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A Book of Abstracts for the 2019 Underwater Acoustic Signal Processing Workshop October 16-18 , 2019

Listings The History of Noise Leon Cohen City University of New York leon.cohen@hunter.cuny. edu “Noise” had a glorious birth. While there were rumblings before 1905 it was Einstein’s explanation of Brownian motion that started the field. His motivation was not the mere explanation of the erratic movement of pollen but much bigger aims: that noise could establish the existence of atoms. Immediately after Einstein, there was an incredible flurry of ideas of the most profound kind that continues to this day. Within three years Langevin started the field of stochastic differential equations, although that was not his motivation. Einstein continued to make contributions to noise till about 2015. Concurrently there were major developments by great physicists, engineers, mathematicians, astronomers, who laid both the foundations and applications of noise to many fields. Indeed, many fields have claimed to be the originators of noise. The historical twists are fascinating. But noise, considered by many as unwanted, and mistakenly defined as such by some, has little respectability. The term itself conjures up images of rejection. Everyone builds filters to stop it and few have love affairs with it. Yet, it is an idea that has served mankind in the most profound ways. The story of noise is a fascinating one and while in its early stages its story was clearly seen, its subsequent divergence into many sub-fields has often resulted in a lack of understanding of its historical development. We will discuss who did what, when, and why, the historical misconceptions, and the reasons for the impact on so many fields. But most importantly, to show that the history of noise is worth telling.
Support Transfers between Elderly Parents and Adult Children in two Brazilian Urban Settings

Mutual aid and exchange relations among kin have historically insured survival in old age. Over the twentieth century, however, family functions have been increasingly replaced by the public sector in the more developed countries, reducing the central role family play in supporting the elderly. That is not the case in most of the less developed countries, including Brazil, where the lack of capacity of public welfare systems to provide formal support to the elderly still makes the family the main reference for old age support (United Nations, 1994; Daatland, 1990; Lillard &Willis, 1997).
Cosmology and Unified Quantum Gravity Theory of the Universe

Abstract The proposed quantum gravity theory predicts that all the physiochemical changes of the universe are controlled by the interactions of the different types of ‘GRAVITONS’ existing very much in the nature in the form of either ‘push-forward gravitons’ or ‘pull-back gravitons’. The push forward gravitons are directly related to entropy, force/temperature, energy, electromagnetic wave, space expansion, photoelectric emission, nuclear fission, X-ray, plasma state and super gravity.
Effect of Bentonite in Zinc Contaminated Soils on Plant Development

The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of bentonite to the remediation of artificially zinc (Zn) contaminated soils, having the lettuce, corn and grass as test plants. The experiment for each plant consisted of bentonite: 0. 30. 60 and 90 t ha (4 repetitions) in a completely randomized design totaling 1 16 experimental units. Soil samples mixed with the bentonite plus NPK and 500 mg Zn kg to lettuce and 1 250 mg Zn kg to corn and grass were placed in plastic pots with 5 kg, 14 kg and 8 kg capacity for lettuce, corn 1 and grass, respectively and incubated for 20 days; after this period the crops were seeded; At 70; 60 and 70 days of experimental period the plants lettuce, corn and grass, respectively, were harvested and prepared for plant analysis. The cumulative amount of Zn in dry biomass of the shoot and roots, the translocation index, translocation factor and the bioaccumulation factor in the plant and in the root, were evaluated. Bentonite promoted the retention of zinc in the soil. Translocation index and factor and bioaccumulation factors of zinc decreased as a function bentonite. The application of bentonite to the contaminated soils favored their remediation.
21 Century Education and Information Skills st

