Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cascode circuit employing a depletion-mode, gan-based fet

A circuit includes an input drain, source and gate nodes. The circuit also includes a group III nitride depletion mode FET having a source, drain and gate, wherein the gate of the depletion mode FET is coupled to a potential that maintains the depletion mode FET in its on-state. In addition, the circuit further includes an enhancement mode FET having a source, drain and gate. The source of the depletion mode FET is serially coupled to the drain of the enhancement mode FET. The drain of the depletion mode FET serves as the input drain node, the source of the enhancement mode FET serves as the input source node and the gate of the enhancement mode FET serves as the input gate node.
Changes in the core species of the ant-plant network of oak forest converted to grassland: replacement of its ant functional groups

Land-use change in terrestrial environments is one of the main threats to biodiversity. The study of ant-plant networks has increased our knowledge of the diversity of interactions and structure of these communities; however, little is known about how land-use change affects ant-plant networks. Here we determine whether the change in land use, from native oak forest to induced grassland, affected the network properties of ant-plant networks in a temperate forest in Mexico. We hypothesize that the disturbed vegetation will be more nested and generalized due to the addition of generalist species to the network. The oak forest network comprises 47 plant species and 11 ant species, while the induced grassland network has 35 and 13, respectively. Floral nectar was the resource used most intensely by the ants in both vegetation types. The ant-plant network of the induced grassland was significantly more nested and generalist than that of the oak forest; however, none of the networks were nested when considering the frequency of interaction. In both vegetation types, the ants were more specialized than the plants, and niche overlap was low. This could be related to the dominant species present in each type of vegetation: Prenolepis imparis in the oak forest and Camponotus rubrithorax in the grassland. The central core of cold climate ant species in the oak forest was replaced by a central core of subordinate Camponotini and tropical specialists in the induced grassland. These results suggest that the increase in nestedness and generalization in the grassland may be related to the loss of the cold climate specialists from the core of the oak forest network. Our findings provide evidence that land-use change increases the level of generalization in the ant-plant interaction networks of temperate forests.
Applications of Big Data Analytics in Traffic Management in Intelligent Transportation Systems

Big Data technology is emerging as a mass technology that can be applied to many industries in life. Decisions in a wide range of fields may benefit greatly from the information provided by Big Data and Analytics research. One of the areas that have benefited the most from this technology is transportation, which is known as an important field in the development of each nation and possesses a huge treasure of data that traditional technologies cannot handle. Indeed, many countries have applied Big Data-based intelligent transportation systems because it is a traffic system that interacts with vehicles and people on the road, thereby reducing traffic congestion and traffic accidents year by year in many countries. The article presents the applications of Big Data technology in smart traffic systems, thereby providing the perspective of a smart city with a smart traffic system as a critical factor. This paper's analysis indicated that smart cities could be born and further developed through the linkage of Big Data technology and smart traffic systems with smart traffic systems as the core. In addition, the results also showed that the obstacle that needs to be studied at this time is the policy and legal framework for Big Data technology. Therefore, a system managed by the state or shared between the state and the private sector should be studied in the future, aiming to harmonize interests and develop the system extensively.
Association of Albumin and Globulin with Mortality Risk in Incident Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Background: Nutrition and inflammation have been implicated in predicting mortality in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Serum albumin and globulin can be regarded for the nutritional and inflammatory status. However, there is lack of data to evaluate the synergistic effect of albumin and globulin on mortality prediction. Methods: In 554 patients initiating PD from January 2001 to July 2016, we divided them into four groups by the combination of two categories of low vs. high albumin and low vs. high globulin. The median values for albumin and globulin were chosen to classify them into low or high groups. Their associations with all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality were examined in Cox regression models adjusted for confounding clinical and laboratory data. Results: Patients, 52.91 ± 15.2 years old and 47.8% men, had a median (interquartile range) value of 3.3 (2.9–3.8) g/dL for albumin and 2.8 (2.5–3.2) g/dL for globulin, respectively. Patients with low albumin and high globulin had the highest all-cause mortality and CV mortality, with adjusted hazard ratios of 3.87 (95% CI 1.83–8.20, p < 0.001) and 5.65 (95% CI 2.23–14.34, p < 0.001), respectively, compared with those with a high albumin and low globulin having the lowest mortality rate. Sensitivity analyses further confirmed this relationship. Conclusions: A patient profile of either low albumin or high globulin is linked to a higher risk for mortality, particularly for a profile of both low albumin and high globulin compared with one without either of them. Further studies are needed to explore the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon and how to improve clinical outcomes in those high-risk patients.
Serum Endocan Levels and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney and End-Stage Renal Diseases

