Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Semi-circular Slotted Monopole Antenna for Future Ultra-Wideband Applications

: Semi-circular slotted monopole antennae are investigated for IoT based ultra-wideband (UWB) applications. The studied antennae are compact and of small size (40mm x 30mm x 1.53mm) with a 50Ω co-planar waveguide (CPW) - feed line. The conventional circular disc monopole antenna impedance bandwidth is improved by introducing multiple cuts on the circular disc. Three designs are examined and compared to the classical circular monopole design: iteration 1, iteration 2 and the proposed antenna with nine semi-circular rings. The proposed antenna offers the measured impedance bandwidth from 3.5 GHz to 60 GHz and beyond, which is comparatively 6 times of normally achieved by conventional antenna. The measured radiation patterns of semi-circular rings antenna are presented in both H-and E-plane.
Parking Guidance Models and Algorithms Considering the Earliest Arrival Time and the Latest Departure Time

Parking is one of the major problems in many cities. Due to the influence of various factors, the number of available parking spaces and travel time is highly dynamic and random. To find the reliable parking lot and the reliable path for travelers, this article proposes two parking guidance models and algorithms considering the earliest arrival time and the latest departure time. First, an extended shifted lognormal distribution (a 3-parameter lognormal distribution) is introduced to describe travel time. Then, a parking guidance model considering the earliest arrival time and a solution algorithm based on travel time bounds are established to find the reliable parking lot, the earliest arrival time, and the corresponding reliable path. Next, a parking guidance model considering the latest departure time and a solution algorithm based on travel time bounds are developed to find the reliable parking lot, the latest departure time, and the corresponding reliable path. Finally, two case studies with a real-world road network are used to verify the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed models and algorithms.
Asymmetric Rotor Design of IPMSM for Vibration Reduction Under Certain Load Condition

This paper proposes the design method using a numerical formula known as the Advanced Inverse Cosine Function (AICF) to reduce vibration of the Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM). The proposed method reduces the vibration by modifying the rotor shape based on the numerical formula that makes the air-gap flux density sinusoidal under certain load condition. The radial electromagnetic force that is the source causing the vibration of the motor is related to the air-gap flux density under load condition. Therefore, the AICF which reduces the magnitude of the harmonic of the air-gap flux density is derived in this paper and the radial electromagnetic force due to the harmonic of the air-gap flux density decreases applying the AICF. To verify the validity of the proposed method, an 8 pole 12 slot prototype applied with the AICF is proposed. Using the Finite Element Analysis (FEA), the radial electromagnetic force and the displacement of the prototype with the AICF are compared with those of the normal model without the AICF. Finally, the results of the vibration test of the normal and AICF models are compared.
Diagnosis Algorithm in Single Sided Nasal Masses

Address for Correspondence: Mustafa Aslıer E-mail: mustafa.aslier@gmail.com Received: 04.10. 2019 Accepted: 13.10. 2019 DOI: 10.5152/ejra.2019. 225 ©Copyright 2019 by Turkish Rhinologic Society Available online at www.eurjrhinol. org Abstract Unilateral nasal masses are common clinical conditions in Ear, Nose, and Throat clinics, which may be difficult to diagnose due to their symptomatic similarities with rhinosinusitis. The diagnosis and management of these masses are important because of their relationship with cerebrospinal fluid or cerebral parenchyma and because they are more likely to be premalignant or malignant than bilaterally observed inflammatory masses and may have originated from vascular structures. This study aimed to present the diagnostic algorithm for unilateral nasal masses with literature review.
The nature of the concept in professional communication

This paper is devoted to the research of the notion “concept” from the perspective of professional discourse. The aim of the paper is to analyze the nature, structure and use of the concept. To reveal the specificity of the concept, the authors study different points of view and definitions of the concept based on research of both Russian and foreign scholars. Much attention is paid to the problem of distinguishing three different terms – the concept, the conception and the meaning. Basic cognized features of these phenomena are analyzed. The authors come to the conclusion that concepts do not have an ethno-cultural specificity, but basic cognized features of the all concepts have a value component.
The perception of poverty and social welfare policies among undergraduate and graduate social work students in India

Despite the fact that the primary mission of social work profession is to help people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty, numerous scholars have found that social work students are distancing themselves from working with, and on behalf of poor populations. Given this, this study examined 318 Indian undergraduate 1 and graduate 2 social work students’ perceptions toward poverty and social welfare poli- cies in India. The findings suggest that the students’ age, gender, socioeconomic and educational status, and area of concentration impact their perceptions of poverty and social welfare policies. Based on these findings several policy, practice and research implications are addressed.
Assessment of Wavelet Types in DWT-based Power Quality Disturbance Detection Method

