Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cubical Mass-Spring Model Design Based on a Tensile Deformation Test and Nonlinear Material Model

Mass-Spring Models (MSMs) are used to simulate the mechanical behavior of deformable bodies such as soft tissues in medical applications. Although they are fast to compute, they lack accuracy and their design remains still a great challenge. The major difficulties in building realistic MSMs lie on the spring stiffness estimation and the topology identification. In this work, the mechanical behavior of MSMs under tensile loads is analyzed before studying the spring stiffness estimation. In particular, the performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the behavior of cubical MSMs shows that they have a nonlinear response similar to hyperelastic material models. According to this behavior, a new method for spring stiffness estimation valid for linear and nonlinear material models is proposed. This method adjusts the stress-strain and compressibility curves to a given reference behavior. The accuracy of the MSMs designed with this method is tested taking as reference some soft-tissue simulations based on nonlinear Finite Element Method (FEM). The obtained results show that MSMs can be designed to realistically model the behavior of hyperelastic materials such as soft tissues and can become an interesting alternative to other approaches such as nonlinear FEM.
Sentence Similarity based on Dynamic Time Warping

This paper investigates the problem of the similarity measure between very short text of sentence length, which can be used in a variety of applications that involve text knowledge representation and discovery. A novel method to calculate sentence similarity is proposed, which takes into account the semantic information, word order and the contribution of different parts of speech in a sentence. The experiment result on the set of selected sentence pairs shows that our method greatly outperforms other previously reported methods.
FollowMe: The Persistent GUI

As the vision of ubiquitous computing becomes reality, there is a possibility for user interfaces that follow the user through the physical world by jumping between local display devices. This paper presents previous attempts at this functionality and identifies their limitations. Justified by these limitations, we then present our novel method that uses new features of web-based technology. This work has been recently developed and deployed as part of a joint European ATRACO project in our purpose built iSpace living lab.
Estimation of False Detections for Evaluation of Crater Detection Algorithms

Introduction: A method for estimation of false detections for crater detection algorithms (CDAs) is proposed. In combination with known ground truth (GT) and other available analyses, the proposed method can improve evaluation of CDAs. Evaluation of CDAs: CDA applications include dating of a planetary surface [1], autonomous landing to planets [2] and asteroids [3], and advanced statistical analysis [4]. The most common evaluation of CDAs is visual comparison of detected craters with topography. More advanced evaluations include comparison with craters' catalogue(s) [5-7] and cumulative size-frequency distribution(s) [1] provided by planetary scientists, as well as the use of Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) [8-12]. For those evaluations, GT (locations and sizes of known craters as labeled by geologists) is required. Limitation of Known GT: For estimation of GT, a catalogue with 17582 craters was assembled, wherein each crater is aligned with MOLA topography and confirmed by three independent sources: (1) catalogue from N. G. Barlow et al. [13]; (2) catalogue from J. F. Rodionova et al. [14]; and (3) revised version of catalogue used in previous work [15]. The new GT
The Insect Growth Regulator Pyriproxyfen Terminates Egg Diapause in the Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus

The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is a highly invasive mosquito species that transmits chikungunya and dengue. This species overwinters as diapausing eggs in temperate climates. Early diapause termination may be a beneficial strategy for winter mosquito control; however, a mechanism to terminate the diapause process using chemicals is not known. We tested the hypothesis that a hormonal imbalance caused by the administration of juvenile hormone analog would terminate egg diapause in A. albopictus. We tested the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen on all developmental stages to identify a susceptible stage for diapause termination. We found that pyriproxyfen treatment of mosquito eggs terminated embryonic diapause. The highest rates of diapause termination were recorded in newly deposited (78.9%) and fully embryonated (74.7%) eggs at 0.1 and 1 ppm, respectively. Hatching was completed earlier in newly deposited eggs (25–30 days) compared to fully embryonated eggs (71–80 days). The combined mortality from premature diapause termination and ovicidal activity was 98.2% in newly deposited and >98.9% in fully embryonated eggs at 1 ppm. The control diapause eggs did not hatch under diapausing conditions. Pyriproxyfen exposure to larvae, pupae and adults did not prevent the females from ovipositing diapausing eggs. There was no effect of pyriproxyfen on diapausing egg embryonic developmental time. We also observed mortality in diapausing eggs laid by females exposed to pyriproxyfen immediately after blood feeding. There was no mortality in eggs laid by females that survived larval and pupal exposures. In conclusion, diapausing eggs were the more susceptible to pyriproxyfen diapause termination compared to other life stages. This is the first report of diapause termination in A. albopictus with a juvenile hormone analog. We believe our findings will be useful in developing a new control strategy against overwintering mosquito populations.
[Minimally invasive coronary angiography using a multidetector CT].

