Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Development of real-time-service restoration system for distribution automation system

This paper presents a GA for service restoration in electric power distribution systems. The aim of the service restoration is an emergency control in distribution system to restore out-of service areas as soon as possible when a fault or overload occurs in distribution system. The service restoration problem is formulated as a constrained multi-objective optimization problem. This paper develops GA for the service restoration problem with a constrained multi-objective optimization problem. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated on service restoration for Korea's Kangdong distribution automation system. The results show the effectiveness of the proposed method for solving the problem.
Diagnosis and Prognosis of Sepsis

Sepsis is a physiological response to a source of infection that triggers mechanisms that compromise organ function, leading to death if not treated early. Biomarkers with high sensitivity, specificity, speed, and accuracy that could differentiate sepsis from non-infectious systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) could bring about a revolution in sepsis treatment. Given the limitations and time required for microbial verification of pathogens, the accurate diagnosis of infection before employing antibiotic therapy is important and clinically necessary. Procalcitonin (PCT), lactate, C-reactive protein (CRP), cytokines, and proadrenomedullin (ProADM) are the common biomarkers used for diagnosis. The procalcitonin (PCT)-guided antibiotic treatment in patients with acute respiratory infections effectively reduces antibiotic exposure and side effects while improving survival rates. The evidence regarding sepsis screening in hospitalized patients is limited. Clinicians, researchers, and healthcare decision-makers should consider these findings and limitations when implementing screening tools, future research, or policy on sepsis recognition in hospitalized patients. The use of biomarkers in pediatric sepsis is promising, although such use should always be correlated with clinical evaluation. Biomarkers may also improve the prediction of mortality, especially in the early phase of sepsis, when the levels of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines and proteins are elevated.
PEMANFAATAN TWITTER SEBAGAI MEDIA INFORMATION SHARING DI PERPUSTAKAAN

This thesis discusses about the use of twitter as a media for infomation sharing inthe library area of Surabaya. The formulation of this research is how of the use of twitter inthe library area of the city of Surabaya and how the information sharing that occurs betweenthe library with library users on a twitter account. This study uses multiple sources andinstruments, namely the method of interview, observation and document analysis as well asthe use of informants who are able to provide in-depth information that is the administratorof each library. The results of this research is a great description of using twitter in thelibrary include twitter utilization in terms of planning, activity, strategy, implementation andevaluation. In terms of information sharing, twitter provides easy access to the account, theconnection is always connected and expanding the reach of the retweet that twitter has greatpotential as a media for sharing among libraries to the users. And on the information sharingthat occurs there are different types of information provided by the library and provided bythe user where library more based on the library s internal information
IoT-based Application of Information Security Triad

Information Security is the foremost concern for IoT (Internet of things) devices and applications. Since the advent of IoT, its applications and devices have experienced an exponential increase in numerous applications which are utilized. Nowadays we people are becoming smart because we started using smart devices like a smartwatch, smart TV, smart home appliances. These devices are part of the IoT devices. The IoT device differs widely in capacity storage, size, computational power, and supply of energy. With the rapid increase of IoT devices in different IoT fields, information security, and privacy are not addressed well. Most IoT devices having constraints in computational and operational capabilities are a threat to security and privacy, also prone to cyber-attacks. This study presents a CIA triad-based information security implementation for the four-layer architecture of the IoT devices. An overview of layer-wise threats to the IoT devices and finally suggest CIA triad-based security techniques for securing the IoT devices.
A photomask defect evaluation system

Photomasks are currently inspected based on the standard of defect size. A shortcoming of this standard is that the type of defects which do not impact on a wafer, could be detected as impermissible defects. All of them are subject to repair works and some of them require further inspection by AIMS. This is one of the factors that are pushing down the yield and the turnaround time (TAT) of mask manufacturing. An effective way to improve this situation will be to do the repair works selectively on the defects that are predicted to inflict a functional damage on a wafer. In this report, we will propose a defect evaluation system named ADRES (Advanced Photomask Defect Repair Evaluation System), featuring a function to extract edges from a mask SEM image to be passed on to a litho-simulation. A distinctive point of our system is the use of a mask SEM image with a high resolution.
Design and performance of the ASTRO-E/XRS microcalorimeter array and anticoincidence detector

The XRS instrument has an array of 32 micro-calorimeters at the focal plane. These calorimeters consist of ion-implanted silicon thermistors and HgTe thermalizing x-ray absorbers. These devices have demonstrated a resolution of 9 eV at 3 keV and 11 eV at 6 keV. We will discuss the basic physical parameters of this array, including the array layout, thermal conductance of the link to the heat sink, operating temperature, thermistor size, absorber choice, and means of attaching the absorber to the thermistor bearing element. We will present representative performance data, though a more detailed presentation of the results of the instrument calibration is presented elsewhere in these proceedings. A silicon ionization detector is located behind the calorimeter array and serves to reject events due to cosmic rays. We will briefly describe this anti-coincidence detector and its performance in conjunction with the array.
Research on Traffic Detection Method of Secure Transmission Industrial Internet of Things Based on Computer Vision

