Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Biological Effects of Radio-Frequency/Microwave Radiation

Over the past 50 years, significant advances have been made in the characterization of radio-frequency/microwave (RF/MW) fields (3 kHz–300 GHz) and energy absorption, as well as in the quantification of biological responses of organisms exposed to this kind of electromagnetic energy. The known biological effects and hazards have been demonstrated to be largely thermal in nature. This paper reviews key developments in experimental and theoretical dosimetry, as well as confirmed biological effects that have formed the basis of ever more sophisticated human-exposure standards generated through the IEEE consensus process. It also suggests some potential benefits to mankind of systems based on the thermogenic character of RF/MW energy absorption.
Tuning defect density in single layer graphene by ion implantation technique

Current technologies in water desalination always face the issue of being hard to implement in less affluent countries due to the high cost involving membrane replacement and power requirements for commercial use. Single layer graphene membrane has been highlighted to be a suitable substitute [1] for the current polymer membrane that is lower in cost yet higher efficiency. In this report, we attempt to adjust the defect density on single layer graphene supported on silicon oxide by ion implantation in order to investigate the defect density that the layer can support. We plan to optimise different parameters such as energy and dosage of ions to maximise the defect density. Such result can then be applied onto free standing graphene on gold grids to help save cost. We then analyse and characterise the sample after ion beam irradiation using Raman spectroscopy. They were later separated into their respective carbon amorphisation regime and this is used to determine unwanted results (i.e. highly amorphous carbon). The carbon regime is also used to calculate their defect density to determine the optimised dosage and energy. Within experimental limits, we observe that maximal defect density is about 10keV while remaining highly sp2 hybridised and that the upper limit for the dosage is identified to be about 10 ions/cm. The trend of the defect density was explained using stopping power in the linear cascade and were checked using simulation from Kalypso. Overall results align quite closely with theory but remain limited due to small energy range used in this work.
Description Of Female Student Knowledge About The Early Detection Of Breast Cancer In Bulukumba 10 th Middle School

Early detection of breast cancer is very important to do to avoid advanced breast cancer, especially teenagers who have menstruation. From interviews with 10 female students, there were 6 students who did not understand about early detection of breast cancer, 3 students who knew enough about early detection of breast cancer and 1 female student who already knew about early detection of breast cancer. This is probably due to the absence of health education about breast cancer in the 10th grade of Bulukumba Regency. Research Objective: the research to find out the description of knowledge about early detection of breast cancer in female students in Bulukumba 10th Middle School. Type of research: the research used is a type of descriptive research with a point time approach method. The total population of 138 female students consisted of classes VII, VIII, and IX, then sampling was done by stratifying the sample technique into 46 female students. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire with items 35 questions and data analysis using average, minimum, maximum, standard deviation and frequency distribution.
An Empirical Study of the Effect of Perceived Price on Purchase Intention Evidence from Low-Cost Carriers

Low-cost Carriers (LCCs) have become an option for Taiwan’s travelers now. This study uses LCCs consumers as research subjects to investigate the relationships and effects of perceived price, perceived value, perceived risk, purchase situation, and purchase intention. The research findings show that perceived price fairness has a direct effect on perceived value, perceived risk and purchase intention. Perceived price fairness also has an indirect effect on purchase intention via perceived value and perceived risk. Moreover, purchase situation has a direct impact on purchase intention. However, perceived risk does not have a direct effect on perceived value.
Decentralization of Interval Observers for Robust Controlling and Monitoring a Class of Nonlinear Systems

This paper tackles the problem of decentralizing interval observers for robust controlling and monitoring a class of nonlinear systems. The observer-based output feedback system considered in this paper is very different from classical systems in that an observer-type system is constructed not only for controlling the state variables, but also for accurate component-wise estimation of the state variables for the entire time. Supposing that a given plant admits a classical decentralized Luenberger-type observer giving only asymptotic estimation when time is large enough in the absence of disturbances, this paper proposes an interval observer to which the classical observer can be upgraded. To achieve asymptotic convergence of the state and the estimated interval to zero in the presence of converging disturbances, the notion of integral input-to-state stability is utilized.
The Study of Personality Traits and Coping Styles between Female Addicts , Prostitutes , and Normal Peers

Objective: This study aimed to compare personality traits and coping styles between prostitutes, addicts, and their normal peers. Method: The research design was causal comparative research. Then, 42 prostitutes, 45 female addicts, and 43 normal women were selected through convinience sampling. For data collection purposes, Andler and Parker’s Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) and NEO personality questionnaire were administered to the selected samples. Results: The results revealed the existance of a significant difference between the three groups on openness and agreeableness subscales. That is, prostitutes had lower scores in the subscales in comparison with two other groups. Conclusion: The results enjoy applied implications.
Compressed video over ATM