century, coronary thrombosis has been a known cause of death. In the 20 th century, this knowledge led to revolutionary treatment and prevention methods for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) 1 . The selective cineangiocardiography was introduced in 1958, and up to a few years ago was the only test available for coronary anatomical studies, in conjunction with autopsies. The non-invasive tests available were focused on analysis of the coronary function using physical or pharmacologic stress in an attempt to induce myocardial ischemia in order to detect it 2 . The advent of multidetector CTs, work stations with high processing capacity and the acquisition of images with isotropic resolution, made it possible to perform non-invasive coronary anatomical studies in vivo that are accurate and reproducible 3
Queuing Analysis for Reconfigurable Computing

Evaluation of reconfigurable hardware is an important part of designing the computer systems. In this paper two previously used recourse management mode for reconfigurable system, restricted and split mode described, a third mode (which is called merge mode) is introduced and all modes are analyzed. To analysis the queuing model are applied. The M/M/1/k queue is used. FPGA utilization and speedup are determined as two main metrics for system performance evaluation. To compare the modes with each others under different circumstances the metrics is found and plotted. The performance curve show proposed mode is act better than two previous modes, and has resource management. It is more effective when the larger task must be run on the system.
La reforma laboral en el Uruguay 2005 – 2009. Participación para la regulación

It took place a very deep labor reform and resulted a new Labor Relations System Regulated and Participativo. The Washington Consensus approach may consider that there were new rigidities; but investment, gross internal product, employment and wages, continued growing. As results, the tripartites stages were consolidated, the social actors become stronger and a fairer distribution of power between employers and trade unions was reached. The government was the principal protagonist; with its proposals and bargaining style, created conditions for the development of the unions activities, achieved a bigger cooperation and secured high profits to capital. It becomes the reference point to unions conflicts about wages and with management about changes in laws with impact on power relations.
Discovery of diffuse radio emission at the center of the most X-ray-luminous cluster RX J1347.5-1145

Context. We report on new VLA radio observations of the distant cluster RX J1347.5-1145, which is the most luminous in X-rays. Aims. We aim at investigating the possible presence of diffuse and extended radio emission in this very peculiar system which shows both a massive cooling flow and merging signatures. Methods. New low resolution (∼18 arcsec) VLA radio observations of this cluster are combined with higher resolution (∼2 arcsec) data available in the VLA archive. Results. We discover the presence of a diffuse and extended (∼500 kpc) radio source centered on the cluster, unrelated to the radio emission of the central AGN. The properties of the radio source, in particular a) its occurrence at the center of a massive cooling flow cluster, b) its total size comparable to that of the cooling region, c) its agreement with the observational trend between radio luminosity and cooling flow power, indicate that RX J1347.5-1145 hosts a radio mini-halo. We suggest that the radio emission of this mini-halo, which is the most distant object of its class discovered up to now, is due to electron re-acceleration triggered by the central cooling flow. However, we also note that the morphology of the diffuse radio emission shows an elongation coincident with the position of a hot subclump detected in X-rays, thus suggesting that additional energy for the electron re-acceleration might be provided by the submerger event.
Selection of PM Flux Linkage for Maximum Low-Speed Torque Rating in a PM-Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine

In recent years, there is an increasing interest in adopting synchronous reluctance machines for several applications. This is due to two main factors. The first is the increasing and highly variable cost of rare-earth permanent-magnet (PM), such as NdFeB and SmCo. The second is the requirement for more efficient machines with respect to induction machines in general applications. However, a drawback of the synchronous reluctance machine is the low power factor. Such a drawback is compensated by assisting the machine by means of a proper volume of PM material, generally ferrite, which is introduced in the rotor flux barriers. The PM flux saturates the rotor iron bridges, increases the power factor of the machine (which corresponds to a decrease of the volt-ampere ratings of the inverter), and adds a PM flux torque component. This paper investigates how to select the amount of ferrite magnet in a PM-assisted reluctance machine, adopting a model that considers the machine operation at low speed with both a current and a flux linkage limit. It is shown that, by means of the aforementioned analysis, the machine performance at low speed can be improved by means of a proper choice of the PM flux linkage.
Antigenic Differences between AS03 Adjuvanted Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic Vaccines: Implications for Pandemrix-Associated Narcolepsy Risk

