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Joshi, Y. C., and A. Panchal. "Reddening map and recent star formation in the Magellanic Clouds based on OGLE IV Cepheids." Astronomy & Astrophysics 628 (August 2019): A51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201834574.
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Context. The reddening maps of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) are constructed using the Cepheid period–luminosity (P–L) relations. Aims. We examine reddening distribution across the LMC and SMC through large data sets on classical Cepheids provided by the OGLE Phase IV survey. We also investigate the age and spatio-temporal distributions of Cepheids to understand the recent star formation history in the LMC and SMC. Methods. The V and I band photometric data of 2476 fundamental mode (FU) and 1775 first overtone mode (FO) Cepheids in the LMC, and 2753 FU and 1793 FO Cepheids in the SMC were analysed for their P–L relations. We converted the period of FO Cepheids to the corresponding period of FU Cepheids before combining the two modes of Cepheids. Both galaxies were divided into small segments and combined FU and FO P–L diagrams were drawn in two bands for each segment. The reddening analysis was performed on 133 segments covering a total area of about 154.6 deg2 in the LMC and 136 segments covering a total area of about 31.3 deg2 in the SMC. By comparison with well-calibrated P–L relations of these two galaxies, we determined reddening E(V − I) in each segment and equivalent reddening E(B − V) assuming the normal extinction law. The period–age relations were used to derive the age of the Cepheids. Results. Reddening maps were constructed using reddening values in different segments across the LMC and SMC. We find clumpy structures in the reddening distributions of the LMC and SMC. From the reddening map of the LMC, highest reddening of E(V − I) = 0.466 mag is traced in the region centred at α ∼ 85.°13, δ ∼ −69.°34 which is in close vicinity of the star forming HII region 30 Doradus. In the SMC, maximum reddening of E(V − I) = 0.189 mag is detected in the region centred at α ∼ 12.°10, δ ∼ −73.°07. The mean reddening values in the LMC and SMC are estimated as E(V − I)LMC = 0.113 ± 0.060 mag, E(B − V)LMC = 0.091 ± 0.050 mag, E(V − I)SMC = 0.049 ± 0.070 mag, and E(B − V)SMC = 0.038 ± 0.053 mag. Conclusions. The LMC reddening map displays heterogeneous distribution having small reddening in the central region and higher reddening towards the eastern side of the LMC bar. The SMC has relatively small reddening in its peripheral regions but larger reddening towards the south-west region. In these galaxies, we see evidence of a common enhanced Cepheid population at around 200 Myr ago which appears to have occurred due to a close encounter between the two clouds.
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Ge, Xiangyu, Jingzhe Wang, Jianli Ding, Xiaoyi Cao, Zipeng Zhang, Jie Liu, and Xiaohang Li. "Combining UAV-based hyperspectral imagery and machine learning algorithms for soil moisture content monitoring." PeerJ 7 (May 3, 2019): e6926. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6926.
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Soil moisture content (SMC) is an important factor that affects agricultural development in arid regions. Compared with the space-borne remote sensing system, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been widely used because of its stronger controllability and higher resolution. It also provides a more convenient method for monitoring SMC than normal measurement methods that includes field sampling and oven-drying techniques. However, research based on UAV hyperspectral data has not yet formed a standard procedure in arid regions. Therefore, a universal processing scheme is required. We hypothesized that combining pretreatments of UAV hyperspectral imagery under optimal indices and a set of field observations within a machine learning framework will yield a highly accurate estimate of SMC. Optimal 2D spectral indices act as indispensable variables and allow us to characterize a model’s SMC performance and spatial distribution. For this purpose, we used hyperspectral imagery and a total of 70 topsoil samples (0–10 cm) from the farmland (2.5 × 104 m2) of Fukang City, Xinjiang Uygur AutonomousRegion, China. The random forest (RF) method and extreme learning machine (ELM) were used to estimate the SMC using six methods of pretreatments combined with four optimal spectral indices. The validation accuracy of the estimated method clearly increased compared with that of linear models. The combination of pretreatments and indices by our assessment effectively eliminated the interference and the noises. Comparing two machine learning algorithms showed that the RF models were superior to the ELM models, and the best model was PIR (R2val = 0.907, RMSEP = 1.477, and RPD = 3.396). The SMC map predicted via the best scheme was highly similar to the SMC map measured. We conclude that combining preprocessed spectral indices and machine learning algorithms allows estimation of SMC with high accuracy (R2val = 0.907) via UAV hyperspectral imagery on a regional scale. Ultimately, our program might improve management and conservation strategies for agroecosystem systems in arid regions.
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Caloi, V., A. Cassatella, V. Castellani, and G. Klare. "IUE observations of stars in NGC 330 in the Small Magellanic Cloud." Symposium - International Astronomical Union 148 (1991): 339–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0074180900200740.
