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Evaluation of force‐based and displacement‐based out‐of‐plane seismic assessment methods for unreinforced masonry walls through refined model simulations

The performance of force‐based and displacement‐based seismic assessment methods for the life‐safety limit state check of out‐of‐plane loaded unreinforced masonry walls is evaluated on the basis of refined numerical simulations. For this purpose, a discrete element model of a vertically spanning wall is built and validated against experimental results from static and dynamic test conditions. The model is then analysed for a large range of wall configurations. For each configuration, a static pushover analysis and a series of incremental dynamic analyses are run, the latter permitting to determine the capacity of the wall under dynamic loading. The accuracy of the assessment methods in predicting the acceleration at which the walls collapse is evaluated. It is found that the displacement‐based method is more accurate, robust, and safe than the force‐based method. The comparison also shows that for walls characterised by a relatively high ratio of axial load to Euler's critical load, both assessment methods lead to an overestimation of the wall capacity. As a remedy, a modification to the methods based on a recently developed mechanical model is put forward and tested. For the force‐based method, it is additionally suggested to set for walls with relatively high overburden ratios the behaviour factor equal to 1. To ensure reproducibility of this study, all input and output files of the numerical simulations are made publicly available.
Selective finite‐states model predictive control of grid interfaced three‐level neutral point clamped photovoltaic inverter for inherent capacitor voltage balancing

A selective finite states model predictive control is proposed for a grid interfaced three-level neutral point clamped solar photovoltaic inverter. The proposed control approach eliminates the weighting factor selection for dc-link capacitor voltage balancing and reduces the computational burden for real-time implementation. The switching states required for the prediction and objective function optimisation are selected based on the position of reference voltage vector in the space vector plane, inverter current directions and the charge status of the dc-link capacitors. As a result, the selection of optimal switching state is fast, easy to implement and eliminates the selection of weighting factor for capacitor voltage balancing. The feasibility of the proposed control approach is verified through simulation and laboratory-scale experimentation. The results confirm that the proposed method attains the inherent dc-link capacitor voltage balance and also retains the dynamic and steady-state current tracking in comparison with the classical finite control-set model predictive control.
Significance of WPC and calcium caseinate on shelf - life study and textural profiles of dahi

2017 Abstract : Dahi was prepared using optimized 1 % WPC 70 and 2 % Ca - caseinate for L . helveticus MTCC 5463 ( V3 ) culture . These products were evaluated for its storage stability at refrigeration temperature ( 7  2  C ). Sensory attributes of 1 % WPC, 2 % Ca caseinate and control dahi were analysed upto 15 days at an intervals of 5 days under refrigeration temperature . Dahi supplemented with WPC 70 had improved score for flavour, body and texture, acidity, colour and appearance as well as overall acceptability as compared to control and Ca - caseinate supplemented dahi . All of these products were analysed for textural profiles during refrigerated storage ( 7  2  C ) upto 15 days . Dahi prepared with Ca - caseinate showed highest hardness, fracturability, gumminess, adhesiveness and chewiness . Whenever WPC 70 supplemented sample exhibited highest cohesiveness, resilience and springiness as compared to control . However, Dahi could be prepared by supplementing WPC 70 ( 1 %) and Ca - caseinate ( 2 %) with optimum flavour and texture using the L .
ANTIMICROBIAL AND SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF SASSUREA LAPPA ON GRAM POSITIVE, GRAM NEGATIVE AND METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

