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Research Of Nonlinear Time Series Prediction Method For Motion Capture, Tianyu Huang, Yunying Guo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In this paper, we study the nonlinear time series prediction method for action capture. A prediction method based on the capture data is studied and implemented by analyzing human motion data to solve the data loss and correction problem caused by sensor failure. Based on this research purpose, the simulation experiment assumes that a sensor in the sequence of actions fails, then uses eight kinds of machine learning methods, and evaluates them with six indexes. The prediction results of different methods are compared and the predicted motions are visualized. Through the experiments, data prediction accuracy by random forest, decision …

Stability Analysis Of Post-Fault Power Angle Based On Relevance Vector Machine, Haiying Li, Zhuocheng Xue

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Energy interconnection has become a hot topic in the current research.With the large-scale of new energy into the grid, the safe operation of power system is facing new challenges. On line fast stability analysis is one of the effective ways to solve this problem. Traditional power system transient safety analysis method is difficult to adapt to the on-line analysis, and the further development of large data processing and machine learning provides a new way of thinking. The classification model of relevance vector machine (RVM) based on Bayesian framework is used to design a kind of power angle classification strategy. …

Fabrication Of Electrospun Nanofibers Made Of Watermelon Peel Extract And Pva And Investigating Their Antioxidant And Antibacterial Activities, Wafaa Soliman

Theses and Dissertations

Food waste has become a huge problem globally since thousands of different food items are wasted all over the world which affects our environment severely due to the emissions of greenhouse gas due to anaerobic decomposition and leakage at the garbage. Fruit wastes like the peels and seeds are a major contribution to the waste products thrown everyday especially in juice industries. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of food wastes have been of great interest nowadays due to oxidative stress and antibiotic resistance problems. However the stability of the fruits or vegetables wastes was a challenge to perform these activities …

Attachment Strength And On-Farm Die-Off Rate Of Escherichia Coli On Watermelon Surfaces, Vijay Singh Chhetri, Kathryn Fontenot, Ronald Strahan, Veerachandra K. Yemmireddy, Cameron Cason, Karuna Kharel, Achyut Adhikari

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Pre-harvest contamination of produce has been a major food safety focus. Insight into the behavior of enteric pathogens on produce in pre-harvest conditions will aid in developing pre-harvest and post-harvest risk management strategies. In this study, the attachment strength (SR) and die-off rate of E. coli on the surface of watermelon fruits and the efficacy of aqueous chlorine treatment against strongly attached E. coli population were investigated. Watermelon seedlings were transplanted into eighteen plots. Prior to harvesting, a cocktail of generic E. coli (ATCC 23716, 25922 and 11775) was inoculated on the surface of the watermelon fruits …

Assessing The Utilization Of High-Resolution 2-Field Hla Typing In Solid Organ Transplantation., Yanping Huang, Anh Dinh, Steven Heron, Allison Gasiewski, Carolina Kneib, Hilary Mehler, Michael T. Mignogno, Ryan Morlen, Larissa Slavich, Ethan Kentzel, Edward C. Frackelton, Jamie L. Duke, Deborah Ferriola, Timothy Mosbruger, Olga A. Timofeeva, Steven S. Geier, Dimitri Monos

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

HLA typing in solid organ transplantation (SOT) is necessary for determining HLA-matching status between donor-recipient pairs and assessing patients' anti-HLA antibody profiles. Histocompatibility has traditionally been evaluated based on serologically defined HLA antigens. The evolution of HLA typing and antibody identification technologies, however, has revealed many limitations with using serologic equivalents for assessing compatibility in SOT. The significant improvements to HLA typing introduced by next-generation sequencing (NGS) require an assessment of the impact of this technology on SOT. We have assessed the role of high-resolution 2-field HLA typing (HR-2F) in SOT by retrospectively evaluating NGS-typed pre- and post-SOT cases. HR-2F …

Profiling The Occupational Tasks And Physical Conditioning Of Specialist Police, Shane Irving, Robin (Rob) Marc Orr, Rodney Pope

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 12(3): 173-186, 2019. Specialist police are required to perform high risk and dangerous tasks that are physically demanding. The aims of this study were to establish the natures and contexts of tasks performed by specialist police officers and to explore the physical fitness regimes they undertake to maintain their operational fitness for these tasks. A survey approach was employed and members of operational units of the Australian and New Zealand Police Tactical Groups (PTG) participated in the survey. A total of nine (100%) PTG units cooperated, with 132 respondents (31% of the PTG operational members) …