Background Narcolepsy results from immune-mediated destruction of hypocretin secreting neurons in hypothalamus, however the triggers and disease mechanisms are poorly understood. Vaccine-attributable risk of narcolepsy reported so far with the AS03 adjuvanted H1N1 vaccination Pandemrix has been manifold compared to the AS03 adjuvanted Arepanrix, which contained differently produced H1N1 viral antigen preparation. Hence, antigenic differences and antibody response to these vaccines were investigated. Methods and Findings Increased circulating IgG-antibody levels to Pandemrix H1N1 antigen were found in 47 children with Pandemrix-associated narcolepsy when compared to 57 healthy children vaccinated with Pandemrix. H1N1 antigen of Arepanrix inhibited poorly these antibodies indicating antigenic difference between Arepanrix and Pandemrix. High-resolution gel electrophoresis quantitation and mass spectrometry identification analyses revealed higher amounts of structurally altered viral nucleoprotein (NP) in Pandemrix. Increased antibody levels to hemagglutinin (HA) and NP, particularly to detergent treated NP, was seen in narcolepsy. Higher levels of antibodies to NP were found in children with DQB1*06∶02 risk allele and in DQB1*06∶02 transgenic mice immunized with Pandemrix when compared to controls. Conclusions This work identified 1) higher amounts of structurally altered viral NP in Pandemrix than in Arepanrix, 2) detergent-induced antigenic changes of viral NP, that are recognized by antibodies from children with narcolepsy, and 3) increased antibody response to NP in association of DQB1*06∶02 risk allele of narcolepsy. These findings provide a link between Pandemrix and narcolepsy. Although detailed mechanisms of Pandemrix in narcolepsy remain elusive, our results move the focus from adjuvant(s) onto the H1N1 viral proteins.
Volumetric Depth Peeling on Graphics Hardware

The increasing programmability of modern graphics hardware enables acceleration of rendering methods other than traditional rasterization. In this paper, we discuss the implementation of a ray casting-based volume renderer on graphics hardware using vertex and fragment programs. We also show how ray casting on hardware enables easy implementation of volume rendering extensions that make use of per-ray state, using volumetric depth peeling as an example. We also compare the performance of the hardware and software implementations of volumetric depth peeling.
Enabling closed-loop control of the Modular Prosthetic Limb through haptic feedback

345 his article presents an overview of the sensory feedback systems integrated with the Modular Prosthetic Limb that enable closed-loop control. Sensors within each fingertip detect force applied to the fingertip along three axes, heat flux, contact at four locations, and vibration in three axes at a maximum rate of 400 Hz. The system processes data from the sensors in the prosthetic hand and effectuates the feedback either via haptic tactors, which convey force, vibration, or temperature, or alternatively through electrical stimulation via brain implants. Tactor systems are physically mounted at the interface between the user and the prosthetic device, within the socket. Research into direct cortical control and feedback is ongoing, and the system is designed with algorithms that transform the sensor data into a series of electrical stimulation pulses that can be perceived naturally by the brain. Enabling haptic feedback for closed-loop control has the potential to enable dexterous control with a prosthetic device. This article describes the need for sensory feedback systems in prosthetic limbs, the system design components (including the native human sensory system, prosthetic sensors, and actuators) for providing feedback, and the software algorithms used to control the system. Enabling Closed-Loop Control of the Modular Prosthetic Limb Through Haptic Feedback
Efficiency increase of information services in3G and 4G networks, using MIMO-systems

The basic idea of a CDMA system to overcome the multipath problem is built on the fact that a spread spectrum signal has a much wider bandwidth occupancy than its original baseband signal, such that the spread spectrum signal will offer a unique property that multipath diversity can be made possible due to its excellent time resolution derived from its very wide bandwidth signaling. A RAKE receiver can be used to resolve different multipath returns individually and combine them again in a coherent or non-coherent way, to achieve the multipath diversity capability, which has become one of the most important technical features that make CDMA a very attractive multiple access technology for 2G and 3G wireless communications.
Smart metering in Germany and Austria: Results of providing feedback information in a field trial

In this paper, we present the results from a field study on smart metering in Germany and Austria, focusing on the effects of providing feedback information on average electricity consumption. Econometric analyses are applied using a cross section of observations for more than 2000 households served by nine utilities. More than half of these households received feedback on their electric-ity consumption together with information about electricity saving measures (pi-lot group). The remaining households served as a control group. To evaluate the impact of feedback information, we econometrically estimated household electricity consumption. Explanatory variables include a wide range of socio-economic factors (income, education, age, household size, age composition, etc.) as well as the household appliance stock (large appliances, boiler, com-puters, TV, etc. .). The results suggest that the feedback provided under the smart metering programme results in electricity savings of around 3.7%.
Cont 2 : Social-Aware Content and Contact Based File Search in Delay Tolerant Networks

