with Cd concentration in the field enclosures and decreased with Cd concentration in the forest enclosures. Terrestrial survival was 73% in the forest enclosures and 54% in the field enclosures, but the difference was not significant. The trend for mass at metamorphosis to increase with Cd concentration was maintained through the first growth season, and frogs collected in autumn from the field enclosures were heavier than their counterparts in the forest. Individuals that survive larval Cd exposure may benefit from a large size, but carryover effects that reduce juvenile survival may occur in forest habitats. The conversion of forest habitat into open fields may be of mixed consequence to the Southern Leopard Frog, in the form of lower survival but better growth among the survivors.
Nocardia nova as the Causative Agent in Spondylodiscitis and Psoas Abscess

ABSTRACT We describe here the first case of Nocardia nova spondylodiscitis accompanied by a psoas abscess due to spreading from pulmonary nocardiosis. Nocardia was cultured from all affected sites. After 1 year of an appropriate antimicrobial therapy and a surgical drainage of the abscess that was required, the patient's clinical condition had improved.
Muslim Immigrant Students in European Higher Educational Institutions

This study investigates the influence of higher education on the integration of Muslim students from migrant background into French, German and Armenian societies. In 1999 many European states signed the Bologna Declaration (also Bologna Process), the goal of which was unification of European higher Education under one umbrella. In line with many aims stated in Bologna Declaration, one of the eye-catching characteristics was the policy’s flexibility, which would allow students enrolled in higher education institutions all over Europe to voice and promote their social, educational, cultural needs and take part in decision-making processes. To be able to understand whether the Bologna Process plays a role of integrator for Muslim immigrant students as well, the research attempts to reveal how Muslim immigrant students perceive and describe their experiences with European higher education; how they describe their integration into European institutional environment and consequently into European society. For this purpose case study approach has been applied. Individual interviews with student-participants have been conducted.
DISTRIBUTION OF n‐PARAFFINS IN MARINE ORGANISMS AND SEDIMENT1

Twelve species of benthic algae from the northeast coast of the United States, three species of planktonic algae grown in the laboratory, a pelagic alga, a sample of mixed phytoplankton and zooplankton, and a recent marine sediment were analyzed for their normal paraffin distribution from C14H30 to C32H66. Normal paraffins occurred in all samples. Benthic and planktonic algae and the mixed plankton sample exhibited only a slight odd-carbon predominance. All algae showed a major maximum at n-C15H32 or n-C17H36, a minimum between n-C18H38 and n-C31H44 and a secondary maximum between n-C27H56 and n-C30H62. In all these features, the algae and the plankton differed from recent marine sediments. This suggests that the normal paraffins of recent marine sediments are largely derived from sources other than the organisms studied. Differences in the hydrocarbon distribution patterns of various classes of benthic algae may be of taxonomic value. Pristane occurs in several benthic and planktonic algae; phytane, if present, occurs at a concentration too low to be detected by the method used.
Analysis of TEG Based Non-galvanic isolated DC-DC Conversion System Employing Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods

In the present scenarios, the electricity generation from waste heat has become a popular in both research and industrial sectors. The waste heat recovering techniques mostly use ThermoElectric Generator (TEG), to convert heat energy into electrical energy. In this paper non-galvanic isolated high step-up DC-DC power converter with switched capacitor cells is proposed for the ThermoElectric power generation systems. The nongalvanic isolated DC-DC conversion system has the advantage of good output regulation and switched capacitor converter has a high voltage gain. Hence, the proposed converter has high voltage gain and excellent voltage regulation. Also, the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) using Perturb and Observe (P&O) and Incremental Conductance (INC) techniques are used to track the maximum power from the TEG. This paper presents the design and simulation of proposed converter with tracking controller using PSIM.
MUTUALISM BETWEEN PHYLLOBACTERIUM SP. (N2-FIXER) AND BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS (P-SOLUBILIZER) FROM SEMIARID MANGROVE RHIZOSPHERE

