Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Static and fatigue analysis of wind turbine blades subject to cold weather conditions using finite element analysis

Canada has aggressive targets for introducing wind energy across the country, but also faces challenges in achieving these goals due to the harsh Canadian climate. One issue which has received little attention in other countries not experiencing these extremes is the behaviour of composite blades in winter conditions. The scope of the work presented is to analyze the static stresses and fatigue response in cold climates using finite element models of the blade. The work opens with a quantification of the extremes of cold experienced in candidate Canadian wind turbine deployment locations. The thesis then narrows its focus to a consideration of the stresses in the root of the composite blades, specifically two common blade-hub connection methods: embedded root carrots and T-bolts. Finite element models of the root are proposed to properly simulate boundary conditions, applied loading and thermal stresses for a 1.5 MW wind turbine. It is shown that the blade root is strongly affected by the thermal stresses caused by the mismatch and orthotrophy of the coefficients of thermal expansion of the blade root constituents. Fatigue analysis of a blade is then presented using temperature dependent material properties including estimated fatigue coefficients.It was found that the natural frequencies of a 1.5 MW wind turbine blade are not significantly altered at cold temperatures. Additionally, cold temperatures slightly increase stresses in the composite blade skin when the blade is loaded, due to an increase in stiffness. Cold temperatures also lead to higher cyclic flapwise bending moments acting on the blade. However,
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COLLEGE DEFENSE COMMITTEE AND FINAL READING APPROVALS

vi LIST OF TABLES . ix LIST OF FIGURES . x CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION . 1 Benefits of Investment in Stepchildren . 2 Antagonistic Behavior of Stepfathers . 3 Socioeconomic Factors . 4 Questions and Hypothesis . 4 CHAPTER TWO: METHODS . 6 Variables of Interest . 7 Statistical Analysis . 8 CHAPTER THREE: RESULTS . 9 Descriptive Statistics . 9 Base Model: Examining Control Variables . 12 Interactions: Does Mother’s Education or Income Moderate These Effects? 21 CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION . 23 Limitations of the Study . 27
Reduce Energy Losses and THD in Buck Converter Using Control Algorithm

The paper will focus on modeling, analysis, and design and simulation buck converter architecture. This architecture is used for automotive dual power system to reduce filters, dynamic response and power. The converter is designed in CCM (continuous conduction mode). The voltage mode control strategy is proposed by using pulse width modulation (PWM) with a proportional-integralderivative (PID). The effectiveness of the step down converter is verified through simulation results using control oriented simulator like MATLAB/Simulink tools. The proposed circuits operate at constant frequency and are regulated by conventional pulse width modulation (PWM) using dedicated PWM and PID control techniques. The circuit operation, mathematical analysis, designs and simulation results for continuous current mode (CCM) operation are mentioned in this paper. Keywords-Buck Converter, Power factor, Loss, Total Harmonic Distortion, Pulse width modulation and PID control.
Grid-Based Whole Trajectory Clustering in Road Networks Environment

In the data mining of road networks, trajectory clustering of moving objects plays an important role in many applications. Most existing algorithms for this problem are based on every position point in a trajectory and face a significant challenge in dealing with complex and length-varying trajectories. This paper proposes a grid-based whole trajectory clustering model (GBWTC) in road networks, which regards the trajectory as a whole. In this model, we first propose a trajectory mapping algorithm based on grid estimation, which transforms the trajectories in road network space into grid sequences in grid space and forms grid trajectories by recognizing and eliminating redundant, abnormal, and stranded information of grid sequences. We then design an algorithm to extract initial clustering centers based on density weight and improve a shape similarity measuring algorithm to measure the distance between two grid trajectories. Finally, we dynamically allocate every grid trajectory to the best clusters by the nearest neighbor principle and an outlier function. For the evaluation of clustering performance, we establish a clustering criterion based on the classical Silhouette Coefficient to maximize intercluster separation and intracluster homogeneity. The clustering accuracy and performance superiority of the proposed algorithm are illustrated on a real-world dataset in comparison with existing algorithms.
Study the role of cytokines (IL-6 and TGFβ-1) and apoptosis-related proteins (PD-1 and STAT3) in the outcome of HCV infection in Wasit Province/Iraq