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Low resolution spectra from 1200 to 3300Å have been obtained, with the IUE satellite, for seven blue giants and supergiants in the young, metal-poor globular cluster NGC 330 in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). A further three spectra from the IUE archive have been added to the sample, covering a range of 2.5 mag. The effective temperatures and the local reddening in the SMC have been estimated, and the star positions in the theoretical HR diagram determined, and compared with theoretical predictions for massive star evolution. Substantial discrepancies have been found.
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Ellison, Alexandre, Erik Sörman, Björn Sundqvist, Björn Magnusson, Yu Yang, Jian Qiu Guo, Ouloide Goue, Balaji Raghothamachar, and Michael Dudley. "Mapping of Threading Screw Dislocations in 4H n-Type SiC Wafers." Materials Science Forum 858 (May 2016): 376–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.858.376.
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X-ray topography shows that selective KOH etching after CVD growth of n-type epilayers on highly N doped 4H SiC substrates can be used to reliably map pure and mixed Threading Screw Dislocations (TSD). The influence of the mapping grid density and the wafer position in the crystal on the average TSD density are investigated. A reliable mapping of TSD contributed to the development of 100mm SiC wafers with average TSD density down to 200 cm-2.
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Julien, Matheau A., Peiyi Wang, Carolyn A. Haller, Jing Wen, and Elliot L. Chaikof. "Mechanical strain regulates syndecan-4 expression and shedding in smooth muscle cells through differential activation of MAP kinase signaling pathways." American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology 292, no. 1 (January 2007): C517—C525. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpcell.00093.2006.
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Syndecan-4 (S4) belongs to a family of transmembrane proteoglycans, acts as a coreceptor for growth factor binding as well as cell-matrix and cell-cell interactions, and is induced in neointimal smooth muscle cells (SMCs) after balloon catheter injury. We investigated S4 expression in SMCs in response to several force profiles and the role of MAP kinase signaling pathways in regulating these responses. S4 mRNA expression increased in response to 5% and 10% cyclic strain (4 h: 200 ± 34% and 182 ± 17%, respectively; P < 0.05) before returning to basal levels by 24 h. Notably, the SMC mechanosensor mechanism was reset after an initial 24-h “preconditioning” period, as evident by an increase in S4 gene expression following a change in cyclic stress from 10% to 20% (28 h: 181 ± 1%; P < 0.05). Mechanical stress induced a late decrease in cell-associated S4 protein levels (24 h: 70 ± 6%; P < 0.05), with an associated increase in S4 shedding (24 h: 537 ± 109%; P < 0.05). To examine the role of MAP kinases, cells were treated with U-0126 (ERK1/2 inhibitor), SB-203580 (p38 inhibitor), or JNKI I (JNK/SAPK inhibitor). Late reduction in cell-associated S4 levels was attributed to ERK1/2 and p38 signaling. In contrast, accelerated S4 shedding required both ERK1/2 (5-fold reduction in accelerated shedding; P < 0.05) and JNK/SAPK (4-fold reduction; P < 0.05) signaling. Given the varied functions of S4, stress-induced effects on SMC S4 expression and shedding may represent an additional component of the proinflammatory, growth-stimulating pathways that are activated in response to changes in the mechanical microenvironment of the vascular wall.
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Chang, Joanne T., Jihyoun Jeon, Hutcha Sriplung, Seesai Yeesoonsang, Surichai Bilheem, Laura Rozek, Imjai Chitapanarux, et al. "Temporal Trends and Geographic Patterns of Lung Cancer Incidence by Histology in Thailand, 1990 to 2014." Journal of Global Oncology, no. 4 (December 2018): JGO.18.00013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jgo.18.00013.
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Purpose Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and in Thailand. We characterize and forecast region-specific patterns of lung cancer incidence by histology and sex. Methods We analyzed lung cancer incidence trends in Thailand by histology (adenocarcinoma [AdC]; squamous cell carcinoma [SCC]; and large-cell, small-cell, and other carcinomas) from 1990 to 2014 in four cancer registries in three regions (north, Chiang Mai Province and Lampang Province; northeast: Khon Kaen Province; south: Songkhla Province). Annual percent change (APC) was calculated to quantify the incidence rate trends using joinpoint regression. Age-period-cohort models were used to examine the temporal trends of AdC and SCC by age, calendar year, and birth cohort. We projected the incidence of AdC and SCC up to 2030 using three independent approaches: joinpoint, age-period-cohort, and Nordpred models. Results AdC incidence significantly increased from 1990 to 2012 in Chiang Mai males (APC, 1.3%), Songkhla males from 2004 to 2014 (APC, 2.5%), Songkhla females from 1990 to 2014 (APC, 5.9%), and Khon Kaen females from 2005 to 2014 (APC, 3.1%). Conversely, SCC incidence significantly decreased from 1990 to 2012 in Chiang Mai males and females (APC, −1.2% and −4.8%, respectively), Lampang males and females from 1993 to 2014 (APC, −5.4% and −5.2%, respectively), and Songkhla females from 1990 to 2014 (APC, −2.1%). In general, trends of AdC and SCC correlated more with birth cohort than with calendar year. Three projection models suggested that incidence rates of AdC in Songkhla may continue to increase until 2030. Conclusion Temporal trends of lung cancer by histology varied among regions in Thailand. Reduction of lung cancer incidence in Thailand likely will require prevention strategies tailored to each specific region.
