Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Soft pneumatic actuator-driven origami-inspired modular robotic “pneumagami”

This article presents a new modular robotic platform for enabling reconfigurable, actively controlled, high-degree-of-freedom (high-DoF) systems with compact form factor. The robotic modules exploit the advantages of origami-inspired construction methods and materials, and soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) to achieve an actuator embedded, parallel kinematic mechanism with three independently controlled “waterbomb” base legs. The multi-material, layer-fabricated body of the modules features selectively compliant flexure hinge elements between rigid panels that define the module as a kinematic 6R spherical joint. The precision layer-fabrication technique is also used to form embedded distribution channels within the module base to connect actuators to onboard control hardware. A decentralized control architecture is applied by integrating each module with small-scale solenoid valves, communication electronics, and sensors. This design approach enables a single pneumatic supply line to be shared between modules, while still allowing independent control of each leg joint, driven by soft, inflatable pouch actuators. A passive pneumatic relay is also designed and incorporated in each module to leverage the coupled, inverted inflation, and exhaust states between antagonistic actuator pairs allowing both to be controlled by a single solenoid valve. A prototype module is presented as the first demonstration of integrated modular origami and SPA design, or pneumagami, which allows predefined kinematic structural mechanisms to locally prescribe specific motions by active effect, not just through passive compliance, to dictate task space and motion. The design strategy facilitates the composition of lightweight, high-strength robotic structures with many DoFs that will benefit various fields such as wearable robotics.
Dinâmica de populações de Brachiaria plantaginea (Link) Hitch. sob manejos de solo e de herbicidas. 2. Emergência

Um experimento foi instalado em campo, em Londrina, PR, em Latossolo Roxo distrofico, com 75% de argila e 2,7% de materia orgânica. O objetivo foi determinar taxas anuais de emergencias de capim-marmelada [ Brachiaria plantaginea (Link) Hitch. ], em pre e pos-semeadura da soja, para uso em sistemas de predicao de manejo no controle da especie. Manejos de solo e de herbicidas em soja, seguidos pela cultura do trigo, foram estabelecidos durante cinco anos. As taxas de emergencia de capim-marmelada variaram com o ano. Em 1991/92, a taxa anual de emergencia maxima foi de 29,8%. Neste ano, as emergencias em pre-semeadura representaram 73,9%, em media, da emergencia anual, sendo maior onde as intensidades de cultivo foram menores. Nos demais anos, as taxas foram menores de 18,2%. Em pos-semeadura da soja, com controles anuais, a emergencia variou entre 5, 1 % e 9,6% no manejo com arado de aivecas; 4,8% e 8,7% com arado de discos; 2,2% e 6,3% com o escarificador e grade rome; e 0,3% e 4,3% na semeadura direta. Sem controle por herbicida, nas reinfestacoes as taxas de emergencia da especie tenderam a decrescer.
Improvement of Ferromagnetic Bridge Structure of Axial–Radial Flux Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine

Axial–radial flux type permanent magnet synchronous machine can adjust air gap flux, which provides a new strategy for flux regulation of a permanent magnet motor. In this article, the structure of the ferromagnetic bridge is optimized by analyzing the magnetic circuit structure of Numerical anlysis of an axial-radial flux type fully superconducting synchronous motor (ARFTFSSM). The three-dimensional finite-element model of the motor is established by using the finite-element method, and the changes of air gap flux density and back electromotive force are compared through the finite-element prediction. The results show that the optimized ferromagnetic bridge has better magnetic regulation performance. On this basis, the eddy current distribution and eddy current loss of two kinds of ferromagnetic bridge structures are further compared and analyzed. Finally, the experimental results verify the accuracy of the calculation, and the research results can provide a reference for the further study of hybrid excitation motor.
Sustainable Tourism Marketing