: 21st. Century Skills offers the advantages of using technology to enable and improve learning at all levels, in all places and for the people of all backgrounds. Whoever involves in education such as educators, policymakers, administrators, teacher and professional development programs now should embed these tools and resources into their practices. It offers a platform for collaboration with families, researchers, cultural institutions and all other stakeholders so that these groups can eliminate inefficiencies, reach beyond the walls of traditional classrooms and form strong partnerships to support 24/7 anywhere, everywhere, all-the-time learning. This paper describes a skills of the 21st. century education and the needs and important of information skills to be considered as a skills in this 21st century education. This is vital because all knowledge started from education. Educations starts as early as in the womb. Education is a delivered information. Teachers are the first point that need to have more information skills to nurture 21st. century generation. An implementation of basic information skills ought be consider in this 21st. century education in order to meet the requirements of having an informed society or information society. The educational organization should transform a new pattern of process learning that empower the information skills in terms of a creative thinking, flexibility in problem solving, collaboration and innovative skills that will assist them to succeed in their life.
3D INDOOR MAPPING WITH THE MICROSOFT HOLOLENS: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION BY MEANS OF GEOMETRIC FEATURES

Abstract. 3D indoor mapping and scene understanding have seen tremendous progress in recent years due to the rapid development of sensor systems, reconstruction techniques and semantic segmentation approaches. However, the quality of the acquired data strongly influences the accuracy of both reconstruction and segmentation. In this paper, we direct our attention to the evaluation of the mapping capabilities of the Microsoft HoloLens in comparison to high-quality TLS systems with respect to 3D indoor mapping, feature extraction and semantic segmentation. We demonstrate how a set of rather interpretable low-level geometric features and the resulting semantic segmentation achieved with a Random Forest classifier applied on these features are affected by the quality of the acquired data. The achieved results indicate that, while allowing for a fast acquisition of room geometries, the HoloLens provides data with sufficient accuracy for a wide range of applications.
Adrenergic Effects on the Oxygen Affinity and pH of Cultured Erythrocytes and Blood of the Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus

Epinephrine had no effect on the blood O₂ afinity of Fundulus heteroclitus in the presence of low CO₂ (1.5 mmHg Pco₂). However, it did increase O₂ afinity proportionately with increasing Pco₂. Erythrocytes in NaHCO₃-buffered Bull saline gave results that were virtually identical to those obtained with blood. This was not the case for erythrocytes in synthetically buffered Bull salines. Their O₂ afinity was markedly lower than that of blood, regardless of the CO₂ concentration, presence of epinephrine or bovine serum albumin, or type of synthetic buffer (Hepes, Tris, Bis-Tris) employed. Thus, conclusions drawn from studies utilizing synthetically buffered salines may be misleading Epinephrine stimulated proton effux, resulting in an increase of the intracellular pH from erythrocytes in Hepes-buffered Bull saline. This appears to be an artifact resulting from the use of Hepes, as it was not observed in blood. The intracellular pH of both blood and erythrocytes in NaHCO₃-buffered Bull saline was insensitive to beta-adrenergic stimulation. This finding is contrary to those reported for trout and striped bass and may reflect adaptive responses of F. heteroclitus to its often poorly oxygenated estuarine habitat.
Microsatellite marker analysis of genetic structures of three populations of cultured Japanese flounder Paralichthys olivaceus

The genetic diversity of cultured Japanese flounder Paralichthys olivaceus from three countries (China, Japan and Korea) was studied by using five microsatellite markers. The results showed that the average number of alleles per population ranged between 4.8～5.6, and the mean observed heterozygosity (Ho) was 0.391 7～0.564 3, while the mean expected heterozygosity (HE) was 0.598 1～0.626 4.Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (HWE) test revealed several loci in some populations deviated significantly from HWE balance. Genetic distance analysis showed that the smallest distance was between Chinese and Japanese populations and the largest distance was between Korean and Japanese populations. The Fst values between populations indicated that there was significant genetic differentiation among the three cultured populations.
Biomarker of impact mercury accumulation by using cosmetics in women's Sadr City-Iraq – Baghdad

