Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Science in Clothing Comfort

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction to clothing comfort Need and selection of clothing Components of clothing comfort Clothing comfort and wearer's attitude Human-clothing interactions Understanding clothing comfort Psychology and comfort Psycho-physiological factors of clothing comfort Psychophysics and clothing comfort Wear trial techniques Psychological aspects of aesthetic comfort Neurophysiological processes in clothing comfort Neurophysiological perceptions Mechanical and thermal receptors Sensory perceptions of human body Physiological requirements of the human body Tactile aspects of clothing comfort Tactile comfort sensations Fabric handle attributes for expressing tactile comfort Assessment of fabric handle characteristics Fabric parameters affecting tactile sensation Thermal transmission Introduction Thermo-regulation in human body Thermal distress Thermoregulation through clothing system Thermal comfort of clothing Transient heat flow and warm-cool touch of fabrics Measurement of thermal transmission characteristics Parameters for expressing thermal characteristics Thermal transmission characteristics of fabrics Moisture transmission Introduction Liquid water transfer: wicking and water absorption Principles of moisture vapour transfer Condensation of moisture vapour Evaluation of moisture vapour transmission Moisture sensation in clothing Dynamic heat and mass transmission Introduction Combined heat and moisture interactions with textile materials Factors affecting heat and mass transfer through fabrics Evaluation of heat and mass transmission Parameters expressing heat and mass transmission Garment fit and comfort Introduction Body dimensions and pattern Garment fit and comfort relationship Factors related to garment fit Measurement of garment fit Index
A Hybrid Data Mining Model for Intrusion Detection

Network intrusion detection requires analysis of network data streams for identification of possible attacks. An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is used to analyse such attacks and prevent future attacks. Main categories of IDS are anomaly detection and misuse detection. The limitation of anomaly based detection is high false positive rate whereas misuse detection based systems can only deal with known attack types. To address these, the main contribution of this paper is to propose a framework using hybrid approach based on clustering and classification methods for Intrusion Detection (CCID).
Towards Feedback-Based Generation of Hardware Characteristics

In large complex server-like computer systems it is difficult to characterise hardware usage in early stages of system development. Many times the applications running on the platform are not ready at the time of platform deployment leading to postponed metrics measurement. In our study we seek answers to the questions: (1) Can we use a feedback-based control system to create a characteristics model of a real production system? (2) Can such a model be sufficiently accurate to detect characteristics changes instead of executing the production application? The model we have created runs a signalling application, similar to the production application, together with a PID-regulator generating L1 and L2 cache misses to the same extent as the production system. Our measurements indicate that we have managed to mimic a similar environment regarding cache characteristics. Additionally we have applied the model on a software update for a production system and detected characteristics changes using the model. This has later been verified on the complete production system, which in this study is a large scale telecommunication system with a substantial market share.
Effects of dexmedetomidine addition to low concentration of lidocaine/ropivacaine mixtures for ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block

