Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Edge Cloud Resource-aware Flight Planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can offer a plethora of applications, provided that the appropriate ground control and complementary computing and storage services are available in close proximity. To accomplish this, edge cloud platforms, deployed at or close to the base stations, are essential. However, current UAV travel planning does not take into account the resource constraints of such edge cloud platforms. This paper introduces an aligned process for UAV flight planning and networking resource allocation, minimizing the total traveled distance. It proposes two solutions, namely (i) a Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)-Aware UAVs' Path planning (MAUP) based on integer linear programming and (ii) an Accelerated MAUP (AMAUP), i.e., a heuristic and scalable approach that adopts the shortest weighted path algorithm considering directed graphs. The performance of the two solutions are evaluated using computer-based simulations and the obtained results demonstrate the effectiveness of the two solutions in achieving their design goals.
Comparison Study for the PID Parameters Selection Method

Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller is the most popular and widely used controller in the industry. This is mainly because of its simplicity in the design process. However, there are three controller parameters need to be assigned in PID controller, often called this process as the parameters selection process. In this paper, a comparison study for the PID parameters selection process will be conducted among Ziegler-Nichols (ZN) method, conventional Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Priority-based Fitness Particle Swarm Optimization (PFPSO) techniques. Results show that the PID performed better when the three controller parameters are selected using PFPSO technique rather than selected using ZN and conventional PSO methods.
1.a. Full Title: Genome-wide association study of smoking initiation, intensity, and cessation in African American and white ARIC participants, and genome-wide meta- analyses of smoking within two consortia

Corresponding/senior author (must be an ARIC investigator for the proposal but can be different in the published paper; correspondence will be sent to both the first author & the corresponding author): Senior author: Eric Boerwinkle, PhD Address: Professor, and Center and Division Director Human Genetics Center University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston PO Box 20334 Houston, Texas 77225-0334 (713) 500-9816
Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Mimosa pudica L . and Mimosa invisa L . Against Selected Microbes

The antibacterial activity of Mimosa pudica and Mimosa invisa were evaluated. The extract of these plants was obtained by using methanol and water as solvents. Antibacterial activity was screened by using agar well diffusion method against pathogenic bacteria, i.e., Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas fluorescens. M. pudica and M. invisa showed highest antibacterial activity against K. pneumoniae and B. subtilis respectively. Phytochemical screening revealed that M. pudica and M. invisa, in general, contain active constituents like alkaloids, tannins, flavanoids, steroids, phenols, glycosides, terpenoids, anthraquinones, etc. having a definite specificity. Nat. Env. & Poll. Tech. Website: www.neptjournal. com Received: 5/1/2012 Accepted: 1/3/2012
Secular change in metamorphism and the onset of global plate tectonics 3

13 On the contemporary Earth, distinct plate tectonic settings are characterized by 14 differences in heat flow that are recorded in metamorphic rocks as differences in apparent 15 thermal gradients. In this study we compile thermal gradients (defined as temperature 16 (T)/pressure (P) at the metamorphic peak) and ages of metamorphism (defined as the timing of 17 the metamorphic peak) for 456 localities from the Eoarchean to Cenozoic Eras to test the null 18 hypothesis that thermal gradients of metamorphism through time did not vary outside of the 19 range expected for each of these distinct plate tectonic settings. Based on thermal gradients, 20 metamorphic rocks are classified into three natural groups: high dT/dP (>775 °C/GPa, mean 21 ~1110 °C/GPa (n = 199)rates), intermediate dT/dP (775–375 °C/GPa, mean ~575 °C/GPa (n = 22 127)) and low dT/dP (<375 °C/GPa, mean ~255 °C/GPa (n = 130)) metamorphism. Plots of T, P 23 and T/P against age demonstrate the widespread occurrence of two contrasting types of 24 metamorphism—high dT/dP and intermediate dT/dP—in the rock record by the Neoarchean, the 25
A review of poverty mapping procedures

