Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A robust and physical BSIM3 non-quasi-static transient and AC small-signal model for circuit simulation

A new non-quasi-static (NQS) MOSFET model, which is applicable for both large-signal transient and small-signal ac analysis, has been developed. It employs a physical relaxation time approach to take care of the finite channel charging time to reach equilibrium and the effect of instantaneous channel charge re-distribution. The NQS model is formulated independently from the dc I-V and the charge-capacitor model, thus can be easily applied to any existing simulators. The model has been implemented in the newly released BSIM3 version 3, and comparison has been made among this model, common quasi-static (QS) SPICE models and PISCES two-dimensional (2-D) numerical device simulator. While predicting accurate NQS behavior, the time penalty for using the new model is only about 20-30% more than the common QS models. It is much less than the time required by other NQS models reported. Limitations and compromises between simplicity, efficiency and accuracy are also discussed.
DESIGN AND SCALING OF VERSATILE QUADRUPED ROBOTS

The rough terrain mobility of legged robots is expected to exceed the performance of their wheeled or tracked counterparts. To fully take advantage of the legs, such robots need to be versatile by achieving highly dynamic motions at the same time as careful navigation over rough terrain. Highly dynamic robots need to be designed to be fast and strong enough to run and jump. A dynamic robot needs to be light and powerful at the same time. Two requirements that are conflicting and therefore have to be traded off. In this work we present a tool that helps quadruped robot designer to better select and size joint actuators for various robot sizes. We use the squat jump as characteristic motion of a highly dynamic robot and estimate required joint torque and velocity in relation to maximum jump height, body mass and leg segment length.
Banach Gabor frames with Hermite functions: polyanalytic spaces from the Heisenberg group

Gabor frames with Hermite functions are equivalent to sampling sequences in true Fock spaces of polyanalytic functions. In the L 2-case, such an equivalence follows from the unitarity of the polyanalytic Bargmann transform. We will introduce Banach spaces of polyanalytic functions and investigate the mapping properties of the polyanalytic Bargmann transform on modulation spaces. By applying the theory of coorbit spaces and localized frames to the Fock representation of the Heisenberg group, we derive explicit polyanalytic sampling theorems which can be seen as a polyanalytic version of the lattice sampling theorem discussed by J.M. Whittaker in Chapter 5 of his book Interpolatory Function Theory.
Yield and Some Pomological Characteristics of Organically Grown “Alyanak” and “Hasanbey” Apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.)

This research was carried out to see the effects of organic farming and determine 7 the yield and some pomological characteristics of apricots in Isparta, Turkey. Isparta province 8 which is located in the west Mediterranean part of Turkey has also gained importance in terms 9 of especially organic apricot production. Two apricot varieties (Hasanbey, Alyanak) were 10 grown with organic farming practices in this study. These two varieties are table types apricot 11 varieties commonly grown in Turkey’s one of the world's major producers. In this research, 12 pomological characteristics as fruit size (fruit height, fruit width, fruit weight, fruit length), 13 fruit firmness, pH, total soluble solid (TSS) content, titrable acidity (TA) and yield values 14 were determined. Total phenolic and antioxidant activity were also determined. Hasanbey 15 cultivar had higher yield value (66.21 kg/tree) than Alyanak (45.71 kg/tree) cultivar. At the 16 same time the total phenolic content of Hasanbey (307.12 mg GAE/100g) variety was 17 determined higher than Alyanak (175.91 mg GAE/100g). Antioxidant activity of Alyanak and 18 Hasanbey were determined as 32.86 mg/ml IC50 and 17.37 mg/ml IC50 respectively. In terms 19 of observed characteristics, Hasanbey cultivar was found to be prominent in Isparta. It can 20 also been recommended for other places similar to Isparta ecological conditions (highland 21 climate). 22
UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) Plants protect their roots by alerting the enemies of grubs

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Integrated decision making model for urban disaster management: A multi-objective genetic algorithm approach

Article history: Received June 2 2013 Received in revised format August 15 2013 Accepted August 15 2013 Available online August 31 2013 In recent decays, there has been an extensive improvement in technology and knowledge; hence, human societies have started to fortify their urban environment against the natural disasters in order to diminish the context of vulnerability. Local administrators as well as government officials are thinking about new options for disaster management programs within their territories. Planning to set up local disaster management facilities and stock pre-positioning of relief items can keep an urban area prepared for a natural disaster. In this paper, based on a realworld case study for a municipal district in Tehran, a multi-objective mathematical model is developed for the location-distribution problem. The proposed model considers the role of demand in an urban area, which might be affected by neighbor wards. Integrating decisionmaking process for a disaster helps to improve a better relief operation during response phase of disaster management cycle. In the proposed approach, a proactive damage estimation method is used to estimate demands for the district based on worst-case scenario of earthquake in Tehran. Since such model is designed for an entire urban district, it is considered to be a large-scale mixed integer problem and hence, a genetic algorithm is developed to solve the model. © 2013 Growing Science Ltd. All rights reserved
Food Selection by Herbivores and Neighbourhood Effects in the Evolution of Plant Defences

