Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Design, simulation and analysis of high-K gate dielectric FinField effect transistor

The devices with additional gates like Fin Field effect transistor (FinFET) provide higher control on subthreshold parameters and are favorable for Ultra large-scale integration. Also, these structures provide high control on current through the channel and with minimum leakage. In this paper we designed a FinFET with high-K gate dielectric material i.e Hafnium oxide as gate oxide. A comparison of similar sized transistor with Air and Silicon dioxide as gate material is performed. The comparison is mainly in terms of performance parameters like transconductance, subthreshold slope, and drain current characteristics. There is an increase in ON current on using a high-K dielectric material and subsequently an improvement in other parameters like subthreshold slope, transconductance and intrinsic gain.
Development and Automation of Phrase Model for Urdu Speech Corpus

A phrase model for the annotation of Break Indices (BI) in Urdu speech corpus has been presented. A detailed acoustic analysis has been carried out to understand the patterns of phrase breaks in 1 hour of recorded Urdu speech. A four level phrase model has been proposed, including BI levels 0, 1, 2 and 4. From the outcomes of this analysis, rules have been formulated for automating the process of BI tagging in Urdu speech corpus. For this purpose, the annotated information of word boundaries, Part Of Speech (POS), intonation, stress and pauses from the Urdu speech corpus has been utilized. As the features indicating the prosodic behavior of the pitch contour, including stress and intonation, have already been accurately tagged in the speech corpus, the results obtained from the automatic BI tagging are quite promising. The automatic BI labeling system has provided coverage of 97.8%, and accuracy of 98.3% for the tagging of unseen data.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Lagoon Hospitals, Nigeria

BACKGROUND: The first laparoscopic procedures were performed well for over thirty years in Europe. Mostly, these include appendectomy and cholecystectomy. However, in Nigeria and other developing countries, the practice commenced only recently and with encouraging results in many centers. Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in the low resource setting remains controversial. We audit the procedures; highlight the cost-saving technique, and the practical skills transfer model for laparoscopic appendectomy performed at Lagoon Hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria. METHODS: We review the hospital records per case of appendectomy done from June 2013 through December 2016 at the Lagoon Hospitals, Lagos Nigeria. RESULTS: Two hundred and fifty-eight 258 patients were diagnosed with acute appendicitis (AA) within the study period. (Number n=97; 37.6%) Patients had open appendectomy (OA). Then (n=16; 6.2%) patients that presented with clinical and radiological diagnosis of complicated AA eventually had an open laparotomy. Meanwhile, (n=145; 56.2%) cases had LA. In the laparoscopy group, (n=4; 1.6%) patients who had initial diagnostic laparoscopy revealed a normal appendix in addition to other operative findings that precluded appendectomy. Subsequently, an estimated (n=141; 54.6%) patients underwent LA, for which conversion to open laparotomy was inadvertently required in (n=2; 0.8%) of these cases. The median time for the LA procedure was higher than that observed for OA (49.5 vs. 34.5 min). Patients in the LA group had a shorter median postoperative stay (1.5 vs. 2.5 days). Wound infection occurred in 1 (0.8%) patient from the LA group and 4 (1.6%) from OA and p=0.098 (the difference was not statistically significant). There was no indication for readmission of the patients during the follow up period of three months. CONCLUSION: LA reduced the rate of unnecessary appendectomy, and postoperative hospital stays in our patients, potentially reducing crowding in our surgical wards. The complications were very similar to those seen in other facilities elsewhere. LA is safe, average cost, and gradually gaining acceptance among Surgeons in Nigeria. For effective training of qualified surgeons on site, short but repetitive hands-on training sessions has been advocated as appropriate. LA is achievable in resourceconstrained settings.
Likelihood-based Dimension Folding on Tensor Data

Sufﬁcient dimension reduction methods are ﬂexible tools for data visualization and ex-ploratory analysis, typically in regression of a univariate response on a multivariate predictor. In recent years, there has been a rapidly growing interest in the analysis of matrix-variate and tensor-variate data. For regression with tensor predictor, Li, Kim & Altman (2010) developed the general framework of dimension folding and several moment-based estimation procedures. In this article, we propose two likelihood-based dimension folding methods that are motivated by quadratic discriminant analysis for tensor data: the maximum likelihood estimators are derived under a general covariance setting and a structured envelope covariance setting. We study the asymptotic properties of both estimators and show that proposed estimators are more ac-curate than the existing moment-based estimators by simulation studies and real data analysis.
Strategic Management Theory And Practice 5th Edition

