Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Robust localization and identification method of moving sound sources based on worst-case performance optimization

Based on the passive synthetic aperture principle, a new robust high-resolution focused array signal processing method of moving sound source localization and identification is proposed in this paper. By means of the integrated optimization, this method generates the coordinates of a virtual array and the data matrix through the vector maximum likelihood focused algorithm, then utilizes the sparse virtual array focused algorithm based on the worst-case performance optimization to obtain the robust high-resolution localization and recognition effects. The theory and the simulation analysis show that this method is applicable to the complex experimental situations such as non-uniform motion and tipsy array, and the focused spatial spectrum indicates the greater dynamic range, the sharper focused peak, and the stronger ability to suppress the fluctuations of the background noise. The higher robustness and better results of this proposed method are verified in the lake experiment. Under the same experimental condition, the dynamic range of high-resolution MVDR focused algorithm is only 3.5dB, however, it can reach 50 dB by the proposed method.
Governing for Sustainable Urban Development

© Yvonne Rydin. All rights reserved. Achieving urban sustainability is amongst the most pressing issues facing planners and governments. This book is the first to provide a cohesive analysis of sustainable urban development and to examine the processes by which change in how urban areas are built can be achieved. The author looks at how sustainable urban development can be delivered on the ground through a comprehensive analysis of the different modes of governing for new urban development.Governing for Sustainable Urban Development:• considers a range of policy tools that influence urban development and that constitute different modes of governing• provides an innovative conceptual emphasis on learning within governing processes• draws on a wide range of existing research, policy and literature together with case study material focussing on London• is above all concerned with demonstrating how sustainable urban development can be delivered in practice.This title be essential reading for students, academics and professionals in planning, urban design and architecture world-wide working to achieve sustainability.
Distributed Inter-Domain Routing and Load Balancing in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an emerging network technology where network control plane, which is programmable, is decoupled from the data forwarding plane and moved to the SDN controller. Originally, an SDN network is controlled by a single controller. As the SDN architecture becomes more complex with multiple SDN domains and corresponding domain controllers, inter-domain routing becomes an important design issue. There are a number of approaches for SDN inter-domain routing. The most popular approach is the hierarchical approach where a central controller coordinates with lower level domain controllers to control the data flow. The main drawback of the hierarchical approach is that it is not scalable, and the central controller represents a single point of failure. In this thesis, we proposed and designed a distributed inter-domain routing mechanism. The distributed approach enables domain controllers to exchange information with each other directly instead of communicating through the central controller. We also proposed and designed a new load balancing scheme which makes use of the network traffic information to choose a less-congested path among equal-cost multiple paths. We successfully implement the proposed inter-domain routing mechanism and load balancing scheme using Python/Java in the OpenDayLight SDN controller, which is a popular open-source SDN platform. In addition, the test result of the proposed load-balancing scheme shows that it performs better than the scheme based on the roundrobin mechanism.
Evaluation of medical adherence, adverse drug reactions, and quality of life in post tubercular obstructive airway disease

Background: Increasing incidence of tuberculosis is intensifying the posttubercular obstructive airway disease (PTOAD) in developing countries. Currently, there are no standard treatment guidelines for the management of PTOAD patients. The present study aims to evaluate the prescribing pattern, adherence, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and quality of life (QoL) in PTOAD patients. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted to evaluate the prescriptions of PTOAD patients, estimating the medical adherence using Morisky 8-Item Medication Adherence Questionnaire, assessing ADRs using Hartwig's Severity Assessment Scale and assessing QoL using St. George's respiratory Questionnaire. Chi-square test, analysis of variance, paired t-test were used to compare the data. The significance of change in adherence status was assessed by Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: A total of 94 prescriptions of PTOAD were analyzed. Inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist was prescribed to 31.9% of patients. The most common inhaled fixed dose combination was long-acting beta-2 agonist with corticosteroid, prescribed to 52.1% of patients. At final follow-up, maximum percentage of patients were found to be highly adherent, i.e. 56.4%. Overall, 34% of patients have complained about mild category of ADRs. A significant improvement in QoL was observed. At baseline, mean forced expiratory volume in 1 (FEV1) was 64.66% ±23.61%, which increased significantly to 73.34% ±21.60% on final follow-up (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Bronchodilators are the mainstay of treatment of PTOAD patients, since both the QoL and FEV1 were improved with treatments. However, to have good treatment outcome, strict adherence along with safety of the medications must be assured.
Discurso narrativo en población infantil con Trastorno del Desarrollo del Lenguaje: perfil y estimulación