A number of studies have reported how neighbouring plants may influence herbivory on palatable or unpalatable plants. Such neighbourhood effects can have important evolutionary consequences as they may either promote the evolutionary stability of plant defences or, alternatively, select against the fixation of plant defences and instead promote a stable polymorphism of palatable and unpalatable plants. These consequences depend on whether the difference in herbivore damage between unpalatable and palatable plants is smaller or, alternatively, greater when the neighbours are unpalatable instead of palatable. Such relations can arise when the neighbourhood effects are non-parallel among palatable and unpalatable plants. We outline two basic situations of non-parallel neighbourhood effects and illustrate how they can come about. A detailed dissection of these interactions reveals that there are several qualitatively distinct mechanisms that promote either evolutionary stability of plant defences or alternatively polymorphism. Our classification of mechanisms can be used to clarify and explain observations obtained in the field of plant—herbivore interactions and predator—prey interactions, both at the population and the community level.
An automatic taxonomy of galaxy morphology using unsupervised machine learning

We present an unsupervised machine learning technique that automatically segments and labels galaxies in astronomical imaging surveys using only pixel data. Distinct from previous unsupervised machine learning approaches used in astronomy we use no pre-selection or pre-filtering of target galaxy type to identify galaxies that are similar. We demonstrate the technique on the HST Frontier Fields. By training the algorithm using galaxies from one field (Abell 2744) and applying the result to another (MACS0416.1-2403), we show how the algorithm can cleanly separate early and late type galaxies without any form of pre-directed training for what an 'early' or 'late' type galaxy is. We then apply the technique to the HST CANDELS fields, creating a catalogue of approximately 60,000 classifications. We show how the automatic classification groups galaxies of similar morphological (and photometric) type, and make the classifications public via a catalogue, a visual catalogue and galaxy similarity search. We compare the CANDELS machine-based classifications to human-based classifications from the Galaxy Zoo: CANDELS project. Although there is not a direct mapping between Galaxy Zoo and our hierarchical labelling, we demonstrate a good level of concordance between human and machine classifications. Finally, we show how the technique can be used to identify rarer objects and present new lensed galaxy candidates from the CANDELS imaging.
Dynamics and julia sets of iterated elliptic functions

We study the parametrized family of elliptic functions of the form FΛ,bpzq “ ℘Λpzq ` b for b P C, Λ a lattice, and ℘Λ the Weierstrass elliptic ℘ function with period lattice Λ. We show that the dynamics depend on b as b varies within one fundamental region of C{Λ, and on the lattice Λ. We analyze properties of the Julia sets, and bifurcations of FΛ,b, focussing on real rectangular lattices; in particular the dynamical properties are more diverse than those coming from the family ℘Λ with Λ varying.
IMPACT OF MOLECULARLY DIAGNOSE OF DISEASES IN SOME IMPORTANT FRUITCROPS

The social and economic consequences of the failure to recognize contain or control threatening pathogens require that every effort can be made to engage in efficient and effective programs of surveillance, diagnosis and detection. The fact that threats are many and resources few points to the increasing importance of diagnostic networks that can rapidly and precisely identify causal organisms of disease as a crucial first step towards the deployment of control and mitigation strategies. This technology continues to evolve with pullthrough from human and veterinary disease diagnostics and it is hoped that more sensitive and specific devices are developed for a range of pathogens that can be deployed in the field. Where as detection refers to the identification of microorganisms or their products, e.g., toxins in any number of substrates including plant tissues, soil and water.
Iris Recognition for Person Identification using RSA Algorithm

In biometrics, human being needs to be identified based on some characteristic physiological parameters. A wide variety of recognition schemes is used to either confirm or determine the identity of an individual requesting their services. In this work, we present various approaches to generate a unique and more secure cryptographic key from iris template. The iris images are processed to produce iris template or code to be utilized for the encryption and decryption tasks a fuzzy vault refers to a biometric cryptosystem that can be used to effectively protect private keys and to release them only when legitimate users enter their biometric data. Distance metric such as hamming distance is used for the template matching identification process. Experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of the various systems and it shows that, R-S cryptographic algorithm can obtain a higher security with a low false rejection or false acceptance rate comparing to other techniques, and we would like to introduce this technique in aadhar card.
Solar type II radio bursts associated with CME expansions as shown by EUV waves

