Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
IMO-based novel adaptive dual-mode controller design for AGC investigation in different types of systems

Abstract This article deals with a novel adaptive controller known as dual-mode proportional-integral-derivative (DMPID) controller employed to regulate the frequency of a three-area thermal-type interconnected system including nonlinearity in the form of generation rate constraints. The DMPID controller is tuned by ions motion optimization (IMO) technique to acquire its suitable gains by employing integral absolute error. The dynamic characteristics of the multi-area network with the above-mentioned control methodology are compared with the IMO-tuned PID controller and a previously published method such as bacteria foraging optimized integral controller to establish its supremacy. Further, case studies confirm the robustness of the proposed control approach while subjected to various system loadings, different positions of SLP and parameter variations. Also, the robustness of the recommended controller is validated in the presence of time delays. Finally, the proposed controller is applied in another multi-source model to prove its adaptability.
A Sub-fs-FoM Digital LDO Using PMOS and NMOS Arrays With Fully Integrated 7.2-pF Total Capacitance

A digital low-dropout (DLDO) regulator using p-type MOS (PMOS) and n-type MOS (NMOS) switches is proposed to achieve a sub-fs speed figure-of-merit (FoM) by reducing the total capacitance (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$C_{\mathrm {TOT}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) and accomplishing a comparable output voltage droop (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\Delta V_{\mathrm {OUT}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) during a load transition. The proposed DLDO uses the segmented PMOS switches to fully turn on the NMOS array, which strengthens the intrinsic NMOS loop and maintains the undershoot and overshoot voltages of 88 and 42 mV, respectively, during an 88.4-mA load transition. In addition, with the aid of the proposed voltage doubler (VD)-based periodically refreshed level shifter (PRLS), the total capacitance of DLDO to drive NMOS array is reduced to 7.2 pF, which is 3.3<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\times $ </tex-math></inline-formula> smaller than that of previous work, extending the input voltage (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$V_{\mathrm {IN}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) and load current (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$I_{\mathrm {LOAD}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) ranges up to 0.9 V and 140 mA, respectively. The proposed DLDO is fabricated using a 28-nm CMOS process and achieves a 0.12-fs speed FoM that is 42.5<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\times $ </tex-math></inline-formula> smaller than the state-of-the-art designs.
Mikrosieci jako innowacyjny komponent dywersyfikacji rynku energetycznego w Polsce

Obecnie przeważająca część energii elektrycznej jest wytwarzana w dużych elektrowniach konwencjonalnych przyłączonych do sieci przesyłowej. Do powyższych uwarunkowań jest dostosowana istniejąca infrastruktura elektroenergetyczna. W związku z przyłączaniem coraz większej liczby zmiennych źródeł odnawialnych energii (OZE) niezbędne jest nowe podejście do organizacji rynku energii elektrycznej, w tym do projektowania i operowania systemami elektroenergetycznymi, co jest związane z potrzebą poszukiwania nowych sposobów równoważenia podaży i popytu. Celem naukowym artykułu była identyfikacja kluczowych procesów w organizacji mikrosieci w oparciu o wypracowaną jej koncepcję procesową. Wyróżniono osiem procesów umożliwiających organizację i zarządzanie mikrosiecią: (1) podstawowe: przyłączanie nowych źródeł/odbiorów, planowanie rozwoju, projektowanie, prowadzenie ruchu i zarządzanie mocą w mikrosieci, współpraca z podmiotami rynku energii, w tym z OSD; (2) pomocnicze: eksploatacja / utrzymanie, zarządzanie zasobami ludzkimi; (3) zarządcze: efektywne zarządzanie energią. Wprowadzenie mikrosieci do rynku energetycznym wymagać będzie opracowania nowego sposobu szeroko rozumianego zarządzania siecią dystrybucyjną.
Effect van psychotherapie bij mensen met een verstandelijke beperking, en benodigde aanpassingen