Sediment and rhizosphere microorganisms are the major biological components assuring mangrove productivity (14). Probably because of diverse microbial activity, mangrove ecosystems are one of the three most productive ecosystems together with rain forests and coral reefs. Yet, mangroves have been alarmingly and systematically deforested, similar to rain forests (16, 20). To aid reforestation, inoculation of the seedlings with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB)(3) is suggested (6, 18, 19), similar to what has been done in agriculture (3,10,11,12) and temperate forests (7). Very little is known about the plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPBs) that have the potential to colonize mangroves and facilitate their growth. The diazotrophic cyanobacterium Microcoleus chthonoplastes improved N2-fixation (19) and nitrogen incorporation in black mangrove seedlings (6). The terrestrial halotolerant Azospirillum halopraeferens and halotolerant A. brasilense Cd can successfully colonize black mangroves roots in seawater (18). Recently, several PGPBs of mangrove origin promoted the growth of the annual, potential oilseed seaweed Salicornia bigelovii, which shares the semiarid mangrove ecosystem with trees (5). In agricultural and forestry inoculation practices, the mixing of two or more microbial species usually yields better effects on plant growth than the use of a single microorganism (1,8,9). However, this is complicated when mangrove growth is being facilitated since the interactions of potential mangrove PGPBs among themselves, as well as their effect on plant growth, are unknown. The aim of the present study was to explore the possible in vitro interactions of two potential mangrove PGPBs, the N2-fixing Phyllobacterium sp. and the phosphate-solubilizing bacterium Bacillus licheniformis.
NEW WAYS OF TOOL CUTTING STRATEGY MOTION FOR CNC MILLING OPERATIONS

: In Computer Aided Manufacturing systems is possible use of more functions for tool cutting strategy motion optimization. For needs of optimal concept machining implementation at digital controlled manufacturing machines is important accurate to design concept - strategy of tool motion by manufacturing engineer. On the ground of possibility realisation of great number different types surfaces at different manufacturing devices and after exploitation of different from a lot of technological parameters is strenuous to choose of optimal and efficient concept of tool motion. New modern approaches on realisation of these problems constitute application of expert and knowledge systems in collaboration with classical software dedicated for creation of control NC programs.
Use of GnRH analogue in the endometriosis recurrence after surgery

Endometriosis recurrence after surgery is still an issue that afflicts the gynecologist. Adjuvant hormonal treatments have been suggested and approved in order to delay recurrence in symptoms and endometriotic lesions. The current review analyzes the impact of postoperative gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists administration on the recurrence rate of endometriosis. We selected randomized controlled trials on this topic. The reported findings are controversial and the definition of recurrence varies among the sources. The emerging results report that the postoperative administration of gonadotropinreleasing hormone agonists seems beneficial on symptoms control and it delays the subjective recurrence (although it is related to the known side effects), but the duration of the post-operative treatment plays an
The influence of neighbourhood socio-demographic factors on densities of free-roaming cat populations in an urban ecosystem in Israel

Context Free-roaming cat populations are abundant in many urban ecosystems worldwide. Their management is necessary for reasons of public health, risk of wildlife predation and cat welfare related to their high densities. Trap–neuter–return (TNR) programs are now the main cat population control strategy in urban areas. However, the efficacy of such strategies is difficult to evaluate without more precise estimates of cat numbers and a better knowledge of anthropogenic influences on cat densities. Aims We aimed to estimate free-roaming cat population numbers and density in residential neighbourhoods in Tel Aviv, and to investigate population densities in relation to several socio-demographic factors. Methods We compared free-roaming cat population densities in terms of neighbourhood socio-economic status (SES), housing type, human density and percentage of residential and commercial areas. Five consecutive cat density surveys were carried out in eight residential neighbourhoods in Israel – four in northern Tel Aviv, characterised by high SES, and four in southern Tel Aviv, characterised by low SES. The photographic capture–recapture technique was used and abundance estimates were evaluated using the MARK program. Regression analyses examined the effect of socio-demographic factors on cat densities. Key results Neighbourhood socio-economic status significantly influenced kitten density and proportion of neutered cats in the total population: southern neighbourhoods had higher kitten densities and lower neutered cat proportions compared with northern neighbourhoods. Higher adult cat densities featured in mixed profile neighbourhoods of residential and commercial areas compared with solely residential neighbourhoods. Using the linear equation from the regression analysis the entire free-roaming cat population in Tel Aviv was extrapolated to 39 000 cats. Conclusions The results suggest that adult cat and kitten densities depend in part on socio-demographic factors, specifically on neighbourhood socio-economic status and the proportion of residential area. Implications Our findings in Tel Aviv may be used to improve cat management efforts, by focusing on neighbourhoods hosting higher cat densities; as well as to improve cat welfare by focusing on neighbourhoods with lower neutering rates and higher kitten densities. Finally, the current study may serve as a basis for studies in other cities with similar cat overpopulation problems.
Answer to tc-2018-192-RC1 – Harry Heorton

