Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of Sock Systems on Frequency and Severity of Blister Injury in a Marine Recruit Population

Abstract : Historically, blisters have plagued the feet of infantry forces and reduced the combat effectiveness of military units. The purpose of this study was to test the ability of prototype sock system to reduce blister incidence in Marine recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, from May to August, 1992. Subjects were separated into three groups. The first group wore the standard issue sock consisting of a woolcotton-nylon-spandex combination (group SS, N=160). The second group wore the standard sock with a thin inner sock consisting of polyester (group SL, N=106). The third group wore the same thin inner sock and a thick, dense, prototype outer sock consisting of a wool- polypropylene combination (group PL, N=91). Recruits in the PL group suffered significantly fewer blisters compared to recruits in either the SS roup (40% vs 69%, p<0.001) or the SL group (40% vs 77%, p<0.001). The rate of lister occurrence was also less in the PL group (11 blisters/100 recruits/week) compared to the SS group (28 blisters/100 recruits/week) or the SL group (26 blisters/100 recruits/week). Blisters serious enough to require a sick call visit occurred with greater frequency in the ss group compared to both the PL group (24.4% vs 11.0%, p-0.02) and the SL group (24.4% vs 9.4%, p<0.01); there was no difference between the SL and PL groups. Blister reduction was most apparent in the early weeks of recruit training. The prototype sock system reduced the overall incidence and severity of blisters in Marine recruit training. Blisters, Preventive sock, Injury prevention.
On the Time Distribution of Supernova Antineutrino Flux

Neutrino leptonic flavor symmetry violation is the only evidence for physics beyond the standard model. Much of what we have learned on these particles is derived from the study of their natural sources, such as the Sun or core-collapse supernovae. Neutrino emission from supernovae is particularly interesting and leptonic flavor transformations in supernova neutrinos have attracted a lot of theoretical attention. Unfortunately, the emission of core-collapse supernovae is not fully understood: thus, an inescapable preliminary step to progress is to improve on that, and future neutrino observations can help. One pressing and answerable question concerns the time distribution of the supernova anti-neutrino events. We propose a class of models of the time distribution that describe emission curves similar to those theoretically expected and consistent with available observations from the data of supernova SN1987A. They have the advantages of being motivated on physical bases and easy to interpret; they are flexible and adaptable to the results of the observations from a future galactic supernova. Important general characteristics of these models are the presence of an initial ramp and that a significant portion of the signal is in the first second of the emission.
A Thermal Analysis of High-Drive Ring Transducer Elements

Abstract : The increasing demand for high-power, low-cost, compact transducer packages for underwater acoustic applications is leading to concerns of overheating in the active, driving piezoelectric ceramic (lead zirconate titanate) elements and the associated passive materials (epoxies and polyurethanes). Pushing a design to its thermal limits can lead to reduced acoustic performance and reliability, and the literature provides little guidance on coping with thermal issues of piezoelectric ceramics in the design phase. This report presents an analytical modeling effort that addresses the thermal issues resulting from dielectric losses for a compact, high-drive, 31-mode, free-flooded ring transducer. For this transducer, thermal issues-rather than electric field or mechanical stress-proved to be the limiting design concern. With modeling (analytical and finite element) and bench-top testing of components, however, proper materials and configuration parameters are selected and the performance goals are subsequently achieved. The approach addresses both the transient thermal response and the steady-state temperature profile that results from high-power, high-duty-cycle drive. These results may prove useful for other similar designs.
Bicycling boom in Germany: A revival engineered by public policy

Bicycling has increased dramatically in German cities over the past two decades, not only absolutely but even as a proportion of total travel, Overall, the bicycle share of urban trips in western Germany rose by 50% from 1972 to 1995, In many large cities, bicycling doubled or tripled, while the modal split share of auto travel fell, thus mitigating roadway congestion and pollution problems, The resurgence of bicycling as a practical mode of daily urban travel is due almost entirely to public policies that have greatly enhanced the safety, speed, and convenience of bicycling while making auto use more difficult and expensive, The bicycle has triumphed in Germany in spite of rapid suburbanization, rising auto ownership, increasing trip lengths, and rising per capita incomes, This article shows that, with the right set of public policies, bicycling can be increased almost anywhere.
Optimal and Robust Switching Control Strategies: Theory, and Applications in Traffic Management

Macroscopic modeling, predictive and robust control and route guidance for large-scale freeway and urban traffic networks are the main focus of this thesis. In order to increase the efficiency of our control strategies, we propose several mathematical and optimization techniques. Moreover, in the second part of the thesis, based on the hybrid nature of our traffic models, we develop robust switching control schemes for switched nonlinear systems and for our urban traffic control application.
Weapon-Centric Graphic Controller User Evaluation