BackgroundDexmedetomidine(DEX) has been used in combination with different local anesthetics (LAs) to improve the quality of peripheral nerve blocks. However, there is little evidence of the effects of DEX in a mixture of two LAs for brachial plexus block (BPB). The aim of this study was to investigate if DEX combined with low concentration of lidocaine/ropivacaine mixtures may further reduce the onset time and prolong block duration and analgesia time for performing ultrasound-guided axillary BPB.MethodsSeventy-five ASA Ι or II patients, scheduled for forearm or hand surgery were randomly allocated into three groups: Group R (n = 25) received 30 mL of 0.25% ropivacaine + 3 mL of 0.9% NaCl; Group RL (n = 25) received 30 mL of 1:1 0.25% ropivacaine/0.5% lidocaine + 3 mL of 0.9% NaCl; Group RLD (n = 25) received 30 mL of 1:1 0.25% ropivacaine/ 0.5%lidocaine + 3 mL of 0.75 µg/kg DEX. The hemodynamic changes, BIS values, onset time and duration of sensory and motor blocks, the analgesic time and the times of rescue analgesics within 48 h were recorded.ResultsThe onset times of sensory and motor blocks were significantly shorter in group RL and group RLD compared with group R (P < 0.0001), but no significant difference was detected between group RL and group RLD (P > 0.05). The analgesic time and the block durations in group RLD were significantly longer than that in group R and group RL (P < 0.0001). In group RLD, the times of flurbiprofen treatment were significantly reduced compared with group R and group RL(P < 0.0001). The BIS values in group RLD were significantly decreased than those of group R and group RL from 20 min till 60 min(P < 0.05). ConclusionsCombination of ropivacaine and lidocaine produces shorter onset time than ropivacaine alone in axillary BPB. DEX added to ropivacaine/lidocaine mixtures prolongs the duration of sensory and motor blocks, extends analgesic time and exerts a considerable sedative effect.Trial registrationThe clinical trial was registered in “Chinese Clinical Trial Registry” (http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx) and the registered number was “ChiCTR-IPR-16007742”, on 12th January 2016.
Removing noise from music using local trigonometric bases and wavelet packets

The work is closely based on the work of R. Coifman and M.V. Wickerhauser on entropy-based denoising algorithms and on the work of RK Coifman and F. Majid. An algorithm used in that work, and which is also used here, consists in broad outline of choosing an optimal basis for a given signal from a library of local trigonometric and wavelet packet bases. Optimality is defined in terms of a cost function. The signal is then spilt into clean and noisy parts, and the procedure is iterated on the noisy component. The clean components from each iteration are added together
Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning

About the Author Introduction: Our Changing World: Technology and Global Society What Today's Students Want Partnering and Twenty-first Century Technology REAL, Not Just Relevant Motivation Through Passion Teaching for the Future The Road to a Pedagogy of Partnering 1. Partnering: a Pedagogy for the New Educational Landscape Moving Ahead How Partnering Works Establishing Roles and Mutual Respect Getting Motivated to Partner With Your Students 2. Moving to the Partnership Pedagogy Seeing Your Students Differently Setting Up Your Classroom to Facilitate Partnering Choosing Your Partnering "Level": Basic, Directed, Advanced Technology and Partnering: Nouns vs. Verbs Partnering and The Required Curriculum Taking Your First (or Next) Steps into Partnering 3. Think "People and Passions" rather than "Classes and Content" Learn your students' interests and passions Living Out the Partnering Roles More Ideas 4. Always be REAL (not Just Relevant) A New Perspective Making Our Subjects REAL More Ways to Make Things REAL Always Think "Future" 5. Planning: Content to Questions, Questions to Skills Using Guiding Questions Focus on the appropriate verbs 6. Using Technology in Partnering Technology is the Enabler Technology and Equity: To Each His or Her Own Let the Students Use All Technology Using the Appropriate Nouns (Tools) for the Guiding Questions and Verbs 7. Understanding the "Nouns," or Tools 8. Let Your Students Create A real, World Audience Aim High / Raise the bar 9. Continuous Improvement Through Practice and Sharing Improving Through Iteration Improving Through Practice Improving Through Sharing More Ways to Help Yourself Improve 10. Assessment in the Partnership Pedagogy Useful Assessment: Beyond Summative and Formative Assessing Students' Progress Assessing Teachers' Progress Assessing Administrators' Progress Assessing Parents' Progress Assessing Schools' Progress Assessing Our Nation's Progress, and the World's Conclusion: The (Not Too Distant) Future of Education What Should A New Curriculum Be? : Essential Twenty-first Century Skills Using the Partnership Pedagogy With New Curricula Creating Schools With Partnering In Mind Toward a Twenty-first Century Education for All Index
U.S. Food and Nutrition Programs