Efficient regional development policies require detailed assessment of the socio-economic development level of the regions within countries. Unfortunately, official surveys used to asses the living conditions of people have many times insufficient sample size to cover adequately all the regions within a country. Small area estimation techniques increase the effective sample size of the small areas by using auxiliary information through regression models. The most popular small area estimation approaches for poverty mapping will be revised, including several variants of the basic methods. Their properties, advantages and disadvantages will be discussed and open questions will be outlined. Results from an application with Spanish living conditions data will be shown.
The Differences of Sensory and Motor Evaluations of the Müller-Lyer and Ponzo Illusions

This experiments were designed to measure sensory and motor size judgements of the Müller–Lyer, the Ponzo and the Trapezoidal illusion. The touch screen was used to record the movements of the right and the left hands when the participants estimated the length of the horizontal lines in illusory context or without illusion. There were two types of tasks: memorization and reproduction. There was an illusory effect for movements of both the right and left hand, but there is less of an illusory distortion when the left hand was used. The explanation could be that different systems of representation are involved in the process underlying size estimation using the right and the left hands: based on a metric system of representation in the right hemisphere and a categorical representational system in the left hemeisphere. The size of the Müller-Lyer and Ponzo effects are different in memorization and reproduction tasks. The Müller-Lyer illusion exists in both situations whereas the Ponzo illusion generally exists only in reproduction task. This suggests that the two illusions have different underlying mechanisms.
Setting the ‘ wider context ’ : Public Participation in the 21

This article reflects, from a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective, on the challenges surrounding the development of eParticipation in Europe, with special focus on EU programs. To this end, first, we assess the field’s practical and theoretical achievements and limitations, and corroborate that the progress of eParticipation in the last decade has not been completely satisfactory in spite of the significant share of resources invested to support it. Second, we attempt to diagnose and shed light on some of the field’s systemic problems and challenges which are responsible for this lack of development. The domain’s maladies are grouped under tree main categories: (1) lack of a proper understanding and articulation with regard to the ‘Participation’ field; (2) eParticipation community’s ‘founding biases’ around e-Government and academy; and (3) inadequacy of traditional Innovation Support Programmes to incentivize innovation in the eParticipation field. In the context of the ‘Europe 2020 Strategy’ and its flagship initiative “Innovation Union”, the final section provides several recommendations which should contribute to enhance the effectiveness of future European eParticipation actions.
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF LOW POWER SRAM USING MODIFIED MTCMOS G

Present day mobile communication devices equipped with large capacity memories in order to fulfil all the multimedia needs of customers. Now a days, design engineer mainly concentrating not only to equip high capacity memories, but also high bandwidth and low power consuming memories. This paper presents a low power structure for an SRAM cell by modifying the Multi-threshold CMOS architecture. Multi-threshold CMOS architecture is a technique in which transistors with different threshold voltages are used to reduce power consumption and also to reduce delay. This paper presents a more interesting method to reduce power consumption by reducing leakage current in idle condition. This method depicts how the voltage, temperature and transistor size effecting the power consumption in an SRAM cell. This paper presents a novel architecture for SRAM cell to reduce power consumption in the memory structure. SRAM cell is designed with 45 nm technology and is compared with standard 6T SRAM structure. Simulation results shows that power consumption reduced to around 21% when compared with standard 6T SRAM structures.
GENETIC VARIABILITY , HERITABILITY AND CORRELATION STUDIES IN HALF SIB RECURRENT FAMILIES OF CIMMYT MAIZE POPULATION CZP-132011

Recurrent selection is a vital selection method for improving the traits of interest in maize crop. This research was carried out to estimate genetic variability, heritability, index of variation and genotypic and phenotypic correlations among half sib recurrent families for various traits. Sixty four half sib recurrent families were evaluated in 8×8 lattice square design with two replications at Cereal Crops Research Institute CCRI, Pirsabak during 2017. Results showed highly significant differences among the half sib families for all the studied traits. High heritability (h2 ˃ 0.60) were recorded for all traits except plant height and ear height which exhibited moderate heritability. High index of variation (I.V ˃ 1) was observed for all traits. After completion of one cycle of recurrent selection in half sib families, the percent gain cycle-1 was recorded negative for physio-morphic traits, while for grain yield the percent gain cycle-1 was positive. All physiological traits showed non significant negative genotypic and phenotypic correlation with grain yield except days to 50% silking. The magnitude of genotypic correlations were higher than phenotypic correlations for studied traits, which means that selection for these traits will improve grain yield. The study also observed that correlations as well as heritability were suitable as models for yield improvement and selection for best families. Traits that had higher heritability and positive correlation with grain yield may be considered as important traits in selection programme aiming to maize yield improvement and the breeder may consider these traits as main selection criteria.
EndoPredict for Breast Cancer Prognosis

