Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The impact of renewable and non-renewable energy consumption on economic growth: the case of Greece

ABSTRACT This study empirically investigates the relationship between renewable and non-renewable energy consumption and economic growth in Greece, using annual data from 1990 to 2016. The results reveal that there is a significant positive long-run effect of both, renewable and non-renewable energy consumption, on economic growth. In the short run, the results are in the same direction. The overall findings imply that renewable and non-renewable energy consumption significantly stimulates economic growth in Greece. Taken into account that renewable energy sources reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, the expansion of renewable energy consumption with a strategic plan is required. The challenge for policymakers in Greece is to substitute conventional energy fuels with others that produce less pollution and to raise renewable energy sources by keeping a sustainable and long-term growth path. Energy policy should be combined with the implementation of coherent, consistent and sequential renewable energy-enhancing structural reforms.
Isolated spontaneous superior mesenteric artery dissection: A rare cause of unexplained abdominal pain

Isolated spontaneous superior mesenteric artery dissection is a rare disease. The natural history of this rare vascular disease is not well established. Herein, we report the case of a 41‐year‐old male presented with intermittent epigastric pain. A computed tomography scan showed a proximal superior mesenteric artery dissection with jejunal branches involvement. The symptom was improved after prostaglandin E1 therapy. A follow‐up of abdominal computed tomography showed stationary lesion of superior mesenteric artery. Gastroenterologists should recognize and pay attention to this rare cause of unexplained abdominal pain. Management of isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection is varied on the clinical presentation. Conservative treatment may be the first choice for the patients without evidence of bowel ischemia.
Aluminum Nitride Combined Overtone Resonators for the 5G High Frequency Bands

This work presents a new acoustic MEMS resonator technology, dubbed Aluminum Nitride (AlN) Combined Overtone Resonator (COR), capable of addressing the filter requirements for the 5G high frequency bands in the 6-40GHz range. The COR exploits the multimodal excitation of two higher-order Lamb waves (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$2^{\mathbf {nd}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$3^{\mathbf {rd}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> order Asymmetrical Lamb Waves) in a suspended thin-film AlN plate to transduce a 2-dimensional vibration mode with high electromechanical coupling coefficient <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$k_{t}^{2}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> (up to 1.9%) and quality factor <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$Q>1100 $ </tex-math></inline-formula> at twice the frequency of a fundamental thickness-extensional mode in the same structure. Analytical and finite-element method (FEM) models are developed to describe the working principle of the COR technology and predict the achievable <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$k_{t}^{2}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, Q and lithographic frequency tunability. An 8.8 GHz COR prototype was fabricated showing a high <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$k_{t}^{2}~\sim ~0.3$ </tex-math></inline-formula>% (using a simple top-electrode-only configuration with a 2-mask process) and a groundbreaking <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$Q\sim {1100}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> which is the highest ever achieved among piezoelectric resonators above 6 GHz. The <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$f - Q$ </tex-math></inline-formula> product <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\sim 1\times 10 ^{\mathbf {13}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> is the highest among all demonstrated piezoelectric resonators with metallic coverage >50%. Additionally, the capability of the COR technology to deliver contiguous filters with bandwidths between 355 and 592 MHz (aggregated BW >2GHz) in the mmWave spectrum, with relaxed lithographic requirements, is demonstrated by FEM. [2019-0229]
Impact of Team Goal Orientation and Information Exchange on Creativity and Innovation in Advertising Creative Teams of Pakistan

The main objective of the study is to investigate the impact of team goal orientation and information exchange on creativity and innovation in advertising creative teams of Pakistan. The data is collected from 70 teams and 436 employees of the advertising agencies in Pakistan and analyzed statistically using MEDTHREE analysis. The findings indicate that team goal orientation induces information exchange among team members, which leads to organizational innovation through team creativity in the advertising agencies of Pakistan. The mediation analysis of the data shows that for the innovation it is necessary that information exchange and creativity must exist at team level. The study may be useful for the managers of the advertising agencies of Pakistan to deal with the studied factors for the enhancement of creative thinking and innovation in the advertising agencies of Pakistan
Multimodal Medical Image Fusion Techniques – A Review

The main objective of image fusion for multimodal medical images is to retrieve valuable information by combining multiple images obtained from various sources into a single image suitable for better diagnosis. In this paper, a detailed survey on various existing medical image fusion algorithms, with a comparative discussion is presented. Image fusion algorithms available in the current literature are categorized into various methods known as (1) morphological methods, (2) human value system operator based methods, (3) sub-band decomposition methods, (4) neural network based methods, and (5) fuzzy logic based methods. This research concludes that even though there exists a few open-ended creative and logical difficulties, the fusion of medical images in many combinations assists in utilizing medical image fusion for medicinal diagnostics and examination. There is tremendous progress in the fields of deep learning, artificial intelligence and bio-inspired optimization techniques. Effective utilization of these techniques can be used to further improve the efficiency of image fusion algorithms.
Deep clustering-based single-channel speech separation and recent advances