Power quality parameters are the limit values that allow an electrical device to function as intended without significant loss of performance and life expectancy. It is important to detect power quality disturbances quickly and reliably to ensure reliability and continuity of the power system. Today, unlike conventional methods, signal processing-based disturbance and fault detection methods have gained great importance. Wavelet transform (WT)-based disturbance detection methods are the most prominent among these methods. In this study, the performance of the discrete wavelet transforms (DWT)-based disturbance detection method used in the detection of voltage sag and voltage swell events were evaluated for different wavelet types. Process calculation load, response to event signal and performance values were compared for different wavelet types. The results will be an important source for the selection of appropriate wavelets in the methods using WTs.
Distributed Model-Based Event-Triggered Leader–Follower Consensus Control for Linear Continuous-Time Multiagent Systems

This article investigates the event-triggered leader–follower consensus control problem for linear continuous-time multiagent systems (MASs). A new consensus protocol and an event-triggered communication (ETC) strategy based on a closed-loop state estimator are designed. The closed-looped state estimator renders us more accurate state estimations, therefore the triggering times can be decreased while maintaining control performance. We show that the consensus of MASs can be achieved by employing the proposed control scheme. In addition, the Zeno-phenomena can be excluded. As a practical application, our method is successfully applied to the vehicle platoon control. The effectiveness is further verified by simulations conducted on the Prescan platform.
Representing Grasslands Using Dynamic Prognostic Phenology Based on Biological Growth Stages: 1. Implementation in the Simple Biosphere Model (SiB4)

Grasslands grow in a sequence of seasonal growth stages that respond to both climate and weather, and these relationships can be used to establish a strategy for predicting plant phenology. Current plant states (phenophase) can be represented as one of established growth stages that dictate carbon allocation and leaf photosynthetic capacity. Calculating daily phenophases from climate and environmental relationships allows for sequential growth stages (i.e., well‐defined seasonal cycles with a single growth period) or dynamic growth stages (i.e., multiple growth periods during a growing season). Senescence results from biomass mortality in response to environmental conditions. This approach uses a single mechanistic framework to represent grassland ecology, removing the dependence on satellite‐based vegetation indices and individual site tuning of parameters. Rather than being specified, a variety of properties emerge, from allometric relationships such as root‐shoot ratios, to behavior across moisture gradients, to interannual variability in growing season lengths, carbon stores, and land surface fluxes. Using dynamic phenology stages to link biophysical and biogeochemical processes provides a mechanism to predict self‐consistent land‐atmosphere exchanges of carbon, water, energy, radiation, and momentum, as well as carbon storage in cascading pools of biomass; and describing these processes in a mathematically determinate model makes them clear, testable, and usable for predictions. This paper describes this new phenology method as it is implemented in the Simple Biosphere Model Version 4 (SiB4), and a companion paper evaluates this method at grassland sites worldwide.
The role of imaging in pulmonary tuberculosis

Poster: "ECR 2017 / C-2492 / The role of imaging in pulmonary tuberculosis" by: "M. J. Lucena Gonzalez1, M. C. Ruiz Yague1, R. Morcillo Carratala1, M. Bernabeu Rodriguez1, F. X. Aragon Tejada2, B. Gutierrez Martinez1; 1Toledo/ES, 2Rivas vaciamadrid/ES"
Modelling cyclic container freight index using system dynamics

ABSTRACT This paper investigates the cyclical nature of container shipping market represented by a containerized freight index and proposes a predictive cyclical model of the market. In contrast to the traditional spectral analysis (univariate), system dynamics reflect the drivers of the market in both supply and demand side, and therefore, it is a multi-variate system equilibrium approach consisting of various causal spillovers from sub-components of the market. This study is the first to analyze the cycle of container market using system dynamics. By utilizing system dynamics cyclicality approach, one-step ahead predictions are generated for monthly containerized freight index and compared to conventional benchmarks for post-sample validation. Our study can also help policymakers and shipping liners for better management and invest timing of container ship.
Shaping ICT Infrastructure Through Creativity and Innovation

