Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Optimization of Flow Field in Slab Continuous Casting Mold with Medium Width Using High Temperature Measurement and Numerical Simulation for Automobile Exposed Panel Production

In the present work, mathematical modeling combined with measurement of the velocities near mold surface with rod deflecting method at the high temperature was carried out to optimize the flow field of slab continuous casting mold with medium width of 1230 mm for the production of an automobile exposed panel. The results show that the measured results of the velocities near the mold surface are in good agreement with the calculated results. The velocities near the mold surface increase with increasing the casting speed and decreasing the argon gas flow rate. When the casting speed is increased from 1.0, to 1.3, 1.5, and 2.0 m/min, the flow pattern in the mold is changed from single-roll flow (SRF), to unstable flow (UF), and then to double-roll flow (DRF), the top surface level fluctuations has the smallest value at 1.5 m/min. When the argon gas flow rate is 1 and 4 L/min, the velocity near the mold surface has a moderate value, and the flow pattern in the mold is DRF and the top surface level fluctuation is small and symmetrical. When the submerged entry nozzle (SEN) submergence depth is increased to 200 mm, the velocities near the mold surface decrease, and the top surface level fluctuation becomes small. The optimized flow field in the mold can be judged to be favorable to the surface quality of the automobile exposed panel; if the velocities near the mold surface are relatively small, the flow pattern in the mold is DRF and the top surface level fluctuation is small and symmetrical.
Regressed Terrain Traversability Cost for Autonomous Navigation Based on Image Textures

The exploration of remote, unknown, rough environments by autonomous robots strongly depends on the ability of the on-board system to build an accurate predictor of terrain traversability. Terrain traversability prediction can be made more cost efficient by using texture information of 2D images obtained by a monocular camera. In cases where the robot is required to operate on a variety of terrains, it is important to consider that terrains sometimes contain spiky objects that appear as non-uniform in the texture of terrain images. This paper presents an approach to estimate the terrain traversability cost based on terrain non-uniformity detection (TNUD). Terrain images undergo a multiscale analysis to determine whether a terrain is uniform or non-uniform. Terrains are represented using a texture and a motion feature computed from terrain images and acceleration signal, respectively. Both features are then combined to learn independent Gaussian Process (GP) predictors, and consequently, predict vibrations using only image texture features. The proposed approach outperforms conventional methods relying only on image features without utilizing TNUD.
Alterations in adipose tissue in colorectal cancer patients

Mechanisms underlying fat loss in cancer are not well understood. Knowing the types of fat being lost from adipose tissue may help define interventions to circumvent wasting. The aim of this study was to explore the differences in adipokines and fatty acid composition between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous (SAT) depots and relate this to fat mass changes (expressed as %change /100d) assessed using computed tomography images. Adipose tissue samples were obtained intraoperatively from advanced colorectal cancer patients (n=16). The findings indicate that fat was more commonly lost than gained. VAT was not preserved in cancer patients throughout the disease progression. Greater amounts of n-6 fatty acids in VAT were associated with greater fat loss in cancer patients. There were higher levels of leptin in SAT than VAT and higher monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) amounts in VAT. Future work will investigate the mechanisms of fat loss in cancer patients.
Five Rights of Delegation

All decisions related to delegation of nursing activities must be based upon the fundamental principle of public protection. Licensed nurses have ultimate accountability for the management and provision of nursing care, including all delegation decisions. However, seldom is a single nurse accountable for all aspects of the delegation decision-making process, its implementation, supervision, and evaluation. The Five Rights of Delegation, identified in Delegation: Concepts and Decision-making Process (National Council, 1995), can be used as a mental checklist to assist nurses from multiple roles to clarify the critical elements of the decision-making process. Nursing service administrators (all levels of executive/management nurses) and staff nurses each have accountability in assuring that the delegation process is implemented safely and effectively to produce positive health outcomes. Nursing service administrators (NSA) and staff nurses must work together collaboratively and cooperatively to protect the public and maintain the integrity of the nursing care delivery system. The following principles delineate accountability for nurses at all levels from NSA to staff nurses.
Fabrication of a Thick Crystalline Al2O3 Coating with Insulation and High Thermal Conductivity via Anodic Oxidation and Subsequent Mic Arc Discharge Treatment

Amorphous Al2O3 coating with a thickness of 143 μm was firstly prepared by anodic oxidation, then the amorphous Al2O3 was transformed into crystalline Al2O3 through applying micro arc discharge. The crystal structure of the Al2O3 coatings was analyzed with an X-ray diffractometer. Results indicated that the coating consisted of amorphous and crystalline Al2O3. The microstructure of the coating was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, which showed that the coating had a compact structure. The thermal conductivity of the coating was 23.7 W/m·K, which is significantly higher than that of amorphous Al2O3 coating. The total and specific breakdown voltages of the coating were 3.85 kV and 26.92 kV/mm, which is suitable to apply for high power LED heat sink substrate.
Cognitive satellite communications and representation learning for streaming and complex graphs.

