Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Distinct Time Courses and Pathogenic Contributions of Alveolar Epithelial and Endothelial Injury in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome With COVID-19: Evidence From Circulating Biomarkers

Background: In severe cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with alveolar tissue injury occurs. However, the time course and specific contributions of alveolar epithelial and endothelial injury to the pathogenesis of COVID-19 ARDS remain unclear.Methods: We evaluated the levels of a circulating alveolar epithelial injury marker (soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products: sRAGE) and an endothelial injury marker (angiopoietin-2: ANG-2), along with an alveolar permeability indicator (surfactant protein D: SP-D) in 107 serum samples from nine patients with ARDS and eight without ARDS, all with COVID-19, admitted to Yokohama City University Hospital from January to July 2020. We compared the initial levels of these markers between ARDS and non-ARDS patients, and analysed the temporal changes of these markers in ARDS patients. Results: All the initial levels of sRAGE (median: 2680 pg/mL, IQR:1522–5076 vs. median 701 pg/mL, IQR:344–1148.0, p=0.0152), ANG-2 (median: 699 pg/mL, IQR: 410-2501 vs. median: 231 pg/mL, IQR: 64-584, p=0.0464), and SP-D (median: 17542 pg/mL, IQR: 7423-22979 vs. 1771 pg/mL, IQR: 458-204, p=0.0274) were significantly higher in the ARDS patients than in the non-ARDS patients. The peak sRAGE level in the ARDS patients was observed at the very early phase of disease progression (median: day 1, IQR: day 1–3.5). However, the peaks of ANG-2 (median: day 4, IQR: day 2.5–6) and SPD (median: day 5, IQR: day 3–7.5) were observed at a later phase. Moreover, the ANG-2 level was significantly correlated with the arterial oxygenation (p=0.030) and the SPD level (p=0.002), but the sRAGE level was not. Conclusion: Evaluation of circulating markers confirms that COVID-19 ARDS is characterised by severe alveolar tissue injury. Our data indicate that the endothelial injury, which continues for a longer period than the epithelial injury, seems to be the main contributor to alveolar barrier disruption. Targeting the endothelial injury may, thus, be a promising approach to overcome ARDS with COVID-19.
Evaluation of Methods for Control of Vegetation in Utility Corridors

For more than 100 years trees growing in or adjacent to electric right-of-ways have been one of the leading causes of power outages, which will have a significant impact on the people. Vegetation management programs are now one of the largest budget items for most of the utility companies in the United States. Control methods used in line clearance activities include mechanical trimming (either removing the trees, or pruning branches close to the power lines), planting management (by promoting the planting of low growing plants under the power lines), or use of tree growth regulators (chemicals that suppress the production of plant hormones that control stem elongation). Choosing the appropriate control method is a decision that vegetation program managers should take based on many factors, like costs, environmental impacts, existing agreements with the landowners, terrain, public perception etc. To find a balance between competing interests – a reliable and economic electric system on one side, and public perceptions and environmental concerns on the other, a successful program must use a combination of control methods.
KINEMATIC ANALYSIS ON THE PUNT KICK IN FOOTBALL GOALKEEPER

The present study aimed to investigate punt kicks by football goalkeepers on the basis of differences in the effort of the kick. Twelve experienced goalkeepers participated in the study. The participants were made aware that for the maximum distance trial (the 100% trial), they should send the ball as far as possible, and for the 80% and 60% trials they should have a more controlled approach. Punt kicks were divided into three phases: the phase of release of the ball from the left hand (BR), the phase of pivot foot ground-contact (LFC), and the phase of the ball impact (IMP). Right hip and knee joint angles were calculated. In comparison to lower intensity punt kicks, the higher effort punt kicks involved increasing the hip joint extension angle for the right foot during the backswing and lowering the knee joint angle of the right leg at the start of the forward swing, thereby producing forward swing velocity for the right foot.
Vibration Compensation of Airborne Terahertz SAR Based on Along Track Interferometry

In airborne terahertz synthetic aperture radar (THz-SAR), the phase error caused by high-frequency vibration of the platform can result in not only defocusing, but also the emergence of unwanted ghost targets. To tackle this problem, we propose a vibration estimation and compensation method for the dual-channel THz-SAR based on along-track interferometry (ATI). Compared with the state-of-art single-channel-based compensation methods, the proposed method is advantageous in that it can stay effective without isolated dominant scatter points in the scene. This letter first analyzes the relationship between the along-track interferometric phase of the stationary targets’ echo and the instantaneous radial velocity of the platform’s high-frequency vibration. Then, by using the interferometric phase, the phase error caused by vibration is estimated and compensated. Simulation results show that the proposed method can effectively compensate the phase error caused by multicomponents high-frequency vibration without using the information of dominant scatter points.
Simulating the Volvo Cars Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel with CFD