In this paper, we focus on distributed file search over a delay tolerant network (DTN) formed by mobile devices that exhibit the characteristics of social networks. Current file search methods in MANETs/DTNs are either content-based or contact-based. The former builds routing tables for node contents but is not resilient to high node mobility, while the latter exploits node contact patterns in the social networks but may lead to high latency. Recent research also reveal the importance of interests in realizing efficient file dissemination in DTNs. In this paper, we first analyze node interest and mobility from real traces, which confirms the shortcomings of a contact based method and show the importance of considering both content/interest and contact in file search. We then propose Cont, a socialaware file search method which leverages both node social interests (content) and contact patterns to enhance search efficiency. First, considering people with common interests tend to share files and gather together, Cont virtually groups common-interest nodes into a community to direct file search. Second, considering human mobility follows a certain pattern, Cont exploits nodes that have high contact frequency with the queried content. Third, Cont also exploits active nodes that have more connections to others as a complementary approach to expedite file search. Trace-driven experimental on the real-world GENI testbed and NS-2 simulator show that Cont can significantly improve the search efficiency compared to current methods. Keywords-Social-Aware, File Search, Delay Tolerant Networks
Book Review: Hobos, Hustlers, and Backsliders: Homeless in San Francisco

and is perhaps more in service of what Aldrich calls ‘process-tracing’. There remain data to be mined in the material agency of the ‘public bads’ themselves: the actual release of heated waste water from nuclear plants, aside from generalised fears of radiation leaks (p. 31), and the spatially limited impact of airport noise pollution which generates only a spatially limited opposition (p. 71). In another series of prompts, frequent footnotes hide intriguing references to the particulars of Japanese and French political cultures—and the key role of corporate interests in siting processes—such as the amakudari (‘descent from heaven’) system whereby Japanese bureaucrats retire into the industries they once regulated (p. 121), and the suggestion that the powerful French utility company EDF is a ‘‘state within a state’’ (p. 153). I suspect Aldrich’s state machine will be too clean and have too few ghosts and shades for some readers. And the frequent rhetorical return to his central proposition can at times obscure the actually quite present sense ‘‘that causality’’ in state–civil society interaction ‘‘is not additive, it is combinatory’’ (Guigni and Yamasaki, 2009, p. 471). In this sense, the book may best be used in a ‘combinatory’ way with civil society research drawing on other approaches (see Marotti, 2009, for an analysis of Japanese state–civil society conflicts as performative). Nevertheless, Site Fights is a confident and determined intervention in the fields of facility siting and comparative policy studies. It is thorough in laying out its premises and supporting evidence, and is well-populated with both abstract conceptual models and statistical charts and graphs. It will prove a valuable addition to the comparative quantitative study of siting conflicts and social movements, as well as an excellent resource for students of Japanese social movements in particular. Aaron Franks School of Geographical and Earth Sciences University of Glasgow
Heuristic Dispatching Rules for Dynamic Scheduling of Heavy Engineering Equipments

Dynamic scheduling problem has been an attractive area for researches to investigate since a long time. Many techniques have been used to tackle such problems, but all of these techniques require high efforts to formulate the dynamic scheduling problems inorder to obtain optimal solution. Using Heuristic or dispatching rules to solve the dynamic scheduling problem is efficient and popular manner to reach an acceptable level of scheduling. In this paper hybrid techniques are used in the proposed developed model. First the switching of four dispatching rules (Earliest Due Date (EDD), Slack Time (SLACK), Slack / Remaining Operations (S/ROP) and Priority Index) with the aim of choosing minimum tardy jobs. Second, scheduling-rescheduling approach is used to tackle the dynamic environment of job-shop problem depending on three level algorithms. Third, proposing three level algorithms, these levels are resource level, process planning level to improve scheduling with the aim of minimizing tardy jobs and shorten "order-to-delivery", and job level to design rescheduling policy depending on identified factors of each job order. The developed model is applied to real data from the Heavy Engineering Equipment State Company/Baghdad, and considerable advantages are observed. Applying the proposed model lead to zero number of tardy jobs (NT) and zero mean tardiness (MT). It is obvious from the obtained results that by adopting such model, a better solution for job orders' due dates can be achieved; hence "order-to-delivery" time can be shortened.