In this article, we introduce the themes and approaches covered in this special issue on Sustainable Tourism Marketing. Its objective has been to analyze the main contributions made as a result of research related to sustainable tourism-marketing management and current trends in this field. This issue has gathered articles about the marketing of destinations and the marketing and communication management of companies and tourism organizations from a sustainable tourism perspective. This editorial piece provides a useful introduction to the relationship between tourism and sustainable marketing management that can be used by researchers and practitioners to develop tourism marketing strategies from a sustainable perspective.
Chromosomes, RAPDs and evolutionary trends of the Neotropical fish Mimagoniates microlepis (Teleostei: Characidae: Glandulocaudinae) from coastal and continental regions of the Atlantic forest, Southern Brazil

Chromosome and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers of samples of Mimagoniates microlepis were studied to test the hypothesis that a vicariant event occurred as the result of the orogeny of the coastal mountain range (Serra do Mar; southeastern and southern Brazil). Conventional karyotypes and nucleolar organizer region (Ag-NOR) phenotypes of two samples of M. microlepis from the headwaters of the Iguacu River (southern Brazil) were compared both with each other and with other local populations of the species in the coastal drainage of southeastern Brazil. Additional molecular data (RAPD markers and genetic diversity) were obtained from specimens from coastal and continental regions of southern Brazil. The same diploid number (52 chromosomes), karyotypic formula and Ag-NOR phenotype were found for both analysed samples from the Iguacu River. A genetic discontinuity was discovered in the comparison of the karyotypical formula of the Iguacu samples with those from coastal drainages of the region. Polymerase chain reaction-RAPD markers revealed strikingly different molecular profiles between coastal and continental samples and indications of a high degree of genetic variation. Based on these results, we provide some comments on the biogeographical patterns and evolutionary trends for M. microlepis from coastal and continental regions of southeastern/southern Brazil.
Occurrence of Fusarium Head Blight–causing Pathogens and Mycotoxins in Kenyan Wheat

Introduction Fusarium head blight has re-emerged as a devastating disease of wheat and other small-grain cereals through out the world (Windels, 2000). The disease results in grain yield reduction and loss of quality due to shriveled grain and mycotoxin contamination. Mycotoxins associated with the affected grain include trichothecenes (deoxynivalenol, nivalenol, T-2 toxin, HT-2 toxin) and zearalenone (Park et al., 1996). The main trichothecene-producing Fusarium species are Fusarium graminearum, F. culmorum, F. sporotrichioides, F. poae and F. crookwellense (Marasas et al., 1984). All the Fusarium species that infect cereals are capable of surviving saprophytically on crop debris (Parry et al., 1995). During harvest, the chaff, infected debris and light-weight kernels are left in the field and are incorporated into the soil and serve as important sources of inoculum during the subsequent seasons (Parry et al., 1995). This study was carried out to determine the level of Fusarium contamination and associated mycotoxins in freshly harvested wheat from two districts of Kenya.
The Effect of Agility and Speed Training of Futsal Players Attending School of Physical Education and Sports on Aerobic Endurance

Futsal is ateam game with hibg phsical demands players. Agility, aerobic and anaerobic power outputs of the players support the success in the game. 24 male players attending the Kafkas University having played futsal in the school team for at least one year participated in the study. The players were separated into two groups, The experimental group (G1) performed sprints and circuits (agility training) of 10 m and 20 m integrated into a 30 minute training program after typical futsal training with their coach two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for six weeks. Additionally, on Thursdays, they participated in collective running at various paces, interval starts, and rank run exercises for aerobic endurance after typical futsal training. The control group (G2) performed their typical futsal training with their coach. The training sessions were planned so that there was at least a period of 36 hours between the two practice days. In order to determine the players’ speed capacity, 10 m-20 m speed tests, a reactive agility tests, and aerobic endurance measurement yo-yo tests were implemented. Descriptive statistics were used in the data analysis, the Mann-Whitney U test was used in comparative analysis of the groups, and the significance was taken to be p<0.05. At the end of the study, it was revealed that the agility training of futsal players attending university for six weeks had an effect on their aerobic endurance.
Calcium Phosphate Cements in Tissue Engineering

Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) consist of a combination of calcium phosphates and a liquid phase, allowing it to fit into the body where it was inserted. Several chemical compositions have been synthesized, promoting specific characteristics to the cements for applications such as bone augmentation and reinforcement and metal implant fixation. The hardening reaction mechanism is at low temperatures and makes it capable of incorporating different drugs and other biological molecules. In addition to the abovementioned advantages, CPCs have excellent bioactivity and osteoconductivity and the ability to form a bone bond. Its function as osteoconductor can be improved by insertion of growth factors. In addition, it is possible to functionalize it with silver ions and use it as a coating of implants, conferring antibacterial properties. In this chapter the physical, mechanical, chemical, and biological properties and the possibility of using these cements as drug carriers or biomolecules will be discussed.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Taxonomy and diversity of Afroalpine Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) on Mount Kenya and the Rwenzori Mountains, East Africa

Aim Anthropogenic climate change is expected to result in the complete loss of glaciers from the high mountains of tropical Africa, with profound impacts on the hydrology and ecology of unique tropical cold‐water lakes located downstream from them. This study examines the biodiversity of Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) communities in these scarce Afroalpine lake systems, in order to determine their uniqueness in relation to lowland African lakes and alpine lakes in temperate regions, and to evaluate the potential of Afroalpine Chironomidae as biological indicators to monitor future changes in the ecological integrity of their habitat.
A Study of Child Speech Extraction Using Joint Speech Enhancement and Separation in Realistic Conditions

In this paper, we design a novel joint framework of speech enhancement and speech separation for child speech extraction in realistic conditions, targeting the problem of extracting child speech from daily conversations in BabyTrain mega corpus. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first discussion of a feasible method for child speech extraction in realistic conditions. First, we make detailed analysis of the BabyTrain mega corpus, which is recorded in adverse environments. We observe problems of background noises, reverberations and child speech that is partially obscured by adult speech (for instance due to speaker overlap but also imitation by the adult). Motivated by this, we conduct a joint framework of speech enhancement and speech separation for child speech extraction. To measure the extraction results in realistic conditions, we propose several objective measurements to evaluate the performance of the our system, which is different from those commonly used for simulation data. Compared with the unprocessed approach and classification approach, our proposed approach can yield the best performance among all subsets of BabyTrain.
The Genetic Structure and Mating System of the Buffy Flower Bat (Erophylla sezekorni)

of a dissertation at the University of Miami. Dissertation supervised by Professor Theodore H. Fleming. No. of pages in text. (167) The buffy flower bat (Erophylla sezekorni) is a neotropical leaf-nosed bat (Phyllostomidae) that is endemic to the Greater Antilles. Although this species is one of the most common and abundant species of mammals in the West Indies, very little is known about its ecology and evolution. To address this deficiency, I studied the genetic structure and mating system of the buffy flower bat on several islands throughout its range, focusing a more intensive study on the island of Exuma, Bahamas. I first studied the effects of ocean barriers on genetic diversification within Erophylla and two related endemic genera of endemic West Indian bats, Brachphylla, Phyllonycteris (Chapter II). I found evidence that ocean barriers inhibit gene flow and promote speciation within these genera. Focusing on genus Erophylla (Chapter III), I found that ocean channels usually act as barriers to gene flow among island populations within species. However, relatively shallow and narrow ocean channels formed semi-permeable barriers allowing gene flow between some island populations. Within the buffy flower bat, Erophylla sezekorni (Chapter IV), genetic diversity of mitochondrial DNA fragments was positively correlated with island size, with small islands having reduced genetic diversity. However, genetic diversity at several nuclear microsatellite loci was not correlated with island area and levels of genetic diversity were high for most island populations. In addition, island populations within the Great Bahamas Bank and Little Bahamas Bank showed high levels of gene flow between island and showed no evidence of genetic bottlenecks. Populations of E. sezekorni on Exuma (Chapters IV and V) exhibited a polygynous mating system that included vigorous visual, acoustic, and olfactory male display behaviors. However, the social structure that I observed had a negligible effect on genetic diversity and genetic structure within these populations. Overall, the buffy flower bat exhibits very few of the genetic symptoms of island life, such as reduced genetic diversity and increased genetic isolation, and is evolutionarily adapted to persist on small oceanic islands.
FONDASI PSIKOLOGI POSITIF QUR’ANI: CHARACTER STRENGTHS DAN VIRTUE DALAM TINJAUAN PSIKOLOGI POSITIF DAN AL-QUR’AN

