Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Optimal Design of a Motor-Driven Three-Finger Soft Robotic Gripper

This article presents an innovative, motor-driven, three-finger compliant gripper for adaptive grasping of size-varied delicate objects. An optimized compliant finger design is identified numerically through a topology optimization method. A stepper motor is used to actuate three identical compliant fingers, which can operate through elastic bending deformation. Finite-element models are developed to investigate the maximum equivalent stress, input force, and output displacement relations corresponding to the amount of input displacement of the compliant finger. Simulation results show that the proposed finger design is with a lower driving force and a lower maximum equivalent stress during operation comparing to one previous design. The proposed compliant finger is prototyped by three-dimensional printing using thermoplastic elastomer. Experimental results for the input displacement versus input force and input displacement versus geometric advantage relationships of the prototyped finger agree well with simulation results. The developed three-finger soft robotic gripper is mounted on an industrial robot arm to demonstrate its capability in handing size-varied delicate objects, such as egg, fruits, and glass products. Experimental results show that the proposed three-finger gripper can be used to grip object with a maximum weight of 4.2 kg and a maximum object size of 140 mm. The overall weight of the developed three-finger soft robotic gripper is 1.2 kg. The load capacity of the developed gripper can vary according to the friction between gripper and object. The maximum payload of the gripper can be increased to 9.5 kg when an additional antislip foam tape is applied on the grip surfaces of the compliant fingers.
Decentralized Coordination of Converged Tactile Internet and MEC Services in H-CRAN Fiber Wireless Networks

In order to meet the requirements of services and applications envisioned for post-5G and 6G networks, research efforts are heading towards the convergence of architectures aiming to support the wide variety of new compute-demanding and latency-sensitive applications in the context of Tactile Internet. In this article, we study the resource allocation and association of users with different delay requirements in a shared-backhaul fiber-wireless (FiWi) enhanced Heterogeneous Cloud Radio Access Network (h-cran) with Multi-access Edge Computing (mec) and offloading. As opposed to traditional resource and association management, we propose a decentralized algorithm based on a full dual decomposition of the optimization problem to operate the network. Results show that this approach outperforms the traditional one in terms of average delay and energy consumption, achieving up to 80% average delay improvement in high-load scenarios.
Natural Material Role in Production, Activation and Stabilization of Alkaline Protease Produced from a New Isolated Geobacillus caldoxylosilyticus IRDO

A new s train I RDO alkalophilic Geobacillus ca ldoxylosilyticus was isolated f rom a T ikehau pond i n the Atoll, Polynesian France. It was identified o n the basis of 16s rRNA gene homology, GC, where it was 95% related to t his strain. This strain is unique in that it could g row easily and produced alkaline protease in presence of o ne gram of wh eat b ran or ric e stalk w ithout an y su pplements. Growth of Geobacillus co ldoxylosilyticus under solid s tate f ermentation ( SSF) using wheat bran or rice stalk a s the sole carbon and n itrogen sources produced a ppreciable levels of alkaline protease (1890 U/gm, 300 U/gm) respectively. The optimized parameters for e nzyme product ion wer e s tudied. The neem ext ract played a si gnificant role in activation and stability of the p artially purified alkaline p rotease. The hydrolytic activity of the alkaline protease towards different natural substrates improved in presence of 0.05 % neem extract. This enzyme sho wed keratinaceous hyd rolytic a bility t owards hum an hair an d nails. The ability of t he enzyme to remove blood stains increased significantly in th e presence of ne em extract.
A Review of Hot Carrier Degradation in n-Channel MOSFETs—Part II: Technology Scaling

Transistor parametric drift due to conduction mode hot carrier degradation (HCD) is reviewed. The time kinetics in n-channel MOSFETs and FinFETs is analyzed for channel length (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${L}_{\text {CH}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) variation from <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\sim 2~\mu \text{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> to ~20 nm and oxide thickness (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${T}_{\text {OX}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) scaling from ~20 to ~1 nm, for drain bias (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {D}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) variation from ~8 to ~1 V, and gate bias (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {G}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) chosen to achieve a maximum HCD for a particular type of device. The time kinetics shape variation from long-channel heavily doped abrupt junction devices through moderately long-channel lightly doped drain (LDD) devices to short-channel devices featuring moderately doped source–drain extensions (SDEs) is reviewed. The temperature (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${T}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) dependence of HCD and the comparison of dc and ac HCD stress kinetics are reviewed in long <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${L}_{\text {CH}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> at high <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {D}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and in short <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${L}_{\text {CH}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> at low <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {D}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> stress. The observed data are qualitatively explained.
Learning at home during COVID-19: effects on vulnerable young Australians