COGNITIVE SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS AND REPRESENTATION LEARNING FOR STREAMING AND COMPLEX GRAPHS Wenqi Liu June 24, 2019 This dissertation includes two separate topics. The first topic studies a promising dynamic spectrum access algorithm that improves the throughput of satellite communication (SATCOM) under the uncertainty environment. The other topic investigates real-time distributed representation learning for streaming and complex networks. 1 Cognitive Satellite Communications Dynamic spectrum access (DSA) allows a secondary user to access the spectrum holes that are not occupied by primary users. However, DSA is normally operated under uncertainty in a complex SATCOM environment, which could cause more spectrum sensing errors or even service disruption. In this case, DSA requires a decision-making process to optimally determine which channels to sense and access. To this end, I propose a solution that addresses the uncertainty in SATCOM to maximize the system throughput. Specifically, the DSA decision making process is formulated as a Partially Observable Markov Decision Process (POMDP) model. Simulation results prove the effectiveness of our proposed DSA strategy.
Controlled randomized evaluation of a commercially available polyurethane and latex condom (Avanti versus Ramses Sensitol). NO1-HD-1-3109. Final report.

This study identifies a large number of demographic and reproductive characteristics that are significantly associated with the risk of condom breakage. A total of 339 couples from the US contributed complete data on the use of both the Avanti and latex condoms. Majority of the study population consisted of experienced condom users; 84% of participants had used 10 or more condoms prior to study entry. Analytical results note that the clinical failure rate of 8.6% obtained by the Avanti polyurethane condom was significantly higher than the 1.5% clinical failure rate observed for Ramses Sensitol latex condom (OR = 6.2; 95% CI 3.5-11.2). Such difference was primarily due to the higher incidence of clinical breakage during use of the Avanti condom. Multivariate analysis identified several conditions that may contribute to increased breakage of the Avanti condom. These conditions were related to either increased stress on the condom or greater movement of the condom during intercourse. In addition subgroup analysis identified certain segments of the study population at particular risk of condom breakage. These include males aged 25 or younger male current smoker and history of condom breakage with study partner.
The principles and methods behind EFSA's Guidance on Uncertainty Analysis in Scientific Assessment

Abstract To meet the general requirement for transparency in EFSA's work, all its scientific assessments must consider uncertainty. Assessments must say clearly and unambiguously what sources of uncertainty have been identified and what is their impact on the assessment conclusion. This applies to all EFSA's areas, all types of scientific assessment and all types of uncertainty affecting assessment. This current Opinion describes the principles and methods supporting a concise Guidance Document on Uncertainty in EFSA's Scientific Assessment, published separately. These documents do not prescribe specific methods for uncertainty analysis but rather provide a flexible framework within which different methods may be selected, according to the needs of each assessment. Assessors should systematically identify sources of uncertainty, checking each part of their assessment to minimise the risk of overlooking important uncertainties. Uncertainty may be expressed qualitatively or quantitatively. It is neither necessary nor possible to quantify separately every source of uncertainty affecting an assessment. However, assessors should express in quantitative terms the combined effect of as many as possible of identified sources of uncertainty. The guidance describes practical approaches. Uncertainty analysis should be conducted in a flexible, iterative manner, starting at a level appropriate to the assessment and refining the analysis as far as is needed or possible within the time available. The methods and results of the uncertainty analysis should be reported fully and transparently. Every EFSA Panel and Unit applied the draft Guidance to at least one assessment in their work area during a trial period of one year. Experience gained in this period resulted in improved guidance. The Scientific Committee considers that uncertainty analysis will be unconditional for EFSA Panels and staff and must be embedded into scientific assessment in all areas of EFSA's work.
CDE- A MANTRA TO COUNTER CHALLENGES IN CONTEMPORARY DENTISTRY

Dentistry is progressing pragmatically with enthralling techno-scientic novelties and revolutions. As globalization advances dynamically, dentistry has become explicitly inter-disciplinary. Resultantly, dental professionals should proactively be life-long learners to maintain, improve and update their knowledge and skills since they are accountable for patient's expectations and effectiveness of treatment outcomes to accomplish the holy grail of patient's satisfaction. Despite phenomenal growth in Indian dentistry, innumerable imperfections exist that need to be summoned. In this direction, Continuing Dental Education (CDE) plays a signicant role. The present review attempts to highlight how CDE can be a roadmap to provide possible corrective measures to intercept this catastrophic situation and agape new horizons for bringing revolutionary changes in scope & sphere of oral health in India.
The gut microbiome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of liver disease worldwide, affecting approximately 25% of the population, and is quickly becoming the leading indication for liver transplantation. NAFLD encompasses a spectrum of liver pathology from steatosis or nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), to the inflammatory state of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and eventually to cirrhosis in a subset of patients.
SOC IALDEMOGRAPHIC AN D CLINICAL ASPECTS OF LOW VISION AMONGST ADULT POPULATION

