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The Political Economy of Cooperation in Renminbi (RMB) Internationalization Between China and the ASEAN States: Opportunity and Challenge

The main argument of this article is if the collaboration between China and ASEAN members on RMB internationalization can proceed smoothly? This study explored the opportunities and challenges of both parties in their cooperation on RMB internationalization. In the cooperating on internationalizing the RMB, China and ASEAN members have encountered opportunities that are both economic and political challenges. China's substantial economic growth and its stable currency are positive factors for China to cooperate with ASEAN. Nevertheless, several potential restraining factors remain that must be handled by both parties Economically, the uncertainties include whether China opens its capital account, how the Chinese financial market is developed, and how the economic hegemony of using the USD as a medium of exchange in bilateral transactions can be changed to using the RMB. Politically, territorial disputes, ideological differences, and the rapid growth of China's military power remain the potential obstacles to bilateral economic cooperation.
Common Sense and Scientific Inquiry: Remarks on John Dewey's Philosophy of Educational Progressivism

This paper focuses on analysis of relation between pedagogical and epistemological ideas of John Dewey. Our considerations are divided into four sections. (1) We reconstruct Dewey's conception of culture as a body of normative and regulative common sense beliefs determining human conduct and language use. (2) Further, we compare common sense based inquiry and its scientific mode with regard to their respective conceptual frameworks in order to show that "theoretical scientific" perspective provides more comprehensive insight into the relations constituting problem situations. (3) We identify informal education with socialization processes and argue that educational process relies on constant reflection on cultural habits. (4) We conclude that competences of using theoretical conceptual frameworks and conducting scientific inquiry play crucial role in Dewey's educational ideology of progressivism since they provide basic tools for critical reconsideration and revision of common sense beliefs.
Exploring the Value of Personality in Predicting Rating Behaviors: A Study of Category Preferences on MovieLens
Venue: RecSys

Prior work relevant to incorporating personality into recommender systems falls into two categories: social science studies and algorithmic ones. Social science studies of preference have found only small relationships between personality and category preferences, whereas, algorithmic approaches found a little improvement when incorporating personality into recommendations. As a result, despite good reasons to believe personality assessments should be useful in recommenders, we are left with no substantial demonstrated impact. In this work, we start with user data from a live recommender system, but study category by category variations in preference (both rating levels and distribution) across different personality types. By doing this, we hope to isolate specific areas where personality is most likely to provide value in recommender systems, while also modeling an analytic process that can be used in other domains. After controlling for the family wise error rate, we find that High Agreeableness users rate at least 0.5 stars higher on a 5 star scale compared to low Agreeableness users. We also find differences in consumption in four different personality types between people who manifested high and low levels of that personality.
Force Feedback Controls Motor Activity and Mechanical Properties of Self Assembling Branched Actin Networks
Venue: Cell

Branched actin networks created by the Arp2/3 complex, capping protein, and a nucleation promoting factor generate and transmit forces required for many cellular processes, but their response to force is poorly understood. To address this, we assembled branched actin networks in vitro from purified components and used simultaneous fluorescence and atomic force microscopy to quantify their molecular composition and material properties under various forces. Remarkably, mechanical loading of these self assembling materials increases their density, power, and efficiency. Microscopically, increased density reflects increased filament number and altered geometry but no change in average length. Macroscopically, increased density enhances network stiffness and resistance to mechanical failure beyond those of isotropic actin networks. These effects endow branched actin networks with memory of their mechanical history that shapes their material properties and motor activity. This work reveals intrinsic force feedback mechanisms by which mechanical resistance makes self assembling actin networks stiffer, stronger, and more powerful.
Dexmo: An Inexpensive and Lightweight Mechanical Exoskeleton for Motion Capture and Force Feedback in VR
Venue: CHI

We present Dexmo: an inexpensive and lightweight mechanical exoskeleton system for motion capturing and force feedback in virtual reality applications. Dexmo combines multiple types of sensors, actuation units and link rod structures to provide users with a pleasant virtual reality experience. The device tracks the user's motion and uniquely provides passive force feedback. In combination with a 3D graphics rendered environment, Dexmo provides the user with a realistic sensation of interaction when a user is for example grasping an object. An initial evaluation with 20 participants demonstrate that the device is working reliably and that the addition of force feedback resulted in a significant reduction in error rate. Informal comments by the participants were overwhelmingly positive.
HaptoClone (Haptic Optical Clone) for Mutual Tele Environment by Real time 3D Image Transfer with Midair Force Feedback
Venue: CHI

