Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Property Regimes

Property regimes refer to the political, legal, and economic systems through which societies order their relationships between people with respect to valued things. Anthropologists and legal scholars have long been engaged in a dynamic dialogue about the organization and practice of property regimes. However, whereas legal theory has been uniquely concerned with ownership and private property as a system for allocating scarce goods and resources, anthropologists have investigated how property is constructed and shaped by everyday practice, illuminating how the distinctions between law and practice mutually constitute power relations. This chapter reviews how anthropologists have attended to aporias of property theory by ethnographically analysing conflicts and transformations between property regimes. It surveys anthropological insights into three continuing processes of property regime transformation: decolonization, privatization, and enclosure. In addition, it analyses two emergent processes around which property claims are being reconfigured: dematerialization and rematerialization. The dematerialization of property through informational and financial capitalism is occurring at a time when industrial modes of carbon-dependent accumulation are facing ecological limits brought on by climate change. However, technologies of informationalization and financialization are also rematerializing property regimes by constructing new calculative devices and global markets for increasingly limited natural resources. How these emerging regimes shape social relations between people, the distribution of social entitlements, and the boundaries between persons and things offers an important field of ethnographic enquiry.
The MANGO clockless network-on-chip: Concepts and implementation

Shared, segmented, on-chip interconnection networks, known as networks-on-chip (NoC), may become the preferred way of interconnecting IP cores in future giga-scale system-on-chip (SoC) designs. A NoC can provide the required communication bandwidth while accommodating the effects of scaling microchip technologies. Equally important, a NoC facilitates a truly modular and scalable design flow. In this paper we present the MANGO NoC, and we explain how its key characteristics (clockless implementation, standard socket access points and guaranteed communication services) make MANGO suitable for a modular SoC design flow. Among the advantages of using clockless circuit techniques are inherent global timing closure, low forward latency in pipelines, and zero dynamic idle power consumption. Time division multiplexing, generally used to provide bandwidth guarantees in clocked NoCs, however is not possible in a clockless environment. MANGO provides an alternative, high-performance solution to providing hard, connectionoriented service guarantees, using clockless circuit techniques. We present in-depth circuit details and describe the 0.13 μm standard cell implementation of a 5 × 5 routing node, for use in a mesh type NoC.
Implications of Gut-Brain axis in the pathogenesis of Psychiatric disorders

Psychiatric disorders may extremely impair the quality of life with patients and are important reasons of social disability. Several data have shown that psychiatric disorders are associated with an altered composition of gut microbiota. Dietary intake could determine the microbiota, which contribute to produce various metabolites of fermentation such as short chain fatty acids. Some of the metabolites could result in epigenetic alterations leading to the disease susceptibility. Epigenetic dysfunction is in fact implicated in various psychiatric and neurologic disorders. For example, it has been shown that neuroepigenetic dysregulation occurs in psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia. Several studies have demonstrated that the intestinal microbiome may influence the function of central nervous system. Furthermore, it has been proved that the alterations in the gut microbiota-composition might affect in the bidirectional communication between gut and brain. Similarly, evidences demonstrating the association between psychiatric disorders and the gut microbiota have come from preclinical studies. It is clear that an intricate symbiotic relationship might exist between host and microbe, although the practical signiﬁcance of the gut microbiota has not yet to be determined. In this review, we have summarized the function of gut microbiota in main psychiatric disorders with respect to the mental health. In addition, we would like to discuss the potential mechanisms of the disorders for the practical diagnosis and future treatment by using bioengineering of microbiota and their metabolites.
Advanced interfaces of interactions with virtual organs for surgical pre-operative planning

The visualization of 3D models of the patient's body emerges as a priority in surgery. In this paper three different visualization and interaction systems are present: a virtual interface, a low cost multi-touch screen and a navigation system of medical imaging and 3D models. The systems are able to interpret in real-time the user's movements and can be used in the pre-operative planning for the navigation and manipulation of 3D models of the human body built from real patient's CT images. The surgeon has the possibility to visualize both the traditional patient information, as the TC image set, and a 3D model of the patient's anatomy built from this. The developed virtual interface is the first prototype of a system designed to avoid contact with the computer so that the surgeon will be able to visualize models of the patient's organs moving the finger in the free space. The developed multi-touch screen provides a user interface customized for doctor requirements that allows many users to interact at the same time with 3D models of the human body built from CT images. In the developed navigation and visualization system two different modalities are available in real time and dynamically: it is possible to have the automatic reslicing of the orthogonal planes exactly next to the actual position of the surgical instrument tip and to activate the clipping modality that allows cutting the 3D model in correspondence of a chosen visualization plane.
Radar and ground-level measurements of precipitation collected by EPFL during the ICE-POP 2018 campaign in South-Korea