In this study, it has a biological monitoring level of mercury in the hair and nail samples for 30 volunteers from the women in Sadr City. A vital indicator of the accumulation of mercury in the body uses intensive incorrect for cosmetics and evaluated the correlation between the specific characteristics that can affect the exposure powders. In January 2015, Women were invited to participate. The interview was run questionnaire was used to collect information About the age, body weight, height and periods of use of cosmetics and kinds as well as the level of education, family income and the number of abortions, Results of hair total mercury concentration was (0.29±7.03 mg / g). Maternal hair mercury was above the WHO threshold level (WHO) (5 micrograms / g). About Nail total mercury concentration was (0.19±4.23 mg / g ). Also positive correlation among between them (,r=3.82). A significant relation (<0.001 ) . These survey samples were higher than the USEPA-recommended 1 μg/g, which represents a serious health risk to women in this city
An Algorithm for the Set of All Generators of an Arbitrary Firing Count Vector in Petri Nets

In this paper, an effective method to obtain all nonnegative integer minimal support vectors (U 4' V 4 ) at level 4 for an arbitrary homogeneous / inhomogeneous solution of a matrix equation A x = b (A E Zmxn, bE zmxl) starting from nonnegative rational number minimal support vectors (U3'~) at level 3 is proposed. Although V 4 has been derived from all minimal vectors (Us, Vs) of level 5 which are obtained starting from vectors at levell, 2, or 3, so far, this proposed method for (U 4' V 4) gives us a big shortcut comparing with them. However, it is pointed out that obtaining (U s' Vs) of level 5 from (U 4' V 4 ) of level 4 is difficult.
The influence of Ginkgo biloba on birth weight and histomorphometric characteristics of neonatal kidneys in albino rats

The purpose of this study was to elucidate the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract administered during pregnancy on the fetal growth in terms of weight and renal histogenesis. Twenty-eight pregnant female albino rats were divided into four groups: A, B, C and D (n = 7). Ginkgo biloba was administered orally 3.5, 7 and 14 mg/kg/day to groups A, B, and C, respectively from the 8th to the 20th day of gestation. Group D served as the control group (no medicine was given). The pregnant females were weighed weekly and observed for any signs of toxicity during pregnancy. After parturition, various morphological features of neonates were measured. The neonates were euthanized and the kidneys collected. The length, width, weight, and the cortical and medullary thickness of the neonatal kidneys were recorded. Renal sections were prepared by the paraffin tissue technique followed by hematoxylin and eosin staining to observe tissue degenerative alterations. Data revealed that average weight gain was non-significant in dams, although a significant (P<0.01) weight reduction was witnessed in neonate weight. The weight of the neonatal kidneys showed a highly significant (P<0.01) increase in the treated group in comparison to the controls, in a dosedependent manner. Interstitial edema, inflammation, tubular degenerations, and hemorrhages were observed in renal sections. This experimental data suggested that extensive use of Ginkgo biloba during the second and third trimester of pregnancy has a negative effect on renal genesis, however, no changes were recorded in maternal weight gain nor did it produce any noxious effect on the mothers’ health, thus, proving its safety to mothers during pregnancy, but deleterious effects on renal histogenesis.
Feasibility of Instantaneous Time Mirror in Electromagnetics

The Time Reversal Mirror (TRM) typically composes of an array of transducers. These transducers are used for recording propagations reflected off from a source, which are then processed by and re-emitted from the transducers back to the source location known as the time reversed propagation. The TRM technique has been studied in acoustics, water, and electromagnetic waves for various applications; commonly in medical imaging [1], nondestructive testing [2], underwater target detection [3], and seismic sources localization [4]. Although TRM is a well studied method, it is difficult to achieve perfect time reversed propagations converging to the source with high resolution due to the limited spatial sampling available [5]. Additionally, in medical applications, the heterogeneous lossy characteristic of human tissue is responsible for attenuation and dispersion, reducing the potential of obtaining perfect spatial resolution and accuracy at the source [6].
A Mean-Variance Portfolio Selection Model with Interval-Valued Possibility Measures

