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Optimal Energy Storage Operation under Demand Uncertainty: A Prospect Theory Analysis

In this paper, we study the consumer’s optimal energy storage operation problem under demand uncertainty. Each consumer can purchase energy storage service from an independent energy storage aggregator to shift demand from peak periods to off-peak periods under time-of-use (ToU) pricing. Previous studies on energy storage operation and investment mainly focused on the expected cost-minimization problem of a risk-neutral consumer based on the expected utility theory (EUT). We propose a prospect theory (PT) model from behavioral economics to understand the consumer’s realistic energy storage operation behaviors considering their risk preferences. Although it is challenging to solve the PT-based non-convex optimization problem, we are able to characterize the optimal solution by exploiting the unimodal structure of the objective function. Theoretical and numerical results show that the consumer’s risk preferences have a significant impact on his decisions: 1) a PT-consumer with a low reference point is more willing to use energy storage to reduce risk compared with the EUT benchmark; and 2) a PT consumer is more willing to use the energy storage when the probability of high demand is small, due to the probability distortion.
28. MICROSTRUCTURE AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SAMPLES FROM HOLE 896A1

A set of 24 basaltic samples from Hole 896A was imaged using a backscatter electron detector on a scanning electron microscope. Laboratory compressional-wave velocities were measured at elevated confining pressure for 28 minicores from Hole 896A core. Digital image analysis was used to distinguish total areas of plagioclase, olivine, and pyroxene as well as pores + alteration. Results of image processing qualitatively explain why samples with similar total porosity have markedly different compressional-wave velocity. Velocities and densities of Hole 896A samples were compared with laboratory results from the upper part of Hole 504B. Hole 896A samples tend to have lower velocities for a given bulk density than Hole 504B samples, probably a result of different pore structures of rocks from the two sites.
Investigation on coefficient of saturation recovery of non-uniform suspended load

The authors investigated the coefficient of saturation recovery(CSR) for nonequilibrium transportation of nonuniform suspended load in terms of probability theory.A primary conclusion was that the CSR of size group was in an inverse proportion to the falling velocity of the size group and in a direct proportion to the mean falling velocity of the mixed sediment particles.Finally,a semiempirical formula was presented for calculating the CSR of a certain size group of nonuniform suspended load.Compared with the results of two existing methods for calculating the CSR,the presented method is a simple and effective one. 
Educational Data Mining: A Systematic Review on the Applications of Classical Methods and Deep Learning Until 2022

Educational Data Mining (EDM) is a research field that focuses on extracting valuable insights and knowledge from data in the education sector. EDM exploits Data Mining (DM) techniques such as Clustering, Regression to analyze data and make predictions that help answer questions in education. Meanwhile, Deep Learning (DL) is a subfield of machine learning that uses neural networks to solve complex problems related to natural language processing and computer vision. DL is highly effective at processing textual and digital data such as images, audio, and video. DL can be applied to build automatic grading, attendance, monitoring systems, or intelligent learning systems in education. However, the applicability of DL in education still needs to be solved due to strict education regulations and policies with the many challenges involved in collecting and utilizing data processes. Additionally, education is subject to many ethical and legal controversies. This survey aims to clarify the concepts and issues related to EDM, such as technology, users, and data. It also explores the technologies and applications of DL in the educational environment, including the barriers and difficulties encountered when applying these technologies. Finally, the survey offers some comments on the future development direction of this field.
Is the Lembang Fault a Potential Threat to Bandung

The objective of this study is two folds: (1) to determine whether the Lembang Fault, 10 km north of Bandung is a potential threat to Bandung city or not; and (2) to simulate the social and economic loss of Bandung and surroundings if an earthquake occurs along the fault due a slippage of 3 mm/year along the fault by means of a catastrophe modeling technique. A cat model is basically an infrastructure for risk quantification. The model used has been developed by Maipark Insurance company itself. The losses will be determined by computing the three modules, these are: (1) the hazard module; (2) the inventory module; and (3) the vulnerability module. The earthquake hazard data is based on the GPS Study (Abidin et al., 2009); the vulnerability module is based on the European Macro Seismic Scale of 1998 (EMS-98); whereas the inventory module is based on the number of dwelling houses and the number of people living in the vicinity of Bandung combined by the results of the high rise building surveys. The simulation results of this study is based on the contour of the ground acceleration map, distribution of building values, population, risk and loss distribution which will affect Bandung area.
Selection of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis in cucumber ([i]Cucumis sativus[i] L.), pumpkin ([i]Cucurbita moschata [i]Duch[i].[i]) and cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants

