Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Higher Accuracy and Lower Computational Perception Environment Based Upon a Real-time Dynamic Region of Interest

R obust sensor fusion is a key technology for enabling the safe operation of automated vehicles. Sensor fusion typically utilizes inputs of cameras, radars, lidar, inertial measurement unit, and global navigation satellite systems, process them, and then output object detection or positioning data. This paper will focus on sensor fusion between the camera, radar, and vehicle wheel speed sensors which is a critical need for near-term realization of sensor fusion benefits. The camera is an off-the-shelf computer vision product from MobilEye and the radar is a Delphi/Aptive electronically scanning radar (ESR) both of which are connected to a drive-by-wire capable vehicle platform. We utilize the MobilEye and wheel speed sensors to create a dynamic region of interest (DROI) of the drivable region that changes as the vehicle moves through the environment. The use of the DROI can reduce the need for up to approximately 100% of the detections from radar, for processing of the driveable region. This provides not only accurate and robust detections but also has benefits in lowering computational power and time complexity. We then continue to reduce the number of detections in the driveable region using machine learning techniques such as density-based spatial clustering and applications with noise (DBSCAN). This is followed by KMeans clustering to further reduce detections and lastly fused with the extended Kalman filter. Our experimental results obtained using an instrumented vehicle show a large reduction in the need for radar detections processing after both, fusion with our DROI and further clustering using machine learning techniques for the driveable region. Our proposed complete technique decreases the amount of fused misdetection, decreases computational power, and increases the reliability of the fused perception model which can greatly benefit current
Treatment of Murine Toxoplasmosis with Oral and Parenteral Artemether and Following by Detection of B1 Gene by Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qPCR) for Evaluating Parasite Density

Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that can infect humans and animals. As the choice drug have shown side effects, development a new drug with low toxicity will be necessary. Methods: BALB/c mice were infected with tachyzoiets of T. gondii. After treatment by oral and parenteral artemether (250 μg/mice) and sulfadiazine (50 μg/mice), we evaluated the rates of survival in treated and control mice. The fold change of B1 gene (target gene) expression in liver and brain of mice treated with parenteral artemether (i.p.), oral artemether (via gavage) and sulfadiazine, were detected by using the Real-Time quantitative PCR. Results: Both treatment with sulfadiazine and artemether showed significant prolongation in time to death of the infected mice compared to the control group. Median survival days for parenteral artemether, oral artemether, sulfadiazine and control group were 8, 11, 12 and 6 d respectively. Expression of B1 gene in liver and brain of mice after treatment with artemether and sulfadiazine were reduced in comparison to housekeeping gene (β-tubulin gene). The fold change (comparing to control group) for parenteral artemether, oral artemether, sulfadiazine is 0.034, 0.027 and 0.111 for liver and 0.220, 0.425 and 0.366 for brain respectively. Conclusion: Artemether is effective to control the tachyzoites of T. godii in vivo conditions and oral treatment is more effective than parenteral treatment. Due to its low cytotoxicity and its high effective action against the tachyzoietes of T. godii in susceptible animals.
Supply Gap of Urban and Rural Public Goods Based on Big Data Mining Technology

The issue of the supply gap of public goods (PG) between urban and rural (UR) areas is a subject of great socio-economic significance and practical research value. To a large extent, it is related to the smooth progress of my country’s socialist market economy. The gap between the supply and demand of UR PG can be well analyzed by applying data mining (DM) technology in the era of big data. Due to the unbalanced supply of UR PG, this paper studies the distribution gap of UR PG through DM. This article mainly uses experimental, comparative, and survey methods to compare and analyze the urban-rural income gap and uses modern technology to describe the relationship between the supply of PG and income. Experimental results show that the UR income gap ratio is above 2, and the gap is still large. Therefore, for the supply of PG, there are also certain differences between UR areas.
Design of a 100 Mbps wireless local area network

We present the design of a 100 Mbps indoor communication system based on orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). The goal is to build a wireless local area network that can compete with today's wired solution in terms of performance. A major novelty of the system is the use of OFDM in a multi-user system. The high bit rate of the OFDM modem necessitates dedicated VLSI. We show how a dedicated ASIC architecture can implement an OFDM modem that allows transmission of complex symbols (QPSK, 16 QAM) at 50 Mbaud/s. For the design of the modem we used a C++ based design methodology.
Functional Partitioning of the Human Lumbar Multifidus: An Analysis of Muscle Architecture, Nerve and Fiber Type Distribution using a Novel 3D in Situ Approach