El desenvolupament del discurs narratiu constitueix un bon indicador de la competència lingüística i mostra una forta relació amb el desenvolupament lingüístic i acadèmic en la població infantil. Els nens i les nenes amb Trastorn del Desenvolupament del Llenguatge (TDL) presenten múltiples dificultats en la producció i la comprensió narrativa, aspecte que afecta les seves habilitats de comunicació i possiblement afectarà el seu aprenentatge escolar. La implementació de programes d’intervenció enfocats a potenciar les habilitats narratives mostra canvis significatius en l’alumnat amb TDL, per la qual cosa implementar aquests programes resulta útil no només per desenvolupar la competència lingüística sinó també per impulsar el rendiment acadèmic.
Operational Based Vision Assessment Research: Depth Perception

Abstract : The United States Air Force (USAF) and Navy (USN) use a battery of tests to quantify depth perception, including the Armed Forces Vision Tester (AFVT) stereopsis test, AO Vectograph, Verhoeff, and Howard-Dolman (HD). Most of these tests are tests of stereopsis, such as the AFVT and AO Vectograph. Others evaluate depth perception with stereo as a contributor to performance, such as the HD. The USAF and USN maintain depth perception standards for pilots and other aircrew with scanner duty (e.g., aerial refueling operators, aircrew responsible for clearing aircraft during landing, etc.). However, very little research has been carried out to establish quantitative relationships between clinical tests of vision and operational aircrew performance, including clinical tests for depth perception, which is the goal of the USAF Operational Based Vision Assessment program. While the need for stereo vision for tasks involving distance estimation seems intuitive, research examining the role of stereo vision and/or stereo displays often fails to show a clear relationship. Further, the results of different depth perception tests often differ substantially. Thus, any research examining the importance of stereo vision must also take into consideration the adequacy of the screening test. This paper provides a review of the research on the role of depth perception in performance as well as different methods of assessing stereo acuity. Research plans at the USAF 711th Human Performance Wing, U.S. Naval Aerospace Medicine Research Unit, and DSO National Laboratories involving depth perception and stereo acuity test methods are described.
Practical Phased Array Antenna Systems

Electronic scanning radar systems (ESRS) design and architecture antenna array fundamentals Antenna array fundamentals phased array elements array feeds case study - design of air defence ESRS compact, constrained feed phased array for AN/SPY-1 limited scan arrays limited scan arrays computer control of a multifunction radar computer control of a multifunction radar.
The Transmuted Kumaraswamy Pareto Distribution

The generalization of probability distributions in view of improving their flexibility in capturing the shape and tail behavior of disparate data sets has become one of the most active aspects of statistical research. We developed a new Pareto distribution by using Kumaraswamy method which gave rise to a new distribution called Kumaraswamy Pareto distribution. This method is called transmutation. The mathematical properties of the new generalized distribution was presented using quartiles, moments, entropy, order statistics mean deviation and maximum likelihood method of parameter estimation. The new generalized distribution was applied to a real life data on the exceedances of flood peaks (in m3/s) where it was observed to be superior to its sub models in terms of some goodness-of-fit test such as log likelihood criterion, Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) measures.
RELIABILITY OF VISUAL BRIDGE INSPECTION

