Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigation of surface charges and traps in gallium nitride/aluminium gallium nitride/gallium nitride high-voltage transistors via measurements and technology computer-aided design simulations of transfer characteristics of metal-insulator-semiconductor field-effect transistors and high-electron-m

This study presents a detailed analysis of the Plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) silicon-nitride/semiconductor interface of gallium nitride (GaN) transistors through the study of the transfer characteristics of a large-gate-area metal-insulator-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MISFET). Id –Vg measurements were performed on several MISFETs across the wafer and for all of them the authors observed strong hysteresis between forward and reverse sweeps and a double kink. These features indicate the presence of traps beneath the gate electrode. Neither the hysteresis nor the kinks were seen in the measured high-electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) characteristics suggesting that the passivation/semiconductor interface is electrically responsible for them. The transfer characteristics of the MISFET have been reproduced using a technology computer-aided design (TCAD) deck that includes fixed charges and donor traps at the passivation/semiconductor interface. The impact of these charges on the Id –Vg and their influence on the formation of a surface-inversion layer is here explained through extensive TCAD simulations. This study has also been extended to different temperatures between 35 and 75°C to investigate the change in the transfer characteristics at elevated temperatures. It is shown that the hysteresis observed between forward and reverse sweeps and the transconductance decrease significantly with increasing temperature.
Reducing the Cost of Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Methods: This was a prospective, non-randomized study of 20 laparoscopic appendectomies using endoloops and endoclips instead of endostaplers to close off the appendix and mesoappendix. Postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and reintervention rate were recorded. Consumable supplies used were tallied and the cost calculated. The results were compared to those for an earlier series of laparoscopic appendectomies performed using endostaplers.
Definition and analysis of an electronic device for synchronous circular sampling of locally periodic signals

Algorithms devoted to perform digital measurements in advanced instrumentation have sometimes to work with locally periodic signals sampled without an opportune signal synchronization. Errors introduced by this phenomenon are usually reduced and made negligible using a suitable signal windowing. When this solution is not available, circular sampling technique represents an efficient way to overcome the problem. The theory of circular sampling is analyzed in the context of the generalized sampling procedure. The relationships obtained guarantee that one and only one sequence satisfy the imposed sampling conditions. A device able to provide the sampling condition according to the above mentioned theory has been studied and designed. <<ETX>>
Antigen presentation and interferon signatures in B cells driven by localized ablative cancer immunotherapy correlate with extended survival

Rationale: B cells have emerged as key regulators in protective cancer immunity. However, the activation pathways induced in B cells during effective immunotherapy are not well understood. Methods: We used a novel localized ablative immunotherapy (LAIT), combining photothermal therapy (PTT) with intra-tumor delivery of the immunostimulant N-dihydrogalactochitosan (GC), to treat mice bearing mouse mammary tumor virus-polyoma middle tumor-antigen (MMTV-PyMT). We used single-cell RNA sequencing to compare the transcriptional changes induced by PTT, GC and PTT+GC in B cells within the tumor microenvironment (TME). Results: LAIT significantly increased survival in the tumor-bearing mice, compared to the treatment by PTT and GC alone. We found that PTT, GC and PTT+GC increased the proportion of tumor-infiltrating B cells and induced gene expression signatures associated with B cell activation. Both GC and PTT+GC elevated gene expression associated with antigen presentation, whereas GC elevated transcripts that regulate B cell activation and GTPase function and PTT+GC induced interferon response genes. Trajectory analysis, where B cells were organized according to pseudotime progression, revealed that both GC and PTT+GC induced the differentiation of B cells from a resting state towards an effector phenotype. The analyses confirmed upregulated interferon signatures in the differentiated tumor-infiltrating B cells following treatment by PTT+GC but not by GC. We also observed that breast cancer patients had significantly longer survival time if they had elevated expression of genes in B cells that were induced by PTT+GC therapy in the mouse tumors. Conclusion: Our findings show that the combination of local ablation and local application of immunostimulant initiates the activation of interferon signatures and antigen-presentation in B cells which is associated with positive clinical outcomes for breast cancer. These findings broaden our understanding of LAIT's regulatory roles in remodeling TME and shed light on the potentials of B cell activation in clinical applications.
RISK COMMUNICATION AND STANCE: STRATEGIC FRAMING IN RISK DISCOURSE

This study offers a socio-cognitive approach to discourse analysis, allowing a multifaceted exploration of stance and stancetaking in contemporary American risk discourse. Integrating features of immediate and mediated discursive activities, stance is seen here as both a subjective and an intersubjective discourse construct, inseparably connected with situational framing and formation of situational identities.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-CONTROL AND CONSUMPTIVE BEHAVIOR TREND ONLINE SHOPPING OF FASHION PRODUCTS IN HOUSEHOLD MOTHER OF PEJAYA ANUGRAH SIDOARJO HOUSEHOLD