The study presented in this report is the result of a Master of Science thesis performed in cooperation between Chalmers University of Technology and Volvo Car Corporation in Gothenburg, Sweden. The purpose has been to improve the existing numerical model of the Volvo slotted wall wind tunnel (PVT) with an aim to enable accurate prediction of the primary flow features in the empty wind tunnel. The main goal of this master thesis has been to deliver an updated and improved numerical model of the Volvo slotted wall wind tunnel that enables an accurate correlation of the results from experiments and from Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) simulations. A numerous amount of configurations has been simulated with CFD using the solver from ANSYS Fluent with the aim to match the experimental data measured in the Volvo Cars wind tunnel. The main findings were that the flow near the floor is greatly affected by having a proper geometry representation of the basic suction scoop. However, the flow at a distance from the test section floor did not seem to be as affected by this additional geometry. Also, the flow of the PVT tunnel is much more asymmetric than the one generated by the CFD tunnel and this could not be explained by any obvious reason. It was concluded that despite the update of the numerical model, this can still not be considered as an accurate reproduction of the PVT tunnel and more work is needed before it can be implemented as an alternative computational domain in the standard CFD procedure at VCC. Also, it is important to obtain knowledge about which geometry features in PVT that has a significant or no impact on the flow field in the tunnel to be able to accurately reproduce the results from PVT with CFD simulations and to possibly keep the amount of computational cells on a reasonable level. Based on the results obtained during this thesis, the recommendations for future work is to try and scan the test section inlet velocity/pressure profile in the PVT tunnel and implement this as a user defined inlet boundary condition in the CFD tunnel. This could probably provide more information and understanding of the asymmetric flow field present in the PVT tunnel. Because of the fact that it has been shown that both the PVT and the CFD tunnel are sensitive to small geometry changes another recommendation for future work would be to perform a sensitivity analysis of the geometric details and their effect on the PVT flow.
An Automated System for Analysing Swim-Fins Efficiency

Divers’ underwater performance is directly related to their swim-fi n effi ciency. To determine the effi ciency, a comparison is needed between existing models of swim-fi ns leading to conducting experiments that yield reliable results and promise an optimal model. One method of comparison is to construct an automated system that would be able to mimic human leg movement in a submerged environment during independent experiments. To mimic this human behaviour, the options are to either move the robotic leg in the swimming pool or have water fl ow around it in a water tunnel. The second mechanism is simpler to construct and develop because it includes fewer mechanical parts and can be built as a stationary test bench. Therefore, this paper reports the development of this mechanism. Its controlling system is designed based on movement patterns obtained using computer vision techniques in addition to analyses of diver’s behaviour during initial experiments. The presented solution has the potential for comparing the effi ciency of a range of swim-fi ns in a short time.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING OF ADOLESCENTS IN CONDITIONS OF A SPECIALIZED BOARDING SCHOOL