The recently-proposed deep clustering algorithm introduced signiﬁcant advances in single-channel speaker-independent multi-speaker speech separation. In this paper, we review deep clustering and its improved method called chimera net. In addition, we describe our architectures for reducing the latency of deep clustering by combining block processing and teacher-student learning. Unfolding of a phase reconstruction algorithm and a complex mask estimation method for speech separation are also described
The impact of green supply chain integration on sustainable performance

The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of green supply chain integration (GSCI) on sustainable performance which includes environmental, social and economic performance. ,Based on data collected from 206 Chinese manufacturers, this study uses structural equation modeling with the maximum-likelihood estimation method to test the theoretical model. ,The results show that different dimensions of GSCI have different outcomes. Green internal integration lays the foundation for green supplier integration (GSI) and green customer integration (GCI), and is related to both environmental and social performance. GSI is positively related to economic performance, whereas GCI is positively related to social performance. ,Believing that “how to be green” matters, this study focuses on an integrative approach to green supply chain management (GSCM), shedding new light on how GSCI influences performance and providing practical guidelines for different stakeholders.
Dual-Polarized Dual-Dipole Antenna with Low Mutual Coupling for Massive MIMO

A dual-polarized dual-dipole antenna with low mutual coupling for massive MIMO base stations is proposed. The antenna is composed of two pairs of fold dipole connected by shaped coplanar microstrip lines. The antenna has a bandwidth of 11.5% for return loss>15 dB, covering one of the 5G band (3.3-3.6 GHz). The low mutual coupling of the proposed antenna is validated by simulating a 2 by 2 antenna array. It is shown that the isolation between the input ports with same polarization is higher than 30 dB with an element distance of $0.65\lambda$ (where $\lambda$ is the free-space wavelength at 3.45 GHz) while isolation between the input ports for orthogonal polarization is about 23 dB. Due to the low mutual coupling between the adjacent elements, there is little deterioration for the radiation patterns of the antenna element in the array.
NAVIGATING THE RACIALIZED NEOLIBERAL GAZE: ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROFESSIONALS IN U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION

Substantial research has addressed the experience of Asian American students in higher education (Hune, 2002; Ng & Lee, 2007; Buenavista, Jayakumar, & MisaEscalante, 2009; Museus & Chang, 2009; Museus & Kiang, 2009; Pak, Maramba, & Hernandez, 2014; Palmer & Maramba, 2015), and a growing body of literature explores the state of Asian American faculty in higher education (Lee, 2002; Li & Beckett, 2005; Lin, Pearce, & Wang, 2009; Yook 2013). Though research examining how Asian American administrators experience higher education is increasing (Suzuki, 2002; Neilson, 2004; Neilson & Suyemoto, 2009; Li-Bugg, 2011; Reeves, 2015), no studies to date have examined how Asian American women who are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals in higher education experience their roles. This phenomenological study used in-depth interviews to examine how the experiences of Asian American women DEI professionals in higher education demonstrate conformity and conflict with neoliberalism. In doing so, this study found agentive possibilities for Asian American women even as they navigate the commodifying nature of what this study terms the “racialized neoliberal gaze. ”
Why and when leader humility promotes constructive voice: a crossover of energy perspective

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to build a moderate mediation model to delineate the effects of leader humility on employee constructive voice behavior based on conservation of resources theory and crossover of resources model. Specifically, when a leader behaves with humility, the followers will be more likely to feel they receive psychological resources from their interactions with the leader (i.e. relational energy), and thus engage in more constructive voice behavior. In addition, this energizing effect only occurs when the leader is perceived as having higher apparent sincerity by their subordinates. Design/methodology/approach: The research hypotheses of this study were empirically tested using multi-timepoint and multi-source (i.e. supervisors and subordinates) survey data in China. Study 1, based on data from 449 subordinates and 88 immediate supervisors, was conducted to test the proposed mediation effect. Study 2, based on data from 185 subordinates and 50 immediate supervisors, was conducted to replicate the findings of Study 1 and test the integrated model. Findings: The results of Study 1 support the proposed mediation effect that leader humility positively predicts followers’ constructive voice behavior via boosting followers’ relational energy. The results of Study 2 replicate the findings of Study 1 and further indicate that leader humility is only positively related to perceived relational energy when a leader is perceived as having higher apparent sincerity by their subordinates. Practical implications: This paper provides detailed instructions for business practitioners. First, given that employee constructive voice behavior is related to employee relational energy and is beneficial to organizations, leaders are encouraged to behave with humility when interacting with their subordinates. Second, from the perspective of human resource management, well-designed training programs can be used to help leaders to develop leader humility. Third, the findings of this paper call attention to a potential risk for humble leaders. Organizations should educate leaders on the potential negative consequences of false humility and encourage leader humility that will appear in leaders’ sincerity. Originality/value: Overall, drawing on conservation of resources theory and crossover of resources model, this paper reveals that boosting relational energy is a mechanism via which humble leaders can shape employees’ voice behavior. Second, by examining the moderation effect of apparent sincerity of leaders from followers’ perspective, this paper suggests an actor–recipient perspective to identify the boundaries of the energizing mechanism. Third, the findings of this paper add to the knowledge on voice research by highlighting an additional source of energy for employee constructive voice behavior.
Cocaine Triggers Glial-Mediated Synaptogenesis