Hepatitis C virus is one of the public health disorders in the world. It’s bloodborne, causes acute disease and may extend to chronic infection, if HCV is untreated, it can progress and lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis and cancer of the liver and then death. Since the virus targets the immune system, here in this finding two cytokines (IL-6 and TGFβ-1) and two apoptosis-related proteins (PD-1 and STAT3) were tested serologically by Enzyme LinkedImmunosorbant Assy (ELISA) technique to detect the changes in their levels during the infection. The results revealed that IL-6 and TGFβ-1were abnormally raised in patients with HCV compared with healthy peoples (P<0.001). Apoptosis-related proteins involved in this study were PD-1 and STAT3, both were also elevated in HCV patients rather than control (P<0.001). The age group (46-55) of patients was the most group displayed higher levels in IL6, TGFβ-1, PD-1 and STAT3. In conclusion, IL-6 was good indicator on the liver inflammation during HCV, TGFβ-1stimulates the transformation of the infected hepatocytes to be fibrotic, cirrhotic or cancer cells. PD-1 considered as a checkpoint for the impairment of T cell during infection, continuous stimulation of STAT3 by IL-6 and other factors contribute to HCV progression.
The role of plastic deformation in wear of thin films

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UNANI AND WESTERN PERSPECTIVE OF DA’- US- SADAF (PSORIASIS): A REVIEW

Da‟usSadaf (Psoriasis) is a chronic, non communicable, painful, disfiguring and disabling disease for which there is no cure and with great negative impact on patient‟s quality of life. Social exclusion, discrimination and stigma are psychologically devastating for individuals suffering from psoriasis and their families. It can occur at any age, and it is most common in the age group of 50 to 69 years. The reported prevalence of psoriasis in countries ranges between 0.09% and 11.4%, making psoriasis a serious global problem. The aetiology of psoriasis remains unclear, although there is evidence for genetic predisposition. The role of the immune system in psoriasis causation is also a major topic of research. Although there is a suggestion that psoriasis could be an autoimmune disease, no auto antigen that could be responsible has been defined yet. Its treatment is still based on controlling the symptoms. Topical and systemic therapies as well as phototherapy are available. The need for treatment is usually lifelong and is aimed at remission. So far, there is no therapy that would give hope for a complete cure of this problem. In Unani system of medicine, Psoriasis is described under the various heading such as Da’usSadaf Taqashshur-eJild, Qooba-e-Mutaqashsherah, Chambal, Apras, Talaq, Sa’af-e-Qishri and Al-Sadfiah. It is caused by deposition of Khilte ghaleez (Abnormal Sauda) in skin, and treated by various modes of treatments. Ibn Zohr and Majoosi clearly explained the pathogenesis of Da’usSadaf on the basis of Humoral theory. According to them, excessive amount of Khilte ghaleez (Abnormal Sauda) gets accumulated in the skin and interrupt its nutrition and function, resulting the skin becomes dead and fallout in the form of scales. Unani physicians are successfully treating this ailment since ancient times by adopting Article Received on 10 April 2018, Revised on 01 May 2018, Accepted on 22 May 2018 DOI: 10.20959/wjpps20186-11498 *Corresponding Author
ANALYSIS OFSTRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES ON GLOBAL COMPETETIVENESS