Muscle architecture, innervation pattern and fiber type distribution of lumbar multifidus (LMT) throughout its volume was quantified. Musculotendinous (n=10) and neural components (n=3) were dissected and digitized from thirteen embalmed cadaveric specimens. The data were imported into Autodesk Maya 2008 to generate 3D neuromuscular models of each specimen. Architectural parameters (fiber bundle length, FBL; fiber bundle angle, FBA; tendon length) were quantified from the models using customized software. The medial branch of the posterior rami (L1-L5) was traced through LMT to determine its distribution. Using immunohistochemistry, Type I/II muscle fibers were identified in 29 muscle biopsies from one fresh frozen specimen. The total area and number of each cell type was calculated using Visiopharm (image analysis software). Architectural and fiber type data were analyzed using ANOVA with Tukey’s post-hoc test (p ≤ 0.05).
Perceptions of importers in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands regarding the competitive advantages of ISO 9000

The ISO 9000 standards are a means of defining the quality assurance and quality management programs of manufacturers. The standards can also be adopted by importers who can certify to the quality systems of their suppliers. Increasingly, forest products company managers have recognized that quality standards can have an influence on profitability, both through reducing operating costs and improving market position. As such, the ISO 9000 standard is being considered as one element of a comprehensive marketing strategy by many manufacturers. A survey was done to ascertain information about the impact of the ISO 9000 standards. Importers of U.S. sawn hardwood, sawn softwood, and softwood plywood within the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands were surveyed. The results indicate that U.S. suppliers will not presently gain a competitive marketing advantage if they are ISO 9000 registered. At present, finding suppliers with ISO 9000 registration is not amajorfactor affecting the purchasing decisions of importers. In addition, the importers surveyed did not consider ISO 9000 registration to result in higher quality products. Importers are feeling increasing pressure to become ISO 9000 registered, although at present only some government and local authority contracts demand registration within these markets.
Drivetrain load effects in a 5-MW bottom-fixed wind turbine under blade-pitch fault condition and emergency shutdown

In this paper, the effect of the blade-pitch fault and emergency shutdown on drivetrain responses in a 5-MW bottom-fixed wind turbine are investigated. A 5-MW reference gearbox with 4-point support is employed and the decoupled analysis approach is used for the load effect analysis. The effect of this fault event is then investigated for all bearings and gears inside the gearbox as well as main bearings. The results show that the blade-pitch fault creates significant axial forces on main bearings which increases the nontorque force entering the gearbox. Due to the emergency shutdown, the rotor torque reversal occurs which causes force reversals in gears. The main bearings are more affected than gears and bearings inside the gearbox in this fault condition and emergency shutdown, but first-stage bearings may also be considerably affected. It is therefore recommended to conduct a thorough inspection of main bearings and first stage bearings in case of such blade-pitch fault condition and emergency shutdown.
Folded Comb-line Array for Backscattering-based Bodycentric Communications in the 5G sub-6 GHz Band

Growing interest in IoT and Healthcare pushes the exploration of innovative solutions for connecting our bodies to external systems. The need for devices interoperability combined with data rate considerations, and low power consumption make 5G backscattering-based communications a promising opportunity, especially in the low sub-6 GHz band. Starting from a monolithic array, this paper proposes a skin-mountable miniaturized antenna suitable for 3.6 GHz body-centric backscattering communications. The array is an improved version of the comb-line antenna, which simultaneously optimizes size and radiation features. The horizontal segments are folded such to place the radiating dipoles closer and increase the radiation efficiency of the structure by co-phasing a single component of the surface currents. Parametric analysis obtains optimal configurations in terms of gain and size. Compared to conventional layout, the miniaturized array has an efficiency 6 dB higher and an area 80% smaller while the improved structure provides a theoretical read distance of more than 4 m. Measurements on a volunteer corroborate the improved performance.
Preparation of the Heterogeneous Saponified Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Poly(Methyl Methacrylate–Methallyl Alcohol) Blend Film