This chapter provides an overview of the patchwork of U.S. food and nutrition programs, with detailed discussions of SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Program), WIC, and the school breakfast and lunch programs. Building on Currie’s (2003) review, we document the history and goals of the programs, and describe the current program rules. We also provide program statistics and how participation and costs have changed over time. The programs vary along how “in-kind” the benefits are, and we describe economic frameworks through which each can be analyzed. We then review the recent research on each program, focusing on studies that employ techniques that can isolate causal impacts. We conclude by highlighting gaps in current knowledge and promising areas for future research.
Test platform design and control of a bicycle-type two-wheeled autonomous vehicle

Bicycle dynamics and behaviors have been vastly studied through modeling and simulation. Due to the complexity, software models are often assumed subjecting to different nonholonomic constraints in order to simplify the models and control algorithms. A real life autonomous bicycle faces perturbances from the road, wind, tire deformation, slipping among other external forces. Limitations of simulations will not always allow these to apply. All these issues make the autonomous bicycle research very challenging. To study the bicycle control problems a few research results from the literature are reviewed. A nonlinear bicycle model was used to conduct control simulations. Model based nonlinear controllers were applied to simulate the balance and path tracking control. A PID controller is more practical to replace the non-linear controller for the balance control. Simulation results of the different controllers are compared in order to decide the proper control strategies on the hardware platform. The controller design of the platform complies with practicality based on the hardware configuration. Two control schemes are implemented on the test platform; both are developed with PID algorithms. The first scheme is a single PID control loop in which the controller takes the roll angle feedback and balances the running platform by means of steering. If the desired roll angle is zero the controller will try to hold the platform at the upright position. If the desired roll angle is non-zero the platform will be balanced at an equilibrium roll angle. A fixed roll angle will lead to a fixed steering angle as the result of balance control. The second scheme is directional control with balance consisting of two cascaded PID loops. Steering is the only means to control balance and direction. To do so the desired roll angle must be controlled to achieve the desired steering angle. The platform tilts to
OIL AND GAS PIPELINE FUNDAMENTALS, SECOND EDITION

This book outlines the regulatory and market environments in the U.S., looking ahead to changes in pipeline networks in Europe and elsewhere and detailing how pipeline owners are protecting the environment. Readers will especially find interesting chapters on regulation, safety and the environment, and pipeline inspection and rehabilitation. Contents include: Pipeline industry overview; Types of pipelines; Pipe manufacturing and coating; Fundamentals of pipeline design; Pumps and compressors; Prime movers; Construction practices and equipment; Welding techniques and equipment; Operation and control; Metering and storage; Maintenance and repair; Inspection and rehabilitation; Pipeline regulation; Safety and environmental protection; Tomorrow's technology; Index.
Cost of treatment and reduction achieved by chronic ulcer in diabetic patients - a comparison between hydrogel and human recombinant Epidermal Growth Factor

Background: The study provides results from a double-blind clinical trial of 25 patients with diabetic or venous chronic ulcers. The main focus was to evaluate the assessing cost of outpatient treatment with two technologies: 2% carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel or human recombinant Epidermal Growth Factor carbogel. Methods: Patients were randomly allocated to two ulcer treatment groups, human recombinant Epidermal Growth Factor carbogel treated (intervention group, n = 14), and 2% carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel (CMC) (control group, n = 11); both treated during 90 days. To calculate the costs of each patient's procedures, direct costs and human resources costs were measured in Brazilian currency and converted into US dollars. Statistical analysis of clinical data was performed based on intention to treat. For each treatment were analyzed the proportion of cases with wound reduction; cost benefit of the treatment given by the average value of each 1cm2 wound reduction; statistics on the cost of reducing each cm2 of wound for each patient presenting wound reduction. Results: In all evaluated periods, the proportion of cases with decreased lesion area was higher in the intervention group; It presented better cost-benefit ratio and lower average and median reduction cost for each reduced cm2 of the wound. Conclusion: Data suggested that growth factor therapy may be cost-effective and innovative complement to standard wound care.
Benchmarking Introductory Accounting Curricula: Experience from Australia