Aims. We investigate the physical conditions of the sources of two metric type II bursts associated with coronal mass ejection (CME) expansions with the aim of verifying the relationship between the shocks and the CMEs by comparing the heights of the radio sources and of the extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) waves associated with the CMEs. Methods. The heights of the EUV waves associated with the events were determined in relation to the wave fronts. The heights of the shocks were estimated by applying two different density models to the frequencies of the type II emissions and compared with the heights of the EUV waves. For the event on 13 June 2010 that included band-splitting, the shock speed was estimated from the frequency drifts of the upper and lower frequency branches of the harmonic lane, taking into account the H/F frequency ratio fH/fF = 2. Exponential fits on the intensity maxima of the frequency branches were more consistent with the morphology of the spectrum of this event. For the event on 6 June 2012 that did not include band-splitting and showed a clear fundamental lane on the spectrum, the shock speed was directly estimated from the frequency drift of the fundamental emission, determined by linear fit on the intensity maxima of the lane. For each event, the most appropriate density model was adopted to estimate the physical parameters of the radio source. Results. The event on 13 June 2010 had a shock speed of 590–810 km s −1 , consistent with the average speed of the EUV wave fronts of 610 km s −1 . The event on 6 June 2012 had a shock speed of 250–550 km s −1 , also consistent with the average speed of the EUV wave fronts of 420 km s −1 . For both events, the heights of the EUV wave revealed to be compatible with the heights of the radio source, assuming a radial propagation of the type-II-emitting shock segment.
DEPRESSÃO EM PACIENTES COM EPILEPSIA REFRATÁRIA DO LOBO TEMPORAL MESIAL

Depression in Patients with Refractory Epilepsy Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurring epileptic seizures. It has been associated with psychiatric disorders, mainly depression. Objective: to verify levels of symptoms of depression in patients with Refractory Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (ELT) hospitalized for videomonitoring in a general hospital. Methods: This is an exploratory, crosssectional and quantitative study. Levels of symptoms of depression were measured by Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The sample consisted of patients admitted to a general hospital for videomonitoring between January 2016 and December 2017. Results: 63% of the sample has symptoms of depression classified as Minimum or Mild; 32% Moderate and 5% Severe. Conclusion: Depressive symptoms of the sample were higher than that of the general population, both worldwide and Brazilian. This points out to the importance of a timely diagnosis in order to obtain adequate treatment for this population.
Exploring Determinants of Urban Form in China through an Empirical Study among 115 Cities

This study aims to analyze and explain the factors that influence the urban form of Chinese cities through an empirical analysis of a cross-sectional dataset of 115 cities in 2000 and 2010. Four spatial metrics, including population density, a contiguity index, a fractal dimension index, and a shape index, are used to quantify urban form. The paper compares urban form across four economic zones and across cities of different sizes. Ordinary least square and first-difference regression models are used to analyze the determinants of urban form. The results show that urban sprawl in China is characterized by decreased population density and greater irregularity and complexity of urban built-up areas. Metrics, such as Gross Domestic Product, population, transportation costs, and economical structure are associated with urban form in different ways, and urban expansion based on large-scale industrialization and real estate development is unsustainable in the new era.
The HOAPS-3 satellite climatology of global freshwater flux

The paper presents an overview of the state and some application results of the HOAPS-3 satellite climatology of global freshwater flux. The HOAPS data set utilizes SSM/I passive microwave data from polar orbiting satellites to retrieve several essential water cycle variables and the related evaporation, precipitation and the net freshwater flux over the global ice-free ocean for the interval 19882005. HOAPS shows all the known global climatological features and regional details. Average values and temporal development of precipitation and evaporation compare well with other established satellite data sets. Due to essentially constant precipitation and increasing evaporation, E-P increases with time, being about twice as large as the documented global continental runoff. The spatial trend distribution hints at an intensification of the Hadley circulation and of the general water cycle with time. Comparison with widely used reanalysis fields exhibit remarkable similarities and differences in the temporal development of evaporation and precipitation and the resulting E-P balance over global oceans. The ERA globally averaged E-P products are not in balance with continental runoff and change systematically with time. On the other hand, as the globally averaged NCEP evaporation and precipitation both increase with time very similarly, this results in a nearly constant E-P in near balance with the global run-off. More detailed analysis will be necessary to understand the different results and issues involved.
Does Experience Rating Improve Obstetric Practices? Evidence from Geographical Discontinuities in Italy

