Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Design, assembly and commissioning of a test apparatus for characterizing thermal interface materials

While thermal interface materials (TIMs), such as greases, compliant polymers, metallic foils and phase change materials, are commonly used in most electronic and microelectronic applications their in-situ thermomechanical characteristics are not well understood. Analytical models are available for idealized surface geometries, including conforming rough surfaces and non-conforming, smooth surfaces, but models are typically not available for real surfaces that combine both surface roughness and waviness, especially for interfaces that incorporate interstitial materials to promote compliance. As a result, thermal interface materials are usually characterized experimentally, in adherence to guidelines described in ASTM standard D 5470-95 which does not provide for changes in material thickness during the application of a load. This paper details the design and construction of a test apparatus that exceeds all specifications stipulated in ASTM D 5470-95 and can be used to accurately characterize thermal interface materials, including the precise measurement of changes in in-situ materials thickness resulting from loading and thermal expansion.
Highly Adaptive Phenuiviridae with Great Biomedical Importance

The newly established virus family Phenuiviridae in Bunyavirales harbors viruses infecting three kingdoms of host organisms (animals, plants, and fungi), which is rare in known virus families. Many phenuiviruses are arboviruses and replicate in two distinct hosts (e.g., insects and humans or rice). Multiple phenuiviruses, such as Dabie bandavirus, Rift Valley fever phlebovirus, and Rice stripe tenuivirus, are highly pathogenic to humans, animals, or plants. They impose heavy global burdens on human health, livestock industry, and agriculture and are research hotspots. In recent years the taxonomy of Phenuiviridae has been expanded greatly, and researches on phenuiviruses have made significant progress. With these advances, this review drew a novel panorama regarding the biomedical significance, distribution, morphology, genomics, taxonomy, evolution, replication, transmission, pathogenesis, and control of phenuiviruses, to aid researchers in various fields to recognize this highly adaptive and very important virus family.
Reconfigurable PIFA with a parasitic strip line for a hepta-band WWAN/LTE mobile handset

In this study, a reconfigurable planar inverted-F antenna (PIFA) with a parasitic strip line for a hepta-band wireless wide area network (WWAN)/long term evolution (LTE) mobile handset is proposed. The PIN diode is located between the end of the parasitic strip line and the protruded ground plane. Depending on the on/off-state of the PIN diode, the degree of coupling between the conventional PIFA and the parasitic line is controlled and the fundamental resonant frequency of the proposed antenna is adjusted. As a result, the fundamental resonant frequencies cover the (global system for mobile communication) GSM850 (824–894 MHz) and GSM900 (880–960 MHz) bands. By the parasitic strip line extended from the protruded ground plane, impedance matching at the higher-order modes (f 2 and f 3) is improved and the fourth resonant frequency f 4 is remarkably decreased. The high band of the antenna is formed by combining these three higher-order modes to cover the GSM1800 (1710–1880 MHz), GSM1900 (1850–1990 MHz), universal mobile telecommunication system (UMTS) (1920–2170 MHz), LTE2300 (2305–2400 MHz) and LTE2500 (2500–2690 MHz) bands.
Research on Intelligent Oracle Bone Fragments Rejoining Technology

An dynamic suspected target fragment database based on three elements (bone block, fragment and feature) is designed to store pending oracle bone fragments to be rejoined. Oracle bone fragments images are preprocessed on the basis of texture and target/background difference, and then extracted the contour feature, regional feature and trend feature based on actual demand for oracle bone rejoining. An intelligent oracle bone fragments rejoining system prototype is implemented.
Digital Crafting and Crafting the Digital