Low vision in adult population has a multicausal etiology, it interferes with the normal course and quality of living and adaptation in society of people with low vision, and that is why it represents not only a medical, but a social problem. The study was performed with the aim to understand the meaning of social and clinical characteristics of the appearance, evolution and course of low vision among the adults with ophthalmological diseases. The research includes 292 adults with low vision from many urban and rural areas, registered in the associations of people with low vision and blindness in RM with glaucoma, refraction anomalies, diabetic and pigment retinopathy and cataracta. The analysis of the social-demographic parameters of gender, age, place of living, marital status, working status, housing conditions, number of family members, doctor accessibility, type of treatment indicates that there are no significant differences in these parameters between males and females. People over 60 years of age are mostly prone to low vision, which does not represent a decisive handicap for socialisation compared to people with preserved vision, except in the areas of employment and livelihood provision. Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracta, refraction anomalies and pigment retinopathy in our research represent the most common ophthalmological diseases which evolve into the most severe form of low vision. The period from diagnosis to the status of severe low vision is variable, long-lasting and in most cases is 15-20 years, which gives the opportunity for a successful prevention of blindness, with a timely diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Acta Medica Medianae 2017;56(3):17-24.
Improving the quality of prescribing in elderly hospital inpatients: evaluating the effect of a clinical pharmacist on ward rounds

ii Declaration by author . iv Publications during candidature. v Publications included in this thesis . v Contributions by others to the thesis . vi Statement of parts of the thesis submitted to qualify for the award of another degree . vi Acknowledgements . vii
An Advanced Voltage Support Scheme Considering the Impact of Zero-Sequence Voltage Under Microgrid Faults Using Model Predictive Control

Negative sequence voltage affects the consequences of the presence of zero-sequence voltage in different ways under various grid fault conditions. The prime objective of the work presented in this article is to confine the point of common coupling (PCC) phase voltages within the stipulated limits during faults considering all the sequence voltages of a microgrid. Depending on the phase and amplitude of sequence voltages, the proposed scheme defines a control parameter to classify all possible faults into two categories. In the first category, the defined control parameter decides the positive and negative sequence grid currents to accommodate the zero-sequence voltage at the PCC within the stipulated limits. In the second category, the zero-sequence current is supplied along with the positive and negative sequence currents to achieve the objective. Accordingly, a four-leg inverter is employed to accomplish the voltage limit goals under various fault conditions. Resistive-inductive grid impedance of the microgrid is considered for the implementation of the proposed voltage support scheme. The LC-filter-based model predictive control is employed to control the four-leg three-level inverter for achieving three objectives, such as grid current control, active damping, and dc-link capacitor voltage balancing simultaneously. Analysis and experimental results are reported to support the concept.
In vitro demonstration that pemetrexed is a good substrate for glucarpidase

4773 The objective of this work was to assess the ability of glucarpidase to hydrolyse pemetrexed and to compare the kinetics of the reaction with the hydrolysis of methotrexate (MTX) by glucarpidase. Studies were performed in vitro in tris buffer. Disappearance of pemetrexed and methotrexate in the presence of glucarpidase was measured spectrophotometrically, and results were used to estimate Km and k cat values. Pemetrexed was shown to be a good substrate for glucarpidase with comparable kinetic parameters (Km=25 µM, k cat =1808 s -1 ) to MTX (Km=10 µM, k cat =1039 s -1 ). Glucarpidase (formerly carboxypeptidase G2, CPG2) is an enzyme that hydrolyses the glutamate subgroup from MTX. It has consistently been shown to cause a marked and rapid reduction in systemic MTX concentrations in patients whose elimination of MTX is delayed following high-dose MTX treatment 1 . Like methotrexate, pemetrexed is a folate analogue that inhibits dihydrofolate reductase. Pemetrexed is licensed by FDA for the first-line treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma and second-line, single-agent treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) 2 . The principal dose limiting toxicity found in Phase I was myelosuppression. In a randomized controlled comparison of pemetrexed against docetaxel, pemetrexed was as effective as docetaxel, but was associated with significantly fewer side effects 3 . Nevertheless, 5.3% of the pemetrexed treated patients had grade 3 or 4 neutropenia. The results of this investigation show that glucarpidase is able to hydrolyse pemetrexed with similar reaction kinetics to its hydrolysis of methotrexate. Glucarpidase thus has the potential to be used to control systemic exposure of patients to pemetrexed and may allow further enhancement of its antitumor efficacy/safety profile. 1. Adamson, P. C. , Balis, F. M. , Boron, M. , Shalabi, A. , O9Brien, M. , Eby, M. , Jayaprakash, N. , Cole, D. E. , Ivy, P., Widemann, B. C. Carboxypeptidase-G2 (CPDG2) and leucovorin (LV) rescue with and without addition of thymidine (Thd) for high-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) induced renal dysfunction. ASCO Meeting Abstracts 1 Jun 2005 23: 2076 2. Rollins, K. D. , Lindley, C. Pemetrexed: a multitargeted antifolate. Clin.Ther. Sep 2005 27: 1343-1382 3. Hanna, N. , Shepherd, F. A. , Fossella, F. V. , Pereira, J. R. , De Marinis, F. , von Pawel, J., Gatzemeier, U. , Tsao, T. C. , Pless, M. , Muller, T. , Lim, H. L. , Desch, C. , Szondy, K. , Gervais, R. , Shaharyar, Manegold, C. , Paul, S. , Paoletti, P., Einhorn, L. , Bunn, P. A. , Jr. Randomized phase III trial of pemetrexed versus docetaxel in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer previously treated with chemotherapy. J.Clin. Oncol. 1 May 2004 22: 1589-1597
A compact planar Moxon‐Yagi composite antenna with end‐fire radiation for dual‐band applications