Objectives: Creativity and innovation are the bedrock of any academic exercise. Open distance learning (ODL) should not be an exception. The sustainability of an ODL programme depends on the ability of the teacher to introduce creativity and innovation in the distribution of experiences and resources. Methods/findings: There should be a positive relationship between students and teachers which serves as motivational factors and attractive models for the students. This study develops two infrastructural competency needs that every teacher should possess to drive ODL forward. Application: The study discusses the use and implementation of Zoom and Moodle as ubiquitous interactive learning tools to bridge the gaps between teachers and students.
Determinants of health status in COPD

Quality of life is an important concept for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This disease, which is also known as chronic obstructive lung disease, is characterised by chronically poor airflow. In addition to shortness of breath and fatigue, patients with COPD often suffer from additional disorders (comorbidity). CIRO researcher Sarah Wilke studied the determinants of quality of life, which is important in understanding the full effects of this disease. Quality of life also plays an important role in the diagnosis and prognosis of COPD. Comorbidities like anxiety and depression, peripheral vascular disease and cardiac disease can further reduce the quality of life for patients with COPD.
Efficacy of Telerehabilitation in Patients with Stroke in Turkey: A Pilot Study

21 Ya z›fl ma Ad re si/Ad dress for Cor res pon den ce: Dr. Esra Doğru Hüzmeli, Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi, Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu, Hatay, Türkiye Tel. : +90 541 804 94 41 E-posta: esradogru001@hotmail.com Ge lifl Ta ri hi/Re cei ved: 30.07. 2016 Ka bul Ta ri hi/Ac cep ted: 16.09. 2016 ©Telif Hakkı 2017 Türk Nöroloji Derneği Türk Nöroloji Dergisi, Galenos Yayınevi tarafından basılmıştır. Turk J Neurol 2017;23:21-25 Doğru Hüzmeli ve ark. ; Türkiye’de Telerehabilitasyon
Sexual harassment in higher education – a systematic review

ABSTRACT Sexual harassment is an epidemic throughout global higher education systems and impact individuals, groups and entire organizations in profound ways. Precarious working conditions, hierarchical organizations, a normalization of gender-based violence, toxic academic masculinities, a culture of silence and a lack of active leadership are all key features enabling sexual harassment. The aim of this study is to review scientific knowledge on sexual harassment in higher education. A thematic focus is on (a) knowledge derived from top-ranked peer-reviewed articles in the research field, (b) the prevalence of sexual harassment among students and staff, (c) reported consequences of sexual harassment, (d) examples of primary, secondary and tertiary preventive measures, and (e) core challenges to research on sexual harassment in higher education. The published research evidence suggests several findings of importance, mainly: (a) prevalence of sexual harassment among students is reported by on average one out of four female students; (b) severe consequences of sexual harassment impacts individuals but the effects on the quality in research and education is unknown; (c) there is almost no evidence supporting the supposed effects of major preventive measures; and (d) research on sexual harassment in higher education lacks theoretical, longitudinal, qualitative and intersectional approaches and perspectives.
The effect of therapeutic pleural drainage on the short- and long-term sequelae of tuberculous pleural effusions

Background. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a common cause of pleural exudates in many parts of the globe. Pleural fibrosis with restriction is a well-known complication of tuberculous pleuritis. Current evidence suggests that pleural drainage offers little benefit over and above anti-TB treatment in improving pulmonary function. Methods. We enrolled 20 patients with proven tuberculous pleural effusions (mean age 32.7 years, 10 males, 12 HIV-positive), and performed therapeutic pleural drainage in 10 randomly selected cases. Pulmonary function testing (PFT), chest radiography and transthoracic ultrasound were performed on all patients before treatment and at 7 - 10 days, 3 months and 6 months. Results. Complete therapeutic drainage was achieved in only 4 of the 10 patients randomised to undergo drainage. No significant immediate benefit was achieved in the 10 patients assigned to intervention. However, compared with the non-intervention group, the intervention group showed significant changes in several functional parameters at 6 months, including changes in forced vital capacity from baseline (1.40 L v. 0.65 L; p <0.001), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (1.37 L v. 0.60 L; p =0.002), total lung capacity (1.76 L v. 0.88 L; p =0.034) and diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (7.42 v. 2.19 mL/min/mmHg, p =0.013). No difference was observed in the change in 6-minute walking distance (113.4 m v. 126 m; p =0.798) compared with the control group at 6 months. Conclusions. Therapeutic drainage may offer additional medium- and long-term functional benefits to patients with pleural TB, in addition to anti-TB drug therapy alone, as evident in the improvement in PFT results.
RAPD-PCR primer selection to analyze genetic diversity of Cinnamon plan