ABSTRACT This paper presents part of a recently completed doctoral research project investigating the impact of digital imaging technology on printed textile practice. It describes how digital technology is able to support the creative process at the generative stage of idea development through to the production and embellishment of the printed artefact. It focuses on the ways in which digital tools are being used to support creative craft practice and proposes areas for future research. Previous studies investigating the use of digital technology indicate that digital inkjet printing frees textile practitioners from the technical constraints of the printing process and facilitates new strategies in design production and craft making. Recent studies in the field of HCI (Human Computer Interaction) have demonstrated the importance of understanding the creative process in order to develop more effective digital tools. Research described in this paper investigates the ways in which digital technology is able to support creative thinking within printed textile practice. It illuminates the role of hand making in the digital crafting process and reveals the importance of human memory and physical experience in the development of creative cognition. A strand of the project focusing on a textile craft practitioner is described. The selection of qualitative research methods, including case study and practical investigations, is explained, as is the concept of ‘disciplined noticing’ as a research methodology. Digitally printed artworks, created as a result of the practical investigations, are presented and their purpose within the research explained. Findings from the research as a whole indicate that digital tools are able to support creative practice through the stimulation, communication and manipulation of visual concepts; digital communications technology also facilitates creative collaboration between practitioners. The findings reveal that making by hand informs creative thought and enables emotional content to be perceived in the resulting artwork. This is evidenced in hybrid practice in which digital techniques are combined with textile craft skills. Further research is required to elucidate the role that making by hand plays in creative cognition and the ways in which digital tools might be enhanced in the future to support this.
Developing a classification system and algorithm to track community-engaged research using IRB protocols at a large research university

Abstract Community-engaged research (CEnR) is now an established research approach. The current research seeks to pilot the systematic and automated identification and categorization of CEnR to facilitate longitudinal tracking using administrative data. We inductively analyzed and manually coded a sample of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols. Comparing the variety of partnered relationships in practice with established conceptual classification systems, we developed five categories of partnership: Non-CEnR, Instrumental, Academic-led, Cooperative, and Reciprocal. The coded protocols were used to train a deep-learning algorithm using natural language processing to categorize research. We compared the results to data from three questions added to the IRB application to identify whether studies had a community partner and the type of engagement planned. The preliminary results show that the algorithm is potentially more likely to categorize studies as CEnR compared to investigator-recorded data and to categorize studies at a higher level of engagement. With this approach, universities could use administrative data to inform strategic planning, address progress in meeting community needs, and coordinate efforts across programs and departments. As scholars and technical experts improve the algorithm’s accuracy, universities and research institutions could implement standardized reporting features to track broader trends and accomplishments.
Protein-protein interactions: Methods, databases, and applications in virus-host study

Almost all the cellular processes in a living system are controlled by proteins: They regulate gene expression, catalyze chemical reactions, transport small molecules across membranes, and transmit signal across membranes. Even, a viral infection is often initiated through virus-host protein interactions. Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are the physical contacts between two or more proteins and they represent complex biological functions. Nowadays, PPIs have been used to construct PPI networks to study complex pathways for revealing the functions of unknown proteins. Scientists have used PPIs to find the molecular basis of certain diseases and also some potential drug targets. In this review, we will discuss how PPI networks are essential to understand the molecular basis of virus-host relationships and several databases which are dedicated to virus-host interaction studies. Here, we present a short but comprehensive review on PPIs, including the experimental and computational methods of finding PPIs, the databases dedicated to virus-host PPIs, and the associated various applications in protein interaction networks of some lethal viruses with their hosts.
Presentation and Discussion of the UAM/Exercise I-1b: “Pin-Cell Burn-Up Benchmark” with the Hybrid Method

The aim of this work is to present the Exercise I-1b “pin-cell burn-up benchmark” proposed in the framework of OECD LWR UAM. Its objective is to address the uncertainty due to the basic nuclear data as well as the impact of processing the nuclear and covariance data in a pin-cell depletion calculation. Four different sensitivity/uncertainty propagation methodologies participate in this benchmark (GRS, NRG, UPM, and SNU&KAERI). The paper describes the main features of the UPM model (hybrid method) compared with other methodologies. The requested output provided by UPM is presented, and it is discussed regarding the results of other methodologies.
Modelling Combined Intravenous Thrombolysis and Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: Understanding the Relationship between Stent Retriever Configuration and Clot Lysis Mechanisms