ACHTERGROND De prevalentie van psychische problematiek bij mensen met een (visuele en) verstandelijke beperking is hoog en daarom is de noodzaak groot voor adequate psychologische behandeling. DOEL De effectiviteit van psychotherapie bij mensen met een (visuele en) verstandelijke beperking in kaartbrengen en onderzoeken welke aanpassingen nodig zijn in behandelprotocollen. METHODE Onderzoeken van een willekeurige selectie dossiers (n = 50), invullen vragenlijst door behandelaars (n = 5) en analyseren van videobeelden van mentaliseren-bevorderende therapiesessies (n = 12). RESULTATEN Uit een kwalitatieve beoordeling van therapie-effect bleek dat voor 88% van de clienten therapie effectief was waarin de helft of alle behandeldoelen behaald werden. De psychotherapeutische methoden kwamen overeen, zoals in de literatuur is aanbevolen, met behandelmethoden voor personen zonder een beperking, hoewel praktische en specifieke aanpassingen nodig waren. CONCLUSIE Een groot aantal psychotherapeutische methoden kan, met de nodige aanpassingen, gebruikt worden bij de behandeling van clienten met (visuele en) verstandelijke beperking met psychische problematiek. BACKGROUND: The prevalence of psychological problems in people with (visual and) intellectual disabilities is high and therefore there is a substantial need for adequate psychological treatment. AIM: To examine the effectiveness of psychotherapy in people with a (visual and) intellectual disability and to study which adjustments are needed in treatment protocols. METHOD: A random selection of client files (n = 50) was studied, therapists completed questionnaires (n = 5) and videos of mentalisation based therapy sessions (n = 12) were analysed. RESULTS: A qualitative assessment of therapy effect showed that for 88% of clients therapy was effective, half or all treatment goals were achieved. The psychotherapeutic methodologies corresponded, as recommended in the literature, to methodologies used for persons without a disability, although practical and specific adjustments were needed. CONCLUSION: A large number of psychotherapeutic methods, with the necessary adjustments, can be used in the treatment of persons with (visual and intellectual) disabilities with psychological problems.
Pattern of failure in endometrial cancer patients

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate selected clinical, histological and diagnostic factors as prognostics of time and location of endometrial cancer recurrence. We also attempted to design a more efficient follow-up protocols for patients with recurrent endometrial cancer. Methods: A retrospective review of 196 patients with recurrent endometrial cancer treated at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center, Warsaw, was done. Recurrence was analyzed by site, presence or absence of symptoms and methods of detection. We focused our attention on the impact of specific disease characteristics on pattern and risk of recurrence. Results: Vast majority of recurrences (88%) occurred within the first 3 years after the primary treatment, whereas 71% within the first two years after the completion of the treatment. More than half of the patients (55%) were symptomatic when relapse occurred, while no statistically significant differences were found in time to relapse between the symptomatic and the asymptomatic group. Disease-free time observed when vaginal relapse occurred was significantly shorter compared to distant sites (p=0.049). Histological maturity of primary tumor seems to be a prognostic of disease-free time (p=0.039). Also patients with histological type I and II seem to have different courses of the disease (p=0.064). Among recurrent endometrial cancer cases, pelvic examination, abdominal or pelvic ultrasound and chest x-ray could detect 95% of relapses. Conclusions: A follow-up program in the first three years after the primary treatment of endometrial cancer is useful in detecting recurrent disease. There is no reason to use an intensive program of follow-up in patients with low risk primary disease. Pelvic examination, vaginal and abdominal ultrasound, chest x-ray are good and not expensive methods in relapse detection. There is no clinical justification for the routine use of the Pap smear in the follow-up of patients with endometrial cancer.
The Relationship between Social Health and Social Networks using among Female Student's Parent