Within the context of debate about the state of accounting education in general, introductory accounting subjects have been the target of considerable criticism, particularly in terms of narrow content, technical focus, use of transmissive models of teaching, and inattention to the development of students' generic skills. This paper reports on the results of an exploratory study of these issues in introductory accounting which involved the review of subject outlines and prescribed textbooks, and the conduct of a cross-sectional survey of the introductory accounting teaching coordinators in Australian universities (n = 21). The primary aims of the study were to establish and apply benchmarks in evaluating existing curricula with respect to subject orientation, learning objectives, topics, teaching delivery, learning strategies, and assessment. The results of the study suggest that traditional approaches to subject content and delivery continue to dominate, with limited indicators of innovations to enhance the diversity and quality of learning experiences and learning outcomes.
The solution for the construction topology problem for rural wireless networks

There are special challenges about the construction of rural communications network, mainly by the cost of establishing them. This is due to the conditions of rural population, which is generally low paying capacities, and present a high dispersion, due to the low population density, hence it requires special considerations about coverage, particularly by the cost to establish a communication network.
Task assignment algorithms for teams of UAVs in dynamic environments

For many vehicles, obstacles, and targets, coordination of a fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is a very complicated optimization problem, and the computation time typically increases very rapidly with the problem size. Previous research proposed an approach to decompose this large problem into task assignment and trajectory problems, while capturing key features of the coupling between them. This enabled the control architecture to solve an assignment problem first to determine a sequence of waypoints for each vehicle to visit, and then concentrate on designing paths to visit these pre-assigned waypoints. Although this approach greatly simplifies the problem, the task assignment optimization was still too slow for real-time UAV operations. This thesis presents a new approach to the task assignment problem that is much better suited for replanning in a dynamic battlefield. The approach, called the Receding Horizon Task Assignment (RHTA) algorithm, is shown to achieve nearoptimal performance with computational times that are feasible for real-time implementation. Further, this thesis extends the RHTA algorithm to account for the risk, noise, and uncertainty typically associated with the UAV environment. This work also provides new insights on the distinction between UAV coordination and cooperation. The benefits of these improvements to the UAV task assignment algorithms are demonstrated in several simulations and on two hardware platforms. Thesis Supervisor: Jonathan P. How Title: Associate Professor Thesis Supervisor: Eric Feron Title: Associate Professor
Grid Tie Inverter in Photovoltaic System for Residential Application

This paper presents a grid tie inverter (GTI) in photovoltaic, PV system for residential application. The proposed GTI will be switched with a combination switching strategy of square wave and the sinusoidal pulse width modulation, SPWM. The combination switching strategy will be discussed and the performance of the inverter also will be simulated under grid tie condition in SIMULINK. Moreover, the strategy of sending power into the grid also will be discussed.
Vocal Fold Physiology: Acoustic, Perceptual, and Physiological Aspects of Voice Mechanisms