Background: Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is a commonly used high-throughput technique to measure mRNA transcript levels. The accuracy of this evaluation of gene expression depends on the use of optimal reference genes. Cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants, made by grafting a cucumber scion onto pumpkin rootstock, are superior to either parent plant, as grafting conveys many advantages. However, although many reliable reference genes have been identified in both cucumber and pumpkin, none have been obtained for cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants.
Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Pediatrie Quality of Life Inventory™ 4.0 generic core scales

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Pediatrie Quality of Life Inventory™ 4.0 (PedsQL™ 4.0) generic core scales. Methods The standard procedure of cross-culture adaptation was used to develop the Chinese version PedsQL™4.0. We enrolled 1583 healthy children and 1335 pediatrie patients (aged from 5 to 18 years) and 325 proxies. The psychometric properties of the measure were evaluated. Results The subscales of physical functioning, social functioning and psychosocial showed alpha coefficients above 0.7 for self-report in healthy children and the total pediatrie patients, and all coefficients were higher than 0.7 for proxy report for all subscales. There were higher correlations between items and hypothesized subscales than with other subscales. Healthy children reported higher scores than pediatrie patients in all subscales. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that some of the indices of goodness of fit did not reach the standard of acceptable construct validity. Moderate to high correlations were found between self-reported and proxy-reported scores.
The Egyptian Society of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis

n Society http cense. Abstract Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involves different body organs including lungs, however, there is limited information on silent pulmonary involvement in systemic lupus, so, the purpose of this study is to identify both occult and manifest pulmonary complication in patients with SLE and its correlation with disease activity parameters, and high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings. Method: Fifty female patients fulfilling the ACR criteria for SLE were enrolled and evaluated using chest X-ray, echocardiography (Echo), pulmonary function tests (PFT) and HRCT of the chest to find out the pulmonary involvement. Results: This study was carried out on 50 SLE female patients, 24 (48%) of them were with pulmonary manifestations and 26 (52%) of them were without pulmonary manifestations. HRCT showed abnormalities in 32 patients in contrast to chest X-ray which showed abnormalities only in 22 patients (P-value < 0.05). Mild pulmonary hypertension was found in 4 (8%) patients. Pulmonary function tests indicated that the majority of the patients (80%) presented with restrictive pattern with equal percentage of both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Diffusion defect was in 56% of all studied patients. Few patients showed obstructive pattern (4%). Residual volume was high in most of the patients.
The Egyptian Society of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy; Cryotherapy; Endobronchial tumor Abstract Background: Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the standard palliative treatments in patients with inoperable carcinoma of the lung present with obstruction of the central airway but have limited effectiveness in reopening obstructed airways. Cryosurgery is one of the several techniques that can be used to reopen an obstructed tracheobronchial lumen. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate safety and clinical efficacy of flexible cryoprobe as an important option to treat the patients with inoperable obstructive central bronchial lung tumors. Patients and methods: This study was conducted on 38 patients with central endobronchial malignant tumor. A flexible cryoprobe was used during flexible bronchoscopy. The endobronchial tumors and symptoms were assessed 2 and 6 weeks after cryotherapy. Results: After 6 weeks, the endobronchial lesions were completely removed in 32/38 patients ( 85%), partly removed in 4/38 patients ( 10%), and could not be removed in 2/38 patients ( 5%), with a symptomatic improvement in dyspnea, cough and hemoptysis 78%, 63.0%, 85% after 2 weeks and up to 89%, 84.0%, 100% after 6 weeks respectively. Conclusion: Cryotherapy using fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a safe with a high efficacy technique in treating endobronchial malignant obstructive lesions. 2015 The Egyptian Society of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-ncnd/4.0/).
Biological aerosol particles as a key determinant of ice nuclei populations in a forest ecosystem

Certain primary biological aerosol particles (PBAPs) are known to have very high ice nucleating ability under mixed‐phase cloud conditions. However, since the abundances of ice nucleation active PBAPs in the atmosphere are generally thought to be extremely small, their importance has remained uncertain. Here we present evidence for the role of PBAPs as atmospheric ice nuclei (IN) active at temperatures ranging from about −34°C to −9°C in a midlatitude ponderosa pine forest ecosystem in summertime. Our measurements show that the number concentrations of IN active at these temperatures were positively correlated with number concentrations of ambient fluorescent biological aerosol particles (FBAPs). Notably, the number concentrations of IN active at warmer temperatures increased quite rapidly in response to increases in the number concentrations of FBAPs. Moreover, we show that a newly‐proposed parameterization related to the number concentrations of FBAPs can better reproduce the number concentrations of IN active over the entire temperature range examined, as compared with parameterizations related solely to the number concentrations of total aerosol particles with diameters larger than 0.5 µm as proposed previously. These results suggest that certain PBAPs released from forest biota can indeed play a key role in determining atmospheric IN populations in this ecosystem, especially at warmer temperatures, potentially leading to ice initiation in nearby mixed‐phase clouds.
The Impact of Big Data Analytics on the Organizational Capabilities - the Government Sector