Abstract. This article describes a four-month dataset of precipitation and cloud measurements collected during the International Collaborative Experiments for PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic winter games (ICE-POP 2018). This paper aims to describe the data collected by the Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. The dataset includes observations from an X-band dual-polarisation Doppler radar, a W-band Doppler cloud profiler, a multi-angle snowflake camera and a two-dimensional video disdrometer (https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.918315, Gehring et al. (2020a)) . Classifications of hydrometeor types derived from dual-polarisation measurements and snowflake photographs are presented. The dataset covers the period from 15 November 2017 to 18 March 2018 and features nine precipitation events with a total accumulation of 195 mm of equivalent liquid precipitation. This represents 85 % of the climatological accumulation over this period. To illustrate the available data, measurements corresponding to the four precipitation events with the largest accumulation are presented. The synoptic situations of these events were contrasted and influenced the precipitation type and accumulation. The hydrometeor classifications reveal that aggregate snowflakes were dominant and that some events featured significant riming. The combination of dual-polarisation variables and high-resolution Doppler spectra with ground-level snowflake images makes this dataset particularly suited to study snowfall microphysics in a region where such measurements were not available before.
Protection Against Schistosoma Mansoni In Mice By using UV-Irradiation In Comparing With Soluble Adult Worm Antigen (SWAP)

Background : The present study aimed to investigate the dynamics of immunoregulatory factors implicated in the murine model of soluble adult worm antigen preparation (SWAP) and UV-irradiated adult worm extract-induced granulomatous hypo-responsivness. Material and Methods: Native male mice were classified into four groups. The first negative control (non-infected) group, the second positive control (infected) group, the third SWAP-vaccinated group and the fourth UV-irradiated adult worm extract-vaccinated group. The last two groups were injected subcutaneous by 0.2 ml (contained 100 µg protein) of the two used vaccines SWAP or UV-irradiated adult worm extract respectively, four weeks prior to infection. The 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th mice groups were infected by subcutaneous injection with 100 cercariae of Egyptian strain of S. mansoni. All mice groups were sacrificed 8 weeks post-infection. Results: Parasitological parameters such as worms count, eggs/gram tissues of liver and intestine were studied. Biochemical parameters such as the activities of liver function tests (AST, ALT, ALP and γ GT) were measured. The cellular immune responses were assessed by studying the cytokine measurement. Hepatic histopathological criteria and the morphological changes of adult worms were studied through the scanning electron microscope. Conclusion: The present results revealed that the UV-irradiated adult worm extract have high efficacy than SWAP as immunizing antigens as shows in our data, which reported that irradiation associated vaccine antigen was shown to achieve a higher protection in mice.
Effects of Pre-Operative Air-Powder Polishing and Rubber-Cup Prophylaxis on Tooth Bleaching Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Split-Mouth Clinical Study

Background: The aim the study to compare the effects of pre-operative air-powder polishing and rubber-cup prophylaxis on tooth bleaching outcomes.Methods: 23 subjects suffering from discoloration, were enrolled in a randomized controlled split mouth experimental study. Before bleaching, air powder polishing and rubber-cup polishing techniques were applied on either side of the mouth and the tooth bleaching effects assessed immediately after and 7 days.Results: No statistically significant difference was found in for DL, Da, Db, DE and DSGU values between air-powder polishing and rubber-cup groups at immediate and 1 week.The difference between immediate and 1 week measurements is statistically significant in both air-powder polishing and rubber-cup groups, except DL for rubber-cup group, and Da, Db for air-powder polishing group.Conclusions: Within the limitations of the study, it can be concluded that there was no lasting difference in tooth bleaching effects between rubber-cup and air-polishing techniques at immediately after and 1-week post treatment.Trial registration: ClinicalTrial.gov ID: NCT04407910
Acoustics on the 21st Century Battlefield