R1#1, Modelling Sea Ice fracture at very high resolution with VP rheologies This paper documents idealised very high resolution (25 m) numerical simulations of deformation in sea ice using the viscous plastic VP rheology. The sea ice is predominantly put under uniaxial compression from the top and bottom boundaries and the resulting deformation features are documented. Simulations are performed with longer model run times, decreased spatial resolution, modified boundary conditions, biaxial compression, imposed flaws within the sea ice and alternate rheologies by changing the yield curve shape. The results are well documented, though further detail is required on the model setup. Particular emphasis is put on the resulting deformation or linear kinematic feature intersection angle, as a means to provide a link between simulated and observed deformation features, and thus provides insight into how to select an appropriate sea ice rheology for simulation within climate models or for future studies. This method presents an exciting way to link observations and simulations of sea ice deformation, but there are certain aspects of the study that, in my opinion, need addressing. We thank the reviewer for a thorough review and for highlighting grammatical mistakes in the original manuscript
Oxidative Stress Markers Differ in Two Placental Dysfunction Pathologies: Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Aim Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are both multisystemic disorders of pregnancy that cause perinatal morbidity and mortality. Recently, researchers focused on the role of oxidative stress (OS) as a pathophysiological mechanism in the development of these pathologies. The aim of this study was to compare OS in placental-related pathologies (PIH and IUGR) and uncomplicated pregnancies. We also investigated which salivary OS markers reflect systemic oxidative status and which only reflect the state of the oral cavity. Material and Methods. A total of 104 pregnant women (n = 104; 27 with PIH, 30 with IUGR, and 47 controls) were evaluated. Malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (ORAC), aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), and activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione transferase (GST) in plasma/whole blood and/or saliva were analysed. Dietary nutrient intake was calculated using a Semiquantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SFFQ). Oral health was assessed to eliminate patients with bleeding, severe periodontitis, and other dental pathologies. Results In the IUGR group, increased concentration of ORAC was observed both in saliva and plasma. Also, lower plasma levels of MDA in IUGR compared to the control group was detected. No sign of oxidative stress was confirmed in the PIH group. The examined groups did not differ regarding diet and markers of inflammation. ORAC in saliva was correlated with its level in plasma. No such correlations for MDA were observed. In the IUGR group, there were no differences in OS markers in plasma, but there was a lower ALDH level in the blood compared to the control group. It confirms OS occurrence in IUGR. In IUGR, a higher activity of salivary ALDH was probably due to worse oral health. Conclusion Oxidative stress differs between IUGR and PIH groups: the presence of oxidative stress was confirmed only in the IUGR group. Salivary ORAC can be used to estimate ORAC in plasma. The activity of salivary ALDH reflects the state of the oral cavity.
Leveraging Machine Learning to Automatically Derive Robust Planning Strategies from Biased Models of the Environment