An empirical study of the psychological factors of subjective well-being of adolescents was carried out with the help of observation, conversation and such psycho-diagnostic techniques as: “The subjective well-being questionnaire” (O. Vlasova); “Test “Determination of the personal adaptation of schoolchildren” (A. Furman); “The person orientation inventory questionnaire (POI, E. Shostrom)”; «Methodology» Anxiety scale «(J. Taylor); «Methodology» Definition of the general emotional orientation of the individual «(B. Dodonov); Technique «Man in the rain» (O. Romanova, T. Sytko); author's questionnaire, which helped to determine the adolescents subjective view of happiness. Statistical data processing was performed by using the capabilities of the SPSS-21 computer program. Experimental work was carried out during 2013-2017 on the basis of Kyiv educational institutions. The total number of subjects covered 400 students of the 8th -9th grades studying with in-depth study of physics and mathematics. The students of physical and mathematical lyceums have an anxiety level corresponding to the age standards, the greatest is the indicator of self-assessed anxiety, the leading emotional orientation is romantic, praxical, gnostic and communicative, have an average level of self-actualization and an obvious level of personal non-adaptability. Subjective well-being is at an average level and has links with personal adaptability and altruistic emotional orientation. Girls, compared to boys in terms of learning exact sciences, are more romantically and aesthetically emotionally oriented, with a higher personal growth. The main factors of subjective well-being of students of physical and mathematical lyceums are personal adaptation, gnostic and altruistic orientation, low level of school anxiety and a high level of self-actualization. The study of subjective well-being of the students of physical and mathematical lyceums has helped to establish the close interdependent connection between personal adaptability, self-actualization, altruistic and praxical emotional orientation and subjective well-being of students. In addition, the level of subjective well-being is most influenced by its components as a goal in life, self-perception and positive attitude. An important factor is a respondent’s accommodation or non-accommodation in hostel, because it may affect his|her subjective characteristics, the formation of personal traits and relationships with others. Under studying the adolescents the basic psychological peculiarities, depending on the education form, it is established that adolescents studying in the institution of the residential type of the physical and mathematical direction have an average level of anxiety, with predominance of self-assessed anxiety. Practical, romantic and gnostic emotional orientations have a non-obvious level of personal non-adaptability, average level of self-actualization, high level of subjective well-being and its components, such as personal growth and positive attitude.
An 11b 70 MHz 1.2 mm 2 49mW 0.18 um CMOS ADC with on–chip current/voltage references

This work proposes an 11b 70MHz CMOS pipelined A/D converter (ADC) as one of core circuit blocks for high-speed VDSL system applications. The proposed ADC for the internal use has the strictly limited number of externally connected I/O pins while the ADC employs on-chip CMOS current/voltage (I/V) references and a merged-capacitor switching (MCS) technique to improve ADC performances. The ADC implemented in a 0. 18µm n-well single-poly quad-metal CMOS technology shows the maximum SNDR of 60 dB at 70 MSample/s. The ADC maintains the SNDR of 58 dB and the SFDR of 68 dB for input frequencies up to the Nyquist rate at 60 MSample/s. The measured DNL and INL of the ADC are within ±0.63 and ±1.21 LSB, respectively. The active chip area is 1.2 mm2and the ADC consumes 49 mW at 70 MSample/s at a 1.8 V supply.
KUALITAS HASIL PENERJEMAHAN KELOMPOK MAHASISWA S2 UNM-MALANG (Studi Kasus Hasil Penerjemahan Buku Teks “Approaches to Discourse” oleh Deborah Schiffrin)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas terjemahan dari bahasa Inggris ke dalam bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui pengamatan dan content analysis melalui teknik catat. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penilaian kualitas terjemahan terhadap naskah Buku Teks dari bahasa sumber ke bahasa sasaran menghasilkan sebuah evaluasi karya terjemahan secara komprehensif atau holistik sehingga secara keseluruhan dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitasnya masih dibawah standar. Artinya belum memenuhi aspek keakuratan, keberterimaan dan keterbacaan secara memadai.
When Technology Tells Novice Drivers how to Drive

The usefulness of feedback from technology to moderate risky behavior of young novice drivers was studied in a before-and-after experiment. Thirty-two vehicles were fitted with a device designed to identify occurrences of unsafe driving events (e.g., sharp turns, excessive braking and accelerating, swift lane changing) by young novice drivers. The event frequency (EF) in more than 18,000 trips was analyzed with mixed effect regression models with Poisson errors and several graphical methods. Results indicated a reduction in EF of more than 50% when feedback was available. These results suggested that feedback from technology could reduce risky behavior by young novice drivers.
The Relationship of Sports and Physical Activity to the Academic Achievement- A Case of Hearing-Impaired Children

Sports and physical activity is not only important for normal children but it is equally essential for the children with physical disabilities. Effective sports participation of children with hearing deficits has physical, mental, intellectual as well as societal benefits. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of sports participation on academic achievement of hearing impaired children. For this purpose, a total of children were selected, divided into groups on the basis of comparative experimental design. Half of the sample was assigned to control group including those students who did not participate in sports whereas, other half was assigned to experimental group including those children who participated in sports activity including Badminton, Football and Volleyball. After pretest and post test data was collected with the help of Sports Participation Scale and Academic Performance rating scale. The overall reliability of the scale was found to be. Results indicated that there was a significant positive impact of sports participation on the academic achievement from to with betterment level of . According to these results we can conclude that sports participation creates a positive impact on academic achievement of Hearing-impaired students.
Divining Victory: Airpower in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War