Purpose : The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between social health and the usage of social networks among the parents of female students in Baharestan. Methodology : For this purpose, 370 parents (172 males and 198 females) were selected randomly through cluster sampling based on kerjeci & Morgan's table. Then, the social health questionnaire developed by Keyes and Shapiro (2004) and social networks using questionnaire which is a researcher-made questionnaire were completed. Findings : The results of convergent and divergent validity, composite reliability, Cronbach's alpha, average variance extracted, factor analysis, Stone-Geisser's criterion, goodness of fit, and independent t-test revealed that there was a significant relationship between all the components of social health (i.e. social integration, social coherence, social actualization, social acceptance, and social contribution) and the usage of social networks. Accordingly, social health explains 42% of the usage of social networks. As regards the components, the percentages are social integration (86%), social coherence (52%), social actualization (25%), social acceptance (44%), and social contribution (36%). In addition, no significant relationship was found between gender and usage. There was a positive and significant relationship between virtual social network and the components of physical health and general health scales, physical function, physical role, and physical pain. Social health refers to how a person's relationship is with others in a society is, or to his socialization. Conclusion : social health is one of the three components (plus physical and mental health) of general health.
Optimization of Axial-Flux Induction Motors for the Application of Electric Vehicles Considering Driving Cycles

This article presents the optimization of axial-flux induction motors (AFIMs) for the electric vehicles application by solving the Maxwell's equations inside five subdomains. It allows a detailed modelling and accurate steady-state performance prediction of the AFIMs in a short time (under 1 sec). The analytical model is verified against 2D finite-element analysis. Different design options of the AFIM are considered and then optimized based on the proposed analytical model with the aim of minimizing the motor's volume and satisfy a set of predefined performance parameters for operation in a nominal point and also over a driving cycle. For operation in a nominal point, three power levels and for the driving cycle based operation, three driving cycles are considered. In each operation state, maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) constraint is enforced by changing the number of winding turns per slots. Alternatively, similar optimizations are performed without MTPA constraint by considering the number of winding turns as a variable. It is observed that motor design based on the driving cycle benefits from a lower volume while it is feasible for all the operating conditions. Enforcing the MTPA in design leads to a wider torque-speed operating range and simpler control in the expense of additional volume.
Stolen account credentials: an empirical comparison of online dissemination on different platforms

ABSTRACT Account hijacking, i.e. illegitimately accessing someone else’s personal online account, is on the rise and affects not only financial accounts, but the full spectrum of online accounts. To gain more insight in the illicit act of online dissemination of stolen account credentials, we systematically examined how such credentials were offered on three different types of online platforms where stolen credentials were disseminated and how offers varied by platform. We used web scrapes of these platforms for our comparative analyses. Our results demonstrate variation by platform in the type of information on accounts and account holders offered, the average asking price for credentials, and rules and services following a transaction. We conclude with policy implications and suggestions for future research based on the criminal event perspective.
Perspectives of occupational therapists on the challenges of early intervention practice: A pilot study

ABSTRACT Occupational therapists in the field of early intervention (EI) are challenged with limited opportunities for communication and collaboration with colleagues and other EI team members. One hundred and two occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants with early intervention experience completed a descriptive survey. Questions on the survey pertained to the challenges in early intervention practice and proposed solutions to these challenges. According to the study, 39.74% of respondents reported that communication is the greatest challenge in EI. Descriptive data was summarized and coded for themes pertaining to challenges and proposed solutions.
The effect of using videos in teaching and learning English present progressive tense

Using videos in language learning has been investigated in the literature to enhance second language learning. The previous studies have explored the effect of videos on learning a foreign language, especially vocabulary learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of videos on learning present progressive tense in the perspective of semiotics. ,A total of 30 Arab English foreign language (EFL) learners participated in the study and were assigned into two groups. The first group was taught present progressive tense with the help of videos (the semiotics group). The second group was taught the same content using a traditional way, i.e. without videos. ,Results of the post-test indicated that participants in the semiotics group outscored the participants who did not learn through videos to learn present progressive tense. The study concluded that using videos is a useful tool to enhance learning present progressive tense. ,To the authors’ knowledge, no study has been conducted to examine the effect of semiotics on learning L2 grammar, especially the present progressive tense. Therefore, this study explores the impact of using videos, as a form of semiotics, to help EFL learners learn present progressive tense.
Volume expansion in patients with cirrhosis

