Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings

Personalized conditioning systems represent one of promising solutions for two major problems in current indoor environment – high energy consumption and unsatisfactory thermal comfort. As personalized conditioning focuses on a small space around a single person, it can better and more effectively satisfy the individual needs for thermal comfort than a traditional HVAC system. Personalized conditioning systems that have been tested rely mostly on control by user interaction, i.e. the users have to decide on the level of cooling or heating. This can lead to decreased comfort or increased energy consumption due to incorrect use of the system. This paper presents a novel method of process control of personalized heating based on human thermophysiology. The new control method is compared with user interaction and fixed setting of personalized heating system consisting of heated chair and heated desk and floor mats. Different control strategies for personalized heating were tested with 13 human subjects in a climate chamber under operative temperature of 18 °C for 90 minutes. The test subjects evaluated their thermal comfort every 15 minutes via a computer based questionnaire. As skin temperature of the hands was previously identified as a good predictor of cool discomfort under uniform conditions, it was tested in this study as a control signal for personalized heating. Thermal comfort and energy use with personalized heating are compared in the results section. Personalized heating improved thermal comfort in all test cases. No significant difference was observed between user interaction, fixed setting, and automatic control.
MODELLING CHAOTIC TIME SERIES USING HYBRID

Chaotic time series have as main feature, the possibility of short time prediction of their future evolution. The time series of the natural systems are seldom generated by purely linear or nonlinear systems. They are usually the result of the evolution in time of nonlinear systems. Therefore, the time series will encapsulate both linear and nonlinear components. This hybrid character of such time series makes the prediction process very complex and not accurate using a single technique. Combining different techniques and models increases the chances of representing and modeling complex relationships between data and to improve the quality of time series prediction. The paper presents the results obtained in the case of the electricity spot price time series modeled using ARIMA technique for the linear part and a neural network for the nonlinear component.
Political contagion in currency crises: A comment

Comments on: Alan Drazen, whose paper represents a first effort to formalize the role of political considerations in the process of how currency crises are transmitted across international borders. The theoretical literature on “contagion” is scarce, and the empirical literature equally so. Yet the EMS currency crises of 1992-93, the aftermath of the Mexican peso crisis of late 1994, and the meltdown of several Asian currencies in 1997 all have a flavor of “contagious currency crises. ” Thus gaining a better understanding of the channels for contagion is a fruitful and timely line of inquiry.
Dermatoglyphics and Their Relationship With Blood Group: An Exploration

Introduction: Dermatoglyphics means the study of skin markings or patterns on fingers, hands, and feet. Dermatoglyphics is a heritable trait that is considered as a usual phenotype in criminology. Dermatoglyphics acts as a scientific method for identification of an individual and it is constant till demise. Objectives: This study was conducted to correlate the dermatoglyphics and blood grouping of 150 dental students. Materials and Methods: A pro forma was prepared on a durable white paper, rubber stamp ink pads were used for smearing each finger, imprints were taken, and each pattern of fingerprint was observed by powerful hand lens and recorded. Note was made of the sex, age, and ABO and Rh blood group for studying the relationship between types of fingerprints and relation to ABO and Rh blood type. Fingerprint was taken using the INK method as illustrated by Cummins and Mildo. Fingerprint patterns (loops, whorls, and arches) and blood data were collected. Results: In this study, 38% of subjects belonged to O blood group followed by A, B, and AB, and 96.77% of subjects were Rh-positive and 3.23% were Rh-negative. Conclusions: This study shows the association between distribution of dermatoglyphics, ABO, Rh blood group, and gender.
Characteristics of budget travelers: the case of backpackers in the Cape Coast-Elmina area, Ghana

The purpose of the research was to examine the characteristics of backpackers in the Cape Coast-Elmina area, Ghana. In all, 184 backpackers were contacted through questionnaire administration. The data was an alysed quantitatively using descriptive statistics and the Chi-Square test for independence. The study found that backpackers were mostly, young European students, who organised their trips independently. Also, backpackers used ‘trotro’, the cheapest form of public transport in Ghana; and preferred group tours. Further, their background characteristics had an effect on their travel characteristics. It is concluded that there are difference between the background characteristics of backpackers and their travel characteristics. It is recommended that public transport owners in Ghana should improve on the quality of services, especially in the areas of cleanliness and safety, so as to increase the patronage of their services while positively projecting the image of Ghana as a tourist destination. It is also imperative for local travel intermediaries/consultants to cash in on the growing backpacker segment in the country, by packaging tailored tours for backpackers.
Study on the quality of life of patients with lung cancer by Shunqi Tongluo cream combined with the Aidi