Factors Affecting Phd Student Success, Sonia N. Young, William R. Vanwye, Mark A. Schafer, Troy A. Robertson, Ashley Vincent Poore

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 12(1): 34-45, 2019. Attrition rates for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in the United States across the fields of engineering, life sciences, social sciences, mathematics and physical sciences, and humanities range from 36 – 51%. A qualitative literature review indicates certain factors may impact the PhD student’s success in completing the program and degree. The factors focused on in this review include the student-advisor relationship, mentorship, and the dissertation process. Although kinesiology doctoral programs are evaluated and ranked by the National Academy of Kinesiology, little information is available exploring kinesiology PhD student success. General information …

Value Of Wellness Ratings And Countermovement Jumping Velocity To Monitor Performance, Michael T. Brasch, Kevin L. Neeld, Kristen F. Konkol, Robert W. Pettitt

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 12(4): 88-99, 2019.This study examined the relationship between subjective ratings of overall wellness and neuromuscular performance throughout a 6-week intensive offseason strength and conditioning program. Thirty experienced NCAA Division II baseball players completed all phases of the program. A comprehensive wellness rating and 5 countermovement jumps (CMJ5) were measured and averaged for 4 phases of training. Pre- and post-testing measures of strength and speed also were evaluated. Internal consistency of the wellness rating for each phase ranged α = 0.77-0.92, and CMJ5 velocities had decent consistency (ICC_α= 0.88, TE = 0.19 m·s …

University Week Spring 2019, Judy Fellows

University Week

Schedule for the Spring 2019 session of University Week.

Ada News - 01/07/2019, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Arts At The University Of Dayton, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The Terell Stafford Quintet will perform on campus at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 as a part of the College of Arts and Sciences' ArtsLIVE initiative. Stafford’s concert and residency are supported by the Cityfolk JazzNet Legacy Endowment.

Stable Delay Period Representations In The Posterior Parietal Cortex Facilitate Working-Memory-Guided Obstacle Negotiation, Carmen Wong, Stephen G. Lomber

Brain and Mind Institute Researchers' Publications

In complex environments, information about surrounding obstacles is stored in working memory (WM) and used to coordinate appropriate movements for avoidance. In quadrupeds, this WM system is particularly important for guiding hindleg stepping, as an animal can no longer see the obstacle underneath the body following foreleg clearance. Such obstacle WM involves the posterior parietal cortex (PPC), as deactivation of area 5 incurs WM deficits, precluding successful avoidance. However, the neural underpinnings of this involvement remain undefined. To reveal the neural substrates of this behavior, microelectrode arrays were implanted to record neuronal activity in area 5 during an obstacle WM …

Insulin Modulates The Strong Reinforcing Effects Of Nicotine And Changes In Insulin Biomarkers In A Rodent Model Of Diabetes, Laura O'Dell

Departmental Papers (Psych)

No abstract provided.

Obesity Surgery Leads To Emergence Of New Microbial Strains In The Human Fecal Community, Jeff Hansen

Browse All News

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Molecular Switch Model For Cardiomyocyte Proliferation, Satwat Hashmi, H R. Ahmad

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

This review deals with the human adult cardiomyocyte proliferation as a potential source for heart repair after injury. The mechanism to regain the proliferative capacity of adult cardiomyocytes is a challenge. However, recent studies are promising in showing that the 'locked' cell cycle of adult cardiomyocytes could be released through modulation of cell cycle checkpoints. In support of this are the signaling pathways of Notch, Hippo, Wnt, Akt and Jak/Stat that facilitate or inhibit the transition at cell cycle checkpoints. Cyclins and cyclin dependant kinases (CDKs) facilitate this transition which in turn is regulated by inhibitory action of pocket protein …

Field Crops Research, Carolina San Martín, Dan S. Long, Jennifer A. Gourlie, Judit Barroso

United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service / University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Faculty Publications