Abstract : In the summer of 2006, Israel fought an intense 34-day war with Hezbollah, the first sustained modern air campaign conducted by a country other than the United States. As soon as the fighting was under way, many were declaring airpower oversold and inadequate. Commentators clamored for more-decisive ground action, asserting that only ground forces could defeat Hezbollah rocket fire, that the ground alternative would produce a "cleaner" and less tangled outcome, bring about different political realities, reduce civilian casualties and damage, and make greater gains in the battle for hearts and minds. When the Israeli government itself expressed its frustration with airpower and escalated ground fighting in the second week of the campaign, airpower critics felt vindicated. The antiairpower view could not help but further echo with all of the stark images of Beirut, the cavalcade of statistics of civilian deaths and destruction, and the departure of the chief of staff of the IDF just 6 months after the initial Hezbollah incursion across the Israeli border. What is more, despite all of the claimed Israeli military accomplishments, Hezbollah was declared as strong as ever. The war has thus been labeled a failure by many, and many of the war's ills are blamed on airpower. It is precisely because the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war was not fought by the United States, because it was an intense and technologically complex irregular conflict fought between a nation-state and a terrorist organization, and because it involved difficult questions of civilian protection and modern information warfare that the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. military should examine it closely. This study is weakened by the fact that Israel was extremely sparse in divulging details of either its air campaign or its ground activity. Hezbollah was even more secretive. The author was therefore consigned to the empirical task of divining Israeli and Hezbollah intent through examining destruction on the ground.
International Journal of Engineering

Face recognition has become a crucial topic in recent decades, which offers important opportunities for applications in security surveillance, human-computer interaction, and forensics. However, it poses challenges, including uncontrolled environments, large datasets, and insufficiency of training data. In this paper, a face recognition system is proposed to iron out the above problems with a new framework based on a hashing function in a three-stage filtering approach. At the first stage, candidate subjects are chosen using the Locality-Sensitive Hashing (LSH) function. We employ a voting system to select candidates via disregarding a large number of dissimilar identities considering their local features. At the second stage, a robust image hashing based on Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) coefficients is used to further refine the candidate images in terms of global visual information. Finally, the test image is recognized among selected identities using other visual information, resulting in further accuracy gains. Extensive experiments on FERET, AR, and ORL datasets show that the proposed method outperforms with a significant improvement in accuracy over the state-of-the-art methods.
INNOVATIONS AND THEIR INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATIONS: APPROACH TO BUILDING A NEW TYPOLOGY

The article is devoted to the analysis of research in the field of typology and classification of innovations. We consider three types of classification the second innovation: the classification by type of innovation and application; classification of innovations by degree of novelty and level of change; rating by innovation. The article proposes a fourth approach to classifying innovations as possible to manage them. The signs of controllability for classification are highlighted:• adaptability (degree to which the innovation can be changed to satisfy requirements),• applicability (level of use of innovation in multiple settings),• relatedness (connected with the main business of the innovator),• architecture (shows how much innovation should be built into the system for application (or can be used independently without rebuilding the entire system as a whole),• autonomy (to be able to use innovation regardless of other novelties),• centeredness (reflects the level to which innovations can influence operations that are critical to organizational effectiveness),• sociability (the degree to which individual aspects of innovation nations can be transferred to others to form a positive attitude towards its adoption),• compatibility (the degree to which innovation is perceived as consistent with existing values, experience and the needs of potential followers). The types and classifications of product, technological (process), marketing, organizational and managerial innovations are examined. The so-called simulative innovations are separately considered. The analysis of the innovation activity of industrial companies made it possible to single out another new type – “value” innovations, which is the main theoretical contribution of this work.
Modeling the Evolution of a Science Project in Software-Reliant System Acquisition Programs

Analysis work by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) on data collected from more than 100 Independent Technical Assessments (ITAs) of software-reliant acquisition programs has produced insights into some of the most common ways that programs encounter difficulties. This paper describes work done at the SEI that is based on these insights, and intends to mitigate the effects of both misaligned acquisition program organizational incentives, and adverse software-reliant acquisition structural dynamics, by improving acquisition staff decision-making. The research presented here uses a preliminary system dynamics model to analyze a specific adverse acquisition dynamic concerning the poorly controlled evolution of small prototype efforts into full-scale systems that is called “The Evolution of a Science Project. ” The system dynamics model of the behavior is described, along with the results of simulations run using the model. The paper concludes with a set of lessons learned, as well as potential future research directions.