For the first time, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/poly(methyl methacrylate–methallyl alcohol) (P(MMA-MAA)) (9:1, 7:3, 5:5) blend films were made simultaneously using the saponification method in a heterogeneous medium from poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) (9:1, 7:3, 5:5) blend films, respectively. The surface morphology and characteristics of the films were investigated using optical microscopy (OM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Moreover, the effect of the PVAc content on the degree of saponification (DS) of the PVAc/PMMA films were evaluated and revealed that the obtained DS value increased with the increase in PVAc content in the PVAc/PMMA blend films. According to the OM results, the saponified films demonstrated increased surface roughness compared with the unsaponified films. The AFM images revealed morphological variation among the saponified PVAc/PMMA blend films with different mass ratios of 9:1, 7:3, and 5:5. According to the DSC and TGA results, all blend film types exhibited higher thermal property after the saponification treatment. The XRD and FTIR results confirmed the conversion of the PVAc/PMMA into PVA/P(MMA-MAA) films. Thus, our present work may give a new idea for making blend film as promising medical material with significant surface properties based on hydrophilic/hydrophobic strategy.
Amelioration of Renal Injury by Resveratrol in a Rat Renal Transplantation Model via Activation of the SIRT1/NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Purpose The improvement of the long-term survival of patients receiving kidney transplantation remains challenging. Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) reduces long-term renal graft survival in the early posttransplantation phase. However, few studies have investigated the effects of IRI on the pathogenesis of chronic renal graft failure. Silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) regulates antioxidative stress and inflammatory response and protects against IRI. This study is aimed at investigating the role of resveratrol (RSV), an SIRT1 activator, in preventing renal injury in a rat renal transplantation model. Methods A classical F334-to-LEW orthotopic renal transplantation rat model was established. The experiment group was treated with RSV from three days prior to kidney transplantation and the treatment lasted until the day of harvest. Uninephrectomized F344 and Lewis rats were used as controls. After 12 weeks, the effects of RSV were evaluated according to renal function, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and western blotting. The activities of oxidative stress-related markers and proinflammatory cytokines were also assessed. Results RSV treatment significantly ameliorated renal function and histopathological lesions in kidney-transplanted rats and increased the levels of GSH, SOD, and CAT and decreased the levels of MDA and iNOS. Furthermore, RSV also inhibited the expression of proinflammatory cytokines/chemokines such as TNF-α, CD68, and IL-6 in kidney-transplanted rats. In addition, the transplant group displayed significantly lower level of SIRT1 and higher level of Ac-NF-κBp65. RSV increased the expression of SIRT1 and decreased the expression of Ac-NF-κBp65. Conclusion SIRT1 plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic renal allograft dysfunction. It is a potential therapeutic agent for ameliorating inflammation and oxidative stress-induced renal injury following kidney transplantation by activating the SIRT1/NF-κB signaling pathway.
Doping Colloidal Quantum Dot Materials and Devices for Photovoltaics

Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals have generated tremendous interest because of their solution processability and robust tunability. Among such nanocrystals, the colloidal quantum dot (CQD) draws the most attention for its well-known quantum size effects. In the last decade, applications of CQDs have been booming in electronics and optoelectronics, especially in photovoltaics. Electronically doped semiconductors are critical in the fabrication of solar cells, because carefully designed band structures are able to promote efficient charge extraction. Unlike conventional semiconductors, diffusion and ion implantation technologies are not suitable for doping CQDs. Therefore, researchers have creatively developed alternative doping methods for CQD materials and devices. In order to provide a state-of-the-art summary and comprehensive understanding to this research community, we focused on various doping techniques and their applications for photovoltaics and demystify them from different perspectives. By analyzing two classes of CQDs, lead chalcogenide CQDs and perovskite CQDs, we compared different working scenarios of each technique, summarized the development in this field, and raised our own future perspectives.
Development of an integrated in vitro model for the prediction of oral bioavailability of nanoparticles

Title of the PhD thesis: Development of an integrated in vitro model for the prediction of oral bioavailability of nanoparticles The number of food-related products containing nanoparticles (NPs) increases. To understand the safety of such products, the potential uptake of these NPs following consumption needs to be assessed. In normal safety assessment studies this is investigated using animal models. For scientific, ethical and economical reasons, there is a demand to refine, reduce and replace animal testing by developing in vitro alternatives for hazard characterization. In this thesis an in vitro model for the prediction of the uptake of NPs in the human body after consumption was developed. The model consists of two parts. The first part is a laboratory incubation model mimicking human digestion in mouth, stomach and intestine. For the second part, human intestinal wall cells are used to assess the uptake of nanoparticles. The two models were combined into the integrated in vitro model to take into consideration the potential effect of digestion on nanoparticle uptake in the gut. The main outcome of the work is that the cell-based integrated in vitro model can be used to evaluate which NPs are likely taken up by the body at the highest rate. The size of NPs and the type of chemical groups on their surface greatly influenced the uptake of NPs. The developed model can be used to prioritize the NPs for additional investigations. Using this model in the safety assessment of NPs would reduce the number of animals used in safety assessment.
Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Structural Properties of Bio-Active Films Based on Biological-Chemical Chitosan, a Novel Ramon (Brosimum alicastrum) Starch, and Quercetin