Nearly half the national school student population is at risk of having their learning and wellbeing significantly compromised by not being at school because they are in a vulnerable group, due to their young age; social disadvantage; specific needs; or family employment context. As soon as health restrictions permit there is an urgent need to reconnect these students to the physical context of school-based learning to support their learning and wellbeing outcomes. Concurrently there is a need to invest rapidly in developing significant capability in schools to deliver education both online and on-site.
DQ Impedance Stability Analysis for the Power-Controlled Grid-Connected Inverter

For a grid-connected inverter requiring the ac voltage magnitude and the active power control, both vector control and power synchronization control can be applied. The stability comparison based on the dq impedance stability analysis between both control are carried out via three factors including the grid impedance, the inner current loop and the virtual impedance. The dq impedances of the inverter based on both control are derived. The determinant of the impedance ratio matrix is used for the stability analysis. The bode plot of the grid impedance and the inverter impedance are present to assist the stability analysis and explain their interactions. It is found that increasing the grid impedance and the cut-off frequency of the current loop stabilize the inverter with the power synchronization control, which is converse to the vector control. Furthermore, the inverter with the power synchronization control may suffer the instabilities when connecting to a strong grid. The virtual inductor and resistor are proposed to enhance the stability for the vector control and the power synchronization control respectively. The simulation validation using Matlab/Simulink is performed.
Analysis of genetic diversity and relationships in East African 'Apple Banana' (AAB genome) and 'Muraru' (AA genome) dessert bananas using microsatellite markers.

Using eight nuclear and four chloroplast microsatellite markers, a total of 133 banana (Musa spp.) accessions from East Africa, Bioversity International and Polynesia were characterized at the University of Hawaii. The objectives of the study were to determine variation patterns existing in the Musa AA and AAB genomes of East Africa and to determine the usefulness of microsatellites markers in differentiating accessions within the two Musa genome groups. Group average clustering produced major clusters corresponding to the genome composition of AAA, AAA-EA, AAB (plantains), AAB (dessert bananas), AA and AB. At least four distinct subclusters of 'Apple Banana' (AAB genome) were observed, namely 'Mysore' (AAB genome), 'Sukari Ndizi' (AAB geome), 'Prata' (AAB genome) and 'Silk' (AAB genome). The East African 'Muraru' (AA genome) dessert bananas formed a distinct cluster with a high similarity to AAA dessert bananas, suggesting the possibility of shared ancestry between them.
A specimen record of the Little Paradise-Kingfisher Tanysiptera hydrocharis from Torres Strait, Queensland: a new bird for Australian Territory

A fresh specimen of a Little Paradise-Kingfisher 'Tanysiptera hydrocharis' was discovered within the township on Saibai Island, northern Torres Strait, Queensland, during ornithological fieldwork in January 2010. The specimen was lodged with the Western Australian Museum. A submission to the Birds Australia Rarities Committee, Case number 634, resulted in acceptance of the record. Here we document the occurrence, the first confirmed record for Australian territory of this little-known species, and discuss previous records of blue-and-white paradise-kingfishers from Torres Strait.
Applications of Bayesian Skyline Plots and Approximate Bayesian Computation for Human Demography

ABSTRACT Bayesian methods have been adopted by anthropologists for their utility in resolving complex questions about human history based on genetic data. The main advantages of Bayesian methods include simple model comparison, presenting results as a summary of probability distributions, and the explicit inclusion of prior information into analyses. In the field of anthropological genetics, for example, implementing Bayesian skyline plots and approximate Bayesian computation is becoming ubiquitous as means to analyze genetic data for the purpose of demographic or historic inference. Correspondingly, there is a critical need for better understanding of the underlying assumptions, proper applications, and limitations of these two methods by the larger anthropological community. Here we review Bayesian skyline plots and approximate Bayesian computation as applied to human demography and provide examples of the application of these methods to anthropological research questions. We also review the two core components of Bayesian demographic analysis: the coalescent and Bayesian inference. Our goal is to describe their basic mechanics in an attempt to demystify them.
Reproductive Performance of Swiss Albino Mice Treated with Leachate From CETP Pali, Administered During Various Stages of Reproductive Cycle

The present study deals with the reproductive performance of leachate from Combined Effluent Treatment Plant CETP Pali, Rajasthan, India when administered to Swiss albino mice during two significant stages of reproductive cycle. An attempt has been made to compare the fetotoxic and embryotoxic effect of sludge leachate administered during two different stages of gestation like prior to and throughout gestation ,and organogenetic phase of reproductive cycle . The leachate which is obtained from CETP, Pali receiving effluent exclusively from textile and dyeing industries located at Pali , was diluted with water according to dose concentration of 1/100 and 1/10 respectively and then administered to Swiss albino mice along with control group receiving simple tap water in order to access the most vulnerable stage out of two. Research finding reveals that the treated sludge leachate from CETP, Pali at the tested dose levels produced maternal toxicity to certain extent at both phases. Fetotoxicity due to sludge leachate was evident by significant reduction in body weight gain, substantial loss of body fur and restlessness. Visceral malformation included abnormalities in eye (like anopthamia ,micropthalmia ),pulmonary edema, reduced gonadal size in dose related manner in both the groups Skeletal malformation included poor ossification of skull bones ,Sternal defects, rib anomalies in all the fetuses of higher dose group in both the phases. It was found that Phase II is much more sensitive to chemical insult
Are Interventions with Batterers Effective? A Meta-analytical Review