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Lim, Joongbin, Kyoung-Min Kim, and Kyoo-Seock Lee. "Does Deforestation Trigger Severe Flood Damage at Hoeryeong City in North Korea?" Forests 10, no. 9 (September 11, 2019): 789. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f10090789.
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North Korea has suffered flood damage every year since 1995. It is assumed that this damage is linked to deforestation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of deforestation on the occurrence of floods in North Korea using spatial statistical techniques. The research was conducted at Hoeryeong City, which experienced disastrous flooding in 2016. A land-use change map was produced using two Landsat data sets from 1977 and 2016. The flood-damaged areas map, landform map, and the distance from the nearest stream map were also used in the spatial statistical analysis. In the deforestation zone, area of soil loss over 200 tons/yr increased by 14 km2 (16.6%), while that under 50 tons/yr decreased by 25 km2 (29.3%). In addition, the land-use change, runoff coefficient, and peak time runoff increased from 0.31 to 0.46, 56.3 mm/hr to 60.8 mm/hr, and 128.2 m3/sec to 206.6 m3/sec, respectively. Also, spatial statistical analysis results showed that land-use change was concluded to strongly affect the occurrence of floods. In conclusion, deforestation at Hoeryeong City contributed to severe flooding due to changes in land-use policy. The results of this study will help decision makers to establish the North Korean forest restoration policy and countermeasures against flood damage.
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Pedroza, Miguel A., Danila Amendola, Luana Maggi, Amaya Zalacain, Dante M. De Faveri, and Giorgia Spigno. "Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Dried Waste Grape Skins." International Journal of Food Engineering 11, no. 3 (June 1, 2015): 359–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2015-0009.
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Abstract Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) was investigated for recovering of total phenolic compounds from dried waste grape skins using a domestic microwave oven. Influence of vessel geometry, irradiation cycles, irradiation power and time was investigated. The results in terms of phenolics yield, antioxidant capacity and energy consumption were compared with a reference solid–liquid extraction (SLE) carried out for 2 h at 60°C. Equivalent yield of total phenolics as in SLE was achieved with a MAE extraction time of 1,033 sec (corresponding to 83 sec of irradiation at 900 W, 83% saving in extraction time compared to SLE and with a 70% energetic efficiency). Pre-maceration of samples and solvent pre-heating are proposed for large-scale industrial processes to enhance phenolics extraction and process efficiency.
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Liu, Guoping, and Jerry Sun. "Share price response to the SEC administrative proceedings against Chinese auditors." Managerial Auditing Journal 34, no. 9 (October 7, 2019): 1131–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/maj-05-2018-1883.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examines whether clients’ share prices responded to three events, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launch of administrative proceedings against five Chinese accounting firms on December 3, 2012, for their failure to hand over audit work papers due to conflict of jurisdiction; the issuance of SEC Administrative Law Judge Elliot’s ruling on January 22, 2014; and the settlement of the administrative proceedings on February 6, 2015. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the Schipper and Thompson approach. Findings It is found that share prices responded negatively around December 3, 2012, for USA-listed Chinese companies who were audited by Chinese auditors. Originality/value This study provides evidence on how share prices reacted to SEC enforcement actions against an affair of non-audit failure.
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Filmawati, Filmawati. "Improving Students’ Activities through the Implementation of Mind Map Script Type (SM2) at SMAN 1 Pulau Punjung." Al-Ta lim Journal 22, no. 3 (December 10, 2015): 286–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.15548/jt.v22i3.150.
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This research is motivated from the deficiency of student’s activity in the learning process. The outcome of religious learning process is still low. It shows under 75. By applying cooperative learning model Mind Map Script types, it is expected to be able to enhance students’ motivation through working group learning. This study used a qualitative approach to obtain data and analysis through reflective studies, participatory and collaborative. Mind Map Script is applied to increase learning activity and progress. This study was conducted in SMAN 1 Pulau Punjung with 2 cycles from the observation. Student activities increase from 54% to 75% in the second cycle. Meanwhile, students’ daily test showed an increasing from an average of 65 to 73 in first cycle, and 79 in second cycles. From the first and second cycle of this Classroom Action Research can be concluded that cooperative learning model Mind Map Script types enable to increase students’ activity and learning progress especially in Islamic education studies of grade X student of SMAN 1 PULAU PUNJUNG DHARMASRAYA District. Key word: activity and learning progress, cooperative model mind map script type (SM2)Copyright © 2015 by Al-Ta'lim All right reserved
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "SMC MAP 205"
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Ďuriš, Martin. "Řízení modelu linky SMC MAP 205." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2015. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-232001.