In this paper, we propose a novel interactive system that mutually copies adjacent 3D environments optically and physically. The system realizes mutual user interactions through haptics without wearing any devices. A realistic volumetric image is displayed using a pair of micro mirror array plates (MMAPs) The MMAP transmissively reflects the rays from an object, and a pair of them reconstructs the floating aerial image of the object. Our system can optically copy adjacent environments based on this technology. Haptic feedback is also given by using an airborne ultrasound tactile display (AUTD) Converged ultrasound can give force feedback in midair. Based on the optical characteristics of the MMAPs, the cloned image and the user share an identical coordinate system. When a user touches the transferred clone image, the system gives force feedback so that the user can feel the mechanical contact and reality of the floating image.
Electromechanical Sigma Delta Modulators \Sigma \Delta \mathrm{ M} Force Feedback Interfaces for Capacitive MEMS Inertial Sensors: A Review
Venue: IEEE Sensors Journal

Analog to digital converters based on sigma delta modulators (SAM) are a popular choice for high resolution conversion from the analog to the digital domain. With relatively small modifications, they can also be used as electromechanical SAM (EM SAM) force feedback interfaces for capacitive micro electromechanical systems (MEMSs) inertial sensors. Such interfaces are able to combine the benefits of force feedback and analog to digital conversion at relatively modest circuit cost. This paper provides a comprehensive review of EM SAM interfaces for capacitive MEMS inertial sensors. The principle and the design methodology of EM SAM interfaces are introduced. A classification of EM SAM accelerometers and gyroscopes is presented, and a detailed analysis of different EM SAM architectures is given. The most representative EM SAM inertial sensors systems are discussed and compared with regard to their performance characteristics. In particular, the properties of various discrete and continuous time techniques and a system parameter optimization methodology are illustrated through specific examples. Finally, current challenges and future development trends of EM SAM interfaces for inertial sensors have been identified.
Determination of the striking distance of a lightning rod using finite element analysis

The problems related to electromagnetic waves transmitted by lightning strikes can be studied through physical lightning models based on laboratory results. The main concern of these models is determining the striking distance between the leader tip and the lightning rod during lightning occurrences. The striking distance is a significant factor in designing the lightning protection system. However, models using finite element analysis (FEA) for this purpose are less likely to be found in the literature. Therefore, in this work, a geometry model of a lightning rod and leader was developed using available FEA software. The model was used to determine the striking distance for different lightning rod heights. The results obtained were compared with those of previous research using different methods to validate the models developed using FEA software. From the comparison, the striking distance obtained from the FEA software as a function of lightning rod height was in good agreement compared to other methods from previous research. The use of FEA software also enables the effect of different tip radii of curvature and shapes of the lightning rod on striking distance to be studied, which can further enhance our understanding of the relationship between striking distance and different rod parameters.
Envisioning the digital sustainability panopticon: a thought experiment of how big data may help advancing sustainability in the digital age
Venue: Sustainability Science

The starting point for a theoretical vision of digital big data and sustainability builds on the situation of a currently unsustainable world threatening present and future generations regarding all three dimensions of sustainability. Given the paradigmatic changes the era of Big Data brings about, this paper proposes a thought experiment based on Bentham's panopticon theory, where real time data availability offers technical opportunities to promote and transform sustainability in a preceded way. Hence, different panopticon theories are discussed and merged with the concept of sustainability to arrive at the concept of the Digital Sustainability Panopticon defined by six criteria. This vision is framed by the ten "quality criteria for visions and visioning in sustainability science" (Wiek and Iwaniec 2014) and critically discussed regarding the totalitarian potential of digital surveillance and the paradox of freedom.
China's Environmental Threats of Internet Shopping Packaging Wastes

Internet retailing is a B2C E commerce mode that is significantly contributing to China's economic growth. In fact, online retailing in China has developed so rapidly that as of 2014, the country ranks first globally, accounting for 34% of the world's Internet retailing market share. Along with its financial windfall, however, Internet shopping also brings with it some serious environmental issues. This article will focus on online shopping packaging garbage, which is an aspect of Internet retailing that has not yet received enough attention from either the Chinese government or Chinese consumers. Approximately 14 billion online shopping parcels were shipped in China in 2014, an increase of 52% over 2013. If this trend continues, the waste generated from these shipments will become a massive environmental problem. Excessive packaging and packaging garbage are not only a huge waste of resources, but they also endanger human health and the ecological environment. Internet retailing is important for developing China's economy, but the development of the Internet economy should not be made at the expense of the environment. China's regulation and disposal of online shopping packaging waste has important reference values for other countries that are developing an Internet retailing economy.
The Oral Microbiome in Health and Its Implication in Oral and Systemic Diseases.
Venue: Advances in applied microbiology