This study aims to determine the relationship between self-control and the consumptive behavior online shopping fashion products for housewives in Housing Pejaya Anugrah Sidoarjo. This research is a type of correlational quantitative research. Data collection techniques in this study use a psychological scale with a Likert scaling model that is a scale of self-control and the scale of consumptive behavior. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a positive relationship between the consumptive behavior online shopping fashion products for housewives. Data analysis was performed using the Spearman’s Rho technique using SPSS 18 for windows. The results of data analysis showed the value of the correlation coefficient r = -0.168 with a significance of 0.176. Thus, the hypothesis proposed by the researcher is rejected, which means there is no relationship between self-control and consumptive behavior online shopping for
Multi-mapped Neural Networks for Control of High Dimensional Synthesis Systems

This paper outlines NN Synths 1 , a software instrument that uses multi-mapped regression-based deep learning neural networks 2 to control multiple high dimensional synthesizers. The paper discusses the reasoning behind the use of high-dimensional synthesizer algorithms and then presents the designs of two individual software synthesizers at use in the NN Synths instrument. It then outlines the larger ecosystem of the multi-mapped performance space: showing why the archipelagic nature of these synthesizers requires the user to have rapid access to multiple diﬀerent mappings for expressive performance, and how easy switching between multi-mapped synths facilitates expressive traversal of the larger multi-dimensional performance space.
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM ADOPTION AMONG INDONESIAN MSMES: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR CLOUD COMPUTING

The utilization of accounting information systems technology (AIS) allows micro small medium enterprises (MSMEs) to become competitive. Even though MSMEs have resources limitation, they can utilize the essential advantages of AIS through cloud computing. This paper proposes a conceptual model that influences an intention to adopt cloud accounting (ITAC) among MSMEs by using constructs that had been investigated in a preliminary study and aligned with such literature of the existing technology adoption theory. The theory of TAM-TOE is integrated by involving variables such as the cloud computing characteristic (CA), organizational readiness (OR), mimetic pressure (MP), government intervention (GI), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived usefulness (PU) of MSMEs owner-managers on the cloud accounting. Based on a pre-testing study through a survey of MSMEs in Indonesia, the result shows the validity and reliability of scale measurement and supports its potential for a full-scale study. The proposed model contributes to a better understanding of the cloud accounting adoption among MSMEs in developing countries.
Design of Compact Rat Race Coupler for WLAN Receivers

Rat Race Coupler is simply a 3 dB coupler that can be an alternative to a Magic Tee. They are mainly used to combine or split the signals with almost no loss. In this paper Rat race Coupler operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz is designed using the Advanced Design System software (ADS). It is used for WLAN receiver applications. The rat race is simulated and the results shows better insertion loss (3.5dB) and isolation loss (33 dB) at the designed frequency. Keywords— Rat Race Coupler, Magic Tee, WLAN receiver.
Non‐parametric probabilistic forecasts of wind power: required properties and evaluation

Predictions of wind power production for horizons up to 48-72 h ahead comprise a highly valuable input to the methods for the daily management or trading of wind generation. Today, users of wind power predictions are not only provided with point predictions, which are estimates of the conditional expectation of the wind generation for each look-ahead time, but also with uncertainty estimates given by probabilistic forecasts. In order to avoid assumptions on the shape of predictive distributions, these probabilistic predictions are produced from non-parametric methods, and then take the form of a single or a set of quantile forecasts. The required and desirable properties of such probabilistic forecasts are defined and a framework for their evaluation is proposed. This framework is applied for evaluating the quality of two statistical methods producing full predictive distributions from point predictions of wind power. These distributions are defined by a number of quantile forecasts with nominal proportions spanning the unit interval. The relevance and interest of the introduced evaluation framework are discussed.
Tingkat Respon Superovulasi dan Produksi Embrio In Vivo dengan Sinkronisasi CIDR (Controlled Internal Drug Releasing) Pada Sapi Donor Simmental

ABSTRACT The improvement and increasing of beef cattle population through the application of superovulation and embryo transfer technology is very useful for the development of breeding and industrial feedlot. The purpose of this research to improve the effectiveness of the CIDR on estrus synchronization, superovulation response and the quantityand quality of in vivo embryos in Simmental cattle. Totally 20 Simmental cows were used as dono rswith aged between2.5 - 4years, 10 cows as control with natural estrustreatment(P1) and10 cows for synchronization with CIDR treatment(P2). Parameters observed super ovulation response rate,the number ofcorpusluteum(CL), number of ova,embryos,and Recovery Rate (RR). All data were analized by Chi-square test.The results showed that the treatment of superovulation CIDR based on synchronization had no a significant effecton number of corpusluteum(CL), ovum,and, number of transferableembryoes.
Bars Based on Velocity of Ultrasonic Waves