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The thesis deal with a model of electronically controlled assembly minicell MAP-205 based on pneumatic drives and its debugging. Assembly minicell simulates assembling and disassembling of simple four item assembly. Minicell is controlled by Phoenix Contact ILC 150ETH programmable logic controller. The minicell control program is composed of several subroutines/subprograms providing various functionalities to assembly minicell. There is integrated HMI created in Control Web application too. It allows to display actual status of each component and to control each drive in manual mode. Communication between HMI based on PC and PLC controller is supported by Bluetooth module and OPC server.
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Choudhury, Samyaday. "Study of Evolved Stellar Populations in the Magellanic Clouds." Thesis, 2015. http://etd.iisc.ernet.in/2005/3662.
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The Magellanic Clouds (MCs) consist of a pair of galaxies, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), which are located at a distance of 50 kpc and 60 kpc, with stellar masses of 1010 M and 109 M , respectively. Morphologically they are categorized as irregular type galaxies. The MCs are gas rich and metal poor (Z=0.008 for LMC, and 0.004 for SMC) as compared to the Milky Way (MW), and have active star-forming regions. Their proximity and location at high galactic latitude enable us to resolve their individual populations as well as detect faint stellar populations. It is well known that the MCs are interacting with each other, as well as with the MW. The interaction is supported by the presence of the Magellanic Bridge and the Magellanic Stream.
The evolved stellar populations in the MCs help us to understand their evolution and interaction process. The MCs host both Population I as well as Population II stars. This extended range of star formation is a valuable source of information to understand the formation and evolution of galaxies in general, and the MCs in particular. Evolved stellar popu-lation means the stars that have evolved o the main sequence and the giants, such as red giants (RGs), red clump stars, and asymptotic giant branch stars. There is a dominant population of evolved stars present in the MCs, in star clusters as well as in the eld.
The aim of the thesis is to study the evolved stellar populations for one of the component of the MCs, the LMC. The study is primarily divided into two parts. (1) Study of sparse star clusters in the LMC:
To increase our understanding of sparse star clusters in the LMC, with well estimated parameters, using deep Washington photometric data for 45 LMC clusters. (2) To estimate a metallicity map of LMC: In order to understand the metallicity variation across the galaxy. This is done by creating a high spatial resolution metallicity map of the LMC, using red giant branch (RGB) stars, with the help of photometric data and calibrated using spectroscopic studies of RGs in eld and star clusters.
The introduction to the thesis study along with the aim are described in Chapter 1 of the thesis.
The three sets of photometric data used for this study are described in Chapter 2. The data sets are: CT1 Washington photometric data for 45 star clusters within the LMC, the VI photometric data from the Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment Phase-III survey (OGLE III), and the Magellanic Cloud Photometric Survey (MCPS).
Study of sparse star clusters in the LMC: A systematic study is per-formed to analyse the 45 cluster candidates, to estimate their parameters (radius, reddening, and age) using the main-sequence turn-o (MSTO), as well as the evolved portion of the colour{magnitude diagram (CMD). The basic parameters were estimated for 33 genuine clusters, whereas the other 12 cluster candidates have been classi ed as possible clusters/asterisms.
The study of 33 star clusters are presented in Chapter 3. These clus-ters are categorized as genuine star clusters based on their strong density enhancement and cluster features with respect to their surrounding eld regions. Out of the 33 clusters, 23 are identi ed as single clusters and 10 are found to be members of double clusters. Detailed discussions of all the individual clusters are presented. The estimated parameters for the single and double clusters are listed in two di erent tables. About 50% of the clusters are in the age range 100{300 Myr, the rest of them being older or younger. Comparison with previous age estimates shows some agreement as well as some deviation.
The remaining 12 clusters which could not be categorized as genuine star clusters are studied in Chapter 4. These clusters have poor (/suspi-cious) density enhancement and cluster features when compared to their surrounding elds. It is important to study such cluster candidates, as these objects probe the lower limit of the cluster mass function. Detailed discussion on these individual objects are presented and their estimated parameters are tabulated in this chapter. A detailed discussion based on the study of all the 45 inconspicuous clusters is presented in this chapter, including the estimated sizes (radii 2{10 pc), reddening with respect to eld, and location in the LMC. The mass limit estimated for genuine clusters is found to be 1000 M , whereas for possible clusters/asterisms it is few 100 M , using synthetic CMDs.
The study of sparse clusters enlarged the number of objects con rmed as genuine star clusters (33) and estimated their fundamental parameters. The study emphasizes that the sizes and masses of the studied sample are found to be similar to that of open clusters in the MW. Thus, this study adds to the lower end of cluster mass distribution in the LMC, suggesting that the LMC, apart from hosting rich clusters, also has formed small, less massive open clusters in the 100{300 Myr age range. The 12 cases of possible clusters/asterisms are worthy of attention, in the sense that they can throw light on the survival time of such objects in the LMC.