The oral microbiome can alter the balance between health and disease, locally and systemically. Within the oral cavity, bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and viruses may all be found, each having a particular role, but strongly interacting with each other and with the host, in sickness or in health. A description on how colonization occurs and how the oral microbiome dynamically evolves throughout the host's life is given. In this chapter the authors also address oral and nonoral conditions in which oral microorganisms may play a role in the etiology and progression, presenting the up to date knowledge on oral dysbiosis as well as the known underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms involving oral microorganisms in each condition. In oral pathology, oral microorganisms are associated with several diseases, namely dental caries, periodontal diseases, endodontic infections, and also oral cancer. In systemic diseases, nonoral infections, adverse pregnancy outcomes, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes are among the most prevalent pathologies linked with oral cavity microorganisms. The knowledge on how colonization occurs, how oral microbiome coevolves with the host, and how oral microorganisms interact with each other may be a key factor to understand diseases etiology and progression.
Exploring the impact of service recovery on customer affection, perceived value, and sabotaging behaviour: does gender make a difference?

This empirical study aims to investigate the impact of service recovery on customer affection, perceived value, and sabotaging behaviour in a service industry context in Penang/Malaysia. Data for this empirical investigation were gathered from a sample of international hotel guests. A total number of 248 questionnaires were obtained in the research location. Results based on hierarchical regression analysis reveal that all hypothesised relationships were supported. Specifically, the current study by examining untested relationships such as the effect of service recovery on customer perceived value and sabotaging behaviour in a hotel context lends further contribution to tourism and hospitality management literature and provides useful guidelines to practitioners as well.
Energy Consumption, Financial Development and Economic Growth in India: New Evidence from a Nonlinear and Asymmetric Analysis

This paper investigates the asymmetric relationship between energy consumption and economic growth by incorporating financial development, capital and labour into a production function covering the Indian economy from 1960Q1 2015Q4. The nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag bounds testing approach is applied to examine the asymmetric cointegration between the variables. An asymmetric causality test is also employed to examine the causal association between the considered variables. The results indicate cointegration between the variables in the presence of asymmetries. The asymmetric causality results show that only negative shocks in energy consumption have impacts on economic growth. In the same vein, only negative shocks in financial development have impacts on economic growth. By contrast, symmetrically, capital formation causes economic growth. Finally, over the study period, a neutral effect exists between the labour force and economic growth in India. The implications of these results for growth policies in India are also discussed.
Institutions, Institutional Change and Economic Performance in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets play an increasingly important role in the global economy, accounting for 31% of global GDP and more than 50% of global foreign direct investment in 2012. However, doing business in emerging markets remains subject to a high degree of "policy risk," namely the risk that a government will discriminatorily change the laws, regulations, or contracts governing an investment or will fail to enforce them in a way that reduces an investor's financial returns.
Resolution improvement of accelerometers measurement for drones in agricultural applications
Venue: IECON 2016 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

In agricultural tasks, monitoring of large fields is required. In the last years automatic/autonomous monitoring has been researched; where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) commonly known as drones are used. For these systems, constrains related with autonomy during flight arise. In order to control properly the UAVs during flight, they require to measure physical variables, in a fast and accurate way. Also, the weight of instruments must be reduced for improving autonomy. In general, aerial vehicles obtain parameters like position, velocity and acceleration using inertial navigation systems. Regarding to this concern, in this work application of a novel technique for measurements onboard UAVs particularly inertial measurement unit or IMU is proposed. There are accelerometers inside the IMU. These accelerometers have a frequency domain output. The speed and position are calculated by the INS from acceleration. The acceleration is obtained from frequency measurements of the accelerometers output. For this reason an accurate and fast frequency measurement method is required. In this work, for this particular application, frequency measurement using principle of rational approximations is proposed. This technique allows to measure frequency in short time and with high accuracy, using a few electronic components. Due this properties, it perfectly fits requirements for UAVs.
Biotechnological, nutritional and therapeutic uses of Pleurotus spp. (Oyster mushroom) related with its chemical composition: A review on the past decade findings