Part 1. Phonatory Mechanisms. Vibratory Behaviour of Human Vocal Folds viewed From Below. Physiological Properties and Wave Motion of The Vocal Fold membrane Viewed From Different Directions. Ultrasound Laryngography -- Multiple simultaneous Recording of Vocal Fold Vibration. Basement Membrane Zone Injury in Vocal Nodules. Part 2. Voice Source Acoustics and Parameterization. Vocal--fold Vibration for Obstruent Consonants. Vocal--fold Vibration in a computer Model of a Larynx. Comments on Glottal Flow Modelling and Analysis. Simultaneous Modelling of Egg. PGG and Glottal Flow. Phonation From a Continuum mechanics Point of View. An Investigation Into The Acoustics and Aerodynamics of The Larynx. Generalized Translaryngeal Pressure Coefficient for a Wide Range of Laryngeal Configurations. Effects of Downstream Occlusions on Pressures Near the Glottis in Singing. Numerical Simulations of Glottal Flow. Damping--biomechanics of Vocal Fold Oscillation. Voice Source Variations in running Speech. Male and Female Voice Source Dynamics. Mechanisms Underlying the Control of Fundamental Frequency. Airflow--based Analysis of Vocal Function. Intrinsic Vowel F0 and Phrase Final F0 Lowering -- Phonological vs Biological explanations. Intrinsic Pitch of Vowels -- a Complicated Problem With an Obvious solution? Part 3. Physiology, Comparison of Physiological Properties of PAG and medullary Neurons Involved in Vocalization. Influence of Pitch and Intensity on cricothyroid and Thyroarytenoid in Singers and Non--singers. F0 Raising Role of the Sternothyroid Muscle -- an Electromyographic Study of two Tenors. The postganglionic Sympathetic Innervation of The Larynx in Cats. Neurophysiological Control of Vocal Fold Adduction and Abduction for Phonation onset and Offset During Speech. Part 4. Assessment of Laryngeal Function. Laryngeal Manual Compression in The Evaluation of Patients for Laryngeal framework Surgery. Clinical Applications of High--speed Digital Imaging of Vocal fold Vibration. Vocal Fold Closure. Perceived Breathiness and Acoustic characteristics in Normal Adult Speakers. Perceptual Evaluation of a Glottal source Model for Voice Quality Control. Some Acoustical, Perceptual and physiological Aspects of Vocal Quality. Insufficient Vocal Fold Closure as studied by Inverse Filtering. Acoustic Analysis. Synthesis and Perception of breathy Voice. The Effect of Vocal Fold Surgery on The Speech Cepstrum. Acoustic and Perceptual Characterization of Vocal Nodules. Videostroboscopic evaluation of Glottal Open Quotient. Related to Some Acoustic Parameters. Control of Laryngeal Vibration in Register Change.
Can Nuclear Power Solve the Global Warming Problem

Can nuclear power, which is carbon free, solve the global warming problem? It is a tough sell in the advanced countries, but many new nuclear power plants are under construction in the developing world. We develop an empirical Hotelling model that accounts for the limited stock of uranium, future efficiency improvements in nuclear technology and recycling of nuclear waste. We show that currently known stocks of uranium may be exhausted in a few decades. But advanced nuclear technology can provide clean energy for a longer time. The scarcity of uranium makes nuclear power costly in the future with modest technological change in fossil fuels and solar energy. Because of price-induced substitution, the current price of carbon under a Kyoto-type climate agreement may be much lower than what is generally expected.
Trajectory Tracking Control of an Industrial Robot Manipulator Using Fuzzy SMC with RBFNN

One of the main problems associated with Sliding Mode Control (SMC) is that a whole knowledge of the system dynamics and system parameters is required to compute the equivalent control. Neural networks are popular tools for computing the equivalent control. In fuzzy SMC with Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBFNN), a Lyapunov function is selected for the design of the SMC and RBFNN is proposed to compute the equivalent control. The weights of the RBFNN are adjusted according to an adaptive algorithm. Fuzzy logic is used to adjust the gain of the corrective control of the SMC. Proposed control method and a PID controller are implemented on an industrial robot manipulator (Manutec-r15). Experimental results indicate that the proposed method is a good candidate for trajectory control applications of robot manipulators.
The effects of 8 weeks of exercises applied to female convicts in prisons on BMI change, happiness, psychological stability, hopelessness and anxiety

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exercise on the individual to preserve and improve the current state of both mental and physical health that women convicts need during the prison process and after release in social life. Beck Hopelessness Scale, Happiness Level Scale, Psychological Resilience Scale, State Anxiety Scale, and demographic information form were used to collect the study's data. A pilates exercise test was applied to female convicts in prison in the study, and measurements were made before and after the experiment. The study was tested using the one-way analysis of variance (OneWay ANOVA) and independent single sample test (T-test). The research population consists of 16 women. Pearson Correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between continuous variables. SPSS 24.0 statistical package program was used for data analysis, and the statistical significance level was accepted as 0.05. The study results showed a positive change in the scores obtained from the psychological scales applied with the pre-study anthropometric measurements of the female prisoners in the Closed Penitentiary Institution, but when the pre-test and post-test averages were compared, it was observed that there was no significant change.