Abstract : The purpose of this research was to provide feedback to the designers of dismounted warfighter input devices on the performance and suitability of four different weapon-centric graphic control (WGC) designs. The Human Research and Engineering Directorate of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory's Fort Benning Field Element was requested by the Technology, Systems, and Program Integration Directorate (TSPID) within Natick to perform this research. The experiment took place at Fort Benning, GA, using 48 Soldiers from the 3/11th Infantry Regiment. Four prototype WGC configurations were investigated, and each came in joystick and trackball versions (a total of eight devices). The tasks that were used to evaluate the WGCs required the participants to use the full range of controls (continuous and discrete controls) as well as perform simultaneous actions with both control types. After training, each Soldier completed exercises using the eight different input configurations. The WGC configurations were evaluated for effects on task performance and usability (based on objective performance data, data collector observations and ratings, and Soldier questionnaires). Both objective performance and subjective ratings indicated that the trackball system mounted on the forward pistol grip was the best item evaluated in terms of speed and accura.
I/Q Baseband Demodulation in the RASSP SAR Benchmark.

Abstract : This technical note describes the theory of digital in- phase and quadrature (I/Q) demodulation as it is applied in the baseband demodulation of synthetic aperture radar data for the Advanced Detection Technology Sensor (ADTS) operated by MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The ADTS SAR data, and the associated demodulation and image formation algorithms, constitute the application thread for the first two benchmarks in the ARPA program for Rapid Prototyping of Application Specific Signal Processors (RASSP). In this note, the I/Q filter response in the baseline ADTS algorithms is examined, and two alternative filter designs are presented.
The Modernization of Entrepreneurship

The distinguishing "modern" features of industrial entrepreneurs, particularly in the early stages of industrialization are identified, along with the influences that brought those characteristics about. Defining the entrepreneur as one whose task it is to make decisions, it is argued that modern entrepreneurs required large amounts of fixed capital, regarded their jobs as lifelong commitments, and assumed a more scrupulous attitude toward their buyers than had earlier generations.Modern industry was based on an elaborate credit system and was inextricably linked to technological progress.Following a discussion of the characteristics of modern entrepreneurs, it is argued that modern industrialization (particularly in Europe) arose through developing areas' discoveries of "substitutions" for various prerequisites for industrial development.Human ingenuity always finds ways of bringing modern industrialization to the most "backward" countries. (SAA)
Ethanol production in southern tier east region of New York: technical and economic feasibiity. Final report

This is the third of five region-specific feasibility studies on regional production of ethanol. It was found that deproteinized whey resources in this region of New York could support ethanol production in amounts ranging from about 1.5 million to 5 million gallons a year while also producing a high-protein, high-mineral animal feed. Ethanol is an octane booster which can be used as a gasoline extender to produce gasohol.
A Study on the Stability Control Method of Soft and Polluted Silt Soils

This study investigated the existing theoretical backgrounds in order to examine the stability control method of lateral flow caused by the Plasticity of soils when unsymmetrical surcharge works on polluted soils and then compared and analyzed the results measured through model tests. Ultimate bearing power of ML and and obtained at surcharge(q)-settlement curve showed similar trends to ultimate bearing power obtained from control chart of deflection by Tominaga.Hashimoto, that of by Matsuo.Kawamura and that of by Shibata.Sekiguchi and so it is considered that it has no problem in actual applicability. of control chart of by Matsuo.Kawamura showed smaller value than ultimate bearing capacity value from surcharge-settlement curve . Expression of ML of fracture baseline at stability control charge by Matsuo Kawamura is and expression of is and expression of is .
Vision Based Alignment to Runway during Approach for Landing of Fixed wing UAVs

Abstract Aligning a fixed wing UAV to the runway using vision as the only sensor has been implemented. FlightGear and Matlab is interfaced to develop a Vision-in-the-Loop Simulation facility. Interfacing the image to control in real time has been successfully implemented to autonomously align the UAV to the runway. Image processing is performed to detect and track the runway lines as visual cues using Hough Transforms. An image based proportional controller consisting of course and fine roll control inputs, akin to a manned aircraft pilot input has been developed for UAV alignment. Simulation results with varying heading off-set to the runway have been presented.
An algorithm to restore spectral signatures of all inherent optical properties of seawater using a value of one property at one wavelength

A one-parameter chlorophyll-based optical model of inherent optical properties of seawater is used to develop an algorithm to expresses the whole set of spectral inherent optical properties through the one optical parameter – the beam attenuation coefficient at one wavelength. This model is valid for the beam attenuation coefficient between 0 and 10 m in visible part of spectrum (400-720 nm). The FORTRAN code to compute optical properties of seawater through a beam attenuation coefficient at one wavelength is released for public use.
Identification of hazardous road locations: guidelines