Purpose and significance: By observing the clinical efficacy, adverse reactions and improvement of the quality of the patients' life of the study that The Shunqi Tongluo Cream combined with the Aidi explore new ideas and methods of treatment of lung cancer patients and provide the basis for the treatment of lung cancer and ultimately to improve the quality of life of patients with pleural effusion of lung cancer and prolong survival purposes. Methods: The patients diagnosed as lung cancer by means of the theory and / or histological examination and accompanied with the symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, and each group included 20 cases of patient. The patients in the control group were intervened by the Aidi injection alone while the patients in the observation group were intervened by the Shunqi Tongluo Cream combined with the Aidi injection, and the treatment efficacy and adverse reactions of the two groups were recorded. Results: After treatment, 20 cases of patients of the treatment group included 15 patients of Complete Response (CR), 15 patients of SD and 5 patients of No Response (NR), of which the total effective rate was 75.0%, while 20 cases of patients of the treatment group included 0 patients of Complete Response (CR), 11 patients of Stable Disease (SD) and 9 patients of No Response (NR), of which the total effective rate was equal to 55.0%. There was statistical significance (P=0.01<0.05) between the total effective rates of two group. Conclusion: 1. For the lung cancer patients with the symptom of chest tightness and shortness of breath, the efficacy of Shunqi Tongluo Cream combined with the Aidi injection is better than that of the Aidi injection alone. 2. The Shunqi Tongluo Cream combined with the Aidi injection can better relieve the symptoms. The observation demonstrated that the therapy by means of the Aidi injection combined with the TCM Shunqi Tongluo Cream topical application plus heat irritation possesses unique therapeutic advantages and has the value of clinical promotion and application.
Future CO2-induced seawater acidification mediates the physiological performance of a green alga Ulva linza in different photoperiods

Photoperiods have an important impact on macroalgae living in the intertidal zone. Ocean acidification also influences the physiology of macroalgae. However, little is known about the interaction between ocean acidification and photoperiod on macroalgae. In this study, a green alga Ulva linza was cultured under three different photoperiods (L: D = 8:16, 12:12, 16:8) and two different CO2 levels (LC, 400 ppm; HC, 1,000 ppm) to investigate their responses. The results showed that relative growth rate of U. linza increased with extended light periods under LC but decreased at HC when exposed to the longest light period of 16 h compared to 12 h. Higher CO2 levels enhanced the relative growth rate at a L: D of 8:16, had no effect at 12:12 but reduced RGR at 16:8. At LC, the L: D of 16:8 significantly stimulated maximum quantum yield (Yield). Higher CO2 levels enhanced Yield at L: D of 12:12 and 8:16, had negative effect at 16:8. Non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) increased with increasing light period. High CO2 levels did not affect respiration rate during shorter light periods but enhanced it at a light period of 16 h. Longer light periods had negative effects on Chl a and Chl b content, and high CO2 level also inhibited the synthesis of these pigments. Our data demonstrate the interactive effects of CO2 and photoperiod on the physiological characteristics of the green tide macroalga Ulva linza and indicate that future ocean acidification may hinder the stimulatory effect of long light periods on growth of Ulva species.
Diyabetik Anne Bebeklerinde Antropometrik Ölçümler İle Kord Kanı Tenascin-C, İnsülin Ve Glikoz Seviyelerinin İlişkisi

Aim: To investigate whether Tenascin-C has a role in the growth of a fetus affected from a chronic inflammatory process, diabetes and to determine cord blood Tenascin-C, insulin and glucose levels in infants of diabetic mothers. Material And Methods: Infants of diabetic mothers born at >376/7 weeks of gestation (group 1, n=25) and healthy controls (group 2, n=35) are included in this prospective study. Anthropometric measurements of infants (height, head circumference, weight, chest circumference) were recorded to assess their physical development. Cord blood levels of insulin, glucose and Tenascin-C were measured at birth. Results: Totally 25 infants of diabetic mothers and 35 healthy controls were included in the study. Cord blood Tenascin-C levels were significantly higher in infants of diabetic mothers when compared with healthy neonates (p <0.001). There were no difference in cord blood glucose and insulin levels between groups. anthropometric measurements were similar in both groups (body weight, height, head circumference, chest circumference). Nosignificant correlation was observed between cord blood Tenascin-C levels and anthropometric measurements. There was a negative correlation between insulin and Tenascin-C levels (r =-0.464, p = 0.019). Conclusion: Although newborns with diabetic mothers dont experience any problems not have any complications, Tenascin-C which is expressed in inflammation and tissue repair may increase in cord blood of infants born to diabetic mothers. Therefore, , prospective studies with infants of diabetic mothers who are exposed to inflammatory process during pregnancy are needed.
The relationship between some physiological traits and salt tolerance in Pistachio genotypes