The velocity of ultrasonic waves, which were launched using the pulse-echo method and propagated in a stator insulation,, was measured to assess the insulation condition of the stator bars. A statistical minimum velocity (Vmin) and a statistical average velocity Way) were computed for a new and three sets of stator bars which were in operation for 16, 18 and 23 years. After velocity measurements,' several conventional electrical parameters such as dissipation factor, capacitance, and partial discharge were measured, and microscopic examinations of dissected insulation of tested bars were examined with a scanning electron microscope and an optical microscope. Experimental results showed that Vmi, and V,, decreased and more microscopic defects were formed in the insulation with increasing operating time of the stator bar. For the three sets of aged stator bars, the insulation conditions based on Vmi, and V,, were consistent with those assessed by measuring electrical diagnostic parameters. Therefore, Vmi, and V,, were used to assess the insulation condition of large generators. The measurement of ultrasonic waves may offer a broad prospect for stator insulation diagnosis.
Empfehlung Nr. 5 “Punktlastversuche an Gesteinsproben“ des Arbeitskreises 3.3 “Versuchstechnik Fels“ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geotechnik

Der Arbeitskreis AK 3.3 “Versuchstechnik Fels“ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geotechnik e. V. erarbeitet Empfehlungen für felsmechanische Labor‐ und Feldversuche sowie Messungen im Gebirge und an Bauwerken. Die vorliegende Neufassung der Empfehlung Nr. 5 behandelt den Punktlastversuch an Gesteinsprobekörpern und berücksichtigt die Weiterentwicklung der Versuchstechnik und ‐auswertung seit der gleichnamigen Empfehlung Nr. 5 von 1982. Es werden die Anforderungen an die Prüfeinrichtung und die Probekörper sowie die Vorgehensweisen für die Durchführung und Auswertung von Punktlastversuchen festgelegt. Die wesentliche Neuerung besteht darin, dass nicht mehr der Lastpunktabstand allein, sondern die Probekörperfläche zur Berechnung des Punktlastindex verwendet wird.
Psychological interventions in post-partum depression: A critical analysis

Malta Medical Journal Volume 31 Issue 03 2019 Abstract Non-pharmacological interventions are often the preferred treatment modalities in perinatal mothers suffering from mental health problems. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) are the two main evidencebased psychological treatment interventions in the management of post-partum depression. Various studies have been conducted-to-date to assess the efficacy and effectiveness of both CBT and IPT in this specialised group, yet there is no data contrasting the two. This report aims to provide a comparative critical evaluation of the evidence base for the two interventions, including their respective strengths and limitations. Research possibly indicates a stronger evidence base for IPT in the treatment of depression post-delivery, perhaps as a result of larger scale studies having been performed for this treatment modality. Nonetheless, valuable positive outcomes for CBT-treated individuals have been observed. Consequently, a number of recommendations for future research will be put forward with the main objective of advancing the literature in this area of expertise.
Low DC-power ku-band differential VCO based on an RTD/HBT MMIC technology

This letter presents the design and fabrication of a Ku-band differential-mode voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) with extremely low power consumption and good phase noise characteristics based on a monolithic InP-based resonant tunneling diode/heterojunction bipolar transistor (RTD)/(HBT) technology. In order to reduce the power consumption, an InP-based RTD is used for microwave power generation, which shows the negative resistance characteristics at a low voltage. The fabricated VCO shows an extremely low dc power consumption of 1.42mW and fairly good phase noise performance of -112 dBc/Hz at 1-MHz frequency offset. The figure-of-merit (FOM), which is used for comparing the performance of the fabricated oscillator with the previously reported results, was obtained to be -195 dBc/Hz. The obtained FOM is one of the best values among Ku-band differential VCOs reported so far.
Genetic and environmental effects on the immune phenotypes in type 1 diabetes

Large inter-individual variability in immunological cell composition and function determines immune responses in general and susceptibility of immune-mediated diseases in particular. While much has been learned about the genetic variants relevant for type 1 diabetes, the pathophysiological mechanisms through which these variations exert their effects are unknown. In this study, we characterize the genetic and non-genetic factors influencing immune responses in patients with type 1 diabetes. We show that age and season affect both immune cell traits and cytokine production upon stimulation. Genetic variants that determine susceptibility to T1D significantly affect T cell composition. Specifically, the CCR5+ regulatory T cells associate with T1D through the CCR region, suggesting a shared genetic regulation. Genome-wide quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping analysis of immune traits revealed 15 genetic loci that influence immune responses in T1D. Among them, 12 have never been reported in healthy population studies, implying a disease-specific genetic regulation.
Measuring Inﬁnity: Autonomy in David Dunn’s Thresholds and Fragile States