Visual inspection techniques are the primary methods used to evaluate the condition of the majority of the nation's highway bridges. These subjective assessments may have a significant impact on the safety and maintenance of a bridge. However, until a study was performed at the Federal Highway Administration's Nondestructive Evaluation Validation Center (NDEVC), a complete analysis of the reliability of these inspections had been undertaken. This article is the second of 2 on the visual inspection study conducted at NDEVC and describes its results.
A Field Trial of the Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory

This paper reports a field trial on public roads with the purpose of validating the feasibility and effectiveness of Green Wave Driving Support System. Using traffic signal information, the system advises drivers to reduce unnecessary acceleration and deceleration when approaching intersections, similar to Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory. The effect assessments of Green Wave Driving Support System are also described.
LARGE SCALE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TIME ORIENTED VEHICLE SCHEDULING MODEL

The objective of this research project was the development of a vehicle scheduling model with three special properties: 1) the ability to solve large scale vehicle scheduling problems with time window and time dependent customer demand constraints; 2) the capability of being integrated within the Computer Assisted Routing, Scheduling, and Dispatching/Management Information System (CARSD/MIS) currently being developed by the Transportation Administration of Dade County, Florida for UMTA as a prototype for other coordinated paratransit services; and 3) the ability to provide operational solutions to vehicle scheduling problems obtained from the research literature and from CARSD/MIS database. This document reports the development of a time oriented vehicle scheduling model. The model is unique in its ability to incorporate easily time window and time dependent customer demand constraints. Solutions to the model are obtained through the use of a branch and bound procedure. A disjunctive graph model, similar to those employed in activity and job shop scheduling, is used in the solution procedure to obtain bounding information. The efficacy of this procedure is demonstrated on vehicle scheduling problems obtained from the research literature. The authors state that although the current implementation of the time oriented vehicle scheduling algorithm has been developed to meet the operational requirements of the scheduling module of the CARSD/MIS system, delays in the CARSD/MIS project prevented the required operational interface and testing.
Cdma Mobile Radio Design

From the Publisher: This new book presents the complete design background of a CDMA mobile radio, including hardware and software, digital, analog and RF, in one complete, convenient volume. You get an integral understanding of where this essential piece of communications technology fits into the CDMA "big picture" and what the basic parts are that make it work. Such an approach provides you with a complete understanding of how mobile radio hardware and software design affect system performance. CDMA Mobile Radio Design includes an overview of mobile communications principles and covers the basics of direct sequence spread spectrum communications systems before delivering a comprehensive look at the digital signal processing and software functions of a typical CDMA mobile radio. By examining the vital link between hardware performance and system specifications, you get insight into the tradeoffs to be made during design, simulation, and production. The book. > Details the DSP algorithms and the RF circuits included in the mobile radio > Investigates third generation (WCMDA) wireless standards and their impact > Examines advances that are certain to occur in future mobile radio design In addition, this book presents the full impact that key circuit and device approaches have on typical CDMA system operation by examining the individual building blocks of the CDMA mobile radio. A detailed discussion of modulation techniques, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, and the radio frequency portion of the mobile radio are included.
Subjective Sleep Quality among Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Attending Outpatient Clinic in Zagazig University Hospital

Objectives : to assess sleep quality among patients with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and to determine its association with disease severity. Method : a cross-sectional study was applied on 275 patients with IBS attending Internal Medicine outpatient clinic, Zagazig University hospital. Diagnosis was established using ROME IV criteria. Patients underwent history taking and clinical examination. The Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Fatigue severity scale (FSS) and IBS severity and IBS- severity scoring system (IBS-SSS) were utilized to measure fatigue and disease severity among patients respectively. Results : Mean age of patients was 32.43 years. Male represents 59.6% and 47.3% had middle socioeconomic class (SES). About one third had IBS-diarrhea predominant, and 46.9% had mild form. FSS score fluctuated between 9 to 63 with mean 37.29. Poor sleep quality was present in 52.7%. There was significant relation between sleep quality and marital status, FSS score and IBS severity. There was significant positive correlation between PSQI global score and both FSS and IBS-SSS. Being married, having mild, moderate IBS, and low SES significantly increased risk of poor sleep quality by 12.97, 4.71, 2.79, 26.25, folds respectively while lower FSS was a significant protective factor. Conclusion : Poor sleep quality was prevalent among patient with IBS. Being married, mild, moderate IBS, and low SES were significant risk factors. Patients should be screened for poor sleep quality with rapid method as PSQI and patients with abnormal scores should do further investigations.
ESTIMATION OF VEHICULAR VELOCITY UNDER TIME LIMITATION AND RESTRICTED CONDITIONS OF OBSERVATION

AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ABILITY OF SUBJECTS TO ESTIMATE THE VELOCITY OF THEIR VEHICLES WAS CONDUCTED. PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS OF ABSOLUTE VELOCITY HAVE LEFT UNCONTROLLED, I.E., UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE SUBJECT, THE SENSORY STIMULATION, THE TIME AVAILABLE FOR OBSERVATION AND THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE SITUATION OF INTEREST FROM THE SAFETY POINT OF VIEW IS THE ONE WHERE THE SITUATION HAS TO BE REAPPRAISED QUICKLY. TOWARD THIS END EQUIPMENT WAS DEVELOPED TO CONTROL THE LOCUS OF VISUAL STIMULATION AND THE TIME THAT THE STIMULATION WAS AVAILABLE FOR OBSERVATION. THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE WAS A PARAMETER OF THE EXPERIMENT. STIMULATION TIME WAS HELD CONSTANT AT ONE SECOND. RESULTS SHOW THAT, WITH TIME LIMITATION, THE LOCUS OF VISUAL STIMULATION IS SIGNIFICANT IN DETERMINING THE ACCURACY OF THE ESTIMATES. PERIPHERAL VISUAL STIMULATION RESULTS IN MORE ACCURATE ESTIMATES OF THE ABSOLUTE VELOCITY OF THE VEHICLE THAN STIMULATION OF THE FRONTAL VISUAL FIELD. THE HIGHER ACCELERATION RATE USED TO ATTAIN VELOCITIES ALTERS THE FUNCTION SO THAT ALL VELOCITIES ARE UNDERESTIMATED. THE HIGHER RATE ALSO PARTIALLY DESTROYS THE GAIN IN ACCURACY ATTRIBUTED TO THE LOCUS OF VISUAL STIMULATION. IT IS HYPOTHESIZED THAT FIXATION OF THE FRONTAL FIELD IN NORMAL DRIVING MAY BE A FACTOR IN HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS, I.E., GROSS UNDERESTIMATION OF ABSOLUTE VELOCITY. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ABSOLUTE VELOCITY APPRECIATION FOR STEERING BEHAVIOR AND MULTIPLE CAR MANEUVERS IS POINTED OUT. /AUTHOR/
Streambank Stabilization Using Traditional and Bioengineering Methods:A Literature Review

This literature review addresses the process of streambank erosion and how it can be slowed using traditional and bioengineering techniques. The review is divided into four parts: (1) a review of fluvial geomorphology and slope failure mechanics, (2) a brief discussion of traditional structural methods of mitigating streambank erosion, (3) a review of bioengineering erosion control techniques, and (4) a summary of work done on combined structural and bioengineering methods. Review of relevant literature resulted in the following important conclusions: (1) Streambank erosion is the result of fluvial erosion and mass wasting of steep streambanks. In order to reduce the rate of streambank erosion, solutions should focus on reducing fluvial erosion because fluvial erosion is the critical process. (2) In streambanks with multiple sediment layers, some of the layers are weaker than others. When designing streambank erosion controls, it is important to concentrate on the weakest sediment layers because it is the weakest layers that will control erosion rates. (3) Biotechnical slope stabilization of streambanks is not likely to succeed without structural (non-biotechnical) means to reduce fluvial erosion of the bank toe. Thus, in order to be successful, biotechnical streambank erosion techniques should be used in combination with structural methods (e.g., riprap, dikes, weirs, pavement, mattresses, or submerged vanes). Biotechnical methods can still be very successful, only not below the normal waterline. (4) Native species are more likely to become established than non-native species in biotechnical applications. The review contains a list of species that have been studied as bank stabilizing species. Black willow is the most widely used species and has performed the best in relevant studies.
A High-performance Plagiarism Detection System - Notebook for PAN at CLEF 2011