Photometric metallicity map of the LMC using RGB stars: A metallic-ity map of the LMC is estimated using OGLE III and MCPS photometric data. This is a rst of its kind map of metallicity up to a radius of 4{5 de-grees, derived using photometric data and calibrated using spectroscopic data of RGB stars. The RGB is identi ed in the V, (V I) CMDs of small areal subregions of varying sizes in both data sets. The slope of the RGB is used as an indicator of the average metallicity of a subregion, and this RGB slope is calibrated to metallicity using spectroscopic data for eld and cluster RGs in selected subregions.
The metallicity map estimated using OGLE III photometric data is presented in Chapter 5. A method to identify the RGB of small subre-gions within the LMC and estimate its slope by using a consistent and automated method was developed. The technique is robust and indepen-dent of reddening and extinction. The details of calibrating the RGB slopes to metallicities, using previous spectroscopic results of RGs in eld and star clusters are presented. The OGLE III metallicity maps are pre sented, based on four cut-o criteria to separate regions with good ts. The OGLE III map has substantial coverage of the bar, the eastern and western LMC, but does not cover the northern and southern regions. The OGLE III metallicity map shows the bar region to be metal rich whereas the eastern and western regions to be relatively metal poor. The mean metallicity is estimated for three di erent regions within the LMC. For the complete LMC the mean [Fe/H] is = 0.39 dex ( [Fe/H] = 0.10); for the bar region it is = 0.35 dex ( [Fe/H] = 0.9); and for the outer LMC it is = 0.46 dex ( [Fe/H] = 0.11). The metallicity histogram for these di erent regions are also estimated. A radial metallicity gradient is estimated in the de-projected plane of the LMC. The metallicity gradient is seen to remain almost constant in the bar region (till a radius of 2.5 kpc) and has a shallow gradient of 0.066 0.006 dex kpc 1 beyond that till 4 kpc.
In Chapter 6 the metallicity map based on MCPS photometric data is estimated. The MCPS data covers more of the northern and south-ern LMC (less of eastern and western regions) and is important to be analysed in order to reveal the metallicity trend of the overall disk. The systematic di erences between the lter systems of MCPS and OGLE III are corrected, and the MCPS slopes are then calibrated using the OGLE III slope{metallicity relation. The MCPS metallicity maps are presented, based on four cut-o criteria to separate regions with good ts. The bar region is found to be metal rich as was found using OGLE III data, whereas the northern and southern regions are marginally metal poor. The mean metallicity estimated for the complete LMC is = 0.37 dex ( [Fe/H] = 0.12); and for the outer LMC it is = 0.41 dex ( [Fe/H] = 0.11). The metallicity histogram for these di erent regions are estimated and compared with the OGLE III distribution. The metallicity range of the complete LMC is found to be almost similar for both data sets. The metallicity distribution within the bar has a narrow range as found using both data sets. The slight di erence between mean metallicity of outer LMC for the two data sets is attributed to their coverage. We suggest that the northern and southern regions of the LMC could be marginally more metal rich than the eastern and western regions. The metallicity gradient of the LMC disk, estimated from MCPS data is found to be shallow 0.049 0.002 dex kpc 1 till about 4 kpc.
We also constructed a metallicity map of outliers using both OGLE III and MCPS data, and identi ed subregions where the mean metallic-ity di ers from the surrounding areas. We suggest further spectroscopic studies in order to assess their physical significance.
The detailed conclusion of the thesis and future work are presented in Chapter 7. From the study of sparse star clusters in the LMC, it is concluded that LMC has open cluster like star cluster systems. It is important to include them to understand the cluster formation history (CFH) and their survival time scale. Presently, our understanding of the CFH is dominated by rich clusters. The bar of the LMC is found to be the most metal rich region, and the LMC metallicity gradient though shallow, resembles the gradient seen in spiral galaxies. The gradient is also similar to that found in our Galaxy. The higher metallicity in the bar region might indicate an active bar in the past.
Books on the topic "SMC MAP 205"
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Muntadá al-Fikr al-ʻArabī (Amman, Jordan). Impact of the legislative elections on the Palestinian political map: Proceedings of a conference held in on [sic] September 17, 2005. Jerusalem: Arab Thought Forum, 2005.
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Lavin, Susan. Sec. 207 Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act: A review of D-1 withdrawals. [Anchorage, Alaska]: U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, 2019.
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises. Additional accounting and management failures at Fannie Mae: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Entereprises [sic] of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, first session, April 6, 2005. Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2005.
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises. Accounting irregularities at Fannie Mae and the effect on investors: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Entereprises [sic] of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, first session, February 9, 2005. Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2005.
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Carvalho, Maria Clara Cunha Calheiros, Mário Ferreira Monte, Anabela Susana Gonçalves, and Maria Assunção Vale Pereira, eds. Dizer o Direito: o papel dos tribunais no século XXI. UMinho Editora, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.21814/uminho.ed.30.