An International Human Resource Management termreferring to the instance where an organization’s humanresource management (HRM) entails managing employees inmore than one nation is one of the most disciplines that growrapidly in recent decades. It is because of the growing need ofbusiness activities that require international studies andsupported by many scholars who conduct research on thisfield. Many researches attempt to bridge the lack ofintegration between the theory and practices. Company should implement and maintain global bestpractices on its human resources function. In recruiting globalemployees, there is a need to balance between local nationalsand expatriates. The internet and social networking as one ofsourcing strategies is widely used, providing effective andefficient sourcing methods. In the training and development,the integration of talent management and expatriatemanagement in global career development will havesignificant and useful implications. Global mindset is a keyaspect that should be developed in the global leaderdevelopment program. Integrated career planning will berequired to minimize the problems that can arise whenexpatriates return to their parent company after an overseasassignment.This paper begins with a conclusion that gives clear definitions of global competitiveness and strategic human resource management within contemporary organizations. Global competitiveness is able to be achieved only on the condition that all countries around the world move towards the achievement of their objectives in line with the emerging technologies and developments taking place all over the world.
Charge Dissipation Behavior on the Insulating Polyimide Backsheet in Photovoltaic System

Deterioration of electric properties will be generated by the accumulation of surface charge on photovoltaic backsheet in the insulating system of photovoltaic (PV) system. The phenomena of potential induced degradation (PID) could be verified in the insulating Polyimide (PI) backsheet of PV module. In the field of photovoltaic system, PI has been found a special insulating backsheet that work in a mild condition. If the dynamic behaviors of the charge in the insulating backsheet could be understand, unexpected flashover events will be avoided. Thus, the mechanism of surface charge decay of PI should be explored under steady condition. The effect of accumulation of surface charge was explored on PI dielectric under constant ambient temperatures in this paper. The present investigation will contribute greatly toward the early potential induced degradation phenomenon of PV system.
Planktonic foraminifera in the seafloor of Wulan Estuary of Demak, Central of Java, Indonesia

Planktonic foraminifera are marine heterotrophic protists that surround their unicellular body with elaborate calcite shells. They exhibit a range of trophic behaviors from indiscriminate omnivory to selective carnivory. The species inhabit the photic zone with various density. The present work was aimed to identify and determine the density of planktonic foraminifera in the seafloor of Wulan Estuary of Demak regency, Central of Java, Indonesia. The sediment in the seafloor was taken using van veen grab sampler from 5 stations based on their position in the estuary. Upon arriving in the laboratory, the samples was washed and sun-dried. The dry sediment samples then were ground and sieved with following mesh sizes, i.e. 0.063, 0.125, and 0.250 mm and put in the plastics sample. The samples of foraminiferan then were hand picking in the picking tray. Classification of planktonic foraminifera is based entirely on the properties of their shells, i.e. wall composition and structure, chamber shape and arrangement, the shape and position of any apertures, surface ornamentation, and other morphologic features of the shell. The present work found 7 genera of planktonic foraminifera from the seafloor of Wulan estuary, i.e. Candeina, Globigerina, Globigerinoides, Globorotalia. Neogloboquadrina, Orbulina, and Pulleniatina. The lowest density was found in the Station 1 (7429 indv.m−2) which was the furthest station from estuary, and the highest density was 7886 indv.m−2 present in Station 3 which was the closest to estuary. Since all seafloor were consisted of silt sediment, these density differences were more influenced by salinity of the water.
Digital Filter Design For Radar Image Formation

The most popular optimality criteria for digital filters is minimax (Chebyshev) in each band. In particular, the Parks-McClellan algorithm is very popular for FIR digital filter design. However, signal processing operations for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) require other types of filters. The design of FIR digital filters for SAR image formation applications is presented in this paper.
The role of stakeholder to support the development of competitive commodities on peatlands: case study in Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan Province