The changing environment of communications is bringing the realization that network traffic will be uniform at some fundamental level. When this occurs, the public network (the "information superhighway") will carry voice, video and data equally well. Underlying this assumption is the idea that the video information is of a digital nature. Because full-motion video requires raw digital speeds from 90 Mb/s to 2 Gb/s, depending upon the type and quality of video signal, these digital representations tend to be reduced (compressed) by eliminating redundant information. This compressed video- information (now requiring about 6 Mb/s) will be merged with data and voice traffic in the Asynchronous Transfer Mode network. That's to say, the basic information for communications will be placed into equal length packets or cells and be identical at this cell level.
Regulatory roles and mechanisms of hovenia dulcis thunb toward polarization of macrophage RAW264.7

This study aims to investigate the regulatory roles of Hovenia dulcis Thunb (HDT) on the polarization of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced macrophage RAW264.7 as well as its roles and related mechanisms on downstream inflammatory cytokines. The cell growth and polarization after drug treatment were determined by CCK-8 and flow cytometry. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Western blot and quantitive reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were performed to detect the expression levels of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), p65, p-p65, as well as downstream inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin1β (IL-1β), IL-6, IL-10, tumor necrosisfactorα (TNF-α), and transforming growth factorβ (TGF-β). HDT significantly inhibited the polarization of M1, promoted the polarization of M2, reduced the protein of TLR4 and phosphorylated p65, downregulated the mRNA expression of TLR4, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and TGF-β, and upregulated the expression of IL-10 mRNA in LPS-induced RAW264.7. However, it did no much significance when cells were not disturbed by LPS. HDT may play its roles of reversing the polarization of LPS-induced RAW264.7 through reducing the expression of TLR4 and inhibiting the activation of nuclear factorκB (NF-κB), which thereby reduces the production of such downstream inflammation cytokines as IL-1β and IL-6.
Vertical Velocity Statistics and Turbulence Characterization by Coherent Doppler Lidar during Typhoon MAWAR

This paper gives an analysis of CDL investigation of gravity wave and turbulence characteristics during typhoon MAWAR episode over the coastal zone in south China (CZSC). The FFT and wavelet analysis are used to subtract the organized wave-like structure. Radiosonde and ECMWF reanalysis data are used to demonstrate the existent of gravity wave and to explain its mechanism, respectively. The up/downdraft of vertical velocity in this case are analysed from different time periods. A wavelet decomposition technique is used to subtract the gravity wave from raw vertical velocity datasets, and higher-order moments and characteristic scales are also analysed base on gravity wave time series. As a result, comprehensive atmospheric dynamic characteristics and their relationship with gravity wave during MAWAR episode have been studied.
First live birth in Greece after blastocyst trophectoderm biopsy and preimplantation genetic diagnosis by karyomapping

First live birth in Greece after blastocyst trophectoderm biopsy and preimplantation genetic diagnosis by karyomapping Economou A.K 1, Wells D2,3, Christopikou D1, Tsorva E1, Davies S1, Mastrominas M1 1Embryogenesis Assisted Reproduction Unit, Athens, Greece 2Reprogenetics UK, Institute of Reproductive Sciences, Oxford, United Kingdom 3University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
Generalized r-Whitney numbers of the first kind

In this paper, we consider a (p, q)-generalization of the r-Whitney number sequence of the first kind that reduces to it when p = q = 1. We obtain generalizations of some earlier results for the r-Whitney sequence, including recurrence and generating function formulas. We develop a combinatorial interpretation for our generalized numbers in terms of a pair of statistics on the set of r-permutations in which the elements within cycles of a permutation are assigned colors according to certain rules. This allows one to provide combinatorial proofs of various identities, including orthogonality relations. Finally, we consider the (p, q)-Whitney matrix of the first kind and find various factorizations for it.
Discrete hedging approach for pricing warrant bonds in a mixed fractional Brownian environment with Vasicek interest rate model

A pricing approach, based on the discrete hedging principle, for warrant bonds (WBs) with default risk in a mixed fractional Brownian environment is studied. The underlying stock price is described by the mixed fractional version of geometric Brownian motion with Hurst parameter H satisfying 1/2<H<1, which characterizes the serial autocorrelation in returns. The stochastic interest rate follows the Vasicek process. The warrant bond is viewed as a linear combination of European calls and a bond with default risk, where the default risk is described by the credit spread. The principle of discrete hedging and Taylor’s theorem are employed to derive the pricing formula for call both in the case of no transaction cost and in the case of proportional transaction costs. The results show that the randomness of interest rate leads to a decreasing time interval between rehedges instead of a constant time interval. The value of the warrant bonds decreases as the Hurst parameter H increases, since the “equivalent volatility” of the underlying variable decreases as H increases.
Parametric Optimization of End Milling of Al / SiCp Composites Using Nsga-II