The properties of biological-chemical chitosan (BCh) films from marine-industrial waste and a non-conventional Ramon starch (RS) (Brosimum alicastrum) were investigated. Blended films of BCh/RS were prepared to a volume ratio of 4:1 and 1:4, named (BChRS-80+q, biological-chemical chitosan 80% v/v and Ramon starch, BChRS-20+q, biological-chemical chitosan 20% v/v and Ramon starch, both with quercetin), Films from commercial chitosan (CCh) and corn starch (CS), alone or blended (CChCS-80+q, commercial chitosan 80% v/v and corn starch, CChCS-20+q commercial chitosan 20% v/v and corn starch, both with quercetin) were also prepared for comparison purposes. Films were investigated for their physicochemical characteristics such as thickness, moisture, swelling, water-vapor permeability, and water solubility. In addition, their mechanical and structural properties were studied using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques. Antioxidant activity was evaluated as radical scavenging, and antimicrobial effect was also determined. The BCh and RS films presented similar tensile strength values compared with commercial biopolymers. Only films with chitosan presented antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The FTIR spectra confirmed the interactions between functional groups of the biopolymers. Although, BChRS-80+q and BChRS-20+q films exhibited poor mechanical performance compared to their commercial counterparts, they showed good thermal stability, and improved antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in the presence of quercetin. BChRS-80+q and BChRS-20+q films have promising applications due to their biological activity and mechanical properties, based on a novel material that has been underutilized (Ramon starch) that does not compete with materials for human feeding and may be used as a coating for food products.
Missions to Mars and his Trojan Asteroid Family - A Feasibility Study

In the context of ESA’s call for medium class missions (M5), we investigated missions to Mars. As part of proposal development, we studied the possibility to visit at least one Martian Trojan either through a flyby on the way to Mars or by going from Mars to a Trojan at the end of the mission. We find that both options are possible but require considerable mission resources. While the first option requires less fuel, it is very limited in terms of available time windows and margins. In contrast, the second option offers a more flexible Mission schedule, but requires more propellant and time.
A Process Parameter Design Method for Improving the Filament Diameter Accuracy of Extrusion 3D Printing

Process parameters have a significant impact on the filament diameter of extrusion 3D printing. To precisely control filament diameter, this paper proposes a novel method based on experiments to guide process parameter design. Additionally, an extrusion 3D printing device was developed, by which the influence of crucial process parameters and rheological properties on the diameter of printed filaments could be investigated experimentally and theoretically. Furthermore, poly (l-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL) was used as a case study to detail the design procedure of the proposed method. The printable range of the process parameters for PLCL was acquired, and a fitting surface for the experimental data was calculated to guide the process parameter design. According to the results of the experiment, by adjusting the process parameters, PLCL filaments with five different diameters of 120, 130, 140, 150, and 160 μm can be fabricated with a 100 μm nozzle. The deviations between the actual filament diameters and the desired diameter are less than 5 μm, which validates the reliability of the proposed method.
A 5-W GaN Doherty Amplifier for Ka-Band Satellite Downlink With 4-GHz Bandwidth and 17-dB NPR

This letter presents the design and experimental characterization of a GaN–Si monolithic Doherty power amplifier (PA) for the $Ka$ -band satellite downlink. The fabricated amplifier favorably compares with the current state of the art, achieving from 16.3 to 20.3 GHz (4 GHz, 22% relative bandwidth), a record band to date, 36.6–37.7-dBm output power, 23%–31% power-added efficiency, 18–22-dB gain at saturation, and around 20% power-added efficiency at 6-dB output back-off. At 18.8 GHz, the amplifier shows a noise-to-power ratio higher than 17 dB at all power levels, making it suitable for satellite applications where additional linearization is usually unfeasible.
Megatrends of the world politics

In the study, we identify and analyse how conceptual and applied aspects of megatrends of world politics are treated in the expert-academic community by outlining the specifics of megatrends of global development in the international political sphere. The paper summarises the megatrends of world politics that will shape the world by 2030. There is a threefold transformation of the modern political organisation of the world: the transformation of the Westphalian world political model, which is determined by globalisation, the transformation of the modern international system, largely due to integration as a megatrend, and the transformation of political systems. Global governance will be carried out in new formats, which will be reflected in the intensification of the institutions of collective world leadership. A change in the hierarchy of leading international actors, a rethinking of the power of leading global actors (US and EU), and the emergence of new potential political and economic global leaders are projected. The centre of world development is moving, the economic centre is shifting to the east and south. One of the central megatrends of world politics is the decline in human security, which became even clearer during the SARS pandemic, COVID-19, which will lead to the transformation of the modern international order. To these megatrends of world politics, we also adjoin the virtualisation of socio-political relations, a new model of change of political power and governance in individual countries, reideologization of world politics, inversion of fundamental values, universalization of migration flows.