In developing a food security business model, support from various related stakeholders is required. The success of this program cannot be done by a single actor but should be a collaboration among actors. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze stakeholders and their roles in developing a partnership model to support the development of competitive commodities in peatland area. This study was conducted in 2020 at the villages of Buntoi and Mantaren 1, Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. Data analysed are primary and secondary which are collected through in-depth interviews and online questionnaires. The data are analyzed using stakeholder analysis. The result of the study shows that several actors have the potentials to become key players in the development of superior commodities in peatland area, there are five actors at the district level (Official of Agriculture, Official of Food Crops, Official of Regional Planning and Development, Official of Trade, Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Official of Community and Village Empowerment), two actors at the provincial level (Official of Food Crops Services and Official of The Food Security, an actor at the site level (Forest Management Unit (FMU/KPH)), and one institution at the village level (the joint business group (Kelompok Usaha Bersama/KUB) or the social forestry business group (Kelompok Usaha Perhutanan Sosial/KUPS). KUB or KUPS can be the main social actor of the village to support the development of value chains for competitive products. The Village Government can form BUMDes to accommodate KUB, KUPS, or the other farmer groups in managing their business for both marketing and financing purposes. The local government plays an important role in being the leader in supporting the developments along the value chain for the products. In addition, it also requires good cooperation with other institutions such as financial institutions, industries, and universities.
Centralized on-line monitoring system for pipeline and cable environment and fresh air of air conditioning

Aiming at the problem of on-line centralized monitoring error of pipeline and cable environment and fresh air of air conditioning, a utility model is designed, a centralized monitoring system of pipeline and cable environment and fresh air of air conditioning is disclosed, the system structure configuration is optimized, and the system performance is improved by combining multiple central air conditioning controllers, data processors, acquisition servers and other equipment, combined with LabVIEW technology, the system software function and operation process are improved. Finally, the experiment proves that the centralized online monitoring system for pipeline and cable environment and air conditioning fresh air can better reduce the monitoring error and ensure the real-time monitoring quality of pipeline and cable environment and air conditioning fresh air.
Effect of Foliar Application For Proline, Zinc Sulphate on Growth and Yield of Okra Plant (Abelmoschus Esculentus L.)

The field experiment was carried out at the Researches Station and Agricultural Experiments/College of Agriculture/Al-Muthanna University during the summer agricultural season 2020 on Okra plant. To study foliar spraying application of Proline from three levels (0, 40 and 80) mg.L−1 and gave P0, P1 and P2 respectively, Zinc sulphate (0, 20 and 40) mg.L−1 and given these Zn0, Zn1 and Zn2. Using the randomized complete block design (R.C.B.D.) and each treatment was treated in three replicates. Means were compared using L.S. D at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the experiment showed The treatment of P2 spraying with proline concentration (80 mg.L−1) was superior in the percentage of Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in leaves, Number of branches, Leaves area and Plant yield (g) (3.09%, 0.44%, and 2.88%, 9.04 branch plant−1, 0.723m2, 303.39 g.plant−1) respectively. The results also showed that Zn2 treatment was elevated (40 mg.L−1) on all measured indicators (3.29%, 0.37%, 2.83%, 8.76 branch plant−1, 0.763 m2, 334.35 g.plant−1). the outperformed was in the significant effect of interaction treatment proline and zinc sulphate P2Zn2 on all measured indicators.
Assessment of Nutrient Usage and Discharge in Tomato Greenhouse

One of the contributors to eutrophication is from agricultural wastewater which contained nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The agricultural industry in Japan has practice greenhouse plantation recently. In this study, the amount of nutrient concentration and load in the wastewater were investigated. Water samples from water supply, soil medium and effluent were collected at a greenhouse in Japan which cultivated tomato plants in coconut husk medium. The assessment was conducted every two weeks for regular monitoring for three months. The results showed that concentrations of all nutrients have same concentration level in the water supply samples from January 13th to March 15th. The concentration of supplied nutrient on March 29th increased due to high concentration of nutrients in medium water samples which preventing the nutrient uptake by the plant. The nutrient uptake by the plants were in the same range which NH4-N was between 13.6 mg/L to 14.99 mg/L, NO2-N was between 2.3 to 2.5 mg/L, NO3-N was between 135.9 mg/L to 152.5 mg/L and PO4-P was between 70.12 to 76.64 mg/L. The concentration of nutrients in drainage was below the permissible limit of Japan’s Effluent Standard. As a result, it can be concluded that using greenhouses as an alternative farming method contributes in reducing nutrient discharge by controlling the nutrient supply to the plants.
Decreasing the index change of grating with trapezoid index modulation