In this paper we report on our high-performance plagiarism detection system which is able to process the PAN plagiarism corpus for the external plagiarism detection task within relatively short timescales in contrast to previously reported state-of-the-art, and still produce a reasonable degree of performance (PAN 11, 4th place, PlagDet=0.2467329, Recall=0.1500480, Precision=0.7106536, Granularity=1.0058894). At the core of our system is a simple method which avoids the use of hash-type approaches, but about which we are unable to disclose too many details due to a patent application in progress. We optimised our performance using the PAN10 collection, and used the best parameters for the final submission. We anticipated a relatively similar performance at PAN11, modulo changes to the plagiarism cases, and 4th place this year put us between participants who had been 5th and 6th in PAN 10.
The Effect of Guided Motor Imagery on Functional Gait Performance in Post Stroke Patients

Purpose: Restoration of independent walking is the major goal of rehabilitation after stroke. Walking difficulty hinders community level participation of an individual, affecting quality of life. Earliest activation of locomotion concerned cortical areas is important to achieve near normal locomotion after rehabilitation. Motor imagery (MI) is a process of imagination of body part movement without actually moving it and it is found that MI activates same cortical areas which are activated during actual movement. MI enhances motor planning, causes neural adaptations to improve voluntary skeletal muscle strength and increases firing at local interneurons as well. There is limited evidence available regarding the effect of guided motor imagery (guided MI) on functional gait performance in post stroke patients. Hence, purpose of this study is to see the effect of guided MI on functional gait performance in post stroke patients. Aim: To study effect of guided MI on functional gait performance in post stroke patients. Objective: To assess and compare functional gait performance in post stroke patients with and without guided MI. Method: Prospective, Experimental Randomized Control Trial. Result: Study results showed that functional gait performance has improved in post stroke patients due to guided MI reflected by significant p values during analysis. Conclusion: The above study concludes that application of guided MI improves functional gait performance in post stroke patients as compared to conventional treatment alone, enhancing their functional independence and quality of life.
Creative Cross-Disciplinary Entrepreneurship: A Practical Guide for a Campus-Wide Program

Table of Contents 1. Why Do We Need Cross-Disciplinary Entrepreneurship? 2. How to Build an Entrepreneurial University 3. Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum 4. Interactive Models and Resources outside the Classroom 5. Assurance of Learning and Accreditation Issues 6. Case Study: The University of North Carolina Greensboro 7. Conclusion Appendix Index
TRAFFIC SIGNS, VISIBILITY AND RECOGNITION

Sometimes it seems that traffic signs are reproducing themselves. Nevertheless the question remains how drivers can cope with some 50 traffic signs along a kilometre of a road. Do they fail to detect? Or do they fixate them all and does this produce additional stress? This field test shows that drivers fixate traffic signs, which are almost relevant for the actual driving situation. Eye movement recording shows foveal information processing and therefore only one part of drivers' perception of traffic signs can be analysed. But the scanning strategy indicates that peripheral information is pre- or subconsciously processed. (A) For the covering abstract see ITRD E106152.
Beyond the Numbers: Pulmonary Hypertension in End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis

The authors discuss pulmonary hypertension pathogenesis and clinical features, the difference between pulmonary arterial and pulmonary venous hypertension. The similarities of pressure overload associated pulmonary venous hypertension (HFpEF) to precapillary pulmonary arterial hypertension. The dismal prognosis of patients with pressure overload pulmonary venous hypertension compared to patients with volume overload pulmonary venous hypertension or precapillary pulmonary arterial hypertension. They also converged on theimportance of diagnosis and treatment differences of HFpEF patients and PAH patients.