The biological activities tested ABSTRACT The methanol extract from the medicinal plant Saussurea lappa ( S.lappa ) was tested for antimicrobial activity against gram positive organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus MTCC 87 and gram negative organisms like Escherichia coli MTTCC 41, Proteus vulgaris MTCC 426 (ATCC 6380), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 424(ATCC 25619) and Candida albicans MTTCC 183(ATCC 2091) and found to have significant inhibitory effect. The effect of this extract was tested against the resistant strain Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus also. The synergistic effect in combination of the extract with antibiotics also tested and proved to have synergistic effect reducing the MIC value of the drug to two-fold. LC-MS analysis of the active fraction of this plant extract showed the presence of diaminobutyric acid, conferitin, myricetin and epigallocatechin.
Protective Effects of Cycloheximide against

follows: (a) the increased prominence of lymphocytes noted in the epi thelial lining of the crypts of those animals exposed to ara-C was not apparent in rats receiving both ara-C and CHM; (b) the pycnosis and karyorrhexis of the nuclei of the intra epithelial lymphocytes observed in ara-C-treated animals were not seen in rats injections of administration lymphocytes (c)
The Issues of Roadside Litter: A Review Paper

Roadside litter is a growing problem in many countries around the world including the United States. More people, more vehicles, and more products are factors that have aggravated the problem over the years. Additionally, the global pandemic due to COVID-19 has drastically increased the amount of litter, particularly for certain types of products such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and single-use packaging items. The detriment of roadside litter is not limited to aesthetic problems. From a general perspective, litter is associated with social, economic, and environmental issues. Further, from a transportation standpoint, some types of roadside litter can interrupt the flow of traffic, cause delays, or even pose safety hazards to road users. This study conducts a review of the existing literature to depict a holistic perspective of the cause and extent of the problem in the U.S., as well as discusses the current litter abatement strategies. This paper looks at the behavioral aspect of littering, the characteristics of litter, and different prevention and removal strategies.
EFFECf OF BODY TEMPERATURE ON THE ACUTE DECREASE OF TRYPTOPHAN HYDROXYLASE ACTIVITY INDUCED BY 3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE

Brain tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) activity decreases within 15 nrinutes after a single adnlinistration of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of body temperature on the acute decrease of TPH activity and to elucidate the mechanism of the effect. Two hours after a single dose of MDMA (20 mg/kg, s.c.), rats exhibited hyperthermia (38.7 ° C) or hypothermia (35.8° C) when maintained at 25° C or 6° C, respectively. The rectal temperature of control animals maintained at 6° C was not altered. TPH activity measured in the hippocampus, striatum and frontal cortex of hyperthermic rats treated with MDMA was decreased to 61 %, 65%, and 71 % of control levels, respectively, 2 hours after drug treatment. However, in hypothermic rats, MDMA had no effect on TPH activity in the hippocampus, striatum or frontal cortex. This protection was not due to the increase of TPH activity caused by cold stress-induced phosphorylation. Non-drug-induced hyperthermia or hypothennia did not affect TPH activity. When tissue homogenates containing TPH were incubated in vitro with MDMA at 39.0°C, the drug had no effect on the enzyme activity. Since hypothermia may prevent the MDMA-induced decrease in TPH activity by reducing the fonnation of free radicals, the effect of a free radical scavenging agent, N-tert-butyl-alpha-phenylnitrone (BPN), was exanrined.
A Survey Paper on Parallel Power Iteration Clustering for Big Data

— In today’s research, Distributed Data Mining is the most important and popular topic because data is increasing day by day in many fields such as flight booking, passenger details etc. Vast research has been conducted in distributed classification, association, clustering etc. There are some issues in distributed data mining such as homogeneous vs. heterogeneous, fragmentation of data, replication of data, communication and computation cost, Data skewness, Integration of results, etc. Mainly this paper is conducted in the context of reduction of computational as well as communication cost for data transfer. Many clustering methods have been developed and still popularly used. However, these methods generally lack robustness and suffer from “curse of dimensionality”, and computationally expensive for big data which is unstructured. Moreover, other method which is graph based method is newly developed called as Power iteration clustering (PIC). In PIC, for finding largest eigenvector power iteration method is used and then after it apply k-means algorithm for clustering purpose. It is a fast, simple and scalable method for graph clustering. But for big data it is still not scalable. In this paper our aim is to study about parallel approach called Parallel Power Iteration Clustering which can handle large data.
The Effect of Thunbergia Fragrans Roxb in Experimental Diabetes and Their Effects on Key Metablic Enzymes Involved in Carbohydrate Metabolism