The inconsistency in the results both internally and between of previous meta-analyses on batterer intervention program efficacy, and the publication of new batterer interventions underscored the need for an up-to-date meta-analyticalreview. A total of 25 primary studies were found from literature search, obtaining 62 effect sizes, and a total sample of 20,860 intervened batterers. The results of a global meta-analysis showed a positive, significant, and of a mediummagnitude effect size for batterer interventions, but not generalizable. Nevertheless, the results exhibited a significantly higher rate of recidivism measured in couple reports (CRs) than in official records (ORs). As a consequence, intervention efficacy measuring in CRs was null, whilst in ORs was positive and significant. As for the intervention model, positive andsignificant effects were observed under the Duluth Model and cognitive-behavioural treatment programs (CBTPs), but a higher effect size was obtained with CBTPs in comparison to the Duluth Model (under this model, interventions may have negative effects, i.e., an increase in recidivism rate). In relation to intervention length, short interventions failed to reduce recidivism in ORs and may have negative effects, while long interventions were effective in reducing recidivism rate in ORs without negative effects. Efficacy evaluations in short follow-ups were invalid as artificially boosted recidivismreduction rate. Limitations of ORs and short follow-ups as measures of the intervention efficacy and implications of results for batterer intervention are discussed.
Listeria monocytogenes contamination in dairy plants: evaluation of Listeria monocytogenes environmental contamination in two cheese-making plants using sheeps milk

Listeria monocytogenes harbouring niches established in the processing plant support post-process contamination of dairy products made from pasteurised or thermised milk. The present study investigated L. monocytogenes environmental contamination in two sheep’s milk cheese-making plants. Persistence of contamination in the area at higher risk was also investigated. During a one-year survey 7 samplings were carried out in each dairy plant, along the production lines of Pecorino Romano and ricotta salata cheese. A total of 613 environmental samples collected from food contact and non-food contact surfaces were analysed according to ISO 11290-1:2005 standard method. Identification of the isolated strains was carried out by polymerase chain reaction. L. monocytogenes prevalence was 23.2% in dairy A and 13.1% in dairy B, respectively. The higher prevalence rate was found in the following areas: salting, products washing, packaging, ricotta salata storage and Pecorino Romano ripening rooms. L. monocytogenes was never found in the cheese-making area. The probability of observing samples positive for the presence of L. monocytogenes was asso- ciated with dairy plant, sampling area and the period of cheese-making (P<0.001). The greater persistence of contamination over time was observed in the washing, salting, and Pecorino Romano ripening areas. The control of persistent environmental contamination relies on the identification of L. monocytogenes niches within the processing environment and the prevention of harborage sites formation. The importance of strict cleaning and sanitising procedure in controlling L. monocytogenes environmental contamination is confirmed by the lower level of contamination observed after these procedures were correctly implemented.
Estimating the leaf area of Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A. Juss. from linear measurement

This study was carried out to develop leaf area prediction models for Khaya senegalensis using linear measurement. The maximum lamina length (L) and lamina width (W) were measured with a graduated ruler (cm), while the actual leaf area (ALA) were measured with a software model WINRHIZO PRO 2005, installed on a computer system with an attached scanning machine. The best fit model was selected based on F-test; mean square error (MSE) and Coefficient of determination (R). All parameters were positively and significantly correlated at 1% level. The product of length and breadth (LB) had the highest coefficient of Determination of 0.75. Quadratic and linear regression of the data produced eight leaf area models. The best five models were product and sum of length and width while the least four models were derived from single-dimensional measurement of either lamina length or width. The top five models were recommended for leaf area estimation of Khaya senegalensis, but for ease of application model with the highest R was preferred for its simplicityY= -3E=0.5x+0.0046x+1.9839x+7.2194; R = 75%.
Application of PWI-SF for Screening High-Risk Group of Mental Health among College Students

The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of Psychosocial Well-Being Index-Short Form (PWI-SF) to identify students who are vulnerable to high-risk mental health. The results of the PWI-SF will help college students consider factors on how to adapt to college environment. Ultimately, the results of the study will determine the applicability of the said test to college students. The study administered both PWI-SF and the Korean version of Beck Depression Inventory (K-BDI-II) to randomly selected 1,787 college students in G-city. There were three aspects considered and performed in the analysis. First, the researcher calculated the internal consistency (Cronbach’s α )of the normal college student’s group and compared it with the reports of previous studies to assess the stability of the analysis. Second, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to check the applicability of the proposed four-factor structure on normal college students’ group. Third, after examining both the distribution of K-BDI-II scores and the critical item, an appropriate cut-off score was proposed based on the screening situation of the high-risk group. Finally, the results of this study showed the usefulness and limitations of PWI-SF in screening the high-risk group of mental health.
Analysis of durum wheat germplasm adapted to different climatic conditions.