Trapezoid index modulation (TIM) is introduced in long period fiber grating to decrease the index change. The coupled-mode equations of long period grating with trapezoid index modulation have been presented. The coupled interactions considered in these equations include not only the self-coupling of the core mode and the coupling between the fundamental core mode and the cladding modes, but also the self-coupling of the cladding modes. Compared with the long-period fiber grating with rectangle index modulation (RIM), the advantage of this novel grating is that it needs a smaller refractive index change. The value of refractive index change decreases with the increasing of the difference between the top width and the bottom width. When the difference between the top width and the bottom width is 30 μm, the refractive index change is only 80.2% of that of the long-period fiber grating with rectangle index modulation. Trapezoid index modulation can also be applied to the fiber Bragg and sampled grating to decrease the refractive index change. Sixteen uniform channels filtering with small refractive index change are also demonstrated.
Antibiogram Susceptibility Patterns of Staphylococcus Aureus Harboring of MecA Gene and Prevalence Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzymes (AMEs) Genes in Iraq

Resistance to antibiotics, particularly aminoglycosides, has increased recently among Staphylococcus aureus strains, especially those resistant to methicillin and carrying the mecA gene. As a result, the purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of susceptibility patterns of aminoglycosides and predominance of genes regulated by aminoglycosides such as aac(6’)/aph(2”), aph(3”)-Ilia, and ant (4’)-Ia in MRSA isolates. In totality, there are 80 Staphylococcus aureus strains have been collected from a variety of clinical and environmental specimens and identified using standard culture and recognition requirements. MRSA strains were detected using cefoxitin disk diffusion and fermentation of mannitol salt agar methods, followed by molecular detection of the presence of the mec A gene. The agar disk diffusion technique was used to evaluate the antibiotic susceptibility of MRSA strains to aminoglycoside antibiotics. Multiplex PCR was used to test S. aureus for the existence of aminoglycoside-encoding genes, aac (6’)/aph(2”), aph(3”)-IIIa, and ant (4’)-Ia. From the total number of S. aureus isolates examined, 72 (90 %) were identified as MRSA, including every isolates contained the mec A gene. Susceptibility profile for MRSA isolates to aminoglycosides was as follows: gintamicin 12(16.6 %), amekacin 30(41.8 %), tobramycin 13(18.1 %), and netilmicin3 (4.1 %). The distribution of aac (6’)/aph(2”), aph(3”)-IIIa, and ant (4’)-Ia genes in MRSA isolates was 36.8 %, 0 %, and 0 %, respectively. Finally, because MRSA strains are a major problem in people’s diseases, This research’s findings might be valuable medical source providers in selecting appropriate medicines for the drug therapy of MRSA infections.
Impedance Reshaping and Stability Analysis of the Unbalanced Three-phase System Considering the Grid-tied Inverter based Imbalance Compensation

Grid-tied inverters have been adopted both as the interface of renewable energy resources and as a solution to address power quality issues. To compensate the imbalance distortion caused by asymmetric local load, DQ transformation based compensation method is introduced into the control scheme of the grid-tied inverter. Taking both the inverter control scheme and circuit topology into account, the space vector based impedance modelling and stability analysis approaches are proposed in this paper to analyse the dynamic of the asymmetric system with active imbalance compensation. The proposed impedance models indicate that the compensation control method can reshape the output impedance features, and affect the stability of the system. The stability analysis results are verified in this paper by experimental results.