Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Development of Long-Reach and Lightweight Robot Arm Using Bundled Wire Drive

Article / Book Information 論題(和文) バンドルドワイヤドライブを用いた長尺軽量ロボットアームの開発 第 2報:関節軸構成を変更可能なワイヤ駆動機構 Title(English) A Development of Long-Reach and Lightweight Robot Arm Using Bundled Wire Drive Second report: A Reconfigurable Wire Drive Mechanism 著者(和文) 若林 陽輝, 難波江 裕之, 鈴森 康一, 遠藤 玄 Authors(English) Youki Wakabayashi, Hiroyuki Nabae, Koichi Suzumori, Gen Endo 出典(和文) ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2020 予稿集, Vol. , No. , pp. Citation(English) Proceedings of the 2020 JSME Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics, Vol. , No. , pp. 発行日 / Pub. date 2020, 5
Effect of processing on quality and shelf life of leafy vegetables

There is a need to sustain quality of ready-to-eat (RTE) leafy vegetables in order to improve shelf life of the products during postharvest storage. The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the effect of compression towards the quality and shelf life of the RTE leafy vegetables. This thesis focused on spinach leaves as the representation of the RTE leafy vegetables. For this purpose, uniaxial compression was chosen as a method to induce damage to the leaves. The effects of compression towards qualities of RTE spinach were evaluated. The quality measures in this study focused on mechanical and microstructural properties, physical appearance, and fresh weight. Organic spinach was found to be the best type in resisting stress compared to Teen, Salad, and Baby spinach. Population test was developed to categorise the compressed leaves into degrees of leaf injuries known as Undamaged, Minor, Halfway, and Complete teared. Force 200N was suggested to be the minimum required to pick up differences of the leaves deteriorations before and after storage. Uncompressed spinach leaves were found to have a shelf life of 14 days. Higher degrees of leaf injuries which are Halfway and Complete teared showed obvious decay since before storage. Sensory test was also conducted to study consumers’ evaluations towards visibility of leaf damage and perceptions in buying the product. Respiration rate of the RTE spinach stored at different films was also measured using a closed system. Michaelis-Menten and exponential models were used to study the respiration rate mechanism.
Local Capillary Pressure Estimation Based on Curvature of the Fluid Interface – Validation with Two-Phase Direct Numerical Simulations

With the advancement of high-resolution three-dimensional X-ray imaging, it is now possible to directly calculate the curvature of the interface of two phases extracted from segmented CT images during two-phase flow experiments to derive capillary pressure. However, there is an inherent difficulty of this image-based curvature measurement: the use of voxelized image data for the calculation of curvature can cause significant errors. To address this, we first perform two-phase direct numerical simulations to obtain the oil and water phase distribution, the exact location of the interface, and local fluid pressure. We then investigate a method to compute curvature on the oil/water interface. The interface is defined in two ways. In one case the simulated interface which has a sub-resolution smoothness is used, while the other is a smoothed interface which is extracted from synthetic segmented data based on the simulated phase distribution. Computed mean curvature on these surfaces are compared with that obtained from the fluid pressure computed directly in the simulation. We discuss the accuracy of image-based curvature measurements for the calculation of capillary pressure and propose the best way to extract an accurate curvature measurement, quantifying the likely uncertainties.
[Antimicrobial Stewardship programs in Peru: A fundamental agreement].

BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to public health. Antibiotic stewardship programs (AMSP) promote the proper use of antimicrobials, improve clinical and economic outcomes, and helps containing the AMR. AIM To evaluate the diagnostic phase of the AMS programs and early implementation of AMS at three high complexity hospitals that belong to the social security system in Peru. METHODS A quasi-experimental multicenter study was implemented. The construction of the AMSP, microbiological baselines, antimicrobial consumption and consensus on AMS activities were evaluated at the diagnosis and early implementation periods of the AMSP. RESULTS Following implementation, hospitals doubled their score of resources and processes available for the AMS program from 6.75 to 13.75. The prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing enterobacteria was 50-60% while Pseudomonas aeruginosa averaged 69% resistance to carbapenems. The defined daily dose (DDD) of ceftriaxone was 13.63, vancomycin 7.35 and meropenem 6.73 in average. Hospitals A and C decreased the use of antimicrobials (30-50%). DISCUSSION The implementation of the AMSP in the three hospitals was achieved through diverse strategies designed by multidisciplinary teams, which in addition to its articulation, reduce the consumption of broad spectrum antimicrobials at an early stage.
Grafting of design-space models onto models of different scope or resolution