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Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-Derived Compounds via C–C Coupling Reactions: Computational and Experimental Studies of Acetaldehyde and Furan Reactions in HZSM-5

Catalytic C–C coupling and deoxygenation reactions are essential for upgrading of biomass-derived oxygenates to fuel-range hydrocarbons. Detailed understanding of mechanistic and energetic aspects of these reactions is crucial to enabling and improving the catalytic upgrading of small oxygenates to useful chemicals and fuels. Using periodic density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we have investigated the reactions of furan and acetaldehyde in an HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst, a representative system associated with the catalytic upgrading of pyrolysis vapors. Comprehensive energy profiles were computed for self-reactions (i.e., acetaldehyde coupling and furan coupling) and cross-reactions (i.e., acetaldehyde + furan) of this representative mixture. Major products proposed from the computations are further confirmed using temperature controlled mass spectra measurements. The computational results show that furan interacts with acetaldehyde in HZSM-5 via an alkylation mechanism, which is more favorable than.
Human Papilloma Virus, Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor as Biological Markers in Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma

Sinonasal inverted papilloma (SIP) has a recurrent tendency and potential for transformation into squamous cell carcinoma and is a locally aggressive benign tumor. In the progression from benign SIP to malignancy, human papillomavirus (HPV) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) are suggested to play a major role. This work aims to assess their role as tumor marker in SIP. Immunohistochemical analysis for EGFR and PCR detection of HPV – DNA were estimated in nasal biopsies from 35 SIP, 35 NP and 30 control patients (turbinate surgery candidate). Serum SCCA1 was also assessed. HPV-DNA was detected as 63%, 8.6% and 0 % in SIP, NP, and control patients. EGFR intensity revealed statistically significant difference between SIP and other groups. Significant elevated serum SCCA level (6.14 ± 2.69 ng/ml) was found in SIP group, compared to 2.41 ± 1.12 ng/ml and 0.68 ± 0.25 ng/ml in NP and control group. There was a significant decrease of its level postoperatively. The sensitivity was 80.0 and the specificity was 93.8. These results may suggest SCCA and EGFR are possible reliable tumor markers in SIP monitoring and management. High prevalence of HPV-DNA points to its possible role as etiological factor for SIP.
Effects of Depolarizing Quantum Channels on BB84 and SARG04 Quantum Cryptography Protocols 1

—We report experimental studies on the effect of the depolarizing quantum channel on weak(cid:2)pulse BB84 and SARG04 quantum cryptography. The experimental results show that, in real world conditions in which channel depolarization cannot be ignored, BB84 should perform better than SARG04 under the most general eavesdropping attack.
Effect of Education with Visual Material Based on Health Belief Model on Female Teachers’ Breast Cancer Screening and Breast Self Examination

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide as well as in Egypt. Aim: This study was to study the effect of education with visual material based on health belief model on female teachers’ breast cancer screening and breast self examination. Design: A quasi experimental design with pre and post test was utilized. Sample: The total sample of 200 female teachers filled the questionnaires and completes the study. Setting: Study was carried out at governmental secondary schools at Shebin El kom city and Melig village at Menoufia Governorate. A multi stage random sample technique was used for the selection of two setting to implement the study. Tool: The tools used were (1) A self–administered questionnaire, (2) Champion’s Health Belief Model Constructs Scale and (3) An observation competency checklist for breast self examination. Results: The results showed that, there is a highly significant improvement in knowledge, attitude that represented in all six dimensions of health belief model and practice regarding breast cancer screening and breast self examination after education with visual material compared to before education. Conclusion: The educational intervention with visual material based on health belief model is effective in raising female teachers' awareness about breast cancer, and of regular screening procedures of breast self-examination. Recommendation: This result recommended that, the need for developing and establishing of breast cancer screening programs to improve female awareness.
Research on Aging Landscape Design of Old Residential Quarters Based on Ecological Values under the Background of Big Data