Background and Aim Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its final stage: end-stage renal disease (ESRD), are common clinical conditions. Endocan is a human endothelial cell-specific molecule produced by endothelial cells. Its production is related to activation of endothelium and angiogenesis. In this study, we assessed the relation between serum endocan levels and subclinical atherosclerosis (SCA) in CKD and hemodialysis (HD) patients. Subjects and Methods The present case control study enrolled 30 patients on regular HD for at least 6 months, 30 patients with CKD, and 30 age and sex-matched healthy controls. All participants were subjected to careful history taking and thorough clinical examination. Laboratory investigations included complete blood count, kidney functions, and serum cholesterol, triglycerides, calcium, phosphorus, albumin, PTH, hsCRP, and endocan levels. Results HD and CKD groups had significantly higher endocan levels when compared with control group (median (IQR): 519.0 (202.3–742.0) versus 409.0 (245.3–505.3) and 273.0 (168.0–395.5) ng/L, respectively). Also, HD patients had significantly higher endocan levels when compared with CKD levels. HD patients had significantly higher carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) when compared with CKD patients (median (IQR): 0.80 (0.80–0.90) versus 0.75 (0.73–0.75) mm, p < 0.001). HD patients had significantly higher frequency of SCA when compared with CKD patients (46.7% versus 13.3%, p=0.005). Patients with SCA had significantly higher hsCRP (median (IQR): 36.5 (26.8–43.5) versus 24.0 (15.8–29.0) mg/dl) and endocan levels (697.0 (528.3–974.8) versus 222.5 (158.8–565.8) ng/L) when compared with patients without SCA. ROC curve analysis of endocan for identification of SCA in HD patients showed that at a cutoff of 380.5 ng/L, endocan has an AUC of 0.862 with a sensitivity and specificity of 92.9% and 68.7%, respectively. Conclusions Serum endocan levels are related to SCA in HD patients. In addition, it is associated with the hyperinflammatory state in those patients.
Simple surface-wave launching by parallel-plate and microstrip feeding for leaky-wave antennas and other planar guided-wave applications

A simple parallel-plate waveguide (PPW) with a microstrip feed is proposed for efficient TM 0 surface-wave (SW) mode excitation. In particular, by means of a truncated PPW and a printed sub-wavelength matching section, phase constants can be tailored and matched at discontinuities. This surface-wave launcher (SWL) offers an attractive microstrip feeding approach to LWAs and is an alternative to more conventional feeding networks that are typically employed for dielectric image guides (DIGs) and other planar structures because of its good performance, low cost and simple implementation. The proposed SWL has been designed to operate at K and K a bands in a substrate with a relative permittivity of 10.2. In order to validate its performance in a LWA or for other planar applications, several scenarios have been designed and simulated: an end-to-end test circuit, a 1-D LWA and a DIG feeder. High efficiency and wideband operation have been obtained for all these structures. The proposed SWL with a microstrip feed can also be useful for other planar wave guiding structures at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.
Predicting changes in molluscan spatial distributions in mangrove forests in response to sea level rise

Abstract Mollusks are an important component of the mangrove ecosystem, and the vertical distributions of molluscan species in this ecosystem are primarily dictated by tidal inundation. Thus, sea level rise (SLR) may have profound effects on mangrove mollusk communities. Here, we used dynamic empirical models, based on measurements of surface elevation change, sediment accretion, and molluscan zonation patterns, to predict changes in molluscan spatial distributions in response to different sea level rise rates in the mangrove forests of Zhenzhu Bay (Guangxi, China). The change in surface elevation was 4.76–9.61 mm year−1 during the study period (2016–2020), and the magnitude of surface‐elevation change decreased exponentially as original surface elevation increased. Based on our model results, we predicted that mangrove mollusks might successfully adapt to a low rate of SLR (2.00–4.57 mm year−1) by 2100, with mollusks moving seaward and those in the lower intertidal zones expanding into newly available zones. However, as SLR rate increased (4.57–8.14 mm year−1), our models predicted that surface elevations would decrease beginning in the high intertidal zones and gradually spread to the low intertidal zones. Finally, at high rates of SLR (8.14–16.00 mm year−1), surface elevations were predicted to decrease across the elevation gradient, with mollusks moving landward and species in higher intertidal zones blocked by landward barriers. Tidal inundation and the consequent increases in interspecific competition and predation pressure were predicted to threaten the survival of many molluscan groups in higher intertidal zones, especially arboreal and infaunal mollusks at the landward edge of the mangroves, resulting in a substantial reduction in the abundance of original species on the landward edge. Thus, future efforts to conserve mangrove floral and faunal diversity should prioritize species restricted to landward mangrove areas and protect potential species habitats.
Influence on CO and PM Emissions of an Innovative Burner Pot for Pellet Stoves: An Experimental Study