ABSTRACT Building performance simulation can support parametric explorations of design option spaces. Resources available for modelling and computing often require the reduction of the descriptive information of a design solution at the level of design-space model rather than at that of building model. To obtain that reduction, two design-space models of different scope (for example, one full-scope and simplified, the other partial-scope and detailed) can be combined to make their responses usable as surrogates of those produced by a full-scope detailed inquiry. But aligning two building models of different scope can be difficult and sometimes impossible. This article presents a design-space ‘grafting’ technique supported by metamodelling that makes possible to hybridize two non-aligned design-space models so as to obtain a diffusely calibrated conjoint response. The strategy can be integrated into metamodelling and decomposition-based optimization to decrease the information costs entailed by parametric explorations.
Synthesis and Characterization of Highly Crystalline Vertically Aligned WSe2 Nanosheets

Here, we report on the synthesis of tungsten diselenide (WSe2) nanosheets using an atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition technique via the rapid selenization of thin tungsten films. The morphology and the structure, as well as the optical properties, of the so-produced material have been studied using electron microscopies, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence, UV–visible and Raman spectroscopies, and X-ray diffraction. These studies confirmed the high crystallinity, quality, purity, and orientation of the WSe2 nanosheets, in addition to the unexpected presence of mixed phases, instead of only the most thermodynamically stable 2H phase. The synthesized material might be useful for applications such as gas sensing or for hydrogen evolution reaction catalysis.
Should we perform coronary artery revascularization without aortic manipulation more often

Introduction: The number of coronary artery surgery is decreasing since interventional cardiologists started to capture more and more patients for angioplasty procedures. One of their arguments to choose this treatment is higher probability of stroke after surgery. Our strategy is aimed to reduce neurological complications related to coronary artery surgery by performing the “no-touch aorta off-pump” procedure. Aim of the study: Retrospective analysis of influence of different surgical techniques on neuro-psychiatric complications and hospital mortality. Material and methods: A total of 693 consecutive patients operated for isolated coronary artery disease in 2009. The early results were analyzed in three groups: group A – “on-pump” surgery (61 cases); group B – “off-pump” surgery with the use of side clamping (499 cases); and group C – “no-touch aorta off-pump” surgery (133 cases). Results: During the early postoperative period 11 patients died (1.6%), including 4 from group A (6.5%), 7 from group B (1.4%) and none from group C (p = 0.0026). We reported 6 new focal neurological deficits, one from group A (1.6%), 4 from group B (0.8%), and one from group C (0.7%) (p = 0.79). Postoperative delirium was present in 41 patients, including 5 from group A (8.1%), 32 from group B (6.4%), and 4 from group C (3.0%) (p = 0.25). Conclusions: Anaortic coronary artery bypass is a safe procedure. The association between the degree of aortic manipulation and number of neuro-psychiatric complications has not reached statistical significance in our material.
90Y-Ibritumomab Tiuxetan (Zevalin®) Consolidation of First Remission In Advanced-Stage Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Updated Results After a Median Follow-up of 66.2 Months From the International, Randomized, Phase III First-Line Indolent Trial (FIT) In 414 Patients

Abstract 594 The FIT trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 90Y-ibritumomab tiuxetan (0.4 mCi/kg; maximum dose 32 mCi) when used as consolidation of first complete or partial remission in patients with previously untreated, advanced-stage follicular lymphoma (FL). Patients were randomly assigned to either 90Y-ibritumomab treatment (n = 207) or observation (n = 202) within 3 months (mo) of completing initial induction therapy (chemotherapy only: 86%; rituximab in combination with chemotherapy: 14%). Response status prior to randomization did not differ between the groups: 52% complete response (CR)/CR unconfirmed (CRu) to induction therapy and 48% partial response (PR) in the 90Y-ibritumomab arm vs 53% CR/CRu and 44% PR in the control arm. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) of the intent-to-treat (ITT) population. Results from the first extended follow-up after a median of 3.5 years revealed a significant improvement in PFS from the time of randomization with 90Y-ibritumomab consolidation compared with control (36.5 vs 13.3 mo, respectively; P Disclosures: Hagenbeek:Roche Global Advisory Board: Consultancy. Radford:Schering (May 2009): Honoraria, Membership on an entity9s Board of Directors or advisory committees. Vitolo:Roche Italy: Membership on an entity9s Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene Italy: Membership on an entity9s Board of Directors or advisory committees. Soubeyran:Roche: Honoraria, Research Funding; Cephalon: Research Funding. Bischof Delaloye:Expert Statement (questions of reimbursement in Switzerland): Honoraria. Morschhauser:Roche: Honoraria, Paid expert testimony within the past 2 years; Bayer: Honoraria.
Melatonin and brown adipose tissue: novel insights to a complex interplay