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease, characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from insulin action Secretion together with impaired metabolism of glucose, lipids and protein. The WHO Expert Committee recommended that the important to investigate the hypoglycemic agents from plant origin, which were used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Thunbergia fragrans Roxb belong to the family Acanthaceae. The anti-hyperglycemic effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Thunbergia fragrans Roxb was evaluated in diabetic rats using alloxan monohydrate 150mg/kg for pilot study (4 weeks) so as to assess their effect in mild (Plasma sugar > 180mg/dl duration 28days) diabetes mellitus. In the pilot study maximum reduction of 33% and 35% glucose levels was observed in animals receiving 200mg and 400mg/kg per day of hydro alcoholic extract of Thunbergia fragrans Roxb (HAETF) after 4 weeks of treatment, respectively. The alteration in hepatic glycogen content and hepatic glucokinase, hexokinase and glucose-6-phosphate levels in diabetic rats were partially restored by hydroalcoholic extract of Thunbergia
PHARMACOKINETICS OF LUMEFANTRINE IN HEALTHY PAKISTANI VOLUNTEERS

Objective: To study the pharmacokinetics of lumefantrine in healthy Pakistani volunteers so as to see the adequacy of the regimen in vogue for the treatment of malaria and prevention of recrudescence. Place and duration of study: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Army Medical College Rawalpindi, from December 2006 to December 2007. Study design: Quasi experimental study. Subjects and Methods: Twelve healthy Pakistani male adult volunteers after informed consent participated in the study. Plasma concentration time profiles were measured after a single oral dose administration of 480mg of lumefantrine equal to four tablets of artemether –lumefantrine combination (Exafal). After extraction of lumefantrine with hexane-diethyl ether (70:30v/v) from plasma, it was analysed by HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography) using a C18 reverse phase ODS stainless steel column and a mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.1 M ammonium acetate (90:10, v/v) adjusted to pH 4.9 with ultra violet detection at 335 nm. Results: The median absorption half-life of lumefantrine was 4.5 hours, with Time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) 8.5 hours, plasma clearance 2.44 l/h and terminal elimination half-life of 89.5 hours. The Mean residence time (MRT) calculated ranged from 62.5 to125.6 (mean 98.17+17.18) hours. The day seven plasma concentrations in all the subjects, less one, were more than the cut-off value of 0.28mg/l required to prevent the recrudescent infection. Conclusion: The overall pharmacokinetic profile of lumefantrine in Pakistani healthy volunteers appears to be comparable to other ethnic groups reported from various countries and the dose regimen used is adequate for the treatment and prevention of recrudescence.
On the isolation of a MIMO 2 × 2 antenna system using non‐resonant elements: 1.71 GHz–2.69 GHz case study

A MIMO antenna system with two non‐resonant antenna elements operating at the high‐bands of LTE (1.71GHz–2.69GHz) is proposed. To improve the isolation, a stub has been located between the two non‐resonant elements in a smartphone platform. Results for measured multiplexing efficiency and isolation are compared with and without the stub. The main conclusion is that the stub not only improves isolation but also improves the average measured multiplexing efficiency by 1dB across the band.
ON A CLASS OF FUNCTIONS OF COMPLEX ORDER

Denote by R(b), the class of normalized analytic functions f which satisfies Re(l 十 r;(f'(z) - 1)) > 0, for z ED= {z: lzl < 1} and b a non-zero complex number. In this paper, some results concerning functions belonging to this class are being considered
Stand Structure in a Heterogeneous Old - growth Norway Spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) Forest in Northern Sweden