In this study, an extensive set of experiments has been performed to investigate how the emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter (PM) from wood pellet combustion are correlated with the different layout of air inlets in the two burner pots of pellet stoves. In particular, emissions generated using a “traditional” burner pot are compared with those produced with an innovative one. Tests were carried out on four pellet stoves (8–11 kW burning power). Tests show that CO emissions can be reduced close to zero using the innovative burner pot. PM emissions are also reduced, but not as much as those of CO. This phenomenon is explained assuming that CO reduction implies a reduction of the organic part of PM, but not of the inorganic matter. Experiments also show an apparent dependence of PM release on the time from ignition for both burner pot models: PM emissions increase and the color of PM deposited on filters varies over a wide range. It is argued that this effect is due to ash accumulation on the bottom of the burner pot and to its interaction with the primary air stream that flows over it.
HUBUNGAN SUPPORT SYSTEM KELUARGA DENGAN DEPRESI PADA PASIEN PASKA STROKE ISKEMIK

: Family interconnected and interdependent in providing information, judgment, instrumental and emotional support. The purpose of this study is to know the relationship between family support system and depression in patients with ischemic stroke. The design of this study is descriptive correlational using a cross sectional. The population in this study 33 people. The sample in this study is total sampling with Statistical tests Spearman Rank test. The results of emotional support research found significant static test results, namely p value = 0,000 <ɑ = 0,05 with a value of r = 0,763 (very strong), the results of a study of instrumental support for families with depressed post-stroke patients obtained significant static test results, namely p value = 0.000 <ɑ = 0,05 with a value of r = 0,617 (strong), the results of research support information obtained significant static test results, namely p value = 0,008 <ɑ = 0,05. with a value of r = 0,454 (moderate), the results of the assessment support research obtained significant static test results, namely p value = 0,026 <ɑ = 0,05. with a value of r = 0,387 (moderat). Conclusion: There was a correlation between family support with depression in in ischemic post-stroke patient.
A Note on Varying G and Λ in Chern-Simons Modified Gravity

We have considered the holographic dark energy and modified holographic Ricci dark energy models to analyze the time-dependent gravitational constant G(t) and cosmological constant Λ(t) in the context of Chern–Simons modified gravity theory. The FRW metric is used to examine the physical and kinematical properties of these models, which predicted the accelerated expansion phase of universe. Further, the Λ(t) showed increasing trends while G(t) showed decreasing trends for both cases. Finally, the range −1.99×10−10yr−1≤G˙G≤0 was estimated mathematically, which is similar to the results obtained from observational data.
Development of the ibm.com interactive solution marketplace (ISM): A systems engineering case study

IBM's ibm.com business unit contracted with IBM Global Services (IGS), another business unit of IBM to develop their Interactive Solution Marketplace (ISM) application. ISM is a single point of entry on the ibm.com website for browsing and searching for a suite of solutions as opposed to individual software and hardware items. The first release of ISM experienced schedule and release content challenges. Development of the second release of ISM (ISM 2.0) became one of the first projects where IBM Global Services implemented their formal Systems Engineering and Architecture (SE&A) process. During the SE&A process implementation, particular emphasis was placed on requirements analysis and management, and on structured and scored reviews. This technical paper presents this implementation and the results in the form of a systems engineering case study. Implementation of the SE&A process during the development of ISM 2.0 was successful. ISM 2.0 was delivered on schedule, at 5% below projected cost, and it constituted the functionality and features expected and desired by stakeholders. Consensus on core stakeholder requirements was achieved early during project development, and the technical reviews allowed the team to identify and resolve key issues before proceeding into subsequent phases. This discipline, along with the expenditure of resources to develop quality requirements, greatly reduced project rework. As such, only one‐tenth of anticipated defects were actually found and reported during testing. The quality of the deployed application was further validated by the minimal number of post‐launch defects reported. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Syst Eng 8: 78–92, 2005
PERKEMBANGAN GONAD IKAN HIAS TIGERFISH ( Datniodes microlepis) PADA TIGA KELOMPOK UKURAN BERBEDA