In recent years, the process of industrial modernization has intensified, traditional industrial control has been improved and rapidly developed, industrial automation and intelligent unmanned production lines have become a new development trend, and the Internet of Things has become the basic direction of industrial development. In order to improve the effect of safe transmission and industrial IoT traffic detection, this study uses a neural network to improve the industrial IoT traffic detection algorithm. In order to improve the visualization effect of monitoring, this study uses computer vision technology to construct a traffic detection system of secure transmission industrial Internet of Things and builds an intelligent detection model. Finally, this study combines experimental research to verify the performance of the system. From the statistical point of view, it can be seen that the system’s security detection and traffic detection effects are very good.
Spinal cord representation of motor cortex plasticity reflects corticospinal tract LTP

Significance The motor cortex (MCX) and corticospinal tract are necessary for producing skilled movements. Whereas much is known about MCX plasticity and its role in acquiring and maintaining motor skills, much less is known about spinal circuit contributions. We investigate a spinal locus for corticospinal tract plasticity in anesthetized rats. We identify long-term potentiation (LTP) of the corticospinal tract monosynaptic excitatory synapse with spinal interneurons, as well as LTP of an oligosynaptic response in the wrist motor pool. Our findings are important for understanding the key structures for motor learning and motor recovery after injury and suggest that spinal circuits, which implement supraspinal control signals for muscle contraction, are capable of further modifying MCX actions in an activity-dependent manner. Although it is well known that activity-dependent motor cortex (MCX) plasticity produces long-term potentiation (LTP) of local cortical circuits, leading to enhanced muscle function, the effects on the corticospinal projection to spinal neurons has not yet been thoroughly studied. Here, we investigate a spinal locus for corticospinal tract (CST) plasticity in anesthetized rats using multichannel recording of motor-evoked, intraspinal local field potentials (LFPs) at the sixth cervical spinal cord segment. We produced LTP by intermittent theta burst electrical stimulation (iTBS) of the wrist area of MCX. Approximately 3 min of MCX iTBS potentiated the monosynaptic excitatory LFP recorded within the CST termination field in the dorsal horn and intermediate zone for at least 15 min after stimulation. Ventrolaterally, in the spinal cord gray matter, which is outside the CST termination field in rats, iTBS potentiated an oligosynaptic negative LFP that was localized to the wrist muscle motor pool. Spinal LTP remained robust, despite pharmacological blockade of iTBS-induced LTP within MCX using MK801, showing that activity-dependent spinal plasticity can be induced without concurrent MCX LTP. Pyramidal tract iTBS, which preferentially activates the CST, also produced significant spinal LTP, indicating the capacity for plasticity at the CST–spinal interneuron synapse. Our findings show CST monosynaptic LTP in spinal interneurons and demonstrate that spinal premotor circuits are capable of further modifying descending MCX control signals in an activity-dependent manner.
Proving WATFLOOD: modelling the nonlinearities of hydrologic response to storm intensities

This paper examines the effects of modelling the nonlinearities of hydrologic response to various storm intensities. Radar rainfall data, remotely sensed land use and land cover data, measured streamflows, and meteorological data were incorporated into the distributed flood forecasting model WATFLOOD to synthesize runoff hydrographs for three significant warm weather rainfall events occurring in 1995. The watershed selected for study was the 288 km2 Duffins Creek drainage basin in southern Ontario. The effects of scaling radar rainfall amounts to match regional storm intensities on the synthesized streamflow hydrographs were examined. Computations and analysis were performed in agreement with widely accepted hydrologic principles and assumptions. The observed and synthesized hydrographs were compared using the unit hydrograph method. The observed and composite unit hydrographs matched extremely well in terms of shape, timing, and peak flow magnitude. These results indicated that WATFLOOD is capable of acc.
Analysis of Power of Underwater Cylinder Excited by Propeller/Shaft System

To adopting means to reduce power radiated from the hull, power injected by the shaft system and that radiated by the hull are analyzed for an underwater cylinder excited by the propeller/shaft system. As the power is injected by combination of the solely acting loads on the junction and there concurrent, power transmitted by each solely acting load, radiated by the hull and the concurrent power are compared to understand the mechanism of power transmission and transformation. In the comparisons, quantities are decomposed according to circum orders to understand the radiation modes. The conclusion drawn in the paper will provide some guidance for acoustic reduction by shaft isolation design.
Neuroinflammation in Cerebral Ischemia and Ischemia/Reperfusion Injuries: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Strategies