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Este livro de actas recolhe comunicações apresentadas ao 7.º Congresso Internacional Direito na Lusofonia, cujo tema geral adoptado foi “Dizer o Direito: o papel dos Tribunais no séc. XXI”, tendo a sua realização, em versão exclusivamente online, sido prevista para os dias 21 a 25 de Junho de 2021. Em primeiro lugar, importa situar a iniciativa: o Congresso “Direito na Lusofonia” é um evento organizado pela Escola de Direito, mas com o intuito de congregar juristas de todos os espaços geográficos em que a língua portuguesa foi - e ainda é - veículo de construção normativo-jurídica. A realização da sétima edição do Congresso tem a novidade de ter lugar em versão exclusivamente online. Efectivamente, todas as anteriores edições do Congresso foram presenciais, tendo tido lugar em Braga (Portugal), Luanda (Angola), Brasília (Brasil) e Fortaleza (Brasil).
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Cunha, Manuel Antunes da, ed. Repensar a Imprensa no Ecossistema Digital. Axioma - Publicações da Faculdade de Filosofia, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.17990/axi/2020_9789726973287.
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Os discursos sobre a crise do jornalismo não datam de ontem, nem irromperam na era digital. Não deixa de ser significativo que a crítica acima reproduzida tenha sido formulada há mais de 130 anos pelo jornalista e romancista Emile Zola, que viria a assinar “J’accuse” (L’Aurore, 13 de janeiro de 1898), um dos mais célebres textos da história do periodismo. Nos finais do séc. XIX e inícios do séc. XX, a imprensa escrita francesa vai de vento em popa, contabilizando cerca de 600 diários, dos quais nove dezenas sediados em Paris (Kalifa, 2011). Já há algumas décadas que o jornalismo se tornara um negócio lucrativo. Artigos de opinião e debates de cariz político cedem progressivamente lugar a conteúdos suscetíveis de atraírem um maior número de leitores, incluindo os menos escolarizados, potenciando um aumento de receitas publicitárias. Por seu turno, nos Estados Unidos, o periodismo de informação impusera-se como paradigma dominante a partir dos anos 1880-1910, através da dissociação entre os factos e a interpretação dos mesmos (Brin et al., 2004). De um lado, uma ética da objetividade, consolidada por meio de géneros como a entrevista e a reportagem. Do outro, a busca do lucro por intermédio de virulentas controvérsias, alimentadas por “um fluxo vertiginoso de informação superabundante”, segundo a expressão de Zola. Entre muitas outras mudanças, o último século foi marcado por dois conflitos mundiais, a segmentação do globo em campos ideológicos e reconfigurações identitárias, o recurso à propaganda e à desinformação em doses massivas, a transformação dos media (jornal, radio, cinema, televisão, internet) em indústrias culturais intrinsecamente vinculadas à cultura de massas ou ainda a afirmação de uma “mitologia da felicidade individual” (Morin, 1962), num mundo cada vez mais desinstitucionalizado e dessocializado (Dubet & Martuccelli, 1998). Desde então, a produção académica tem vindo a debruçar-se – a partir de abordagens concetuais diferenciadas – sobre a influência dos discursos mediáticos na “construção social da realidade” (Berger & Luckmann, 1966) ou na consolidação dos “imaginários” (Castoriadis, 1975), no âmbito das esferas pública e privada, mas também sobre os contextos socioculturais em que esses mesmos discursos emergem (Hall, 1973; Goffman, 1974) e os eventuais efeitos suscitados junto de audiências e/ou públicos mais ou menos (in)conscientes e (in)ativos (Lazarsfeld & Katz, 1955; Klapper, 1960; Adorno, 1963; Morley, 1980). Como aconteceu com os seus predecessores, o recurso cada vez mais generalizado a um novo media – a partir da última década do século XX – deu origem a um conjunto de profecias apocalíticas e outras tantas utopias comunicacionais. Destarte, coloca-se a seguinte questão: “de que modo a Internet afeta o jeito de nos relacionarmos uns com os outros, de debatermos, trabalharmos, nos movermos, nos cultivarmos, sermos militantes, consumirmos, cuidarmos de nós, nos divertirmos, etc.?” (Beuscart et al, 2019: 8). As mudanças experienciadas nos derradeiros vinte anos replicam alguns dos desafios que, invariavelmente, caraterizaram os tempos áureos da imprensa, do cinema, da rádio e da televisão – embora hoje com uma intensidade inédita –, não deixando ainda de suscitar novos questionamentos. Em virtude da eclosão de um singular ecossistema mediático, o modelo tradicional de produção, difusão e receção do jornalismo impresso tem vindo a experimentar um complexo processo de reconfiguração de contornos ainda imprecisos, do ponto de vista profissional, sociopolítico, cultural, económico, técnico, ético e jurídico. Da reflexão sobre estas temáticas, levada a cabo no Centro de Estudos Filosófico-Humanísticos (UCP) e junto dos estudantes de Licenciatura em Ciências da Comunicação e do Mestrado em Comunicação Digital, nasceu o congresso internacional Repensar a imprensa no ecossistema digital, que teve lugar na Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências Sociais (UCP), em Braga, de 3 a 5 de Julho de 2019, com a participação de meia centena de académicos oriundos da Europa, América e Ásia. O título inspira-se do relatório Presse et numérique. L’invention d’un nouvel ecosystème, encomendado pelo Ministério francês da Cultura e da Comunicação ao investigador Jean-Marie Charon. A noção de ecossistema aponta para uma configuração de cariz horizontal, para um sistema de atores – plurais na sua história e organização, nos conteúdos das suas atividades e da sua produção – e a sua relação (in)direta com o(s) público(s). Alude ainda à complexidade das interações em jogo, num contexto tantas vezes de competição, outras de solidariedade, e de tempos e espaços colaborativos. Há muito que um tal ecossistema deixou de ser de âmbito meramente nacional, fomentando desafios de natureza transnacional, transdisciplinar e transmediática (Charon, 2015).