This paper outlines the procedural guidelines prepared as part of a project undertaken on behalf of the federal office of road safety to determine a practical and effective procedure for identifying and ranking of hazardous road locations. The guidelines specify identification, investigation and programme implementation phases, but concentrate on the identification and programme implementation phases as the majority of authorities have established investigation procedures. The identification procedure for intersections is based on the "casualty accident rate being significantly greater than the system average" and that for road sections is based on the "casualty accident number related to distance being significantly greater than the system average". The programme implementation is based on a ranking by benefit cost ratio related to implementation cost so that for a fixed implementation budget the number of locations and the overall benefit cost ratio are readily determined (a).
Proliferation of Rindera graeca transgenic roots in oscillatory rocked disposable bioreactor

– Plant biomass is a commonly known source of pharmaceutically valuable compounds. The study aimed to investigate the influence of wave-type agitation conditions on the proliferation of Ringera graeca hairy roots in the disposable bioreactor. Transgenic roots morphology, fresh biomass increases, and yield of extracellularly secreted bioactive compounds have been recognized.
Richter transformation in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia can evolve to an aggressive lymphoma—in most of the cases diffuse large B cells lymphoma, rarely Hodgkin lymphoma—and this complication is defined Richter syndrome (RS). Immunogenotypic features that characterize RS include unmutated IgHV status with high prevalence of IgHV4‐39/D6‐13/J5 sequence; deletion of chromosome 17p or 11q; activation of oncogenes as NOTCH1 and c‐MYC; inactivation of onco‐suppressors as TP53 and CDKN2A; high expression of CD38 in lymph‐nodes. The prognosis of this condition is very poor: patients experience a rapid clinical deterioration with frequent therapeutic failure since the current options include suboptimal strategies as standard chemo‐immunotherapy followed by hematopoietic stem cells transplantation or enrollment in clinical trials which investigate the efficacy of target drugs. Understanding the biology of such a heterogeneous condition is crucial to personalize the treatment and improve patient's survival.
The Advanced Measurement Approach to Operational Risk

SECTION 1: THE AMA FRAMEWORK 1. The Advanced Measurement Approach: Getting it Started Jeremy Quick 2. Practical Decisions to Successfully Model Operational Risk Capital Michael Haubenstock and Jeff Hause SECTION 2: MODELLING BASICS 3. Operational Risk Modelling: Where do we go from here? Rudi DeKoker 4. Operational Risk Economic Capital Measurement: Mathematical Models for Analyzing Loss Data Gene Alvarez SECTION 3: MODELLING CHALLENGES 5. Breaking Ground on the Loss Data Challenge: Wachovia's Approach to Loss Data Capture and Validation Dee Harris and Tom Longstroth 6. Estimating the Parameters in the Loss Distribution Approach: How can we deal with Truncated Data? Marco Bee 7. Treatment of Incomplete Data in the Field of Operational Risk: The Effects on Parameter Estimates, EL and UL Figures Marco Moscadelli , Anna Chernobai , and Svetlozar Rachev 8. Test of Extreme Value Theory Applied to Operational Risk Data Giulio Mignola and Robert Ugoccioni SECTION 4: ALTERNATIVE MODELLING APPROACHES 9. Scenario Analysis in Operational Risk Management Sergio Scandizzo 10. Key Risk Indicators: Their Role in Operational Risk Management and Measurement Jonathan Davies , Mike Finlay , Tara Lenaghen and Duncan Wilson 11. Quantifying the Operational Risks of Technology Eric Holmquist SECTION 5: COMPARATIVE VIEWS OF IMPLEMENTATION 12. Operational Risk: Some Issues in Basel II AMA Implementation in US Financial Institutions Vanada Rao and Ashish Dev 13. AMA Implementation in Germany: Results of BaFIN's and Bundebank's Industry Survey Patrik Muchmuller, Marcus Haas, Bernd Rummel Karsten Stickelmann 14. Operational Risk Management in Financial Institutions: Some Empirical Evidence from Spain Ana Fernandez Laviada
Analysis of Unmmanned Air Vehicles Communication Systems

The analyzed questions of information security transferable by the radio connection link are presented in this article. This safety it is especially important for design of unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and for other remote control vehicles. Also questions about UAV communication systems structure, security treats of radio connection system, possible menaces for secure information transferring, security and integrity are discussed in our presentation. Article in Lithuanian
Quality Circles in the Navy: Productivity Improvement or Just Another Program?