Its increasing incidence has led stroke to be the second leading cause of death worldwide. Despite significant advances in recanalization strategies, patients are still at risk for ischemia/reperfusion injuries in this pathophysiology, in which neuroinflammation is significantly involved. Research has shown that in the acute phase, neuroinflammatory cascades lead to apoptosis, disruption of the blood–brain barrier, cerebral edema, and hemorrhagic transformation, while in later stages, these pathways support tissue repair and functional recovery. The present review discusses the various cell types and the mechanisms through which neuroinflammation contributes to parenchymal injury and tissue repair, as well as therapeutic attempts made in vitro, in animal experiments, and in clinical trials which target neuroinflammation, highlighting future therapeutic perspectives.
An Overview of Soft Tissue Fillers for Cosmetic Dermatology: From Filling to Regenerative Medicine

Abstract Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based injectable filling agents are at the forefront of the current demand for noninvasive dermatological procedures for the correction of age-related soft tissue defects. The present review aims to summarize currently available HA-based products and critically appraise their differences in rheological nature and clinical application. Linear HA (LHA) gels may be supplemented with amino acids, lipoic acid, vitamins, nucleosides, or minerals for synergistic antiaging and antioxidant benefits (polycomponent LHA). HA hydrogels can be generated via chemical or physical crosslinking, which increases their elasticity and decreases viscosity. The performance of crosslinked fillers depends on HA concentration, degree of crosslinking, elastic modulus, cohesivity, and type of crosslinking agent employed. PEG-crosslinked LHA displays improved elasticity and resistance to degradation, and lower swelling rates as compared to BDDE-crosslinked LHA. Physical crosslinking stabilizes HA hydrogels without employing exogenous chemical compounds or altering hyaluronans’ natural molecular structure. Thermally stabilized hybrid cooperative HA complexes (HCC) are a formulation of high- and low-molecular-weight (H-HA and L-HA) hyaluronans, achieving high HA concentration, low viscosity with optimal tissue diffusion, and a duration comparable to weakly cross-linked gel. Our critical analysis evidences the importance of understanding different fillers’ properties to assist physicians in selecting the most appropriate filler for specific uses and for predictable and sustainable results.
Conversion gain and noise of niobium superconducting hot-electron-mixers

A study has been done of microwave mixing at 20 GHz using the nonlinear (power dependent) resistance of thin niobium strips in the resistive state. Our experiments give evidence that electron-heating is the main cause of the nonlinear phenomenon. Also a detailed phenomenological theory for the determination of conversion properties is presented. This theory is capable of predicting the frequency-conversion loss rather accurately for arbitrary bias by examining the I-V characteristic, Knowing the electron temperature relaxation time, and using parameters derived from the I-V-characteristic also allows us to predict the -3-dB IF bandwidth. Experimental results are in excellent agreement with the theoretical predictions. The requirements on the mode of operation and on the film parameters for minimizing the conversion loss (and even achieving conversion gain) are discussed in some detail. Our measurements demonstrate an intrinsic conversion loss as low as 1 dB. The maximum IF frequency defined for 3-dB drop in conversion gain, is about 80 MHz. Noise measurements indicate a device output noise temperature of about 50 K and SSB mixer noise temperature below 250 K. This type of mixer is considered very promising for use in low-noise heterodyne receivers at THz frequencies. >
Coordinated local and centralized control in distribution management systems

Local automatic controllers and feeder reconfiguration are currently the main tool in power distribution system operational practice. Distribution management systems bring to distribution system operations two new centralized control functions volt/VAr control and Optimal Feeder Reconfiguration. These functions have traditionally been used in distribution system operational planning. However, centralized and real-time DMS application of volt/VAr control and feeder reconfiguration creates new opportunities to control power distribution systems more effectively. This paper discusses these new opportunities. It describes possible optimization objectives when using volt/VAr control and feeder reconfiguration together. Suggestions on how these functions may be coordinated in combination with local automatic controllers are illustrated with examples.
EFERA: AN EFFICIENT REALIZATION TECHNIQUE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF LARGE AEROELASTIC MODELS.