Abstract : Are there really acoustic missiles that can detect, identify, and home in on enemy targets? Even flying targets like Hokums? This may be technology of the future, but it is just around the comer. A prototype acoustic homing sensor system is being tested as the brilliant anti-tank (BAT) submunition for the Army tactical missile system (ATACMS) or for the tri-service stand-oft attack missiles (TSSAM). To stay ahead of the power curve, commanders should anticipate high-tech weapons such as acoustic missiles. Many technologies will emerge, proffering more opportunities for high-tech battlefield applications. The operational commander of the 21st century must understand, integrate, and apply innovative capabilities to find, fix, fight, and finish enemy forces.
Transcription of Russian intonation ToRI, an interactive research tool and learning module on the internet

This article discusses a new system for the Transcription of Russian Intonation, ToRI, on the Internet. Section 1 presents a general outline of the system. The terminology used in ToRI is defined in an online glossary, from which Section 2 gives the following examples: pitch accent and accent-lending pitch movements, perceptual equivalence, connecting pitch movements, and register. ToRI uses unambiguous symbols for the transcription of pitch accents, pitch movements connecting the pitch accents and utterance boundaries marked by pitch. Section 3 discusses these ToRI symbols in detail. In the system, each symbol representing a pitch accent is described with rules for its realization, that is, with phonetic correlates and limits of perceptual tolerance. Each pitch accent is presented with pictures of the contours, with sound examples and with interactive audiovisual exercises training the recognition and production of Russian pitch phenomena. In the examples, main communicative functions for each accent are also given. In Section 4 , pitch accent H*M is presented as a demonstration of how the pitch accents are described and how they appear on the webpages of ToRI.
Design Tools for Zero-Net Mass-Flux Separation Control Devices

Abstract : This report discusses the fundamental dynamics of zero-net mass flux (ZNMF) actuators commonly used in active flow-control applications. The present work addresses unresolved technical issues by providing a clear physical understanding of how these devices behave in a quiescent medium and interact with an external boundary layer by developing and validating reduced-order models. The results are expected to ultimately aid in the analysis and development of design tools for ZNMF actuators in flow-control applications.
Symmetrically Modified Laddered H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter with Reduced Configurational Parameters

Multilevel Inverters are incorporated in this modern world for medium and high-level applications for its adaptability to improve power quality problems. Its necessity is growing big in developing newer techniques and topologies for efficient implementation of DC to AC conversion system. Developing the MLI using less active switching components, less switching losses on active devices and improvement of number of voltage levels is always a tough task. A step forward to solve this problem is to modify the existing H-bridge multilevel inverter to produce Symmetrically Modified Laddered H-Bridge Multi-level Inverter (SMLHB -MLI). Comparative analysis has been carried out with other reputed existing MLI topologies to find out the performance and reduces complexity problem in inverter based on reduced switching methods in inverter side, reduction of active switching components and power diodes
Study of clustering algorithms for brain computer interface using wireless sensor networks

BCIs are often directed at expanding, assisting or restoring human sensory-motor or cognitive functions by offering a direct communication route between the human brain and any external devices. In Invasive BCI the sensors are implanted inside the brain on the surface of cerebrum. So far invasive BCI using wireless sensors has not been achieved. Most research to date regarding invasive BCI using wireless sensors has revolved around communications along the surface of the body by the use of traditional electromagnetic (EM) radio-frequency carrier waves. The major impediment that we face today in order to enable this dream of networked-implantable-devices is caused by the physical nature of propagation in humans. Our body is composed primarily of water, which is a medium through which Radio frequency EM waves do not easily propagate. Therefore, in this article we take a distinctive perspective and inspect the possibility of using ultrasonic waves to wirelessly interconnect sensors in the brain. We propose a new energy model required for ultrasonic propagation. Since the sensors need to be implanted inside the brain, therefore to avoid frequent implants we design a new clustering algorithm which overcomes the drawbacks of existing LEACH algorithm and uses lesser energy, hence enhancing the lifetime of sensors.
Ukrainian network of internet telescopes: Addressing multiple audiences