 The assay combined with results of the tumor size and nodal status is intended to predict the likelihood of women with early stage, node-negative, hormone receptor positive, and HER2 negative breast cancer of developing metastasis within 10 years of initial diagnosis.  This test identifies 12 genes related to tumor proliferation and hormone receptor activity, but does not assess ER or HER2 status.  Test results of the 12-gene risk score are designed to guide decisions regarding adjuvant systemic chemotherapy in women with early-stage invasive breast cancer with known hormone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status following surgical management of breast cancer.
The Relationship between Revenue Diversification and Government Spending In Cross River State

In recent decades, revenue diversification has become a prevalent practice in state government finance. The trend of revenue diversification, according to the portfolio theory, has far-reaching implication for public financial management as it may change revenue stability, which has been an important policy objective for state government administrators. This study explores how revenue diversification affects government spending. The study adopted the survey design with data collected from both primary and secondary sources. After presenting and analyzing the collated data, the formulated hypothesis was tested using Regression model in SPSS 20. The result revealed that the diversification of public revenue reduces revenue fluctuation. It was thus recommended that to minimize revenue volatility, government should purposefully define a set of economic activities as tax base and create a tax portfolio with multiple revenue sources and low elasticity
A three-dimensional unstructured mesh generation method for environmental reservoir simulation analysis

This work presents a three-dimensional unstructured mesh generator for the analysis of hydroelectric power plants reservoirs using finite element methods. In order to obtain an accurate simulation of the physical flow of interest, the discrete mesh needs to consider adequately the geophysical data employed for the definition of the domain. The proposed algorithm is practical, stable and able to deal with different types of geophysical input data producing well conditioned three-dimensional meshes. We implemented the proposed algorithm in C++ in the context of a project for the analysis and evaluation of environmental impacts of hydroelectrical reservoirs. The algorithm is able to deal with several kinds of geophysical data, as well as, data with a huge relationship between the average of horizontal width and depth, which is a common situation in reservoir engineering. An advantage of the algorithm is the point insertion routine. This allows to easily implement a refinement of the mesh in order to increase the approximation of the simulation. ∗Research Student PIBIC/UERJ References [1] M. Berg, “Computational Geometry: Algorithm and Applications”, SpringerVerlag Berlin Heidelberg New York, Second Revised Edition, 2000. [2] J. Donea and A. Huerta, “Finite Element Methods for Flow Problems”, J. Wiley, West Sussex, 2003. [3] D. J. Mavriplis, “Unstructured Grid Techniques, Annual Review Fluid Mechanics, 29 (1997) 473-514 [4] D. M. Mount, “Computational Geometry, Lecture Notes, Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland, 2002. [5] J. O’Rourke, “Commputational Geometry in C”, Cambridge University Press, Massachusetts, Second Edition, 1997. [6] D. Shojaee, H. Helali and AA. Alesheikh, Triangulation for Surface Modelling, in “Ninth International Symposium on the 3D Analysis of Human Movement”, France, 2006.
Nodal analysis of finite square resistive grids and the teaching effectiveness of students ’ projects

In this paper, the issue of teaching the node voltage method by a student’s project is presented. In the first part, basic information about the subject of the project is presented and discussed. This concerns the computing of the resultant resistance between two chosen nodes of a resistive grid. In the next part, the authors describe assumptions of the project given to undergraduate students. Then, students’ results and improvements to the project, as well as students’ involvement are discussed. In conclusion, the authors elaborate on how the students’ projects improved the effectiveness of the teaching of the method.
A Laboratory Acoustic Emission Experiment on Montney Shale