Adequate size and distribution of the circulating medium are important for cardiovascular function, tissue oxygenation, and fluid homoeostasis. Patients with cirrhosis have cardiovascular dysfunction with a hyperkinetic systemic circulation, abnormal distribution of the blood volume, vasodilation with low systemic vascular resistance, increased whole-body vascular compliance, and increased arterial compliance. The effectiveness and temporal relations of plasma/blood volume expansion depend highly on the type of load (water, saline, oncotic material, red blood cells). Patients with cirrhosis respond in some aspects differently from healthy subjects, owing to their disturbed circulatory function and neurohormonal activation. Thus the increase in cardiac output and suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and sympathetic nervous system during volume expansion may be somewhat blunted, and in advanced cirrhosis, especially the non-central parts of the circulation, including the splanchnic blood volume, are expanded by a volume load. Infusion of oncotic material (preferably albumin) is important in the prevention of post-paracentesis circulatory dysfunction. In conclusion, volume expansion in advanced cirrhosis is qualitatively and quantitatively different from that of healthy subjects, and in those with early cirrhosis. Timely handling is essential, but difficult as it is a balance between the risks of excess extravascular volume loading and further circulatory dysfunction in these patients with a hyperdynamic, but hyporeactive, circulation.
Effective Global Cancer Care Requires Radiation Therapy: Defining a Path From No Radiotherapy to Radiotherapy of High Quality Globally

Abstract 46Background:The increasing global burden of cancer in health disparity regions is now well recognized. To appropriately address the need, the full spectrum of cancer care is required, including cancer control plans, cancer registries, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, multidisciplinary care, and follow-up. Radiation therapy is required for curative treatment, particularly for solid tumors, and for palliation. The Global Task Force for Radiation for Cancer Control, created by the Union for International Cancer Control, demonstrated that radiotherapy is economically beneficial and affordable (Lancet Oncol. 2015 16:1153-86). Recognizing that many low- and middle-income countries have inadequate or no radiation therapy and that there is a need globally for at least 5,000 radiation therapy machines, a well-designed implementation plan is necessary. This includes attention to the potential danger from misuse or mishandling of cobalt-60 and the potential for remote networking to ensure high-quality tre.
Cobalt-Group 13 Complexes Catalyze CO2 Hydrogenation via a Co(−I)/Co(I) Redox Cycle

The Co(−I) dihydrogen complexes, [(η2-H2)CoML]−, where ML is the group 13 metalloligand, N(o-(NCH2PiPr2)C6H4)3M, and M is Al, Ga, or In, were previously reported ( J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2017, 139, 6570.
Analysis and Design of a Novel Six-Switch Five-Level Active Boost Neutral Point Clamped Inverter

This article presents an analysis and design of a new boost type six-switch five-level (5L) active neutral point clamped (ANPC) inverter based on switched/flying capacitor technique with self-voltage balancing. Compared to major conventional 5L inverter topologies, such as neutral point clamped, flying capacitor, cascaded H-bridge, and ANPC topologies, the new topology reduces the dc-link voltage requirement by 50%. Whilst reducing the dc-link voltage requirement, the number and the size of the active and passive components are also reduced without compromising the reactive power capability. The analysis shows that the proposed topology is suitable for wide range of power conversion applications (for example, rolling mills, fans, pumps, marine appliances, mining, tractions, and most prominently grid-connected renewable energy systems). Experimental results from a 1.2 kVA prototype justifies the concept of the proposed inverter with a conversion efficiency of around 97.5% ± 1% for a wide load range.
Response to Re-Treatment with Rituximab Plus Salvage-Chemotherapy in Refractory or Relapsed Aggressive Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