Using data from 2002 to 2009 inpatient discharge records on deliveries in the Italian region of Piedmont, we assess the impact of an increase in malpractice pressure on obstetric practices, as identified by the introduction of experience-rated malpractice liability insurance. Our identification strategy exploits the exogenous location of public hospitals in court districts with and without schedules for noneconomic damages. We perform difference-in-differences and difference-in-discontinuities analyses. We find that the increase in medical malpractice pressure is associated with a decrease in the probability of performing a C-section from 2.3 to 3.7 percentage points (7% to 11.6% at the mean value of C-section) with no consequences for a broadly defined measure of complications or neonatal outcomes. We show that these results are robust to the different methodologies and can be explained by a reduction in the discretion of obstetric decision making rather than by patient cream skimming.
Age structure and growth in a large teleost, Cheilinus undulatus, with a review of size distribution in labrid fishes

Age-based demographic parameters were estimated from 164 individuals of the large teleost Cheilinus undulatus from NE Australia. Analysis of sagittal otoliths revealed alternating translucent and opaque bands in which annual periodicity of a single opaque band was confirmed. A size-at-age plot of 164 individuals showed that males grew significantly faster than females, achieving a size of 140 cm fork length (FL). Male growth trajectories were essentially linear. Maximum ages recorded were 25 yr for males and 30 yr for females. Estimates of annual total mortality ranged from 0.10 to 0.14. The age distribution of males suggests protogyny with male recruitment into the population commencing at 9 yr at a size threshold of 70 cm. The age distribution of females confirmed that not all individuals changed sex. Analysis of the sample size revealed a strongly skewed distribution with a modal size peak at 50 to 70 cm and an extended tail of larger individuals. Estimates of size distributions from underwater surveys revealed a right-skewed distribution similar to that observed in our sample. An analysis of size distributions in labrid fishes shows that large size (>75.0 cm FL) is rare (4.5% of 559 species). Demographic analysis of C. undulatus and of large labrid fishes demonstrates that they share a dynamic demography with fast indeterminate growth rates and relatively short life spans.
Pharmacological Effect of Panax ginseng Extract Standardized with Ginsenoside Rg3 on Mating Behavior of Male Rats Treated with Dopamine Antagonists

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Panax ginseng extract standardized with ginsenoside Rg3 (PGRg3) on the mating behavior of sexually active or inactive male rats treated with dopamine antagonists. Methodology: Animals were treated with PGRg3 (50,150 and 450mg/kgb.w) with or without dopamine antagonists. The penile erection, motor activity and stretching-yawning episode were evaluated in animals treated with PGRg3 alone or in combination with lisurode or SND 919. Testosterone and sperm counts were also evaluated in different treatment groups. Results: The results showed that (-) Eticlopride counteracted PGRg3-induced penile erection but not motor hyperactivity. PGRg3 treatment enhanced lisuride-induced behavioral effects. Moreover, PGRg3 plus SND 919 showed a marked stretching-yawning behavior compared to the animals received SND 919 alone. PGRg3 also succeeded to increase testosterone level and sperm count in a dose dependent fashion. Conclusion: It could be concluded that DAD2 receptors are involved in PGRg3-induced mating behavior and testicular function improvement. PGRg3 could be used to improve sexual function and mating behavior in people suffering from erectile dysfunction.
Efficient Real-time Parallel Signal Processing for Decentralized Control Using Group-Pipelined Scheduling

This paper presents a technology of generic group-pipelined scheduling for decentralized control of large flexible structures of a segmented reflector telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) testbed. Such a structure is controlled by a number of lower-order decentralized local controllers, leading to reduced computational complexities, and ease of development of a coarse-grain parallel control algorithm. The key algorithmic technology presented in the paper is the task scheduling of the parallel control algorithm; the decentralized control tasks have to be mapped and scheduled onto the processors to fully utilize the computational power. The group-pipelined approach, compared against a straightforward task scheduling approach, can result in perfect load balancing and faulttolerance should one of multiple processors fail. This approach can also significantly reduce the “ripple control delay” of stabilization introduced by a previously used basic pipelined approach.
Texture analysis of transcranial sonographic images for Parkinson disease diagnostics

Parkinson disease (PD) diagnostics based on transcranial sonography (TCS) images are quite subjective and dependent on competence of physician due to low quality of acquired images. The aim of this study is to evaluate potentiality of textural analysis of TCS images for separation between images obtained from healthy and PD affected people. Closer to scanning probe half of midbrain was manually selected as region of interest (ROI) for texture analysis in TCS image. Four hundred thirteen texture features of ROI (110 subjects) were calculated and used for classification during this study. Sequential feature selection method was applied in order to find optimal subset of features for such classification task. Linear support vector machine (SVM) classifier was used for determination of the optimal number of features for new subset. The classification rate 78.18% was obtained using the calculated texture features. It was concluded that discrimination power of these texture features is directly dependent on the image quality. http://dx.doi. org/10.5755/j01.u. 66.3. 656