A laboratory experiment has been conducted in which the evolution of wave velocities and stress-induced acoustic emission (AE) waveforms were recorded to investigate the progression of shear bands in Montney shale, which is characterized by transversely anisotropy. The wave velocities were used to 1) analyze the deformation-induced velocity anisotropy 2) construct velocity model improving hypocenter location accuracy. The P-wave first-arrivals were picked manually to invert three-dimensional AE source locations. This is the first AE test on a Montney shale specimen. Our results show that the peak strength of the sample is 290 MPa under a constant confining pressure of 10 MPa. Seismic velocities first increased significantly up to the initial crack closure stage, and then, increased gradually in the linear primary loading stage. In the post-peak stage, the sample exhibits strain-softening behaviour and the wave velocities decreased due to the creation of shear band. AE events were all triggered and recorded around the peak stress. Through hypocenter location analysis, a spatial correspondence of AE clusters and the shear band was found. Comparing with granite, the distinct characteristics of AE observation in Montney shale are: (1) in the uniform dilation stage, no AE event was recorded from Montney shale; (2) the AE signals have a lower signal-to-noise ratio; (3) the shear band developed in shale was scattered.
Exploring the Relationship between Intellectual Capital and Performance of Commercial Banks in Malaysia

In today’s economy, intellectual resource is becoming increasingly significant as successful companies tend to possess characteristics that continually innovate, attempting new technologies and emphasize on skills and knowledge of their employees. As globalization and liberalization takes its course, the Malaysian government has embarked on developing several strategies to accelerate its economy transformation to a knowledge-based economy. With knowledge being the new engine of corporate development, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the intellectual capital namely human capital efficiency (HCE), capital employed efficiency (CEE) and structural capital efficient (SCE) on banks’ profitability ratio, specifically return on asset (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). This study used a model called value added intellectual Capital (VAICTM) introduced by Pulic (1998). The data covers 9 local commercial banks in Malaysia over 6 years from year 2005 to year 2010. Static panel fixed-effect model is used to analyze the data. The empirical results suggest that SCE and CEE has a positive significant relationship on ROA and ROE. On the other hand, the HCE has negative significant relationship with ROA and ROE. Overall, the intellectual capital has a positive relationship with ROA and ROE for local commercial banks in Malaysia.
Chapter 1 An Overview of Digital Media and Advertising

It is well-documented that consumers are increasingly using the Internet and mobile commerce for shopping, for entertainment, and for accessing and sharing information. Brands that connect with consumers in these spaces—and listen to them—will have a greater chance of success. The utilization of these electronic platforms is no longer a matter of being innovative--it has become a necessity. To understand how things reached this point, we will briefly review the history of Internet marketing. Next, we will outline key marketing tactics for facilitating ecommerce (e-commerce, AbstrAct
Minimally Invasive Surgery plus rt-PA for Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation ( MISTIE ) Decreases Perihematomal Edema