Psikologi positif mengadopsi berbagai kearifan tradisi yang pernah berkembang di dunia, seperti kepercayaan, agama, budaya, dan lain-lain. Dari tradisi Islam, Martin EP Seligman mengambil tradisi filsafat al-Farabi. Ini dinilai secara substansi tidak mewakili tradisi Islam yang sesungguhnya. Al-Quran sebagai sumber utama dalam Agama Islam harus digunakan secara ekstensif. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis-komparatif. Metode tafsir tematik-semantik digunakan secara sistematis guna pencarian fondasi psikologi positif Qurani melalui isyarat-isyarat ayat al-Quran relevan. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa al-Quran memberikan gambaran integratif dan holistik konseptual terhadap psikologi positif. Kedua konsep, baik psikologi positif maupun al-Quran, sama-sama melihat potensi manusia sebagai potensi bawaan yang diwujudkan melalui kebajikan dan kekuatan karakter. Titik perbedaan secara paradigmatis terletak pada cara pandang melihat potensi manusia. Manusia dalam psikologi positif sengat bergantung pada kapasitas diri manusia itu sendiri (antroposentris), dimana manusia adalah pusat potensi positif itu. Sementara kekuatan transenden-spiritual hanya bersifat sekunder. Manusia dalam al-Quran digambarkan sebagai makhluk yang teo-antroposentris, dimana segala potensi positif manusia berpusat pada sistem ketuhunan. Pandangan ini berimplikasi pada fitur-fitur kebajikan dan kekuatan karakter yang juga selalu terikat dengan aspek spiritual-transenden
Directly coupled adiabatic superconductor logic

Adiabatic superconductor logic (ASL) families are energy-efficient because they can operate with a switching energy much less than the IcΦ0 product, where Ic is the critical current for Josephson junctions, Φ0 is the flux quantum, and IcΦ0 is generally on the order of 10–19 J. A switching energy of 0. 03IcΦ0 has been demonstrated by adiabatic quantum-flux-parametron (AQFP) logic, which indicates the possibility of extremely energy-efficient digital circuits using ASL. ASL uses signal transformers to propagate and invert the signal current; otherwise, it is difficult to design inverters. However, signal transformers are generally difficult to miniaturize. Therefore, to realize high-density and energy-efficient superconductor circuits, ASL that does not use signal transformers is required. In this paper, we propose ASL without signal transformers, which we call directly coupled quantum-flux-parametron (DQFP). DQFP logic is based on AQFP, but it can invert signal current without using signal transformers. We conducted numerical simulation of a DQFP inverter chain to show that DQFP logic can invert signal current without signal transformers, and that DQFP logic can operate adiabatically. Then, we designed and fabricated basic DQFP circuits, such as an inverter chain and a full adder. All the circuits were found to have wide operating margins. Our results indicate that DQFP logic is suitable for high-density and energy-efficient superconductor circuits.
Specimen requirements: selection, collection, transport, and processing.

New technology has expanded the selection, collection, and interpretation of test results compared to past years. Basically, the specimen requirements for cell culture-and molecular-based diagnostic tests are similar. The authors aim at defining unique and optimal specimen processing needs for each technology in this chapter. The selection of an appropriate specimen is vital to a correct test result; this includes not only the source of the specimen but also the timing and volume of collections. Information pertaining to all of these issues should be collated into comprehensive tables listing general disease categories and associated viruses, including optimal specimen types, methods of collection, methods of detection, volumes required, and containers for transport. The significance of detection of a virus may have a different level of importance depending on the time of collection. Specimens from the respiratory tract can represent almost one-half of the source material and one-third of the total viruses diagnosed in the clinical laboratory. Detection of viruses from blood specimens provides evidence of disseminated, invasive infections which may lead to systemic disease. Major diagnostic methods for detection of viral infections have been cell culture (conventional tube and shell vial), fluorescent-antibody direct staining of specimen smears on slides, antigen detection by EIA, and amplification and detection of target nucleic acids by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Effects of Cultivation Conditions on Chlorophyll Biosynthesis and Carotenoid Accumulation of the Microalga Chlorella Fusca