Background: Combined intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy (IVT-MT) is a common treatment in acute ischaemic stroke, however the interaction between IVT and MT from a physiological standpoint is poorly understood. In this pilot study, we conduct numerical simulations of combined IVT-MT with various idealised stent retriever configurations to evaluate performance in terms of complete recanalisation times and lysis patterns. Methods: A 3D patient-specific geometry of a terminal internal carotid artery with anterior and middle cerebral arteries is reconstructed, and a thrombus is artificially implanted in the MCA branch. Various idealised stent retriever configurations are implemented by varying stent diameter and stent placement, and a configuration without a stent retriever provides a baseline for comparison. A previously validated multi-level model of thrombolysis is used, which incorporates blood flow, drug transport, and fibrinolytic reactions within a fibrin thrombus. Results: Fastest total recanalisation was achieved in the thrombus without a stent retriever, with lysis times increasing with stent retriever diameter. Two mechanisms of clot lysis were established: axial and radial permeation. Axial permeation from the clot front was the primary mechanism of lysis in all configurations, as it facilitated increased protein binding with fibrin fibres. Introducing a stent retriever channel allowed for radial permeation, which occurred at the fluid-thrombus interface, although lysis was much slower in the radial direction because of weaker secondary velocities. Conclusions: Numerical models can be used to better understand the complex physiological relationship between IVT and MT. Two different mechanisms of lysis were established, providing a basis towards improving the efficacy of combined treatments.
Detection of blaKPC and blaNDM genes by duplex PCR with lateral flow dipsticks from sterile body fluid samples

Duplex polymerase chain reaction with lateral flow dipsticks (duplex PCR‐LFD) was developed for the simultaneous detection of beta‐lactamase Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (blaKPC) and beta‐lactamase New Dehli metallo‐beta‐lactamase (blaNDM) genes in body fluid samples. This method was validated using well‐characterized isolates. The assessment of the specificity of duplex PCR‐LFD showed that there was no cross‐reactivity with other targets. The detection limit of the duplex PCR‐LFD assay was 20 CFU per ml for blaKPC and blaNDM. Among 177 sterile body fluid samples tested by the duplex PCR‐LFD assay, 40 were blaKPC‐positive and five were blaNDM‐positive. The results obtained from 122 corresponding Gram‐negative bacteria which were isolated from these clinical samples and tested by duplex PCR‐LFD assay showed that there were 37 strains carrying blaKPC genes in 40 blaKPC‐positive samples and three strains carrying blaNDM genes in five blaNDM‐positive samples. Statistical analysis indicated that there was no significant difference between the direct detection of blaKPC and blaNDM genes in clinical sterile body fluid samples and their corresponding clinical isolates. Therefore, duplex PCR‐LFD can be effective for the simultaneous detection of blaKPC and blaNDM in clinical isolates and directly from clinical samples, which may be helpful for the administration of appropriate antimicrobial treatment.
Feasibility Study of A Hybrid Wind/PV System Connected to the Jordanian Grid = الجدوى الاقتصادية لربط الأنظمة المهجنة لمولدات الرياح والخلايا الكهروضوئية بالشبكة الوطنية الأردنية

Feasibility Study of A Hybrid Wind/PV System Connected to the Jordanian Grid = الجدوى الاقتصادية لربط الأنظمة المهجنة لمولدات الرياح والخلايا الكهروضوئية بالشبكة الوطنية الأردنية، للحصول على النص الكامل يرجى زيارة مكتبة الحسين بن طلال في جامعة اليرموك او زيارة موقعها الالكتروني
Men’s perception of information and descriptions of emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer—a qualitative individual interview study