The aging society is the inevitable result of the development of economy and science and technology level of human society to a certain extent, and it is the inevitable law in the development of human society. A large number of existing old residential areas did not pay attention to the problem of old people's aged care at home, and most residential areas could not meet the needs of old people's aged care at home. Therefore, it is an important direction for the transformation of old urban residential areas. Solving the problems of potential safety hazards, municipal supporting facilities and environmental improvement in old residential areas is the most important thing to improve people's livelihood, beautify the city appearance and create a livable place. At present, there is an urgent need for China to conduct systematic design research on the whole environment of old residential quarters, so as to quickly cope with the increasingly severe aging traffic situation. In this paper, aiming at the green landscape of old residential areas, we mainly analyze from the angle of ecology and aging, find out the difficulties in the renovation of old residential areas, and provide feasible schemes and reasonable suggestions for the landscape space renovation of old urban residential areas.
Viewpoint: AI as Author - Bridging the Gap Between Machine Learning and Literary Theory

Anticipating the rise in Artificial Intelligence’s ability to produce original works of literature, this study suggests that literariness, or that which constitutes a text as literary, is understudied in relation to text generation. From a computational perspective, literature is particularly challenging because it typically employs figurative and ambiguous language. Literary expertise would be beneficial to understanding how meaning and emotion are conveyed in this art form but is often overlooked. We propose placing experts from two dissimilar disciplines – machine learning and literary studies – in conversation to improve the quality of AI writing. Concentrating on evaluation as a vital stage in the text generation process, the study demonstrates that benefit could be derived from literary theoretical perspectives. This knowledge would improve algorithm design and enable a deeper understanding of how AI learns and generates.
Metaphorical Representations Identity of Social Groups in Information Retrieval ' of the the Thematic Assistance of

: Retrieving infonnation from the Internet has been a difficult task for several reasons, such as the great amount of infonnation currently accessible online. This reality has led different research areas to study filtering techniques to improve the accuracy of responses to specific requests. This paper introduces a user-friendly theoretical filtering methodology, called meta filter, based on the concept that people represent themselves and the world around them by using metaphors, which could be used for infonnation retrieval. The ontological concept of facets as proposed by Ranganathan - Personality, Matter, Energy, Space and Time - guides our classification of metaphoric representations. A case study based on a discourse community in the Transportation field was used to illustrate our proposal.
The problems of historical settlements’ enhancement and the possible solutions

The paper deals with the problems of historical settlements, which lead to the loss of their status and critical violations of the historical environment. The author analyzes the problems of historical settlements and their particularly vulnerable type – small formations – including social, political, economic, and scientific research. The author points out the need for complex innovative approaches that ensure not only the material restoration, but also the functional development of the historical environment, the introduction of new functions. The tools of working with the historical urban environment and its active functional inclusion in the modern discourse, models of increasing the value characteristics of urban objects, as well as the principles of implementing local potentials, which are laid in the basis of a holistic methodology, are considered. A strategy is proposed that solves the extremely acute issue of the urban significance of historical and cultural monuments on the basis of management tools and spatial planning, and tactical steps for its implementation are highlighted. The methodology obtained as a result of the study can be used as a basis for a national program aimed at developing and strengthening the social and economic role of small historical cities in the country’s settlement system.
Ultra-low-power subthreshold logic with germanium junctionless transistors

The present work investigates the suitability of Ge junctionless (JL) transistors for subthreshold logic applications. Considering that Ge exhibits a higher degree of short channel effects due to its higher permittivity, a semi-analytical model is first developed to capture the potential distribution and electron concentration in double gate (DG) Ge JL transistors with underlap regions for subthreshold operation. The model accurately predicts threshold voltage, drain-induced barrier lowering and subthreshold swing in Ge-based DG JL transistors. The work is extended to evaluate the subthreshold drain current for n-type and p-type DG Ge JL devices and the approach is adapted to extract three key technology-dependent parameters for ultra-low-power (ULP) (subthreshold) operation. The technology-dependent parameters are then utilized to evaluate key performance metrics of a subthreshold inverter. The upper and lower output voltage swing values, logic threshold voltage, and gain of the subthreshold inverter agree reasonably well with the developed modeling framework. The impact of technology downscaling, from a 5 nm to 0.7 nm node, on the performance of DG Ge JL subthreshold inverter is investigated, and possible options to enhance gain are outlined. Transient analysis highlighting NOT, NAND and NOR logic functionality with subthreshold Ge JL transistors has been investigated. Apart from base device and circuit assessment, the work also investigates the sensitivity of key metrics on physical transistor dimensions, supply voltage and temperature. The work showcases the potential benefits of optimally designed ULP n-type and p-type metal–oxide–semiconductor Ge JL devices for subthreshold logic applications.
The settlement of kampong Lawas Maspati Surabaya based on ekistics