As a chronobiotic molecule, melatonin finely tunes a variety of physiological processes including energy metabolism, reproduction and sleep-wake cycle, collaborating for the survival of the organisms. Since its pineal production occurs exclusively during the night, melatonin is responsible for signaling the circadian and circannual cycles to the organisms. This involves different ways of action that need to be considered when analyzing its effects in a given tissue/organism. Non-shivering thermogenesis (NST) is a crucial process for homeothermic animals and increasing evidences show its importance for the energy metabolic balance due to its influence in body weight control. The highly seasonal brown adipose tissue (BAT) is the site for NST and its metabolism is importantly influenced by melatonin. This review focuses on melatonin actions over BAT and the attention should be given to the relation between this signaling molecule and such a seasonally expressed tissue.
Ocean energy harvester based on piezoelectric VIV using different oscillators

A finite element fluid-solid coupling model for ocean energy harvester based on piezoelectric vortex-induced vibration(VIV) is established. Given that the Karman Vortex Street is generated after the fluid passes through the vibrator. The model includes the conversion of water flow energy to VIV energy and the capture of electrical energy by piezoelectric devices. And the output voltage curve is obtained by coupling with piezoelectric beam. Based on the fluid-solid coupling calculation, the dynamic response characteristics of the oscillator under different parameters such as shape of oscillators and fluid velocity are studied. The voltage output of piezoelectric beam in cylindrical, semi-cylindrical and regular triangular oscillators is analyzed. Simulation results show that the output voltage and pressure difference are largest in regular triangular oscillator system compared with the cylindrical and semi-cylindrical system. When changing fluid velocity, it is found that the higher the velocity of the water fluid be, the higher the output voltage be. When the given fluid velocity reaches 1 m/s, the maximum output voltage of cylindrical, semi-cylindrical and regular triangular piezoelectric energy harvesters reaches 0.045V, 0.08V, and 0.085V respectively. Under the same fluid velocity, change the ratio of height and width of oscillator, and find that the higher ratio of height and width of oscillator is more suitable to harvest the energy of VIV.
BMI and adipose tissue: Effect of a diet lactoovovegetariana

Objective: The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of the program “And you gave me food” in the BMI and adipose tissue of students from a private Adventist university Lima Peru. Methods: The sample was 50 students. The pre experimental study was cross-sectional design and explanatory scope. To determine the nutritional diagnosis indicator Body Mass Index was used and for the diagnosis of adipose tissue criterion Bray G. Results: was used According indicator BMI at baseline, 56% (28) presented normal state nutrition and malnutrition rest. When the program 78% of students assessed presented normal nutritional status. According adipose tissue at the start of the program, 72% (36) of the students were rated average. At the end of the program 92% (46) students had a normal classification. The statistical test was utilized student-Samples T where p = <0.005, showing no significant difference, however if you could demonstrate the effectiveness of the program into the database. Conclusions: It was concluded that the program has a positive effect on body mass index and fat.
Delay Efficient D2D Communications Over 5G Edge-Computing Mobile Networks with Power Control

As the development of mobile web, Internet of things, and the 5th Generation (5G) of cellular network, the usage of Device-to-Device (D2D), which is defined as direct communication between two mobile users without traversing the Base Station (BS) or core network, has attracted more and more attentions from both industry and academia. For Device-to-Device (D2D) data offloading, if the same piece of content is available in the vicinity of a device, the piece of content could be directly sourced from one of its neighboring devices. Suppose there are multiple devices which aim to obtain valuable contents via D2D communications, and assume each device has a unit demand, the objective is to seek an interference-aware schedule of D2D communication activities with minimum delay to satisfy all demands. Due to the complicated network topology, and the scheduling hardness of multiple devices, to achieve the optimal arrangement for sourcing the contents via D2D communication is very challenging. In this paper, we consider the problem under the physical interference model with monotone power control. An approximation algorithm under the duty-cycled model is proposed to address the above challenges with theoretically proved the approximation factor which could independent of the period length under the duty-cycled model. Besides, we also theoretically demonstrated the correctness and scheduling efficiency of our proposed algorithm.
Do it yourself How to equip a basic histological lab for the anthropological assessment of human bone and teeth