Penelitian untuk pengembang biakan ikan Tiger fish sudah dimulai tahun 2008 dengan mendomestikasikannya terhadap pakan dan lingkungan. Penelitian lanjutan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan kematangan gonad dengan pendekatan berbagai ukuran induk. Sebanyak 30 ekor tigerfish dari Sumatera dipelihara dalam 6 buah bak beton dengan kepadatan masing-masing 5 ekor/bak. Pengelompokan dilakukan berdasarkan ukuran panjang standar (PS), yaitu kelompok A (PS 20,0-24,9 cm), B (25,0-29,9 cm), dan C (lebih dari 30,0 cm). Pemberian pakan berupa pakan alami yaitu udang kecil, ikan kecil, serta ikan rucah sebanyak 2 kali sehari secara adsatiation (sekenyangnya). Pengamatan perkembangan kematangan gonad dilakukan 3 bulan sekali meliputi pengecekan ada tidaknya telur dan sperma dengan kanulasi pada induk betina dan stripping pada induk jantan. Parameter meliputi diameter telur dan pengamatan kualitas sperma secara visual. Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan bahwa jumlah induk betina dan jantan yang matang gonad pada bulan April, Juli dan Oktober tidak sama. Induk jantan yang mengandung sperma paling banyak ditemukan pada bulan Juli pada kelompok A PS 20,0-24,9 cm, sementara induk betina matang banyak pada bulan Oktober yaitu pada kelompok ukuran C (PS lebih dari 30 cm) dengan diameter telur maksimum mencapai 0,92 mm.
Optimized plastic injection molding process and minimized the warpage and volume shrinkage by response surface methodology with genetic algorithm and firefly algorithm techniques

This goal of this paper is an optimization approach to generate suitable process setting of multi responses of the minimization of warpage and volume shrinkage in the plastic injection molding (PIM). Central composite design (CCD) was employed to handle the orthogonal array for experimental test runs and using the response surface methodology (RSM) to construct response surface equation model. Then the optimization methods of firefly algorithm (FA) that have never been applied to minimize warpage and volume shrinkage in the plastic injection molding (PIM) and genetic algorithm (GA) were employed to optimal parameter conditions with fitness function generated from RSM. Simulation software Moldex 3D and plastic injection machine were used as the experimental tests to show the comparison of the optimal performance of both metaheuristic algorithms. The results showed that the firefly algorithm created the suitable process parameters to meet the minimization of warpage and volume shrinkage better than the popular genetic algorithm for this study. It can be concluded that FA is very proper to approach the good performance in PIM.
Research on Tunable SPR Sensors Based on WS2 and Graphene Hybrid Nanosheets

A prismatic excitation-based affinity biosensor consisting of the prism (BK7), WS2/graphene hybrid nanosheets, and silver (Ag) as the active metal for the surface plasmon resonance is proposed in this present research. The introduction of the transition metal WS2/graphene layer protected the silver substrate and enhanced the adsorption of biomolecules, which facilitated the quality and performance of detection. Here, we improved the detection structure by focusing on the metallic materials, graphene and WS2 film layers, and the thickness of the measured medium on the sensing effect. The results show that the silver film had a more desirable resonance effect, and the design of the symmetric detection structure produced a double resonance peak, and it provides a reference for distributed sensing. Changing the thickness of the detection medium can dynamically adjust the wave vector matching conditions, which gives the sensor a certain tunability. In the bilayer WS2 and monolayer graphene (W = 2, G = 1) configuration, the sensitivity was up to 224 deg/RIU with a quality factor of 96.97 RIU−1, which has potential for clinical analytic and biochemical detecting applications.
Tissue Barrier-on-Chip: A Technology for Reproducible Practice in Drug Testing

One key application of organ-on-chip systems is the examination of drug transport and absorption through native cell barriers such the blood–brain barrier. To overcome previous hurdles related to the transferability of existing static cell cultivation protocols and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as the construction material, a chip platform with key innovations for practical use in drug-permeation testing is presented. First, the design allows for the transfer of barrier-forming tissue into the microfluidic system after cells have been seeded on porous polymer or Si3N4 membranes. From this, we can follow highly reproducible models and cultivation protocols established for static drug testing, from coating the membrane to seeding the cells and cell analysis. Second, the perfusion system is a microscopable glass chip with two fluid compartments with transparent embedded electrodes separated by the membrane. The reversible closure in a clamping adapter requires only a very thin PDMS sealing with negligible liquid contact, thereby eliminating well-known disadvantages of PDMS, such as its limited usability in the quantitative measurements of hydrophobic drug molecule concentrations. Equipped with tissue transfer capabilities, perfusion chamber inertness and air bubble trapping, and supplemented with automated fluid control, the presented system is a promising platform for studying established in vitro models of tissue barriers under reproducible microfluidic perfusion conditions.