This experimental work presents a technique to determine the better surface quality by controlling the flank wear and surface roughness of Al/SiCp composites using TiN coated solid carbide end mill cutters. In machining operations, achieving desired surface quality features of the machined product is really a challenging job. Because, these quality features are highly correlated and are expected to be influenced directly or indirectly by the direct effect of process parameters or their interactive effects. Thus the four input process parameters such as spindle speed, feed rate, depth of cut and content of silicon carbide have been selected to minimize the flank wear and surface roughness simultaneously by using the central composite design (CCD) using Response surface methodology (RSM). Mathematical models for flank wear and surface roughness were obtained to predict values of VBmax and Ra and. ANOVA analyses were also performed to obtain for significant parameters influencing flank wear and surface roughness. The Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II) tool was used to optimize the end milling process parameters to minimize VBmax and Ra. A non-dominated solution set has been obtained and reported.
Applied Magnetofluid Dynamics: Modelling and Computation

Applied Magnetofluid Dynamics: Modelling and Computation discusses a selection of advanced topics in linear and nonlinear flows of electrically-conducting fluids. It uses a differential equation model-building approach to study such phenomena, including in each chapter details of mathematical formulations, literature reviews, analytical and numerical solution procedures and interpretation. Many complex phenomena, not previously considered in other textbooks in magneto-fluid dynamics (MFD) are considered. These include resonance, magnetic squeeze films, non-Newtonian magneto-hydrodynamics and magneto-heat transfer from conical and rotating bodies. Applications of the models discussed range from magnetic materials processing to physiological flows and aerospace engineering. Complex variables, asymptotic methods, element free Galerkin methods, finite differences, MAPLE, homotopy, finite element, local nonsimilarity and network simulation methods are all described in detail.
F-11 : The role of reflective thinking in learning , teaching , and teacher development

ID: B0130 Reflective Lesson Study: Professional development of preservice and in-service teachers Linfeng Wang, University of Fukui, Japan This presentation aims to show that how pre-service teachers and in-service teachers develop their professional development through reflective lesson study in Fukui, Japan. Students in Fukui has maintained top level of scholastic abilities nationwide. Lesson study is said to be one of the main reasons to the achievement. The significance of reflection in professional development of teachers has been recently addressed by a collection of researches in teacher education. There have been attempts to incorporate reflection in lesson study to enhance preand in-service teachers’ capacity to understand teaching and learning in a deeper way. However, there appear to be few studies of reflective lesson study. This presentation provides case studies of pre-service and in-service teachers, who are enrolled in a master course on professional development of teachers, at the graduate school of education in a national university. Their reflective practices are documented and their reflective writings are also taken into consideration. Unfolding their process of reflective practices, the findings also reveal what kinds of support teachers need for reflective lesson study.
Categorical Abstract Algebraic Logic

Blok and Pigozzi introduced the Leibniz operator, mapping filters of an algebra to congruences of the algebra, in order to provide a characterization of algebraizable deductive systems, i.e., those deductive systems whose entailment relation is very closely connected to the algebraic consequence operation associated with a quasi-variety of universal algebras. Font and Jansana generalized the Leibniz operator to the Tarski operator, that maps closure systems on a given algebra to congruences of the algebra. In previous work by the author, Tarski congruence systems were introduced as a generalization of the Tarski operator in order to cover logical systems formalized as π-institutions. Tarski congruence systems consist, roughly speaking, of a system of equivalence relations, one for each set of sentences, of the given πinstitution, that are preserved both by the signature morphisms and by given collections of natural transformations from tuples of sentences to sentences. In this paper, Tarski congruence systems are generalized so as to accommodate also equivalences at the signature level. In the main result of the paper a characterization of these generalized Tarski congruence systems is obtained, which abstracts the known characterization of Tarski congruence systems.
Consideration on Stainless Steel Plate Plastic Deformed by Fluid Impact Substances and Pressured Nitrogen Blasting

The paper presents a plastic deformation method for thin plates made of stainless steel, plastic deformed by pressured nitrogen blasting combined with impact fluid substances. There are presented experimental results for comparative values of deformation velocities obtained by different initial pressured nitrogen blasting, respectively by pressured nitrogen blasting combined with several quantities of impact fluid substances. Key-Words: Pressured nitrogen blasting, Plastic deformation, Stainless steel thin plates
Investigation of the behavior of piezoelectric sensors used in structural health monitoring at different temperatures