Abstract Objective To explore men`s perception of information and their possible emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer. Design, setting, patients A qualitative explorative research design was employed. Data were collected from June to November 2017. The study was set at a urological outpatient clinic at a university hospital in Norway. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten men who had been examined for prostate cancer. Interviews were analyzed using Systematic Text Condensation (STC). Results The analysis revealed three themes. The theme ‘Different needs and perceptions of information’ illustrated that information should be personalized. Despite different information needs, insufficient information about prostate cancer may prevent some men from being involved in decisions. The theme, ‘A discovery of not being alone’, indicated that a sense of affinity occurs when men realize the commonality of prostate cancer. Some men benefited from other men’s experiences and knowledge about prostate cancer. The last theme ‘Worries about cancer and mortality’ showed that the emotional strain was affected by men’s knowledge of cancer and the received information. Men expressed conflicting feelings toward prostate cancer that could be difficult to express. Conclusions The findings indicate that men in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer are not a homogeneous group, but need personalized information. Some men may benefit from other men’s experiences and support. Men’s emotional strain can affect their communication about prostate cancer, which should be acknowledged. Procedures that identify patients’ information needs early on should be an integrated part of the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer. KEY POINTS Knowledge about men’s information needs and possible emotional strain in the diagnostic phase of prostate cancer are limited. Men with suspected prostate cancer have different preferences and information needs; however, insufficient information prevents men from participating in decisions. Men experience a sense of affinity with other men affected by prostate cancer, and some men benefit from exchanging experiences. Men consider prostate cancer as a less aggressive type of cancer but may experience emotional strain.
Non-equal spacing CMOS sensor impact on response between even and odd pixels

With the self-developing CMOS imaging sensors in the instrument Focal Plane Assembly (FPA), there is flexibility in the trade-off for optimal specifications of CMOS sensor for systematic study. The criteria considered for the optimization are MTF and SNR, the CMOS imaging sensor considered is with TDI (time delay integration) feature. Among the specifications, fill factor is a key item. It affect not only the window effect in FPA MTF (static), but also the smearing effect in dynamic MTF, especially in satellite along track direction. Considering different fill factors, mirror-type and non-mirror-type pixel layout were studied for estimating the system MTF, another concern from image user point of view is mirror type pixel layout may cause different response between even and odd pixels. This work is to present the analysis results based on the construction of the non-equal spacing signal via Whittaker -Shannon interpolation formula. Further to present the analysis results about fill factor and stage number of TDI CMOS sensor. The result can function as a practice of FPA design specification.
Tunable fibre bandpass filter based on a linearly chirped fibre Bragg grating for wavelength demultiplexing

A novel tunable fibre bandpass filter based on a linearly chirped fibre Bragg grating (LCFBG) has been demonstrated. The transmission peaks in the LCFBG stopband are electronically induced by controlling the strain distribution along the LCFBG using a piezoelectric stack. Transmission peaks with 0.58 nm bandwidth and 10.6 dB rejection ratio have been achieved with a tuning step of 0.28 nm over a range of 10 nm.
NOVEL CLASS OF MICROSTRIP BANDPASS FILTERS WITH IMPROVED UPPER REJECTION BAND

In this paper, we present a novel class of microstrip bandpass fllters with improved upper rejection band. The proposed fllters are composed of two half-wavelength resonators and two short- ended microstrip feed lines for input and output. Using voltage- wave analysis, we examine the resonance and coupling properties at harmonic frequencies. It is found that difierent combinations of the feed line and the resonator with proper selection of the coupling regions can suppress spurious responses. Beneflting from this approach, two single-band and one dual-band bandpass fllters are designed, fabricated and measured. Simulated and measured results indicate that the upper rejection bands of the proposed fllters are increased up to near third- and flfth-order harmonics, respectively. And the rejection level during the stop-bands is more than 20dB.
The Importance of Engineering Technical Reviews to Improve the Product Reliability

SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONSThis paper presents how engineering technical reviews can be used to improve product reliability during new product introduction (NPI). Engineers need to foresee potential failure modes and recommend actions to eliminate or mitigate them, including what tests need to be carried out, as well as actions to revise product and production processes specifications. The early identification of potential failure modes and appropriate actions to address them improved the product launching success rate and reduced failure costs associated with customer issues in the field due to engineering changes.
Application of Nd (Mg½Ti ½) O3 (NMT) Perovskite in Mobile Communications

The electrical conductivity, phase, and space group of property of the NMT substance and grain boundary of samples were approximated from complex compound by Raman spectroscopy, X-ray, SEM, TEM, and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), samples prepared and analyzed in the laboratory in the frequency ranges from 9.76 GHz. The solid-state conventional method utilized. All the samples were tested by using XRD from 1250°C to 1550°C by increasing 50 degrees for every sample and cooling to the room temperature. The contraction of structure did not happen even at elevated temperature. The increase in Nd+ ion polarizability is 0.50 nm compared to La+ rare elements material, which is 0.60, this contributes to change of perovskite cubic. This is result of the smaller size of Nd+ 0.127 nm cation compared to La+ which increase number of dipoles despite the reduction of diploes and expands relative permittivity (εr). The single-phase material produced which shows quality factor Q×f = 60000 saturated at 10 GHz and temperature coefficient of (τf) = -77 MK-1.
Sanfilippo syndrome type B: Analysis of patients diagnosed by the MPS Brazil Network

Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by deficiency of the enzyme N‐acetyl‐alpha‐d‐glucosaminidase (NAGLU), caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in the NAGLU gene, which leads to storage of heparan sulfate and a series of clinical consequences which hallmark is neurodegeneration. In this study clinical, epidemiological, and biochemical data were obtained from MPS IIIB patients diagnosed from 2004–2019 by the MPS Brazil Network (“Rede MPS Brasil”), which was created with the goal to provide an easily accessible and comprehensive investigation of all MPS types. One hundred and ten MPS IIIB patients were diagnosed during this period. Mean age at diagnosis was 10.9 years. Patients were from all over Brazil, with a few from abroad, with a possible cluster of MPS IIIB identified in Ecuador. All patients had increased urinary levels of glycosaminoglycans and low NAGLU activity in blood. Main clinical symptoms reported at diagnosis were coarse facies and neurocognitive regression. The most common variant was p.Leu496Pro (30% of alleles). MPS IIIB seems to be relatively frequent in Brazil, but patients are diagnosed later than in other countries, and reasons for that probably include the limited awareness about the disease by health professionals and the difficulties to access diagnostic tests, factors that the MPS Brazil Network is trying to mitigate.
Triple Phase Shift Modulation Scheme of DAB Converter with LCL Resonant Tank

In this article, an optimized triple-phase shift (TPS) modulation scheme is proposed for the dual active bridge (DAB) converter with an inductor-capacitor-inductor (LCL) resonant tank. By using the fundamental harmonic analysis (FHA), the working modes and the conduction loss are analyzed. The conduction loss is associated with the equivalent resistance of the components and the voltage conversion ratio. On the premise of the zero-voltage-switching (ZVS), the control scheme for optimizing the conduction loss is proposed with three degrees of freedom. The control law and the closed-loop control are analyzed for bidirectional power flow. Furthermore, the conduction loss is analyzed and compared with the previous dualphase shift (DPS) control strategies. It demonstrates the lower conduction loss in the optimized TPS modulation scheme. Finally, the performance of the control strategy is verified by a 1kW experimental prototype.
Modelling and numerical simulation of the transport phenomena in water thermal energy storage tanks

Mathematical model for numerical simulation of the transient heat transfer and fluid flows in water thermal energy storage tanks is developed. The model allows analysis of the thermal fields in the accumulators at different schemes and modes of charging and discharging. It was verified and validated based on experimentally obtained information about the temperature stratification at charging of a thermal accumulator at a laboratory solar system. The proposed approach for numerical study of the thermal energy storage is convenient for parametrical estimation and improvement of the efficiency of the thermal systems.