To determine the relative salt tolerance and/or resistance in seedlings of pistachio genotypes, four pot experiments were conducted. In experiments 1 and 2, the effects of salinity on growth indices were studid. Experiments were done in the form of split plot based on RCBD. In each experiment, mainplots consisted of different electrical conductivities of irrigation water (ECiws). In experiment 1, the seedlings of seven cultivars (cvs.) of Pistacia vera L. (Momtaz, Akbari, Kale-ghoochi, Owhadi, Ahmad-aghai, Sarakhs, Badami-riz) and also P. atlantica sub. Mutica (Baneh) were allocated in subplots. In the second experiment, three cvs. of P. vera L. (Badami-riz,Momtaz and Owhadi) with different salt tolerances were used. In order to determine the resistance of pistachio cvs. in respect to seedlings survival, experiment 3 was done. In experiment 3, salinity treatments continued upto 70% of leaf damaging in seedlings. In experiment 4, the effects of salinity on pistachio seedlings in regards to chlorophyll-meter figures and proline contents studied. Nevertheless, the ratio of damaged leaves, K/Na ratio and total dry weight was determined. In experiment 4, the relationship between some physiological traits and salt tolerance in pistachio genotypes determined. We observed that not only salt tolerance varies cv. to cv. , but also it changes in different sources of a given cv. In order to determine the salt tolerance of pistachio genotypes, the sensible traits (relative percent of total dry weight and seedlings survival) were more reliable than traits such as K/Na ratio, chlorophyll meter figure, and/or a single physiological character as same as leaf proline content.
Precessional variability of 87 Sr/86 Sr in the late Miocene Sorbas Basin: An interdisciplinary study of drivers of interbasin exchange

We present the first subprecessional record of seawater 87Sr/86Sr isotope ratios for a marginal Mediterranean subbasin. The sediments contained in this interval (three precessional cycles between 6.60 and 6.55 Ma) are important because they record conditions during the transition to the Messinian Salinity Crisis (MSC; 5.97 to 5.33 Ma), an event for which many details are still poorly understood. The record, derived from planktic foraminifera of the late Miocene Sorbas Basin (SE Spain), shows brief excursions with precessional cyclicity to 87Sr/86Sr ratios higher than coeval ocean 87Sr/86Sr. The hydrologic conditions required to generate the observed record are investigated using box modeling, constrained using a new paleodepth estimate (150 to 250 m) based on benthic foraminiferal assemblages. The box model results highlight the role of climate-driven interbasin density contrast as a significant driver of, or impediment to, exchange. The results are particularly significant in the context of the MSC, where 87Sr/86Sr excursions have been interpreted purely as a consequence of physical restriction. To replicate the observed temporal patterns of lithological variations and 87Sr/86Sr isotope excursions, the Sorbas Basin “box” must have a mainly positive hydrologic budget, in contrast with the Mediterranean's negative budget during the late Miocene. This result has implications for the assumption of synchronous deposition of specific sedimentary layers (sapropels) between marginal and open Mediterranean settings at subprecessional resolution. A net positive hydrologic budget in marginal Mediterranean subbasins may reconcile observations of freshwater inclusions in gypsum deposits.
Domestic photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and the economic impact of time-of-use electricity pricing

Time-of-use electricity pricing is characterised by high 'peak' prices, generally throughout the day and evening, and low 'off-peak' prices, generally at night. Consumers can benefit from time-of-use pricing provided their ratio of peakto- off-peak electricity consumption is less than a ratio of the relative prices of the two tariffs. To alter their consumption ratio, consumers can time-shift their demand, known as demand response. Consumers with grid-connected PV systems, however, already have reduced net demand during the day-time peak, due to the PV generation. The first question of interest to this paper is whether consumers with PV systems would benefit financially from switching to timeof- use pricing even if they do not engage in demand response. There remains the concern, however, of high prices during the evening peak, when the PV is not generating. Consumers unwilling or unable to engage in demand response during these periods can install battery storage systems, which are charged during the day and discharged during the evening. Two additional questions are therefore: what is the additional financial benefit of battery storage to PV systems with time-ofuse pricing and are batteries financially viable for domestic consumers with PV? These questions are answered using data from real dwellings with PV in the UK and simulating power flows using a published lead-acid battery model. Economic impacts are measured for a range of time-of-use pricing tariffs from the UK and Ireland. Results indicate that PV has little effect on the financial benefit of time-of-use pricing with day period prices that are similar to the flat rate price. For tariffs where the day period price is greater than the flat rate price, PV improves the benefit, but not enough to make it an economic choice for the average consumer. Battery storage improves the financial return, but this is not enough to make the business case positive. Even using optimistic assumptions, such as lossless batteries and high electricity price increase, system costs need to be lowered by at least 33.5% for lead-acid systems, and 195% for lithium ion systems.
Investigation of Electrical and Magneto Transport Properties of Reduced Graphene Oxide Thin Films