The efficacy of re-therapy with rituximab immuno-chemotherapy was analysed in 20 consecutive patients with relapsed or progressive aggressive Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma after initial treatment with rituximab plus chemotherapy. Ten patients had a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, seven had a mantle cell lymphoma and three a grade III follicular lymphoma. At primary diagnosis, the IPI was high-intermediate or high in 75% of the patients and the median age was 55 years (range 36–72 years). The overall response rate of primary immuno-chemotherapy was 75% (15/20 patients) with a complete remission in 8/20 patients (40%). After relapse, 53 % of these patients (8/15) responded again to immunochemotherapy: two patients had a second complete and six a second partial remission. None of the five patients with primary progressive disease responded to a conventional immuno-chemo salvage therapy. After re-therapy with rituximab plus salvage chemotherapy, ten patients received at least one cycle of high dose chemotherapy followed by SCT. One patient did receive HD-chemotherapy and an autologous graft solely, two patients did receive HD-radio-immunotherapy followed by an autologous graft and seven patients finally received HDT and an allogeneic transplant. Allogeneic SCT resulted in a CR in 6 out of 7 patients. One of these ten patients relapsed after HDT consolidation. Six out of ten patients without HDT consolidation after immuno-chemotherapy progressed after secondary treatment, 4 patients are alive without progression (SD, PR) but follow up is short (7, 10, 13 and 16 months). Conclusion: A substantial proportion (53%) of patients with relapse after rituximab immuno-chemotherapy did response to rituximab containing salvage therapy. Patients with progressive disease under immuno-chemotherapy did not respond to such salvage therapy. Without additional consolidation by HDT the risk of progression after successful salvage with rituximab and salvage-chemotherapy is high.
Verification initiatives in the scenario of misinformation. Actants for integrated plans with multi-level strategies

The spread of misinformation has become standard practice in today’s communicative scene. Both individual users and organizations disseminate false content for economic or political benefits. The response against these strategies has been to develop initiatives to both verify false information as well as prevent it from being spread. This article presents actions adopted by different actors to stop the spread of fake news. These actors are European institutions, national governments, the media, and major technology companies. Thus, this paper takes a comprehensive look at how misinformation is addressed in the European Union by studying reports and legislative texts and reviewing the growth of fact-checking initiatives.A disseminação da desinformação se tornou uma prática muito comum no atual cenário comunicativo. Utilizadores individuais e organizações disseminam conteúdo falso para obter benefício econômico ou político. A resposta contra essas estratégias tem sido o desenvolvimento de iniciativas cujo objetivo é tanto a verificação de informações falsas quanto a prevenção da sua disseminação. O objetivo deste artigo é mostrar as ações tomadas por diferentes atores com a capacidade de impedir a disseminação de notícias falsas: instituições europeias e governos nacionais, os media e as principais empresas tecnológicas. Assim, através do estudo de relatórios e textos legislativos ou a revisão do crescimento das iniciativas de fact-checking, os autores desenharão uma panorâmica sobre como a desinformação é abordada na União Europeia.La propagación de desinformación se ha convertido en una práctica muy frecuente en el escenario comunicativo actual. Usuarios individuales y organizaciones hacen uso de la difusión de contenidos falsos para obtener rendimiento económico o político. La reacción frente a este tipo de estrategias no se ha hecho esperar de forma pareciendo iniciativas dirigidas tanto a la verificación de las informaciones falsas como a evitar su publicación. El objetivo del presente artículo es dar cuenta de las acciones adoptadas por los diferentes actores con capacidad para frenar la difusión de fake news: las instituciones europeas y los gobiernos nacionales, el periodismo y las principales empresas tecnológicas. A partir del estudio de diferentes informes y textos legislativos, así como de las herramientas diseñadas por las empresas tecnológicas o la revisión del crecimiento de iniciativas de fact-checking se dibuja una panorámica general de cómo se intenta combatir la desinformación en el marco de la Unión Europea.