Synaptogenesis is essential in forming new neurocircuits during development, and this is mediated in part by astrocyte-released thrombospondins (TSPs) and activation of their neuronal receptor, α2δ-1. Here, we show that this developmental synaptogenic mechanism is utilized during cocaine experience to induce spinogenesis and the generation of AMPA receptor-silent glutamatergic synapses in the adult nucleus accumbens (NAc). Specifically, cocaine administration activates NAc astrocytes, and preventing this activation blocks cocaine-induced generation of silent synapses. Furthermore, knockout of TSP2, or pharmacological inhibition or viral-mediated knockdown of α2δ-1, prevents cocaine-induced generation of silent synapses. Moreover, disrupting TSP2-α2δ-1-mediated spinogenesis and silent synapse generation in the NAc occludes cue-induced cocaine seeking after withdrawal from cocaine self-administration and cue-induced reinstatement of cocaine seeking after drug extinction. These results establish that silent synapses are generated by an astrocyte-mediated synaptogenic mechanism in response to cocaine experience and embed critical cue-associated memory traces that promote cocaine relapse.
MOLECULAR DETECTION OF HUMAN RHINOVIRUS IN RESPIRATORY SAMPLES OF SWINE FLU NEGATIVE NORTH INDIAN CHILDREN WITH FLU-LIKE ILLNESS

Objectives: Flu-like illness may also be caused by different respiratory viruses other than influenza. Human rhinovirus (HRV) shows almost flu-like symptoms. The purpose of this study is the molecular detection of HRV in throat swab of swine flu negative North Indian children during the years 2012 and 2013. Reverse transcriptase (RT) - polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of 5’non-coding region (NCR) was used for HRV detection followed by cell culture isolation of HRV. Methods: PCR confirmed swine flu negative throat swab samples were collected from the Department of Microbiology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The RNA isolation of samples was done using the QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kit (Qiagen), followed by single step RT-PCR amplification (AgPath-ID, Life Technologies). All PCR positive HRV samples were cell cultured in HeLa and HEp-2 cell lines for viral isolation. ® Results: 135 swine flu negative throat swab samples were examined. Out of which 34 samples (25.2%) were found HRV positive by RT-PCR, while only four samples (11.8%) were culture positive on HeLa cell line. Younger children (0-4 year) were found more susceptible to HRV infection. This study indicated the highest prevalence of HRV (37.0%) during the months (September-October) of the Autumn season in 2012 and 57% in Winter-spring season (February-March) during 2013. Conclusion: HRV may be a cause of flu-like symptoms in swine flu suspected North Indian children with a higher rate during Autumn and Spring season. Molecular detection of HRV using RT-PCR is more sensitive than cell culture assay. Keywords: Human rhinovirus, Swine flu, Influenza-like illness, Lower respiratory tract infections.
Legal but not available. The paradox of abortion in India.

In the early 1970s India was one of the first countries in the world to pass the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. The passage of the Act seemed to imply that a woman who decided to terminate her pregnancy would no longer be hindered by the law in making this choice nor would she be forced to risk her life doing so. However in the context of an underfunded and unaccountable health care system much of what was envisaged during the passage of the Act failed to materialize. Illegal abortions continue outdated methods are still used by doctors to terminate pregnancies better options are ignored government hospitals are avoided coercive package deals and underhanded pressures are offered uninformed women turn to unqualified providers local providers are preferred accurate data on abortion is unavailable and there is a lack of accountability. Clearly the situation surrounding abortion requires considerable attention in order to transform the theoretical right to a safe abortion into a service that is truly available. Several recommendations addressing this issue are cited.
Voltage-Injected PWM Variants for a Dual Two-Level Inverter-Fed Open-End Winding Induction Motor Drive