This study examines the relationship between big data analytics capability and organizational performance in the government sector of the United Arab Emirates. The study uses IT mediation theory to analyze the mediation of organizational learning and decision-making capabilities in this relationship and further investigates the role of dynamic capabilities. The study employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and finds that big data analytics positively impact organizational performance through learning, decision-making, and dynamic capabilities. The study highlights the importance of big data analytics in enhancing organizational performance in the government sector and the complex interplay between organizational and dynamic capabilities in this context.
Information Sheet: Increasing Diversity in STEM by Attracting Community College Women of Color

Literature Overview—Women of Color Community College SWE-AWE Copyright © 2012 Page 2 of 1 A Product of SWE-AWE (www.AWEonline.org), NSF Grant # 0120642 and NAE CAS Reyes, Marie-Elena. (2012) Increasing Diversity in STEM by Attracting Community College Women of Color. In B. Bogue & E. Cady (Eds.). Apply Research to Practice (ARP) Resources. Retrieved <Month Day, Year> from http://www.engr. psu.edu/AWE/ARPResources.aspx.
Perspectives of Contemporary Muamalah Jurisprudence Law on Buying and Selling "claw" on the TikTok Application

Technological developments make changes to the buying and selling system. One of the most popular systems is buying and selling claws on TikTokshop. The purpose of this study is to determine whether buying and selling "claws" is in accordance with Islamic economic law or not. The research method is literature research. The results of the stu dy indicate that there are three problems that exist in the sale and purchase of claws, namely the type of goods, the quality and quantity of the goods, and how to take the object of the contract. In line with the permissibility of buying and selling online using a salam contract, the sale and purchase of claws must also follow the terms and conditions of the sale and purchase of salam because it is done online. In the sale and purchase of greetings, the object of the contract must be clear about the shape, size, quantity, and quality agreed at the beginning of the contract. So, based on the research results, the sale and purchase of claws contains elements of gharar (unclear) and maisir (chance) because the object of the contract depends on the seller's head, which is not known how the quantity and quality will be obtained by the buyer.
The effect of the project-based learning (PjBL) on concept understanding and environmental care attitudes

Understanding concepts is very important for students to remember information and is closely related to students' attitudes towards things such as the environment. From the results of interviews and reviewing the list of grades of grade X students at Senior High School of 2 Magelang, it can be seen that students' understanding of concepts on ecosystem material and students' environmental care attitudes have not been maximized. This study aims to analyze the effect of using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model on the understanding of concepts in ecosystem material and students' environmental care attitudes. The research method used is a quasi-experiment with a nonquivalent pretest-posttest control group design. The results of the analysis of pretest and post-test values in the experimental class and control class using the ANCOVA test obtained a significance value of 0.046. The results of the analysis of environmental care attitude questionnaires at the beginning and end of learning using the ANCOVA test obtained a significance value of 0.000 in the experimental class. Based on these results, it can be concluded that there is an influence of the PjBL learning model on students' understanding of concepts on ecosystem material and students' environmental care attitudes.
RILL DEVELOPMENT, HEADCUT MIGRATION, AND SEDIMENT EFFLUX FROM AN EVOLVING EXPERIMENTAL LANDSCAPE

Experiments were conducted using a soil-mantled flume subjected to simulated rain and downstream baselevel lowering to quantify the growth, development, and evolution of rills and rill networks. Digital elevation models constructed using photogrammetric techniques greatly facilitated data acquisition and analysis. Results show that: (1) headcuts formed by baselevel lowering were the primary drivers of rill incision and network development, and the communication of this wave of degradation occurred very quickly and efficiently through the landscape, (2) rill networks extended upstream by headcut erosion, where channels bifurcated and filled the available space, (3) rill incision, channel development, and peaks in sediment efflux occurred episodically, linked directly to the downstream baselevel adjustments, and (4) sediment discharge and rill drainage density approached nearly constant or asymptotic values with time following baselevel adjustments despite the continuous application of rainfall. These findings have important implications for the prediction of soil loss, rill network development, and landscape evolution where headcut erosion can occur.
Body Image