The particular characteristics of growth and development of mushrooms in nature result in the accumulation of a variety of secondary metabolites, several of them with biological activities. The genus Pleurotus is a cosmopolitan group of mushrooms with high nutritional value and therapeutic properties, besides a wide array of biotechnological and environmental applications. Scope and approach The present report aims to provide a critical review on aspects related to chemical compounds isolated from the genus Pleurotus with possible biotechnological, nutritional and therapeutic uses. Investigations on the genus have immensely accelerated during the last ten years, so that only reports published after 2005 have been considered.  The most important Pleurotus species cultivated in large scale are Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus pulmonarius. However, more than 200 species have already been investigated to various degrees. Both basidiomata and mycelia of Pleurotus are a great renewable and easily accessible source of functional foods/nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals with antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti inflammatory, antitumor and immunomodulatory effects. A series of compounds have already been precisely defined including several polysaccharides, phenolics, terpenes and sterols. However, intensification of structure determination is highly desirable and demands considerable efforts. Further studies including clinical trials need to be carried out to ascertain the safety of these compounds as adequate alternatives to conventional drugs. Not less important is to extend the search for novel bioactives to less explored Pleurotus species.
Resource Allocation in NFV: A Comprehensive Survey
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management

Network functions virtualization (NFV) is a new network architecture framework where network function that traditionally used dedicated hardware (middleboxes or network appliances) are now implemented in software that runs on top of general purpose hardware such as high volume server. NFV emerges as an initiative from the industry (network operators, carriers, and manufacturers) in order to increase the deployment flexibility and integration of new network services with increased agility within operator's networks and to obtain significant reductions in operating expenditures and capital expenditures. NFV promotes virtualizing network functions such as transcoders, firewalls, and load balancers, among others, which were carried out by specialized hardware devices and migrating them to software based appliances. One of the main challenges for the deployment of NFV is the resource allocation of demanded network services in NFV based network infrastructures. This challenge has been called the NFV resource allocation (NFV RA) problem. This paper presents a comprehensive state of the art of NFV RA by introducing a novel classification of the main approaches that pose solutions to solve it. This paper also presents the research challenges that are still subject of future investigation in the NFV RA realm.
Optimal distribution channel strategy for new and remanufactured products
Venue: Electron. Commer. Res.

The market for remanufactured products is large and growing rapidly, accelerated by the widespread popularity of internet sales and online auctions. Whereas extant remanufacturing research focuses primarily on such operations management issues in collecting of end of life products, remanufacturing technologies, production planning, and inventory control, we consider an operations marketing interaction issue by identifying the optimal channel structures for marketing new and remanufactured products. Specifically, based on observations from current practice, we consider three channel strategies a dominant manufacturer can adopt: (1) marketing both new and remanufactured products through an independent retailer; (2) marketing the remanufactured products through the independent retailer, while controlling the new product sales by using its own online channel; (3) marketing the remanufactured products through the manufacturer owned online channel, while selling new products through the independent retailer. Our results show that the manufacturer prefers to differentiate new and remanufactured products by opening a direct online channel, no matter how the system parameters change. However, which type of products (new or remanufactured) the manufacturer should sell through the online channel depends on the cost saving from remanufacturing, the customer's acceptance of remanufactured products and the online inconvenience cost. Furthermore, this paper shows that, compared with channel strategy I where the manufacturer sells both new and remanufactured products through an independent retailer, this dual channel strategy benefits the end consumers, but might do harm to the retailer and the total supply chain in some situations.
2050 LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) projection for a hybrid PV (photovoltaic) CSP (concentrated solar power) plant in the Atacama Desert, Chile

This study calculates the LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) on the PSDA (Atacama Solar Platform) for a solar solar energy mix with the objective of evaluate new options for continuous energy delivery. LCOE was calculated for three 50 MW (megawatt) power plants: A PV (photovoltaic) a CSP (concentrated solar power) plant with 15 h TES (thermal energy storage) and a hybrid PV CSP plant constituted with 20 MWp of PV and 30 MW of CSP with 15 h TES. Calculations present two scenario projections (Blue Map and Roadmap) until 2050 for each type of plant. Due to the huge solar resource available in northern Chile, the PV CSP hybrid plant results to be a feasible option for electricity generation, as well as being effectively able to meet electricity demand profile of the mining industry present in the area. This type of energy could mitigate long term energy costs for the heavy mining activity, as well as the country CO2 emissions. Findings point out that PV CSP plants are a feasible option able to contribute to the continuous delivery of sustainable electricity in northern Chile. Moreover, this option can also contribute towards electricity price stabilization, thus benefiting the mining industry, as well as reducing Chile's carbon footprint.