Abstract The UNIT project (Ukrainian Network of Internet Telescopes), which started in December 2006, aims to use new technologies to demonstrate modern astronomy to the general public better. UNIT should be completed by small robotic telescopes installed at remote sites; their work will be synchronised to within 1 ms by means of GPS technology. The philosophy of UNIT is to de-velop an instrument to perform observations over the internet from a PC at any location. UNIT is designed for both professional and educational applications. It can be employed by students, schools and amateurs to look at anything they want in the sky via an internet gateway. Introduction During the past 10 years, astronomical education has been subject to systematic and intensive improvements in Ukraine. Since 2000, astronomy has been a required course in general schools and in lyceums. Several planetariums are open to the public. Among the tasks still waiting to be tackled are the following: • to increase the number of new textbooks;• to organise regular training of astronomy teachers;• to integrate research into teaching and education;• to raise the prestige of the scientific profession, etc.Scientists from the National Academy of Sciences play an important role in improvement of astro-nomical education. In 2006 the UNIT project was initiated. The project will use new technologies and new systems to promote modern astronomy and to create an interactive interface between society and science. The use of practical observations is a powerful tool for attracting young people to scientific and technical careers. One more problem of great importance is manmade light pollution, which has already made large areas of the world unsuitable for astronomical observations. Within this project, scientists and amateurs will work together to monitor and quantify the level of night sky brightness and to promote public understanding of the problem of light pollution.
Testing Extreme Programming

From the Book: This is a book about being a tester on an Extreme Programming (XP) team. It plugs a gap in the currently available XP materials by defining how an XP tester can contribute to the project, including what testers should do, when they should do it, and how they should do it. We are writing it because we think that XP is a better way to develop software and should be used by more teams. We believe that an acknowledged place in XP teams for testing and quality assurance will help bring that about. Our goals in this book are to: Convince current XP practitioners that there is a valid role for a tester on the team Convince testing and quality assurance professionals that XP offers solutions to some of their worst problems Convince both groups that the testers are needed just as much as in an XP project as in a traditional development project Provide enough detail and practical example to allow you to either perform the XP tester role yourself or work productively with a tester on your team, whether you are an XP newbie or veteran, tester, programmer, guide, customer, or manager We hope that if you are not currently using XP, that you can influence your own organization to try it. Even if your team uses some other process for software development, we think you can apply "extreme testing" practices to add value. Because not everyone will be familiar with XP, we provide an overview of the basic concepts in the introduction, and describe a few aspects in more detail as necessary throughout the text. But this will be a bare-bones summary, at best, and there are several excellent books on the subject, as well as a wealth ofinformation on the Web. The book is divided into three major parts: Part I - The XP Tester Role This is where we define what we think the tester role is (and is not), how a project will benefit from it, what is in it for the tester, and generally why XP needs a tester role. Part II - The XP Test Drive Here we go through an XP project step by step and suggest what goals to shoot for, which activities to engage in, and helpful techniques to try as a tester on an XP project. Part III - Road Hazard Survival Kit Finally we provide some resources to help you cope when the real world doesn't conform exactly to the ideal XP project. Large projects, for instance, where an XP team is imbedded in a larger, non-XP effort, or when critical XP practices are modified or omitted. We've tried to keep the things as practical as possible, and provided real-life examples as well as exercises for you to try it out for yourself. The exercises are built around an XP project to develop a simple web-based tracking application, and we provide portions of the application at various stages for you to practice on. We think you will find this book helpful if you are already a member of an XP team, or if you are a testing/quality assurance professional, or if you are in any software development role and considering XP.
Reduced k-points based computationally efficient band structure approach for UTB device simulation

The accurate calculation of channel electrostatics parameters, such as charge density and potential, in ultra-thin body (UTB) devices requires self-consistent solution of the Poisson’s equation and the full band structure, which is channel material and thickness dependent. For cubic crystals like silicon, the semi-empirical sp3d5s* tight-binding (TB) model is preferred in device simulations, over the density functional theory, to obtain the full band structure because of being computationally less intensive and equally accurate. However, the computational time of the TB model scales non-linearly with the channel thickness and becomes cumbersome for silicon, beyond 5 nm, primarily because of the increasing size of the TB hamiltonian that needs to be solved over the entire k-space, in the irreducible Brillouin zone. In this work, we precisely identify those k-points corresponding to the energies close to the band minima, where the Fermi-Dirac probability significantly affects electrostatics parameters. This enables us to demonstrate a computationally efficient approach based on solving the hamiltonian only on those reduced number of k-points. The rigorous benchmarking of the channel electrostatics parameters obtained from this approach is performed with results from accurate full band structure simulations showing excellent agreement over a wide range of channel thicknesses, oxide thicknesses, device temperatures and different channel orientations. By showing that the approach presented in this work is computationally efficient, besides being accurate, regardless of the number of atomic layers, we demonstrate its applicability for simulating UTB devices.