Structural health monitoring (SHM); is the tracking method used to determine the location and size of the damage to the structure and the life of the structure. In this study, the behavior of a free piezoelectric sensor was experimentally tested using the electromechanical impedance method (EMI), taking into account the structures exposed to varying environmental conditions, and simulation studies were performed using the ANSYS finite element program. In the experimental study; impedance measurements were performed between -10 °C and -45 °C after impedance measurements of the piezoelectric sensor were completed at room temperature. The frequency and amplitude have increased with decreasing temperature. In the simulation studies, harmonic analysis results were obtained by using the ANSYS finite element program of the piezoelectric sensor used in the experimental study. The frequency and amplitude increased as the temperature decreased, as in the results obtained from the experimental studies. The results obtained from experimental and simulation studies were found to be close to each other.
Acoustic Emission Behaviour of Prestressed Concrete Sleepers Under Quasi Homologation Testing

Prestressed concrete sleepers (PCS) play a key role in providing lateral, longitudinal and vertical stability of railway track systems. Its capacity to fulfil these tasks is principally examined through "homologation" tests based on crack initiation and propagation. However, the current classical technique for crack detection by use of a graduated microscope inspects only the surface while its accuracy is limited. Additionally it does not offer insight on the cause of cracking in such a heterogeneous medium as prestressed concrete. The present work aims at studying the behaviour of PCS under quasi emission (AE) parameters. The AE technique is used to determine the onset of cracking, while indices like the calm and felicity ratios demonstrate the evolution of damage for the successive loadin in relation to the possible fracture mechanisms i.e. matrix cracking or interface friction while AE activity is correlated to the crack width. It is demonstrated that AE technique can substantially contribut of PCS.
helf life evaluation of fresh-cut pineapple by using an electronic nose

The aim of this work was to investigate the applicability of a commercial electronic nose in monitoring freshness of minimally processed fruit (packaged pineapple slices) during storage. The pineapple samples were taken at the beginning of their commercial life and stored at three different temperatures (4–5, 7–8, and 15–16 ◦C) for 6–10 days. The measurements were performed by applying two analytical approaches using an electronic nose: a discontinuous method being a series of analyses on samples taken at various stages of storage, and a continuous method where the headspace around the fruit was automatically monitored by the electronic nose probe during the preservation of slices in a storage cell. The results obtained by the discontinuous approach showed that the electronic nose was able to discriminate between several samples and to monitor the changes in volatile compounds correlated with quality
Damage Evolution Studies in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites using Active and Passive Thermography

The increasing demand for using advanced composite materials in critical load bearing components in a variety of structures under different loading conditions requires great efforts in various research areas such as development of methodologies for life prediction, characterization of damage evolution and mechanisms at multiple scales. These complicated issues are still longterm goals; however, in recent years research activity has been devoted to the application of nondestructive evaluation techniques for the characterization of damage progress and failure mechanisms in composite materials. Among the nondestructive testing methods, infrared thermography is a non-invasive technique suited for real time monitoring and gives in-situ information regarding the onset and damage growth. The objective of this work is to use infrared thermography to predict the initiation of damage and their evolution of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite specimens under static loading condition. To quantify the damage evolution under tensile loading, the load is applied in steps followed by dwell period at each load step. During the tensile testing, the thermal images are recorded through an infrared camera to measure the temperature evolution in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). Both active and passive thermography techniques are used to study the damage initiation and propagationunder static loading condition. Post processing of the thermal images obtained using thermography techniques are used to quantify the damage in unidirectional CFRP specimens.
Serious Games for and as Cultural Heritage

Contemporary methods of preserving cultural heritage rely highly on digitization and archiving as foundations for developing various virtual heritage applications. During last two decades, video games proved to be an interactive visual media able to incorporate virtual heritage in amazing and highly appealing ways. At the same time, each video game represents a valuable artifact reflecting technological, socioeconomic and historical issues of its creation. Therefore, video games are an essential and integrated part of modern cultural heritage and themselves need preservation efforts. The present paper discusses video games as a modern tool for presenting cultural heritage by integrating art, storytelling and digital technology. It focuses on both entertainment games and serious games for cultural heritage and provides some illustrative examples of such games with discussing their approach and novelty. On the other hand, video games are viewed as interactive artifacts that are a valuable part of the modern cultural heritage, which requires specific efforts for their preservation together with technological platforms and gaming environment.