RAPD is one of the DNA markers that utilize the principle of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine which can amplify specific DNA sequences in vitro. The primary selection is made to display the DNA band pattern which can be used to obtain polymorphism information. This study aims to determine the RAPD-PCR primer that can be used to differentiate accession of cinnamon bark in Jambi Province, Indonesia. RAPD-PCR primer selection was carried out by using 100 primers which produces a polymorphic DNA band. Ten primers were identified to produce polymorphic DNA bands for cinnamon bark DNA namely: OPE-6, OPE-20, OPH-7, OPH-14, OPH-19, OPM-2, OPM-5, OPM-6, OPM-16 and OPM-19.
Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer and Flow Characteristics in Different Inlet Subcooled Flow Boiling in Microchannel

The current experimental study considered the heat transfer and pressure drop for subcooled flow boiling of deionized water in a microchannel heat sink. The heat sink consisted of a single microchannel, 300μm wide and 300μm in height with a hydraulic diameter of 300μm. The heat sink was formed of oxygen-free cooper with 72mm length and 12mm width. Experimental operation conditions spanned the heat flux 78-800 kW/m2, mass flux 1700 and 2100kg/m2.s and at 21, 31 K subcooled inlet temperature. Boiling heat transfer coefficient was measured and compared with existing correlations. Also, the experimental pressure drop was measured and compared with micro scale pressure drop correlations. The results show that higher mass flux leads to a higher boiling heat transfer coefficient and the dominant mechanism is convective boiling. Also, the experimental pressure drop decreases with increasing heat flux in a single phase region, while it increases in a two-phase region. The heat transfer coefficient increase with increasing the inlet subcooled. When compared the experimental results in the experimental condition range, it was found that an existing correlation provides satisfactory prediction of heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop.
TEACHING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN ENGLISH TO BOTH NON-NATIVE AND NATIVE ALASKAN STUDENTS IN RURAL ALASKA: THE AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE

This article is about looking at education from a different perspective, an approach that accommodates the non-native Alaskan educator (in this case African), non-native and native Alaskan students as well as their education by audio teleconference distance delivery from both bilingual and multi-cultural points of view. A myriad of viewpoints are presented by educators and researchers regarding education by distance delivery. As an African educator, when I came to live in Alaska, I came with various ideas, myths, fictions, and, to some extent, stereotypes about Alaska and Alaskan students. However, by living with and among Alaskans, I have come to realize the idea that fundamentally, both native Alaskan and non-native students are all individuals like other students in any part of the world. They come to institutions of higher learning with their baggage that need to be unpacked and re-packed, and this can be done successfully only if the students’ home culture is affirmed and respected by educators.
Psychosocial Intervention Strategies for Patients with Schizophrenia: In Chronic Mental Illness

Throughout recorded history, the disorder we now known as schizophrenia has been a source of bewilderment. Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. Schizophrenia is found all over the world. The severity of the symptoms and the long-lasting, chronic pattern of schizophrenia often results in disability, and many individuals need on going assistance to manage the most basic functions of independent living. Schizophrenia most often includes hallucinations and/or delusions, which reflect distortions in the perception and interpretation of reality. In this chapter the authors were discussed psychosocial interventions like, individual psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, cognitive therapy with schizophrenia, behaviour therapy with schizophrenia, group therapy and family interventions were highlighted. In addition to this psychiatric rehabilitation were also discussed with vocational training, social skill training, and community rehabilitation approach. Further common causes of repeated hospitalization and implementation measures were described. Psychosocial Intervention Strategies for Patients with Schizophrenia: In Chronic Mental Illness
Dance to your own drum: Identification of musical genre and individual dancer from motion capture using machine learning

ABSTRACT Machine learning has been used to accurately classify musical genre using features derived from audio signals. Musical genre, as well as lower-level audio features of music, have also been shown to influence music-induced movement, however, the degree to which such movements are genre-specific has not been explored. The current paper addresses this using motion capture data from participants dancing freely to eight genres. Using a Support Vector Machine model, data were classified by genre and by individual dancer. Against expectations, individual classification was notably more accurate than genre classification. Results are discussed in terms of embodied cognition and culture.
Use of zebrafish (Danio rerio) in experimental models for biological assay with natural products

1 Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Brazil. 2 Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Brazil. 3 Laboratório de Nanobiotecnologia Fitofarmacêutica, Curso de Farmácia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Brazil. 4 Facultad de Química, Departamento de Farmacia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México D.F. , México.