A compact planar composite antenna with dual‐band performance and good unidirectional radiation is proposed for handheld radio frequency identification reader application. The novelty of the proposed antenna is that it adopts the combination of planar Moxon and quasi‐Yagi interleaved structures. The Moxon structure due to its compact size is designed to operate in the lower band, while the quasi‐Yagi structure with the shared area is designed for the higher band. The lower and higher frequency bands of the antenna can be designed independently. Detailed design ideas and experimental results are presented. Measured results show that the fabricated antenna has a moderate gain of better than 5 dB and a large front‐to‐back ratio of more than 15 dB in both ultrahigh frequency 902‐928 MHz and industrial scientific and medical 2.4‐2.4835 GHz bands with low cross‐polarization levels. The antenna has the advantages of simple structure, easy processing, and excellent performance in terms of impedance matching and radiation patterns. It can be easily adjusted for other wireless applications, where both end‐fire radiation and dual‐band operation are required.
Research studies on dyslexia: participant inclusion and exclusion criteria

ABSTRACT Dyslexia is a term widely used to describe reading characterised by problems with the fluent and accurate letter or word recognition. Nevertheless, there is no consensus about the definition, origin, and diagnosis of dyslexia and the term is often used very differently by researchers and practitioners. In many cases, research findings are employed by clinicians in ways that are misleading and potentially counterproductive. The present study takes the form of an examination of participant samples included in studies of dyslexia (n = 800) over 20 years (2000–2019). The findings show that (1) researchers use a wide range of inclusion and exclusion criteria; that (2) IQ-reading achievement discrepancy is the most common inclusion criterion for dyslexia samples; (3) studies typically compare dyslexic samples to normal controls but not to other poor readers; (4) dyslexia seems to be employed as a catch-all term for poor readers in general, not as a term to define a specific type of poor reader. Finally, (5) dyslexia studies are very rarely published in educational journals.
Analyzing the quality disclosure of Global Reporting Initiative G4 sustainability report in Indonesian companies

The establishment of a company cannot be separated from its environmental and social factors. Sustainability reports start from those applied to current companies because there are forms of corporate accountability to stakeholders and community considerations of the company to provide social responsibility. This study finds out and empirically proves that there are differences in each Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 indicator in the company’s sustainability report in each industry classification. The authors investigate the dominant indicators in each industry classification based on sustainability reports. The data are obtained from 28 GRI G4-based company sustainability reports in 2016 and 2017. The analytical method in the study is the K-means clustering analysis. The results of study indicate the differences in GRI G4 in 2016 and 2017. The researchers find out that the dominant indicator expressed in the financial industry is an economic indicator. Meanwhile, in the mining, transportation and infrastructure industries, basic and chemical industries etc. the dominant indicators to be disclosed are environmental indicators. This research provides a theoretical basis for sustainability and environmental reporting, particularly in the context of developing countries. It is expected that this study should also inform business practitioners as well as policymakers vis-à-vis sustainability reporting in practice.
A novel numerical method and its convergence for nonlinear delay Volterra integro‐differential equations

In this paper, we suggest a convergent numerical method for solving nonlinear delay Volterra integro‐differential equations. First, we convert the problem into a continuous‐time optimization problem and then use a shifted pseudospectral method to discrete the problem. Having solved the last problem, we can achieve the pointwise and continuous approximate solutions for the main delay Volterra integro‐differential equations. Here, we analyze the convergence of the method and solve some numerical examples to show the efficiency of the method.