A study of the extent and patterns of microsatellite diversity in 234 genotypes from Ethiopian durum wheat (Triticum turgidum) landraces was conducted to identify areas of diversity that could be used as a source of new germplasm for developing high yielding and stable varieties. Landraces belonging to nine populations, from three Ethiopian regions [Tigray (T), Gonder (G) and Shewa (S)] with different climates, were analysed by using 28 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. The level of polymorphism was high and quite consistent among populations underlining the great diversity existing. The highest level of diversity was found within populations, about 75.9%, while about 5.3% was attributed to differences between regions. The level of expected heterozygosity was on an average, rather high, ranging from 39% to 56%, whereas the observed heterozygosity was, on an average, limited to 14%. An average of about five alleles per locus was detected in each population. Nevertheless, alleles were not equally present in populations as confirmed by the high level of expected heterozygosity. The polymorphism information content (PIC) for the markers assessed showed a wide range of values from 0.14 to 0.92. The likelihood relationships among the nine Ethiopian populations indicated that the material collected in the Gonder region (a wet climate) was genetically more diverse than the materials from Shewa and Tigray (dryer climates). The high number of loci in linkage disequilibrium (LD), up to 23, has demonstrated that the loci were associated irrespective of their physical location. This holds true even if the loci are located on different chromosome arms. Genetic diversity values between populations was very different and was used to produce a dendrogram showing population relationships.
Selinia pulchra (G. Winter) Sacc. (Bionectriaceae, Ascomycota): a new genus and species record for Ukraine

Data on a new for Ukraine coprophilous fungus – Selinia pulchra (G. Winter) Sacc. (Bionectriaceae) are reported. It was collected in the north-east of the country (Sumy Region). Based on the collected specimen, distinctive morphological characters of the species are provided in detail. The description is illustrated by micrographs obtained using light and scanning electron microscopy. For the described specimen, its locality, substrate and collection date are indicated. In addition to morphological characters, ecological peculiarities and data on the general distribution of this species are briefly discussed.
DNA Fingerprint of Alkanna tinctoria Subspecies in Misurata, Libya

The genus Alkanna is a member of the family Boraginaceae and is found throughout temperate and subtropical areas of the world, with a major centre of distribution in the Mediterranean region. Two subspecies of Alkanna tinctoria L. (Alkanna tinctoria tripolitana and Alkanna tinctoria tinctoria) are endemic to Libya. Flower size and flower colour were used only as taxonomic characters in determining the subspecies, therefore, the purpose of this paper to use another tool for determining the two subspecies of Alkanna tinctoria L. and to investigate DNA markers for the two subspecies. Ten random 10-mer primers were used to detect genetic variation between the two subspecies. The results of primer OP-O05, primer OP-O06, primer OP-O12, primer OP-O17 and primer OP-O19 indicated the presence of molecular markers to the Alkanna tinctoria tinctoria and monomorphic bands while Primer OP-O10, primer OP-O13 and primer OP-O17 resulted in the production of molecular marker for Alkanna tinctoria tripolitana and also the appearance of monomorphic bands. So the results showed the occurrence of some molecular genetic markers that could be useful in the recognition and the taxonomical description of the plants.
Discovery of candidate genes for stallion fertility from the horse Y chromosome

Discovery of Candidate Genes for Stallion Fertility from the Horse Y Chromosome. (August 2009) Nandina Paria, B.S., University of Calcutta; M.S., University of Calcutta Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Terje Raudsepp The genetic component of mammalian male fertility is complex and involves thousands of genes. The majority of these genes are distributed on autosomes and the X chromosome, while a small number are located on the Y chromosome. Human and mouse studies demonstrate that the most critical Y-linked male fertility genes are present in multiple copies, show testis-specific expression and are different between species. In the equine industry, where stallions are selected according to pedigrees and athletic abilities but not for reproductive performance, reduced fertility of many breeding stallions is a recognized problem. Therefore, the aim of the present research was to acquire comprehensive information about the organization of the horse Y chromosome (ECAY), identify Y-linked genes and investigate potential candidate genes regulating stallion fertility. To achieve theses goals, a direct cDNA (complementary DNA) selection procedure was used to isolate Y-linked genes from horse testes and 29 Y-specific genes were identified. All 29 genes were mapped to ECAY and their sequences were used to