In recent years, fuzzy set theory and possibility theory have been widely used to deal with an uncertain decision environment characterized by vagueness and ambiguity in the financial market. Considering that the expected return rate of investors may not be a fixed real number but can be an interval number, this paper establishes an interval-valued possibilistic mean-variance portfolio selection model. In this model, the return rate of assets is regarded as a fuzzy number, and the expected return rate of assets is measured by the interval-valued possibilistic mean of fuzzy numbers. Therefore, the possibilistic portfolio selection model is transformed into an interval-valued optimization model. The optimal solution of the model is obtained by using the order relations of interval numbers. Finally, a numerical example is given. Through the numerical example, it is shown that, when compared with the traditional possibilistic model, the proposed model has more constraints and can better reflect investor psychology. It is an extension of the traditional possibilistic model and offers greater flexibility in reflecting investor expectations.
The Interaction of Populist Politics and ( Populist ) Media

The paper deals with the issue of the interaction of populist political communication and populist reporting and the style increasingly characteristic of journalists and media outlets. It raises the thesis that populist policy guidance and communication is producing adaptation of media and that media are often actively supporting populist politics. The role and responsibility of media workers who are often exposed to political pressure and influences have been re-examined. The working conditions in the media which help to create the conditions for populist reporting and interpretation have also been analyzed. As there are numerous mechanisms of manipulation that are increasingly more supported through populist politics, we conclude that due to various reasons these influences are often more powerful than journalistic ethics and professional behavior of the media. In the current state of affairs, it makes them extremely topical in the communication process and makes the public and society vulnerable to populism and political manipulations.
Status of Female Labour Force Participation in Bangladesh: Trend and Factors

Female labor force participation is an important driver of growth and development. During the early stage of growth of Bangladesh, there is a relationship between economic growth and women’s employment which implies a decline in female labor force participation. The purpose of this study is to know about the status of women’s participation in the labor force of Bangladesh. There has been an increase in female labour force participation alongside the acceleration in economic growth. Bangladesh has witnessed a substantial increase in female employment in rural and urban areas. If Bangladesh can raise the participation of women in labour force, it would play a pivotal role in driving the GDP growth. Participation of women in workforce would take the country forward in attaining higher GDP growth in line with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This growing women empowerment is also evident in the fact that Bangladesh has the third highest number of female lawmakers among the SAARC countries. To overcome all the barriers, women’s access to education and skill training, land and services of various government institutions must be needed for the improvement of women’s employment.
Diverging responses of high-latitude CO2 and CH4 emissions in idealized climate change scenarios

Abstract. The present study investigates the response of the high-latitude carbon cycle to changes in atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations in idealized climate change scenarios. To this end we use an adapted version of JSBACH – the land surface component of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology Earth System Model (MPI-ESM) – that accounts for the organic matter stored in the permafrost-affected soils of the high northern latitudes. The model is run under different climate scenarios that assume an increase in GHG concentrations, based on the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway 5 and the Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5, which peaks in the years 2025, 2050, 2075 or 2100, respectively. The peaks are followed by a decrease in atmospheric GHGs that returns the concentrations to the levels at the beginning of the 21st century, reversing the imposed climate change. We show that the soil CO2 emissions exhibit an almost linear dependence on the global mean surface temperatures that are simulated for the different climate scenarios. Here, each degree of warming increases the fluxes by, very roughly, 50 % of their initial value, while each degree of cooling decreases them correspondingly. However, the linear dependence does not mean that the processes governing the soil CO2 emissions are fully reversible on short timescales but rather that two strongly hysteretic factors offset each other – namely the net primary productivity and the availability of formerly frozen soil organic matter. In contrast, the soil methane emissions show a less pronounced increase with rising temperatures, and they are consistently lower after the peak in the GHG concentrations than prior to it. Here, the net fluxes could even become negative, and we find that methane emissions will play only a minor role in the northern high-latitude contribution to global warming, even when considering the high global warming potential of the gas. Finally, we find that at a global mean temperature of roughly 1.75 K (±0.5 K) above pre-industrial levels the high-latitude ecosystem turns from a CO2 sink into a source of atmospheric carbon, with the net fluxes into the atmosphere increasing substantially with rising atmospheric GHG concentrations. This is very different from scenario simulations with the standard version of the MPI-ESM, in which the region continues to take up atmospheric CO2 throughout the entire 21st century, confirming that the omission of permafrost-related processes and the organic matter stored in the frozen soils leads to a fundamental misrepresentation of the carbon dynamics in the Arctic.
Transfection of Human Gingival Fibroblasts with Cementum Protein 1 does not Alter the Ultrastructure of the Interchromatin Granule Clusters in the Cell Nucleus