This study investigate the growth trend in an unmanaged Norway spruce forest in Västerbotten Country, Sweden. The result indicate that relationship between the diameter at breast height (1.3 m) and height follow a statistical significant trendline, where taller trees also represent wider tree diamater. The diameter hade a lower correlation to tree age, indicating that some trees in this area can have been suppressed for a time or have experience periods of high competition. Climate data (temperature, precipitation and North Atlantic oscillation) seem to have had only a partial (<50%) effect on the tree growth during two 40-years period. North Atlantic Oscillation showed no correlation with any tree chronology (standard and residual) during the past 160 years. A principle component analysis (PCA) were conducted, where the two strongest components corresponded to a cumulative variance equal to 55.5%. No chronology based on the two strongest components could fully explain the interaction between past climate and the tree ring growth detected in the study area.
Asignalingmodel of environmental overcompliance

We present a theory of unilateral regulatory overcompliance as a signaling device. Firms that have a competitive advantage in the use of a cleaner but more costly technology overcomply in order to signal to an imperfectly informed, benevolent government that compliance costs are low, thereby triggering tougher regulation. We identify the conditions under which such an overcompliance signaling equilibrium arises, showing that there may be over-overcompliance in that ﬁrms may overcomply even when tougher regulation is not socially desirable. We also discuss the diﬀerential implications of the signaling theory as compared to other theories of unilateral regulatory overcompliance.
Compensation of SequenceVoltages by STATCOM Integrated With PV

—In conventional generation, the contribution of wind power is increasing nowadays. The wind plants with induction generator exhibit a different behavior than the conventional synchronous generators. The stability of fixed speed induction generator (FSIG) wind turbines can be improved by Static Synchronous Compensator STATCOM. A STATCOM control with the capability to coordinate the control between positive and negative sequence voltages, and thus compensating the reactive power and torque oscillations respectively are evaluated by means of simulations a for three phase fault.
Effect of Intensive Psychological Care on Patients with Benign Breast Lumps after Mammotome-Assisted Tumor Resection

Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of intensive psychological care on patients with benign breast lumps after Mammotome-assisted tumor resection. Methods A total of 160 patients with benign breast lumps diagnosed and treated in our hospital between May 2019 and January 2021 were recruited and divided into a study group (n = 80) and a control group (n = 80) via the random number table method. All patients received Mammotome-assisted tumor resection. Patients in the control group received conventional nursing, and those in the study group received intensive psychological care. The outcome measure included quality of life of patients, psychological states, treatment compliance, and nursing satisfaction. Results The differences in the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) scores, self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) scores, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) scores, and Morisky scores between the two groups were not significant before the intervention (p > 0.05). The FACT-G scores improved in both groups after the intervention, with higher results in the study group than those in the control group (p < 0.05). Patients in the study group showed a significantly greater reduction in the SAS and HAMD scores than those in the control group (p < 0.05). Intensive psychological care used in the study group resulted in significantly higher compliance scores in the body mass control, medication compliance, exercise compliance, and dietary compliance versus conventional care for the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion Intensive psychological care provides satisfactory outcomes in patients with benign breast lumps after Mammotome-assisted tumor resection. It effectively improves the quality of life of patients, relieves their negative emotions, and strengthens treatment compliance and patient satisfaction, which shows good potential for clinical promotion.
The association of trajectories of protein intake and age-specific protein intakes from 2–22y with body mass index in early adulthood data analysis; body mass index