Composer David Dunn’s 2010 piece Thresholds and Fragile States is an autonomous network of analog circuitry designed to generate an endless and constantly evolving variety of musical sound. Like many electronic works in the American experimental tradition, the music is diﬃcult to analyze because compositional decisions are embedded within layers of circuit design, and musical features are explained at the level of individual electrical components. In this paper, I analyze Dunn’s piece using tools from circuit analysis, digital modeling, and machine learning, and present two computational experiments designed to study how autonomy arises from it. I ﬁnd that the endless variety of constantly evolving music is the result of hysteresis, or time lag of the vactrol, a circuit component and common “kludge” in electronic music, and I ﬁnd that the extreme unpredictability that Dunn describes occurs within a small region of carefully tuned network settings that Dunn has discovered empirically through musical performance.
Lifestyle, genetic risk and incidence of cancer: a prospective cohort study of 13 cancer types

Background: Genetic and lifestyle factors are related to the risk of cancer, but it is unclear whether a healthy lifestyle can offset genetic risk. Our aim was to investigate this for 13 cancer types using data from the UK Biobank prospective cohort. Methods: In 2006-2010, participants aged 37-73 years were assessed and followed until 2015-2019. Analyses were restricted to those of European ancestries with no history of malignant cancer (n=195,822). Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) were computed for 13 cancer types and these cancers combined (overall cancer), and a healthy lifestyle score was calculated from current recommendations. Relationships with cancer incidence were examined using Cox regression, adjusting for relevant confounders. Interactions between HLI and PRSs were assessed. Results: There were 15,240 incident cancers during the 1,926,987 person-years of follow-up (median follow-up= 10.2 years). After adjusting for confounders, an unhealthy lifestyle was associated with a higher risk of overall cancer [lowest vs highest tertile hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) = 1.32(1.26, 1.37)] and eight cancer types. The greatest increased risks were seen for cancers of the lung [3.5(2.96,4.15)], bladder [2.03 (1.57, 2.64)], and pancreas [1.98 (1.54,2.55)]. Positive additive interactions were observed, suggesting a healthy lifestyle may partially offset genetic risk of colorectal, breast, and pancreatic cancers, and may completely offset genetic risk of lung and bladder cancers. Conclusions: A healthy lifestyle is beneficial for most cancers and may offset genetic risk of some cancers. These findings have important implications for those genetically predisposed to these cancers and population strategies for cancer prevention.
Clinical features of UK Biobank subjects carrying protein-truncating variants in genes implicated in schizophrenia pathogenesis

Objective The SCHEMA consortium has identified 10 genes in which protein-truncating variants (PTVs) confer a substantial risk of schizophrenia. This study aimed to determine whether carrying these PTVs was associated with neuropsychiatric impairment in the general population. Methods Phenotype fields of exome-sequenced participants in the UK Biobank who carried PTVs in these genes were studied to determine to what extent they demonstrated features of schizophrenia or had neuropsychiatric impairment. Results Following automated quality control and visual inspection of reads, 251 subjects were identified as having well-supported PTVs in one of these genes. The frequency of PTVs in CACNA1G was higher than that had been observed in SCHEMA cases, casting doubt on its role in schizophrenia pathogenesis, but otherwise rates were similar to those observed in SCHEMA controls. Numbers were too small to allow formal statistical analysis but in general carriers of PTVs did not appear to have high rates of psychiatric illness or reduced educational or occupational functioning. One subject with a PTV in SETD1A had a diagnosis of schizophrenia, one with a PTV in HERC1 had psychotic depression and two subjects seemed to have developmental disorders, one with a PTV in GRIN2A and one with a PTV in RBCC1. There seemed to be somewhat increased rates of affective disorders among carriers of PTVs in HERC1 and RB1CC1. Conclusion Carriers of PTVs did not appear to have subclinical manifestations of schizophrenia. Although PTVs in these genes can substantially increase schizophrenia risk, their effect seems to be dichotomous and most carriers appear psychiatrically well. This research has been conducted using the UK Biobank Resource.
On the stability of positive semigroups

The stability and contraction properties of positive integral semigroups on Polish spaces are investigated. Our novel analysis is based on the extension of V-norm contraction methods, associated to functionally weighted Banach spaces for Markov semigroups, to positive semigroups. This methodology is applied to a general class of positive and possibly time-inhomogeneous bounded integral semigroups and their normalised versions. The spectral theorems that we develop are an extension of Perron-Frobenius and Krein-Rutman theorems for positive operators to a class of time-varying positive semigroups. In the context of time-homogeneous models, the regularity conditions discussed in the present article appear to be necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of leading eigenvalues. We review and illustrate the impact of these results in the context of positive semigroups arising in transport theory, physics, mathematical biology and signal processing.