Downy brome (Bromus tectorum L.) is a problematic weed for the conventional fallow/winter wheat (F/W) production system in the low precipitation-region (< 350mm yr−1) of the Pacific Northwest. A 4-yr field experiment was conducted to determine if incorporating spring barley (B, Hordeum vulgare L.) or spring carinata (C, Brassica carinata A. Braun) into 3-yr crop rotations with W would benefit weed management. The experimental design was a split-plot with four replications where each phase was present every year for the following rotations: 1) F/W, 2) F/W/B, and 3) F/W/C. Reduced tillage, consisting of a single undercutting operation with a wide-blade sweep, and herbicides were used to control weeds during the fallow period. The seeded plots were subdivided in three different weed management areas: a weed-free area where weeds were pulled by hand, a weedy area with no weed control and a general area where weeds were chemically controlled. Weed density and cover per species and W yield were evaluated in each rotation. Grass cover and density after one and two complete cropping cycles were significantly higher in F/W than in F/W/B and F/W/C. Reduction in density and cover of total weeds was found after two cycles. However, differences in community biodiversity were only found between F/W, and F/W/B or F/W/C in 2017. Winter wheat plots of F/W had more downy brome than F/ W/B or F/W/C indicating the greater capacity of the latter to control this weed. In 2018, the 3-yr rotation with barley had greater winter wheat grain yield compared with F/W when weeds were not present though weeds were more competitive in F/W/B. Intensifying the F/W cropping system into a 3-yr crop rotation of W followed by spring barley or spring carinata may reduce weed infestations of winter annual grasses that are difficult to control in W and the most competitive due to larger similarities in their life cycle with this crop.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, And Psychological Capacities Of Nurses For Disaster Preparedness: A Future Direction, Nizar B. Said, Vico C. L. Chiang, Alice Yuen Loke

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Disasters and their destruction effects are increasing worldwide. Nurses contribute the largest number of healthcare providers, and they have major roles in disaster response. A systematic review was conducted for future directions, eighteen studies highlighted the progressive need comprehensive preparedness especially psychological preparedness.

Putting Family First: The Need For Reform In Minnesota's Foster Care Licensing Statutes And Processes To Support Relative Placement, Joanna Woolman, Elizabeth Slama

Mitchell Hamline Law Review

No abstract provided.

Bjc Today

BJC Today

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Week Of January 7, 2019, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Center for Disaster Medicine Hosts Mass Casualty Triage Training at Local Hospital
• Touro College of Dental Medicine Names Howard Israel, D.D.S., Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
• Touro College of Dental Medicine and the Westchester Institute for Human Development Sign Academic Affiliation Agreement

The Past And Future Roles Of Competition And Habitat In The Range-Wide Occupancy Dynamics Of Northern Spotted Owls, Charles B. Yackulic, Larissa L. Bailey, Katie M. Dugger, Raymond J. Davis, Alan B. Franklin, Eric D. Forsman, Steven H. Ackers, Lawrence S. Andrews, Lowell V. Diller, Scott A. Gremel, Keith A. Hamm, Dale R. Herter, J. Mark Higley, Rob B. Horn, Christopher Mccafferty, Janice A. Reid, Jeremy T. Rockweit, Stan G. Sovern

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Slow ecological processes challenge conservation. Short-term variability can obscure the importance of slower processes that may ultimately determine the state of a system. Furthermore, management actions with slow responses can be hard to justify. One response to slow processes is to explicitly concentrate analysis on state dynamics. Here, we focus on identifying drivers of Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) territorial occupancy dynamics across 11 study areas spanning their geographic range and forecasting response to potential management actions. Competition with Barred Owls (Strix varia) has increased Spotted Owl territory extinction probabilities across all study areas and driven recent declines in …

Walking Speed And Spatiotemporal Step Mean Measures Are Reliable During Feedback-Controlled Treadmill Walking; However, Spatiotemporal Step Variability Is Not Reliable, Casey Wiens, William Denton, Molly Schieber, Vivien Marmelat, Sara A. Myers, Jennifer M. Yentes

Journal Articles

The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of a feedback-controlled treadmill (FeedbackTM) to a traditional fixed-speed treadmill (FixedTM) on spatiotemporal gait means, variability, and dynamics. The study also examined inter-session reliability when using the FeedbackTM. Ten young adults walked on the FeedbackTM for a 5-minute familiarization followed by a 16-minute experimental trial. They returned within one week and completed a 5-minute familiarization followed by a 16-minute experimental trial each for FeedbackTM and FixedTM conditions. Mean walking speed and step time, length, width, and speed means and coefficient of variation were calculated from all experimental conditions. Step time, …