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Petunjuk teknis pelaksanaan Undang-Undang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional: Peraturan Pemerintah RI nomor : 47 tahun 2008 tentang wajib belajar, Peraturan Pemerintah RI nomor : 47 tahun 2008 tentang pendanaan pendidikan SD/MI, SMP/MTs, SMA/MA/SMK/MAK : dilengkapi rencana strategis Departemen Pendidikan Nasional, 2005-2009, Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional RI nomor 26 tahun 2008 tentang standar tenaga laboratorium sekolah madrasah, Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional RI nomor 24 tahun 2008 tentang standar tenaga administrasi sekolah madrasah, Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional RI nomor : 004/K/2004 tentang petunjuk teknis pelaksanaan dana alokasi khusus bidang pendidikan, Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional RI nomor 16 tahun 2008 tentang sistem akuntansi pelaporan keuangan di lingkungan Departemen Pendidikan Nasional. Jakarta: Mini Jaya Abadi, 2005.
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Pal, R., I. Bose, and A. Ye. "E-Supply Chain System at Valvex and Its Integration with ERP Systems." In E-Supply Chain Technologies and Management, 208–31. IGI Global, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-255-8.ch011.
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ERP and SCM systems have been used in China for some time. Although these two systems complement each other, the integration of these two systems is challenging. We present a case on a leading Chinese manufacturer of industrial valves named Valvex that successfully integrated the ERP systems from Entreplan and the SCM system from Excelvision. The project improved the operations at Valvex and resulted in many benefits. This chapter describes the implementation of the e-SCM system at Valvex and its integration with the existing ERP system. The process of implementation and integration was marked by many challenges, and some of them were unique to a Chinese manufacturing organization. Using several smart strategies the project team was able to overcome these challenges and complete the project successfully. Several lessons can be learned from the experience of Valvex which may be useful for organizations that plan to undertake similar projects.
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Taber, Douglass F. "Organocatalyzed C–C Ring Construction: The Mihovilovic Synthesis of Piperenol B." In Organic Synthesis. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190646165.003.0072.
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M. Kevin Brown of Indiana University prepared (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137, 3482) the cyclobutane 3 by the organocatalyzed addition of 2 to the alkene 1. Karl Anker Jørgensen of Aarhus University assembled (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137, 1685) the complex cyclobutane 7 by the addition of 5 to the acceptor 4, followed by condensation with the phosphorane 6. Zhi Li of the National University of Singapore balanced (ACS Catal. 2015, 5, 51) three enzymes to effect enantioselective opening of the epoxide 8 followed by air oxidation to 9. Gang Zhao of the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry and Zhong Li of the East China University of Science and Technology added (Org. Lett. 2015, 17, 688) 10 to 11 to give 12 in high ee. Akkattu T. Biju of the National Chemical Laboratory combined (Chem. Commun. 2015, 51, 9559) 13 with 14 to give the β-lactone 15. Paul Ha-Yeon Cheong of Oregon State University and Karl A. Scheidt of Northwestern University reported (Chem. Commun. 2015, 51, 2690) related results. Dieter Enders of RWTH Aachen University constructed (Chem. Eur. J. 2015, 21, 1004) the complex cyclopentane 20 by the controlled combination of 16, 17, and 18, followed by addition of the phosphorane 19. Derek R. Boyd and Paul J. Stevenson of Queen’s University Belfast showed (J. Org. Chem. 2015, 80, 3429) that the product from the microbial oxidation of 21 could be protected as the acetonide 22. Ignacio Carrera of the Universidad de la República described (Org. Lett. 2015, 17, 684) the related oxidation of benzyl azide (not illustrated). Manfred T. Reetz of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung and the Philipps-Universität Marburg found (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2014, 53, 8659) that cytochrome P450 could oxidize the cyclohexane 23 to the cyclohexanol 24. F. Dean Toste of the University of California, Berkeley aminated (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137, 3205) the ketone 25 with 26 to give 27. Benjamin List, also of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, reported (Synlett 2015, 26, 1413) a parallel investigation. Philip Kraft of Givaudan Schweiz AG and Professor List added (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2015, 54, 1960) 28 to 29 to give 30 in high ee.