Background and Purpose—Perihematomal edema (PHE) can worsen outcomes following ICH. Reports suggest that blood degradation products lead to PHE. We hypothesized that hematoma evacuation will reduce PHE volume and that treatment with rt-PA will not exacerbate it. Methods—MISTIE II tested safety and efficacy of hematoma evacuation after ICH. We conducted a semi-automated, computerized volumetric analysis on CT to assess impact of hematoma removal on PHE and 2) effects of rt-PA on PHE. Volumetric analyses were performed on Baseline Stability (BLS) and End of Treatment (EOT) scans. Results—Seventy-nine surgical and 39 medical patients from MISTIE II were analyzed. Mean hematoma volume at EOT was 19.6±14.5 cc for the surgical cohort and 40.7±13.9 cc for the medical cohort (p<0.001). Edema volume at EOT was lower for the surgical cohort: 27.7±13.3 cc than medical cohort: 41.7±14.6 cc (p<0.001). Graded effect of clot removal on PHE was observed when patients with >65%, 20-65%, and <20% ICH removed were analyzed (p<0.001). Positive correlation between PHE reduction and percent of ICH removed was identified (ρ=0.658; p<0.001). In the surgical cohort, 69 patients underwent surgical aspiration and rt-PA (S+rt-PA) Corresponding Author: J. Ricardo Carhuapoma, M.D., The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N Wolfe Street / Meyer 8-140, Baltimore, MD 21287, Phone: (410) 955 7481, Fax: (410) 614 7981, jcarhua1@jhmi.edu. *authors contributed equally NIH Public Access Author Manuscript Stroke. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2014 August 07. Published in final edited form as: Stroke. 2013 March ; 44(3): 627–634. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.111. 000411. N IH -P A A uhor M anscript N IH -P A A uhor M anscript N IH -P A A uhor M anscript while 10 underwent surgical aspiration only (SO). Both cohorts achieved similar clot reduction: S +rt-PA, 18.9±14.5 cc; and SO, 24.5±14.0 cc (p=0.26). Edema at EOT in S+rt-PA was 28.1±13.8 cc and 24.4±8.6 cc in SO (p=0.41). Conclusions—Hematoma evacuation is associated with significant reduction in PHE. Furthermore, PHE does not appear to be exacerbated by rt-PA, making such neurotoxic effects unlikely when the drug is delivered to intracranial clot. Clinical Trial Registration Information—URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/ NCT00224770? term=MISTIE&rank=1 Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT00224770
Informal Logic Is an Appeal to Popularity a Fallacy of Popularity?

: It is common to view appeals to popularity as fallacious. We argue this is a mistake and that Condorcet’s jury theorem can be used to justify at least some appeals to popularity as legitimate inferences. More importantly, the conditions for the application of Condorcet’s theorem (binary claim, competent judge, epistemic independence) can be used as critical tools when evaluating appeals to popularity. The application of these three concepts to appeals to popularity provide a more fine-grained critical strategy for argument evaluation and, also, allow us to see the real problems that often arise with such appeals more clearly.
Wiener sistemlerinin gradyan tabanlı tanımlaması Gradient based identification of wiener systems

Tek bir bloktan oluşan sistemlerde geribesleme ile kontrol ve giriş-çıkış ilişkisinin kurulması klasik kontrolde yaygın olarak görülmektedir. Fakat doğal sistemler göz önüne alındığında çok bloklu yapılar ve bu bloklar içerisinde de lineer olmayan fonksiyonlar görülür. Bu çalışmanın konusu, giriş işaretinin lineer bloka uygulandığı ve çıkışın lineer olmayan fonksiyondan alındığı sistem yapısı olan Wiener tipi sistemlerin tanımlamasıdır. Durum geribeslemenin mümkün olmadığı bu sistem tipinde tanımlama ile farklı kontrol algoritmalarının kullanımı mümkündür. Sistem tanımlamada harici girişli otoregresif ağ (ARX)-polinom kaskad bağlantısı tercihi ile en küçük kareler yöntemi ve eğim bilgileri sayesinde sistemin giriş-çıkışı arasındaki matematiksel ilişki elde edilmiştir. Üç farklı örnek sistem üzerinde çalışmalar yapılmış, MATLAB/Simulink ortamında veri kümeleri elde edilmiş ve yapılan sistem tanımlamalarının başarımı grafikler ile sunulmuştur. In systems consisting of a single block, the establishment of feedback control and input-output relationship is common in classical control. However, considering natural systems, there are many block structures and non-linear functions within these blocks. The subject of this study is the identification of Wiener type systems, which is the system structure in which the input signal is applied to the linear block and its output is taken from the nonlinear function. It is possible to use different control algorithms with identification in this type of system where state feedback control is not possible. In system identification, the mathematical relationship between the input and output of the system has been obtained by the choice of auto regressive with exogenous inputs (ARX)-polynomial cascade connection with using the least squares method and gradient information. Three different benchmark systems have been studied in MATLAB/Simulink and the performances of the identifications made with the dataset are presented graphically.