The purpose of the present study is to optimize the cultivation conditions for the productivities of chlorophyll and carotenoid of the microalga chlorella fusca in a flow bioreactor. The effects of CO2 concentration in aeration and light intensity as the culture condition were firstly examined. After the cultivation conditions as to CO2 concentration and light intensity were determined, the effects of the concentrations of KNO3, CH3COONa, NaCl and MgSO4 in the culture medium on the chlorophyll biosynthesis and carotenoid accumulation of C. fusca were examined. KNO3 and CH3COONa were used as the nitrogen and the organic carbon sources, respectively. They are very important nutrient sources to the microalgae. In fact, when the concentration of the nutrient sources was increased, the syntheses of chlorophyll and the carotenoid accumulation of the microalgae were promoted. C. fusca can take an organic carbon as the nutrient sources for its own growth, so the cell is activated compared to the case only in an inorganic nourishment sources. Mg 2+ is known as a raw material of chlorophyll and it can promote carotenoid accumulation. However, when it exists in excessive quantity, the microalgae receive a stress and it was difficult for microalgae to uptake such nutrient sources. In this study, it was found that there existed the optimum amounts of KNO3, CH3COONa, NaCl and MgSO4 which should be added to the culture medium.
4SCAR‐GD2‐modified T‐cell therapy in neuroblastoma with MYCN amplification: A case report with over 4‐year follow‐up data

Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common extracranial solid tumor among children. The 5‐year event‐free survival rate for high‐risk (HR) NB is still poor, especially for patients with advanced NB with MYCN gene amplification. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR‐T) cell therapy is a new treatment for HR‐NB.
CAUSATIVE FAILURE FACTORS OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT IN MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MALAYSIA

Construction delay has been a persistent challenge for the Malaysian construction industry. This has resulted in many issues, including public complaints, government loss of reputation and income and a decline in the gross domestic product output of the industry. Furthermore, the construction industry is a complex business with several stakeholders continually sharing information. Hence, ensuring project success has to be the utmost important task of a project manager. Often the construction industry is marred by high cases of delays, overruns, poor quality, health and safety issues, emissions and sustainability issues as a result of ineffective communication practices. Therefore, this paper aims to examine causative failure factors of communications management in mixed-use development projects in Malaysia. Based on the literature review, 11 factors and 44 items were identified. These factors and items were evaluated by 141 respondents from the Malaysian construction industry. Data analysis was done using SPSS 23.0. This study found that the most critical causative failure factor is team meeting discussions. The respondents believe that there is lack of stakeholder cooperation due to poor representation during the discussions, which also reflects the inadequacy of mutual respect, confidence and trust among stakeholders. As a recommendation, frequent team meeting discussions provide a platform for effective information exchange, thus help to reduce mixed-use project failures in Malaysia.
High-Sensitivity Flexible Pressure Sensor With Low Working Voltage Based on Sphenoid Microstructure

Flexible pressure sensors have attracted significant attention in field of electronic skin, medical equipment, and soft robotics. However, the poor sensing performance and high working voltage have hindered their practical applications. Here, a low-voltage wearable pressure sensor with high sensitivity in a large useable range is demonstrated. The pressure sensor has been designed with a random distributed sphenoid surface and highly conductive silver films, exhibiting an excellent sensitivity of 5.9 kPa−1 with a wide linearity of 0–15 kPa and ultralow operating voltage of 20 mV. Meanwhile, the flexible pressure sensor could be used for sensitively monitoring human physiological signals, such as wrist pulse, voice recognition, and human activities. Furthermore, a resistive pressure sensor array has been applied for detecting the spatial distribution of external pressure, indicating huge potential as wearable detectors for self-powered real-time monitoring human healthcare.