Teaching clever heuristics is a promising approach to improve decision-making. We can leverage machine learning to discover clever strategies automatically. Current methods require an accurate model of the decision problems people face in real life. But most models are misspeciﬁed because of limited information and cognitive biases. To address this problem we develop strategy discovery methods that are robust to model misspeciﬁcation. Robustness is achieved by modeling model-misspeciﬁcation and handling uncertainty about the real-world according to Bayesian inference. We translate our methods into an intelligent tutor that automatically discovers and teaches robust planning strategies. Our robust cognitive tutor signiﬁcantly improved human decision-making when the model was so biased that conventional cognitive tutors were no longer effective. These ﬁndings highlight that our robust strategy discovery methods are a signiﬁcant step towards leveraging artiﬁcial intelligence to improve human decision-making in the real world.
EVOLUTIONARY OPTIMIZATION APPROACH FOR FINDING GPPP OF A PV ARRAY SYSTEM UNDER HETEROGENEOUS OPERATING CONDITION

This research work investigates an evolutionary optimization approach for finding Global Peak Power Point (GPPP) of a Photovoltaic (PV) array system under Heterogeneous operating conditions. The presence of a by-pass diode introduces multiple peaks in the Power-Voltage (P-V) and multiple steps in Current-Voltage (I-V) characteristics of a PV array under Heterogeneous operating conditions. The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Bacterial Foraging Optimization (BFO) techniques have been incorporated to determine the effective GPPP under shadow conditions. The effects of cognitive coefficient of individual particles (C1) and the social coefficient of all particles (C2) play a major role in finding the optimum solution in the search space of PSO are also studied. The BFO algorithm has a large number of control parameters when compared to PSO and it shows significant improvements in terms of convergence speed and final accuracy towards reaching the GPPP. The mathematical model of proposed PV system have been developed and simulated in Matlab-simulink environment to track the GPPP. The simulated results of Incremental Conductance (INC) method, PSO and BFO are evaluated and compared for different shading patterns of the PV array system. From the obtained results, it is found that the BFO algorithm gives considerable improvements than INC and PSO algorithms.
Fluid-Structure Interaction in Ocean Engineering

In this paper, we introduce our recent studies on fluid-structure interaction in ocean engineering, which include hydroelastic analysis of very large floating structures, hydroelastic analysis of general floating structures, and hydroelastic analysis of submersed floating tunnels. We focus on developing numerical procedures for hydroelastic behaviors of various floating bodies. The analysis methods are based on boundary element method (BEM) for surrounding fluids and finite element method (FEM) for floating structures. The direct-coupled formulations for fluid-structure interaction problems were derived and implemented. Various numerical examples were solved and also experimental studies were performed to validate the numerical methods developed.
Implementation of 64 BIT Low Power Carry Select Adder

-Here a system is designed based on the strategy of the functions of the arithmetic operation based phenomena in a well oriented fashion and also the and the performance of the processor based strategy in a well effective manner through which there is an reduced complexity followed by the increase in the speed of the system in a well respective strategy with respect to the adders of the carry select based strategy including CSLA based phenomena in a well oriented fashion respectively. Here the implementation of the CSLA based architecture in a well oriented aspect by which where the main aim of the system is a key factor oriented analysis with respect to the reduced power oriented strategy followed by the reduced power consumption based phenomena in a well efficient fashion respectively. Where there is a quite significant modification in the system based strategy in an analogous form by the takes place in the gate level based scenario in a well efficient fashion respectively. Here the modification takes place by the help of the 64 bit, 32 bit and 16 bit in a well oriented fashion and in an effective manner respectively. Experiments have been conducted on the present method and a lot of analysis is made and an accurate analysis is made where there is a measurement of the performance based strategy followed by the outcome of the system in a well oriented fashion towards the entire system respectively. There is a lot of advancement takes place in the system in a well efficient manner respectively. Here in the present method oriented strategy in a well efficient manner there is an evaluation of the performance of the system takes place in the system in a well effective manner by the terms of the strategy oriented parameters in a well oriented fashion respectively and some of them includes the area, power and reduced complexity based parameters in a well oriented fashion respectively.