Large area uniform thin films of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was synthesized by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. A number of structural properties including the defect density, average size of sp clusters, and degree of reduction were investigated by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The temperature dependent (5K 350K) four terminal electrical transport property measurement confirms variable range hopping and thermally activated transport mechanism of the charge carriers at low (5K 210K) and high temperature (210K 350K) regions, respectively. The calculated localization length, density of states (DOS) near Fermi level (EF), hopping energy, and Arrhenius energy gap provide significant information to explain excellent electrical properties in the RGO films. Hall mobility measurement confirms p-type characteristics of the thin films. The charge carrier Hall mobility can be engineered by tuning the growth parameters, and the measured maximum mobility was 1596 cmVs in the optimum sample. The optimization of the improved electrical property is well supported by Raman spectroscopy. The magneto resistance (MR) effect in the thin films provides sufficient information to reinforce the obtained electrical property information. The maximum values of measured positive MR are 27% and 12% at low (25K) and room (300K) temperatures, respectively. The transport properties of RGO samples are dependent on a number of factors including the density of the defect states, size of the sp clusters, degree of reduction, and the morphology of the thin film.
Assessment of Oral Health Status and Dental Treatment Needs Among 12- and 15-Year-Old School-Going Children of Fisherman Community Residing at East Coast Road, Chennai: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aims and Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the dental treatment needs of 12- and 15-year-old school-going children of fishermen community residing at East Coast Road, Chennai. Materials and Methods: Of 35 schools, 2 schools of private and government each were chosen to a final sample size of 650 students. Ethical clearance to conduct the research was obtained. A pilot study was undertaken during February 2012 at St. Joseph school, Kovalam to determine the feasibility of the study and also to determine the sample size. Examination was carried out by a single examiner to assess the treatment needs using World Health Organization Oral Health Surveys: Basic Methods pro forma (1997) excluding prosthetic treatment needs. The Chi-square test (χ2) was used to find out whether there existed a significant difference in the oral health status between 12- and 15-year-old school children and private and government school children. Results: 12-year-old children and 15-year-old children had a mean decayed-missing-filled teeth value of 2.14 and 2.72, respectively. Majority of the study population 454 (241[68.8%] 12-year-old children and 213[71%] 15-year-old children) need one surface restoration. Majority of the study population 623 (95.8%) had community periodontal index (CPI) score of 2 (i.e., calculus), whereas only 27 (4.1%) of the study population had CPI score of 0 (i.e., healthy gums). Conclusion: This study revealed that the oral health status of these children was poor with high caries prevalence and high Malocclusion.
Response of a Mediterranean phytoplankton community to increased nutrient inputs: A mesocosm experiment

The response of the biomass and primary production of a coastal NW Med~terranean phytoplankton community to a gradient of nutrient inputs was examined in a large-scale mesocosm nutrient enrichment expenment over a period of 20 d in summer. The mesocosm units (33 m3) received N, P and Si at a stoichiometric ratio of 20 N:? Si:l P, at the normal nutrient loading rate at the site (5 mm01 N m-' d-' and 0.25 mm01 P m-2 d-l), and at 0.5, 2, 4 , 8 and 16 times the normal nutrient loading rate. The biomass and production of the phytoplanktonic community was also examined in a mesocosm unit to which no nutrients were added Substantial differences in phytoplankton biomass were observed 4 to 12 d after the initiat~on of the experiment, when nutrient inputs were increased more than 4-fold above the normal nutrient loading rate The b~omass of the community increased to a maximum of 40.8 pg chlorophyll a I' (200-fold above the mean initial value) at the greatest nutrient inputs. The biomass increase was largely attributable to an increase in the microphytoplankton biomass (Chaetoceros sp. and Licmophora sp.), while picophytoplankton increased their biomass only during the earlier phase of the experiment, reaching values 4.7 times greater at the highest nutrient addition than at the normal loading rate. The structure of the phytoplankton community shifted from an initial dominance of picophytoplankton to dominance of microphytoplankton at the highest nutrient loadings Primary production increased in response to increased nutrient loading, reaching a level 10-fold higher at the highest nutrient loading than at the normal loading rate. However, phytoplankton carbon turnover did not increase significantly with increasing loading (p > 0.05), except for a tendency for higher turnover at the highest nutrient inputs tested. Results from this experiment suggest that eutrophication problems are likely to become important at a loading of more than 4-fold higher (20 mm01 N m" d-' and 1 rnrnol P m-' d-') than the present values supplied to the coastal Medlterranean community studied.