Abstract Due to the high flexibility of modern transportation aircraft, a precise knowledge of their aeroelastic behaviour is required to design the flight control system. For this purpose, an identification toolbox named Harrisa ® was developed at ONERA. It was extensively used by Airbus for the development of the A340-600. The requirements for the recent Airbus A380 increased tremendously concerning the size of the models to be identified. Efficient identification techniques had then to be worked out. This paper introduces EFERA an extremely rapid realization algorithm that is compatible with an interactive use on such large-scale systems.
On Building a Push-Pull Supply Chain of Iron and Steel Scrap

The reuse of iron and steel scrap has high economic value as well as ecological benefits. By analyzing existing process of iron and steel scrap recycling, this paper studied the internal and external conflicts that blocked the smooth going of iron and steel scrap recycling process from the perspective of supply chain. To coordinate these conflicts, a push-pull iron and steel scrap supply chain was built to recover iron and steel scrap resources as more as possible in purpose of environmental protection by push strategy and match market demand by pull strategy. The results indicate that push-pull supply chain is an effective mode that well fit into economic demand as well as environmental demand in iron and steel scrap recycling process.
Current inverter technology-advantages, problems and solutions

In the water supply and sewage industry it has long been the practice of the major pump sets in an installation to have variable speed drives. The benefits obtained from variable speed pumping in terms of energy saving and improved control were appreciated by the water authorities and consulting engineers at an early date. For pumping duties there are currently several types of variable speed drives in service. These include the AC commutator motor, eddy current coupling and DC thyristor drive. In the last ten years the variable frequency inverter drive, operating with a standard squirrel cage induction motor has become the most popular form of drive, virtually replacing all the previous mentioned types. Other applications attracting variable speed operation are aeration blowers and sludge centrifuges which benefit from process control and the inherent soft start from the inverter. The author examines current invertor technology applicable to the above processes. >
How noisy should a noise signal be? Optimal level of noise for bank stability and depositor welfare

There is a strand of literature on bank runs, where depositors decide whether or not to withdraw their deposits based on noisy signals about the viability of the bank. The models used in these papers assume that the level of noise is very small and go on to establish a unique equilibrium with a threshold level below which depositors would withdraw. Noise indicates the level of transparency of the bank's future financial state. In reality however, noise need not be very small. The level of transparency of the information that is made available to the depositors can be endogenised so that it is chosen by the banks or the regulators. This paper attempts to determine the optimal level of noise for bank stability and depositor welfare. The objective of the financial regulators and the authorities would be to minimise the probability of bank runs, while the objective of banks operating in a competitive environment would be to maximise the expected utility of depositors. This paper uses a simple theoretical model of bank runs to demonstrate that there should be high level of transparency about the banks' future profitability to both minimise bank runs and maximise the expected utility of depositors.
Prognostic Significance of SLFN11 Methylation in Plasma Cell-Free DNA in Advanced High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

Simple Summary In the present study, we examined the methylation status of six gene promoters (BRCA1, CST6, MGMT, RASSF10, SLFN11 and USP44) in high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). We evaluated the prognostic significance of DNA methylation of these six gene promoters in primary tumors (FFPEs) and plasma cfDNA samples from patients with early, advanced and metastatic HGSOC. We report for the first time that the DNA methylation of SLFN11 in plasma cfDNA was significantly correlated with worse PFS (p = 0.045) in advanced stage HGSOC. Our results strongly indicate that SLFN11 epigenetic inactivation could serve as a potential prognostic DNA methylation biomarker and a predictor of resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy in ovarian cancer. Abstract Background: Epigenetic alterations in ctDNA are highly promising as a source of novel potential liquid biopsy biomarkers and comprise a very promising liquid biopsy approach in ovarian cancer, for early diagnosis, prognosis and response to treatment. Methods: In the present study, we examined the methylation status of six gene promoters (BRCA1, CST6, MGMT, RASSF10, SLFN11 and USP44) in high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). We evaluated the prognostic significance of DNA methylation of these six gene promoters in primary tumors (FFPEs) and plasma cfDNA samples from patients with early, advanced and metastatic HGSOC. Results: We report for the first time that the DNA methylation of SLFN11 in plasma cfDNA was significantly correlated with worse PFS (p = 0.045) in advanced stage HGSOC. Conclusions: Our results strongly indicate that SLFN11 epigenetic inactivation could be a predictor of resistance to platinum drugs in ovarian cancer. Our results should be further validated in studies based on a larger cohort of patients, in order to further explore whether the DNA methylation of SLFN11 promoter could serve as a potential prognostic DNA methylation biomarker and a predictor of resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy in ovarian cancer.
Rearrangeable nonblocking polymer waveguide thermo-optic 4×4 switching matrix with low power consumption at 1.55 µm

A rearrangeable nonblocking polymer waveguide thermo-optic 4*4 directional-coupler-type switching matrix with low power consumption operating at 1.55 mu m is demonstrated for the first time. The rearrangeable nonblocking 4*4 matrix consists of eight 2*2 switches. The power consumption of each switching element is 30 mW. A fibre-to-fibre insertion loss of less than 9 dB was measured and the polarisation sensitivity is less than 0.5 dB. The crosstalk was found to be between -17.5 and -32.5 dB for different switching configurations. The response time of the device is less than 1 ms.