Abstract : One attempt to overcome declines in productivity and product quality by means of employee involvement is the Quality Control Circle (QC) Program. QCs are groups of employees from the same work area who meet regularly on a voluntary basis to indentify and analyze work-related problems and recommend solutions to management. Interest in implementation of QCs is spreading rapidly in both the public and private sectors. This report provides information concerning QCs, presents the results of a questionnaire that assessed the interest and involvement of Navy organizations in productivity improvement programs in general and QCs in particular, and presents a plan, based on the results of the questionnaire, for implementing QCs in Navy organizations. (Author)
Making Sense of the Myriad of Manufacturing and Control System Security Standards

As attacks on networks increase and as concern grows about the security of the critical infrastructure, many efforts have begun to specify standards for the security of manufacturing and control systems. Some of these standards apply to a particular region. Some pertain to certain industries. Some focus on certain technologies. Some standards overlap with others. ISO 17799 is the mature standard used worldwide by information systems departments, but ISO 17799 contains no consideration for the special issues of control systems. The ISA SP99 committee is writing a standard for manufacturing and control system security that is intended to cover all industries. Several groups within the IEC are also developing security standards for industrial control systems, communications in electric utilities, and for nuclear plants. The Process Control Security Requirements Forum (PCSRF) is using the Common Criteria to develop protection profiles. AGA 12 provides retrofit cryptographic protection for SCADA communications. One effort to coordinate these separate developments is being done by the Liaison working group of ISA SP99. This working group identifies different standards that have an overlap and then identifies individuals in the other organization who can act as liaisons to ISA SP99. The working group maintains a database that lists the various organizations that are involved in control system security and outlines their efforts.
Does chemotherapy or radiotherapy affect the postoperative complication in patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expander?

Background: Immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expander in patients who were expected to receive adjuvant therapy, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, has been a topic of debate. Postoperative complications from tissue expander procedures can delay the timing of adjuvant treatment and subsequently increase the probability of recurrence. The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on postoperative complications in patients who underwent immediate reconstruction (IR) using tissue expander. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 1,081 breast cancer patients who underwent mastectomy and IR using tissue expander insertion between 2012 and 2017 in Samsung Medical Center. The patients were divided into two groups based on complications (complication group vs. no complication group). Complication group was regarded to have surgical removal or conservative treatment based on clinical findings such as infection, capsular contracture, seroma, hematoma, rupture, malposition, tissue viability, or cosmetic problem. The complication group had 59 patients (5.5%) and the no complication group had 1,022 patients (94.5%). Results: In univariate analysis, adjuvant radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy were significantly associated with postoperative complications. In multivariate analysis, however, only higher pathologic N stage was significantly associated with postoperative complications ( p < 0.001). Chemotherapy ( p = 0.775) or radiotherapy ( p = 0.825) were not risk factors for postoperative complications. Conclusions: IR with tissue expander after mastectomy may be a treatment option even when the patients are expected to receive adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy. These results will aid patients who are concerned about the complications of IR caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy determine whether or not to have IR. Trial registration: Patients were selected and registered retrospectively, and medical records were evaluated.
Approaching human-like spatial awareness in social robotics: an investigation of spatial interaction strategies with a receptionist robot

This doctoral thesis investigates the influence of social signals in the spatial domain that aim to raise a robot’s awareness towards its human interlocutor. A concept of spatial awareness thereby extends the robot’s possibilities for expressing its knowledge about the situation as well as its own capabilities. As a result, especially untrained users can build up more appropriate expectations about the current situation which supposedly leads to a minimization of misunderstandings and thereby an enhancement of user experience. On the background of research that investigates communication among humans, relations are drawn in order to utilize gained insights for developing a robot that is capable of acting socially intelligent with regard to human-like treatment of spatial configurations and signals. In a study-driven approach, an integrated concept of spatial awareness is therefore proposed. An important aspect of that concept, which is founded in its spatial extent, lies in its aspiration to cover a holistic encounter between human and robot with the goal to improve user experience from the first sight until the end of reciprocal awareness. It describes how spatial configurations and signals can be perceived and interpreted in a social robot. Furthermore, it also presents signals and behavioral properties for such a robot that target at influencing said configurations and enhancing robot verbosity. In order to approve the concept’s validity in realistic settings, an interactive scenario is presented in the form of a receptionist robot to which it is applied. In the context of this setup, a comprehensive user study is conducted that verifies the implementation of spatial awareness to be beneficial for an interaction with humans that are naive to the subject. Furthermore, the importance of addressing an entire encounter in human-robot interaction is confirmed as well as a strong interdependency of a robot’s social signals among each other.
Project-in-a-day: From Concept Mock-ups to Business at Play

In innovation work that spans various professional contexts, there is an overreliance upon verbal explanations and one-way presentations, as opposed to demonstrating, trying and performing. Organizing project teams across organizations and professional competencies relies upon creating active collaborative activities that allow participants to both move forward with the project, while reflecting upon how they work together. Innovation work involves not only discovering what could be possible, but also bringing novel solutions into practice, and driving the business to get them there. This contribution seeks to explore how staged role-play activities can raise practice-specific issues. The authors argue that by staging prospective project trajectories, especially at the outset of a project, the partner team members have the opportunity to orient their future actions according to potential desired and undesired futures.