Use of social media, such as Facebook, is pervasive among young women. Body dissatisfaction is also highly prevalent in this demographic. The present study examined the relationship between Face-book usage and body image concerns among female university students ( N = 227), and tested whether appearance comparisons on Facebook in general, or comparisons to speciﬁc female target groups (family members, close friends, distant peers [women one may know but do not regularly socialize with], celebrities) mediated this relationship. Results showed a positive relationship between Facebook usage and body image concerns, which was mediated by appearance comparisons in general, frequency of comparisons to close friends and distant peers, and by upward comparisons (judging one’s own appearance to be worse) to distant peers and celebrities. Thus, young women who spend more time on Facebook may feel more concerned about their body because they compare their appearance to others (especially to peers) on Facebook.
Future of Green Energy: Innovation in Energy from Waste

New hope is given by the microbial fuel cell (MFC) for continuous production of energy through the decomposition of the waste materials. Wastewaters contain lactose and convoluted substrates which MFC decompose and generate electrical energy. The proper knowledge of nature of bacteria as electron follower and getting energy from the metabolism reaction is crucial for the production of energy by the MFCs. Distinctly such electron transfer techniques is already applicable. To cope with the viable specifications of the MFC, distinct ways are available for the bacteria. On these basis the definite biotic are selected for operation and performance. Here we are going to discuss about the usage of an anode as electron acceptor and about the quantity of the electric generation. Current flipside for energy generation corresponds to the MFC technique. Keywords—Microbial fuel cell, Mediator, Green energy, bacterial power generation, Bacteria, core technology.
Phase changes of ambient particles in the Southern Great Plains of Oklahoma

A new instrument, a 1 × 3 tandem differential mobility analyzer (1 × 3‐TDMA), was deployed in June 2007 in the Southern Great Plains, Oklahoma, USA to study the phase of ambient particles. Its primary measurement, the irreversibility of the hygroscopic growth factor, is obtained by reversibly cycling relative humidity (RH) by ±8% and testing for irreversible changes in diameter. In 101 runs, efflorescence occurred 72% of the time for particles sampled at ambient RH. Deliquescence occurred in 13% of the runs. The more frequent occurrence of efflorescence compared to deliquescence was explained at least in part by the distribution of ambient RH, which had a median of 80% and quartiles of 65% and 93% RH. The deliquescence and efflorescence events were nearly exclusive from one another and could be separated by Min[RH Ambient, Inlet RH] <40% for deliquescence and Max[RH Ambient, Inlet RH] >50% for efflorescence. In outlook, the data set from the 1 × 3‐TDMA regarding the phase and hence water content of ambient particles can be used for validating regional chemical transport models of particle phase.
Smart parking : Network, infrastructure and urban service

Smart parking, allowing drivers to access parking information through their smart-phone, is proposed to ease drivers' pain. We first spotlight the manner to collect parking information by introducing the multi-hop sensor network architecture, and how the network is formed. We then introduce the traffic intensity models by looking at the vehicle's arrival and departure probabilities, following the heavy-tailed distribution. We study the deployment strategy of wireless on-street parking sensor layouts. We define a multiple-objective problem and solve it with two real street parking maps. In turn, we present a Publish-Subscribe service system to provide good parking information to drivers. We illustrate the system with a vehicular network and point out the importance of content and context of a driver’s message. To evaluate the resilience, we propose an extended Publish-Subscribe model, and evaluate it under different unforeseen circumstances. Our work is based on the premise that large-scale parking sensors are deployed in the city. We look at the whole picture of urban service from viewpoint of the municipality. As such, we shed light on two main topics: the information collection on sensor deployment and an extended version of Publish-Subscribe messaging paradigm. Our work gives a guideline from network-related perspectives for city before launching a smart parking or any similar real-time urban service. It also provides a meaningful evaluation platform for testing more realistic datasets, such as real vehicle traces or network traffic.
Forest Conservation and Indigenous People: A Case Study of the Kalimantan Forest Climate Partnership (KFCP), a Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) Project, and the Effects on the Dayak Indonesian in Central Kalimantan, the Kapuas River Region

Incentive-based forest conservation is rapidly being popularized as a means of protecting the global forests from deforestation and degradation. International climate mitigation projects, in the attempt to offset carbon emissions, have targeted forestdependent people to assist in conservation projects. Issues arise with how such incentivebased forests conservation projects are affecting forest-dependent people. This research examined the Kalimantan Forest Conservation Program (KFCP), a Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) project taking place in the Kapuas River Region, Indonesia with an in-depth look at how the KFCP project is affecting the Dayak people’s lives and livelihoods. Interviews were conducted in Indonesia in January 2012, with indigenous rights groups and government officials; interviews were also conducted in three villages within the KFCP project site.