Biotechnological Application In Aquaculture And Its Sustainability Constraints, Olaganathan Rajee, Tang Kar Mun Alicia

Publications

The valuable nutritional and biochemical properties have made fisheries products one of the most vital high-quality protein sources for human consumption. Aquaculture has become the great alternative to substitute wild catches when the yield from fishing are no longer sufficient to sustain the massive food demand of the human population which is constantly burgeoning. However, aquaculture requires multidisciplinary approaches with holistic and environmental-friendly management measures to ensure its long term success and sustainability. Biotechnological applications have enhanced the effectiveness and cost-efficiencies of aquaculture by augmenting the productivity of aquaculture to meet global needs. Despite the benefits, the biotechnological application in …

Assessing The Impact Of Low Level Laser Therapy (Lllt) On Biological Systems: A Review, Ruwaidah A. Mussttaf, David F.L. Jenkins, Awadhesh N. Jha

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

PURPOSE: Low level laser therapy (LLLT) in the visible to near infrared spectral band (390-1100 nm) is absorption of laser light at the electronic level, without generation of heat. It may be applied in a wide range of treatments including wound healing, inflammation and pain reduction. Despite its potential beneficial impacts, the use of lasers for therapeutic purposes still remains controversial in mainstream medicine. Whilst taking into account the physical characteristics of different qualities of lasers, this review aims to provide a comprehensive account of the current literature available in the field pertaining to their potential impact at cellular and …

Meta-Analysis Of Up To 622,409 Individuals Identifies 40 Novel Smoking Behaviour Associated Genetic Loci, A Mesut Erzurumluoglu, Mengzhen Liu, Victoria E. Jackson, Arpana Agrawal, Laura Bierut, Yi-Ling Chou, Andrew Heath, Pamela A F Madden, John Rice, Et Al

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - January 6, 2019, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the January 6, 2019 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

Dr. Guillermo Herrera Named Professor and Chair of Pathology at USA

USA College of Medicine Welcomes Dr. Sarathi Kalra

USA Health Opens First Pediatrics Complex Care Clinic in Alabama

Coral Reefs Of The Red Sea — Challenges And Potential Solutions, M Fine, Mine Cinar, C R. Voolstra, A Safa, B Rinkevich, D Laffoley, N Hilmi, D Allemand

School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works

The Red Sea is a unique body of water, hosting some of the most productive and diverse coral reefs. Human populations along coasts of the Red Sea were initially sparse due to the hot and arid climate surrounding it, but this is changing with improved desalination techniques, accessible energy, and increased economic interest in coastal areas. In addition to increasing pressure on reefs from coastal development, global drivers, primarily ocean acidification and seawater warming, are threatening coral reefs of the region. While reefs in southern sections of the Red Sea live near or above their maximum temperature tolerance and have …

A Lightweight Perceptron-Based Intrusion Detection System For Fog Computing, Belal Sudqi Khater, Ainuddin Wahid Bin Abdul Wahab, Mohd Yamani Idna Bin Idris, Mohammed Abdulla Hussain, Ashraf Ahmed Ibrahim

All Works

© 2019 by the authors. Fog computing is a paradigm that extends cloud computing and services to the edge of the network in order to address the inherent problems of the cloud, such as latency and lack of mobility support and location-awareness. The fog is a decentralized platform capable of operating and processing data locally and can be installed in heterogeneous hardware which makes it ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) are an integral part of any security system for fog and IoT networks to ensure the quality of service. Due to the resource limitations …

A Critical Pathway: Weeks Fund Paves Way For Colsa Students’ First Research Experiences, Kristin Waterfield Duisberg

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Cognitive Engagement Of Pre-Clinical Undergraduate Medical Students Via Video Cases And Interactive Quizzes In Problem-Based Learning, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Kulsoom Ghias, Kauser Jabeen, Saniya Sabzwari

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Background: Problem-based learning (PBL) is one of the main pedagogical approaches utilized in the undergraduate medical education (UGME) program at a private medical college in Karachi, Pakistan. Video-enhanced cases and formative assessments were introduced at the end of PBL sessions to evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing student engagement.
Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted with Year 2 medical students (n=102; divided into 11 groups) and faculty (n=11) facilitating the PBL process. Of the 10 PBL cases, five were converted to video-enhanced cases and five were kept as paper-based, “traditional” cases. “Micro” videos were used to introduce clinical scenarios, augmented …