No study has analyzed how protein intake from early childhood to young adulthood relate to adult BMI in a single cohort. To estimate the association of protein intake at 2y, 11y, 15y, 19y and 22y with age- and sex-standardized BMI at 22y (early adulthood), we used linear regression models to analyse dietary and anthropometric data from a Filipino birth cohort (1985–2005, n=2586). We used latent growth curve analysis to identify trajectories of protein intake relative to age-specific recommended daily allowance (intake in g/kg body weight) from 2–22y, then related trajectory membership to early adulthood BMI using linear regression models. Lean mass and fat mass were secondary outcomes. Regression models included socioeconomic, dietary and anthropometric confounders from early life and adulthood. Protein intake relative to needs at age 2 was positively associated with BMI and lean mass at age 22y, but intakes at ages 11, 15 and 22y were inversely associated with early adulthood BMI. Individuals were classified into 4 mutually exclusive trajectories: i) normal consumers (referent trajectory, 58% of cohort), ii) high protein consumers in infancy (20%), iii) usually high consumers (18%) and iv) always high consumers (5%). Compared to the normal consumers, ‘usually high’ consumption was inversely associated with BMI, lean mass and fat mass at age 22 while ‘always high’ consumption was inversely associated with male lean mass in males. Proximal protein intakes were more important contributors to early adult BMI relative to early childhood protein intake; protein intake history was differentially associated with adulthood body size.
Power System Dynamic State Estimation: Motivations, Definitions, Methodologies, and Future Work

This paper summarizes the technical activities of the Task Force on Power System Dynamic State and Parameter Estimation. This Task Force was established by the IEEE Working Group on State Estimation Algorithms to investigate the added benefits of dynamic state and parameter estimation for the enhancement of the reliability, security, and resilience of electric power systems. The motivations and engineering values of dynamic state estimation (DSE) are discussed in detail. Then, a set of potential applications that will rely on DSE is presented and discussed. Furthermore, a unified framework is proposed to clarify the important concepts related to DSE, forecasting-aided state estimation, tracking state estimation, and static state estimation. An overview of the current progress in DSE and dynamic parameter estimation is provided. The paper also provides future research needs and directions for the power engineering community.
The Development of Videogame Localization in the Czech Republic

This bachelor's thesis deals with the history and development of videogame localization in the Czech Republic. Theoretical part is aimed at the description of the development of videogame localization in the Czech Republic and internationally. It deals with the process of videogame localization, the differences to localization process of other forms of media and obstacles specific to this process. Practical part deals with the process of videogame localization from the point of view of translators themselves.
Perilaku Penggunaan Smartphone Mewah Dengan Menggunakan Model Modified Unified Theory Of Acceptance And Use Of Technology 2 Di Kota Bandung

Di Indonesia penggunaan ponsel pintar atau biasa yang disebut smartphone sudah populer melalui Blackberry sejak tahun 2009. Saat ini tidak hanya Blackberry, pasar smartphone dikuasai 3 sistem operasi lainnya yaitu Android, iOS, dan Windows Mobile. Dari semua smartphone yang dijual, tentu ada kategori smartphone – smartphone mewah yang harganya lebih dari lima juta rupiah. Mengingat banyak produsen smartphone dengan brand terkenal yang memproduksi smartphone untuk kelas atas tersebut, perlu diketahui faktor –faktor apa sajakah yang mempengaruhi setiap orang untuk minat dan perilaku menggunakan smartphone mewah tersebut. Model yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model Modified UTAUT2 yang dikembangkan oleh Venkatesh, Thong, dan Xu serta penambahan variabel Luxury Brand Perception dari penelitian Hung et al. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 320 orang yang berada menetap di Kota Bandung. Instrumen kuisioner digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data dan pengolahan data dilakukan menggunakan software SmartPLS 2.0. Hasil pengolahan data menunjukkan Behavioral Intention adalah 54%, sedangkan besarnya pengaruh terhadap Use Behavior adalah 42%. Faktor yang menjadi prioritas utama perusahaan dalam menarik minat konsumen menggunakan smartphone mewah adalah faktor persepsi barang mewah sehingga penting bagi perusahaan untuk menciptakan produk mewah yang lebih bagus dan spesifikasi produk yang lebih canggih lagi sehingga sesuai dengan biaya yang dikeluarkan oleh konsumen yang membelinya. Selain itu, disain produk juga dibuat perlu dibuat dengan elegan agar kesan barang mewah terlihat. Kata Kunci: smartphone, UTAUT2, Indonesia, perilaku penggunaan, minat penggunaan.