The cell nucleus contains domains related to gene expression. The nucleolus is involved in pre-rRNA metabolism while interchromatin granules are involved in pre-mRNA metabolism. It was recently shown that no ultrastructural changes are detected in the nucleolar organization, but no data of the effect of transfection in speckles are known. The aim of this work is to know if the interchromatin granule clusters display ultrastructural changes when introducing cement protein 1 (CEMP1) genes into human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs), a cell line of interest since they do not mineralize and upon transfection they perform mineralization, a potential to use in treatments of periodontal disease. Here we explored ultrastructural changes in interchromatin granule clusters after transfection of CEMP1. Non transfected and transfected cells display similar nuclear particles that form clumps in the interchromatin space and contain 10 15 nm in diameter individual granules intermingled with fibers, which are composed of ribonucleoproteins. We conclude that they correspond to interchromatin granule clusters. The absence of ultrastructural changes in the morphology of interchromatin granule clusters suggests that after transfection the general ultrastructure of particles related to pre-mRNA metabolism is not altered. These data may support the development of new dental materials.
Oregano essential oil supplementation improves productive performance, oxidative stability, and lipid parameters in turkeys

The present study evaluated the effect of supplementation with oregano essential oil (OEO) on the productive parameters, oxidative stability, and lipid parameters of turkey meat. Eighty 1-d-old male turkeys were randomly distributed into four treatments groups and fed the following diets for 105 d: control diet without any supplementation or supplementation with 300 mg/kg lincomycin and spectinomycin, 100 mg/kg OEO, or 200 mg/kg OEO. Supplementation with 200 mg/kg OEO obtained the best body weight, average daily gain, feed conversion, and the lowest feed intake with respect to the other diets (p < 0.001), while 100 mg/kg OEO had the best oxidative stability (p < 0.001). Though OEO had no hypocholesterolemic effect, 200 mg/kg OEO produced the lowest concentration of triglycerides in the blood (p < 0.05). In conclusion, OEO supplementation improves productive parameters and increases oxidative stability in turkeys. Therefore, OEO has the potential to act as a growth promoter replacing antibiotics.
multi-winding coupled inductor for minimum inductor current ripple in rapid traction battery charger systems. Based on the general circuit model of multi-winding coupled inductor together with the operating principles of dc-dc converter, the relationship between the ripple

This paper investigates the design of multi-winding coupled inductor for minimum inductor current ripple in rapid traction battery charger systems. Based on the general circuit model of multi-winding coupled inductor together with the operating principles of dc-dc converter, the relationship between the ripple size of inductor current and the coupling factor is derived under the different duty ratio. The optimal coupling factor which corresponds to a minimum inductor ripple current becomes -(1/n-1), i.e. a complete inverse coupling without leakage inductance, as the steady-state duty ratio operating point approaches 1/n, 2/n, . or (n1)/n. In an opposite manner, the optimal coupling factor value of zero, i.e. zero mutual inductance, is required when the steady-state duty ratio operating point approaches either zero or one.