The settlement of Kampong Lawas Maspati is in the urban area of Surabaya, Indonesia, about 500 meters away from the Heroes Monument. Located in Gang V and VI, community unit (RW) VIII, Bubutan, the area is considered unique from various perspectives. Having five neighborhood units (RT), Kampong Lawas Maspati is surrounded by modern buildings with the ancient buildings, local wisdom, cultural traditions, and residing traditions that are maintained. This study examined the viability and adjustment of the community of Kampong Lawas Maspati by examining the settlement conditions based on the principles of ekistics theory (people, society, nature, networks, shells). This qualitative research used an applied research approach. The results showed that the elements contributing most to the viability over the last 50 years ( 1969–2019) and in accordance with the Law of Cultural Heritage in Kampung Lawas Maspati were Shells, People, and Nature. The elements of Nature, Society, and Networks adjusted to the development of the city.
Stability of small charged anti-de Sitter black holes in the Robin boundary

We analytically and numerically study quasinormal frequencies (QNFs) of neutral and charged scalar fields in the charged anti-de Sitter (AdS) black holes and discuss the stability of the black holes in terms of the QNFs. We focus on the range of the mass squared μ 2 of the scalar fields for which the Robin boundary condition parametrized by ζ applies at the conformal infinity. We find that if the black hole of radius r + and charge Q is much smaller than the AdS length ℓ, the instability of the charged scalar field can be understood in terms of superradiance in the reflective boundary condition. Noting that the s-wave normal frequency in the AdS spacetime is a decreasing function of ζ, we find that if |eQ|ℓ/r + is greater than (3+9+4μ2ℓ2)/2 , where e is the charge of the scalar field, the black hole is superradiantly unstable irrespectively of ζ. On the other hand, if |eQ|ℓ/r + is equal to or smaller than this critical value, the stability crucially depends on ζ and there appears a purely oscillating mode at the onset of the instability. We argue that as a result of the superradiant instability, the scalar field gains charge from the black hole and energy from its ambient electric field, while the black hole gives charge to the scalar field and gains energy from the scalar field but decreases its asymptotic mass parameter.
The ligand effect on the interface structures and electrocatalytic applications of atomically precise metal nanoclusters

Metal nanoclusters, also known as ultra-small metal nanoparticles, occupy the gap between discrete atoms and plasmonic nanomaterials, and are an emerging class of atomically precise nanomaterials. Metal nanoclusters protected by different types of ligands, such as thiolates, alkynyls, hydrides, and N-heterocyclic carbenes, have been synthesized in recent years. Moreover, recent experiment and theoretical studies also indicated that the metal nanoclusters show great promise in many electrocatalytic reactions, such as hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction, and CO2 reduction. The atomically precise nature of their structures enables the elucidation of structure-property relationships and the reaction mechanisms, which is essential if nanoclusters with enhanced performances are to be rationally designed. Particularly, the ligands play an important role in affecting the interface bonding, stability and electrocatalytic activity/selectivity. In this review, we mainly focus on the ligand effect on the interface structure of metal nanoclusters and then discuss the recent advances in electrocatalytic applications. Furthermore, we point out our perspectives on future efforts in this field.
Optimal Option For Agricultural Electric Network Based On Python Programming Reconstruction Order Determination

The main criteria for assessing the optimal functioning of agricultural distribution networks 6-10 kV are considered in the article. The criterion of reliability is the integral annual undersupply of electricity, the criterion of the electricity quality is voltage losses in the network, the criterion of economic efficiency is electricity technological losses in the network, and the physical condition is the networks wear and tear coefficient. The parameters of the existing network of 6 kV overhead lines N№ 10 RP-1 were analyzed, and the sequence of network sections reconstruction was determined according to the multicriteria model, taking into account the uncertainty of electrical loads. A mathematical model of a fuzzy set for determining the functional modal value is considered. A Python program was compiled to determine the modal value of the functional.
Green space as potential for forming a sustainable city

The growing of development in Malang City, Indonesia has unwittingly brought an impact on changes in land use and exploitation of natural resources. With this development, it also affects the amount of Green Open Space. This study aims to determine how much benefit is obtained in increasing the area of green open space in Malang, given the importance of green space in improving the quality of the urban environment, as well as how architects implement components to support the creation of green open spaces that are safe, inclusive, and accessible. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The expected result is to be able to find out how much influence the amount of Green Open Space in Malang City and what components are needed in order to create a Green Open Space that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.