Ancient human skeletal and dental remains are sometimes excavated in fragmentary condition. Th is extreme condition of skeleton material limits the ability of osteologists to reconstruct the individuals’ biological characteristics such as sex, age-at-death, stature, and ancestry. Standard osteological methodologies are often not possible to employ under these conditions. Yet, the desire for a demographic profi le remains a specifi c goal. Th e employment of standardized histological methods improves the likelihood that unknown skeletal remains will be identifi ed in the forensic context and it provides the bases for the demographic profi le required by bioarchaeologists (Kerley, 1965, Stout & Paine, 1992). Other uses for skeletal histology include distinguishing human from non-human bone (Jowsey, 1966; Mulhern & Ubelaker, 2001; Owsley et al., 1985). Th is is critical if the remains are extremely fragmented and lacking gross identifi able features. A recent use for skeletal histology applies micro-anatomical features (for example secondary osteon, OPD counts, and Osteon area, see Fig. 1a) for determining metabolic problems such as dietary defi ciency (Paine & Brenton, 2006a, b). Dental histology is used to assess enamel defects and to determine the timing of their occurrence (Goodman, 1990). Since there is a growing and much appreciated desire to use the various applications of bone and dental histology for the analysis of human remains there is also an aspiration by numerous researchers with no background in skeletal histology to put this methodology to practice. One of their impediments for doing so is the lack of equipment and the lack of knowledge for developing the laboratory facilities required for conducting this research. Th e purpose of this communication is to provide the reader with basic information so that the novice researcher can begin to organize a histological lab for these purposes.
Co-creating with Stakeholders: Ideating eHealth Applications to Support Antibiotic Stewardship in Hospitals

Inappropriate prescription of antibiotics can lead to complications with hospital infections and increased antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotic stewardship programs have been developed to influence antibiotic prescription behavior in hospitals at a multidisciplinary level. Infectionmanager.com is part of such a program. It is an online platform for stakeholders in the antibiotic therapy process that provides eHealth applications tailored to their roles and needs. This paper focuses on the process of stakeholder involvement to design an implementation strategy for our infectionmanager.com. We used business modeling tools in a focus group and in individual interviews. By analyzing the antibiotic therapy process with a value-driven dialogue with all stakeholders, we ideated possible eHealth technologies based on what stakeholders find valuable in their daily practices. We also conclude an implementation strategy as a basis for human-centered design to develop these eHealth technologies with end-users that can be used as a basis to sustainably implement the platform in its intended setting. eHealth technology; implementation; stakeholder cocreation; business modeling; antibiotic prescription.
Effects of Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) Beta-Acids on Short Chain Fatty Acid Production from Complex Carbohydrates by Rumen Microbiota

The aim of this experiment was to determine the effects of beta-acids, prenylated phenolic compounds from the hops plant, on fermentation of individual carbohydrates by rumen microorganisms. Mixed, uncultivated rumen microbiota was harvested from rumen fistulated steers and washed to make cell suspensions. The suspensions were used to inoculate media with a glucan, fructan or constituent sugar, and fermentation was evaluated by production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). Hops beta-acid (30 ppm) was not universally inhibitory, but each of the SCFA (acetate, propionate or butyrate) was decreased (P < 0.05) in one or more of each cellulose or starch tested. The fermentation of sugars and fructans (short- or long-chain inulins) was not impacted by the phytochemicals. Previous results have shown that hops and hops extracts had the beneficial effects of reducing rumen ammonia and methane. The current results indicate that both starch and cellulose fermentation could be impacted. Because cellulose fermentation is nutritionally important on forage-based diets, hops phytochemicals might have more utility in cereal grain-based rations.
A scoping review of care received by young people aged 16-25 when admitted to adult mental health hospital wards

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent, range and nature of literature concerning the mental health inpatient care of the young adult population (16-25 years) who have been admitted to adult mental health wards. This paper reports the findings and positions these in the context of the broader nature to adult inpatient care, evaluates the quality of the evidence and identify gaps in the literature. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses an adapted scoping review methodology, allowing for a broad search but utilised established steps that allowed for a structured, rigorous approach to be used. CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, plus a secondary hand search were conducted resulting in eight papers, of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods papers. Findings Findings show admissions follow similar paths as to adults; admission reasons are largely unknown beyond simple descriptors; admission lengths are unknown whilst on adult wards; staff feel confident yet lack resources; young people feel the transition from CAMHS ward to adult ward can be beneficial if done sensitively; young people have positive experiences of adult wards, including factors that may not be present on CAMHS wards, e.g. role modelling by older patients; young people feel scared and vulnerable, including when excluded from decision making; however, involving young people can cause stress and be confusing if not done sensitively. Research limitations/implications The scoping review identified a limited amount of research evidence for the care of young people admitted to adult wards. The research methods used in these papers were varied and none was of a high-quality standard. All studies contained methodological gaps which detract significantly from their findings and conclusions. The studies go some way to fill the gaps in knowledge and evidence base for this group, although in doing this scoping review was to unearth more gaps in knowledge. Originality/value This scoping review collates findings from the literature regarding young people’s admissions to adult mental health wards. This sensitive and controversial area of mental health care is shown to be lacking in high-quality research. Young people are being admitted to adult wards in increasing numbers year on year in the UK, yet little research has been conducted to identify when and where treatment has been appropriate. This review provides a start to understanding what is known about admission and treatment for this group and what is not known so that these gaps may be investigated in future research.