In this article, three new pulsewidth modulation (PWM) methods are proposed for a dual-inverter-fed open-end winding induction motor (OEWIM) drive aimed at reducing voltage harmonic distortions in the inverter output. The proposed PWM variants are devised using appropriate voltage injection to the modulating signals. The proffered PWM variants for the dual inverter are analyzed through rigorous harmonic analysis to arrive at complete harmonic description using double Fourier integral approach (DFIA) to obtain their characteristics. For all the PWM variants, optimal values of voltage injection are also obtained, which yields lower voltage harmonics at the output of the dual inverter. The analytical solutions thus obtained are verified through simulations and experimental results, and the improved harmonic performance compared to the existing PWM techniques is also presented. Identifying the shortcoming of reduced limits of linear modulation of the proposed PWM techniques, a solution to smoothly slide-over to the phase-disposed PWM techniques is also demonstrated. Besides, the impact of the proposed PWM variants on improved motor current ripple and torque ripple performance when used with field-oriented control is presented and compared with some existing PWM methods to showcase their superior performance characteristics and also the usefulness of the envisaged PWM methods.
Lower bound and construction of mixed-level locating arrays

Abstract Covering arrays and locating arrays have been investigated in depth in various scenarios. Test suites based on locating arrays can not only test the presence of system defects, but also identify effects that cause failure according to outcomes. In this article, we first obtain a refined lower bound of test numbers for mixed-level locating arrays, which serves as a benchmark for constructing optimal locating arrays with specific parameters. We also provide an algorithm to construct mixed-level locating arrays aiming to reaching the lower bound. The goal to find a mixed-level locating array is transformed into solving an optimization problem. A simulated annealing algorithm is implemented to approximate a global solution. As a result, a series of mixed-level locating arrays are obtained, which shows that the proposed algorithm is quite effective.
Understanding the uncertainty in global forest carbon turnover

Abstract. The length of time that carbon remains in forest biomass is one of the largest uncertainties in the global carbon cycle, with both recent historical baselines and future responses to environmental change poorly constrained by available observations. In the absence of large-scale observations, models used for global assessments tend to fall back on simplified assumptions of the turnover rates of biomass and soil carbon pools. In this study, the biomass carbon turnover times calculated by an ensemble of contemporary terrestrial biosphere models (TBMs) are analysed to assess their current capability to accurately estimate biomass carbon turnover times in forests and how these times are anticipated to change in the future. Modelled baseline 1985–2014 global average forest biomass turnover times vary from 12.2 to 23.5 years between TBMs. TBM differences in phenological processes, which control allocation to, and turnover rate of, leaves and fine roots, are as important as tree mortality with regard to explaining the variation in total turnover among TBMs. The different governing mechanisms exhibited by each TBM result in a wide range of plausible turnover time projections for the end of the century. Based on these simulations, it is not possible to draw robust conclusions regarding likely future changes in turnover time, and thus biomass change, for different regions. Both spatial and temporal uncertainty in turnover time are strongly linked to model assumptions concerning plant functional type distributions and their controls. Thirteen model-based hypotheses of controls on turnover time are identified, along with recommendations for pragmatic steps to test them using existing and novel observations. Efforts to resolve uncertainty in turnover time, and thus its impacts on the future evolution of biomass carbon stocks across the world's forests, will need to address both mortality and establishment components of forest demography, as well as allocation of carbon to woody versus non-woody biomass growth.
Composite Sinusoidal Waveform Generated by Direct Digital Synthesis for Healthy Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries

To address the defects in lithium-ion battery lifespan, this paper proposes a composite waveform generation strategy that offers capacity-recovering effect. Based on digital architecture, this study exploits direct digital synthesis (DDS) to generate data, which are then processed in an analog-to-digital converter to produce a predefined voltage waveform signal. In the process, an arbitrary waveform is converted to digital voltage waveform signal through pulse width modulation (PWM) technology, thus realizing waveform generation through DDS. Subsequently, analog-to-digital conversion is accomplished by going through a buck circuit, resulting in a composite sinusoidal waveform that is used to charge the battery with a recovering effect. This paper comprises an introduction of effective waveforms for capacity recovering, methods of generating composite sinusoidal waveforms, and an example of the application of composite sinusoidal waveform generation. The waveform produced by the circuit may recover the capacity of an aged 18650 lithium-ion battery by about 8%.
Orbital Compartment Syndrome with Traumatic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Report and Literature Review

49-years-old male presented to the ED with history of right orbital trauma. Physical examination showed right periorbital swelling, multiple periorbital lacerations, restricted right eye extraocular movements, and decreased Visual Acuity (VA). Intraocular Pressure (IOP) was elevated at 52 mmHg. Upon presentation, an emergent bedside lateral canthotomy and inferior cantholysis were performed. Postoperatively, the IOP has decreased to 31 mmHg. 24 hours after the procedure, the IOP and VA were 26 mmHg and 20/100, respectively. However, patient reported complete right eye visual loss. IOP was persistently elevated. Anterior orbitotomy was performed for further decompression. Imaging Findings