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Zhang, Weigang, Changming Xie, Min Ge, and Xi Wei. "C/C-ZrB2-ZrC-SiC Composites Derived from Polymeric Precursor Infiltration and Pyrolysis Part I." In MAX Phases and Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics for Extreme Environments, 413–34. IGI Global, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4066-5.ch013.
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Two-dimensional C/C-ZrB2-ZrC-SiC composites with three phases of ultra high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) are fabricated for the first time using blending pre-ceramic polymeric precursors through the traditional polymer infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP) technique, in which a porous carbon fiber reinforced pyrolytic carbon (C/C) with a porosity of about 60% is prepared as preforms. The fabricated composite possesses a matrix of 20ZrB2-30ZrC-50SiC, which is obtained by co-pyrolysis of three pre-ceramic polymers solution in xylene with certain molar ratios. Pyrolysis of these ZrB2-ZrC-SiC pre-ceramic precursors is studied with XRD characterization of the residual solids. The gas phase products are analysized with an on-line GC-MS-FTIR coupling technique, which confirms the formation of crystalline ZrC and ZrB2 from these precursors at temperatures above 1400°C. Possible mechanisms of pyrolysis and formation of pure ZrB2 from the precursors with various B/Zr molar ratios are suggested. The densification process and microstructures of the fabricated composite are studied. It is found that a composite with a bulk density of 2.06 g/cm3 and open porosity of 9.6% can be obtained after 16 PIP cycles. The formed matrix exhibits homogeneous dispersion of three matrix ceramics without any oxide impurities, i.e., the nano sized ZrB2 and ZrC particles dispersed in a continuous SiC ceramic with clean crystalline boundaries and particle dimensions less than 200 nm. No erosion or interface reaction occurs upon the carbon fiber reinforcement, which therefore avoids a dramatic deterioration of mechanical strength of carbon fiber and the composite. Improvement of PIP benefits from two aspects; firstly, the dense pyrolytic carbon interphase deposited on fiber surface by CVI serves as barrier coating and secondly, pyrolysis of the novel organic polymeric precursors does not release corrosive by-products such as hydrogen chloride.
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Delgadillo, Gabriela Ortiz, Octavio Hernández Castorena, Ma de Lourdes Yolanda Margain Fuentes, and Francisco Javier Ornelas Zapata. "The Influence and Management of the Supply Chain Performance of Manufacturing SMEs in Aguascalientes." In Handbook of Research on Military, Aeronautical, and Maritime Logistics and Operations, 210–21. IGI Global, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9779-9.ch010.
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The results obtained in this research confirm that currently manufacturing for SMEs by the nature of its operational activities, the handling of Supply Chain Management (SCM), is significant in the performance of this type of organizations. Because of that, the answers of the business man were analyzed with the support of polls through a field work, finding that for them, is essential that the SCM considering its complexity and impact in the supply of material resources, which is significantly influence for the manufacturer SMEs to have a bigger performance. This research, of empiric origin,, and with support of the statistic software EQS where the structural equations have been used, permit conclude that the SCM is essential for the manufacturer SMEs performance. For the investigation the sample of 288 enterprises of the state Aguascalientes has been used, obtained between August and December 0f 2013, which contain from 11 to 250 workers.
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Oliveira, Loreno, Emerson Loureiro, Hyggo Almeida, and Angelo Perkusich. "Bridging Together Mobile and Service-Oriented Computing." In Mobile Computing, 3212–21. IGI Global, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-054-7.ch237.
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The growing popularity of powerful mobile devices, such as modern cellular phones, smart phones, and PDAs, is enabling pervasive computing (Weiser, 1991) as the new paradigm for creating and interacting with computational systems. Pervasive computing is characterized by the interaction of mobile devices with embedded devices dispersed across smart spaces, and with other mobile devices on behalf of users. The interaction between user devices and smart spaces occurs primarily through services advertised on those environments. For instance, airports may offer a notification service, where the system registers the user flight at the checkin and keeps the user informed, for example, by means of messages, about flight schedule or any other relevant information. In the context of smart spaces, service-oriented computing (Papazoglou & Georgakopoulos, 2003), in short SOC, stands out as the effective choice for advertising services to mobile devices (Zhu, Mutka, & Ni, 2005; Bellur & Narendra, 2005). SOC is a computing paradigm that has in services the essential elements for building applications. SOC is designed and deployed through service-oriented architectures (SOAs) and their applications. SOAs address the flexibility for dynamic binding of services, which applications need to locate and execute a given operation in a pervasive computing environment. This feature is especially important due to the dynamics of smart spaces, where resources may exist anywhere and applications running on mobile clients must be able to find out and use them at runtime. In this article, we discuss several issues on bridging mobile devices and service-oriented computing in the context of smart spaces. Since smart spaces make extensive use of services for interacting with personal mobile devices, they become the ideal scenario for discussing the issues for this integration. A brief introduction on SOC and SOA is also presented, as well as the main architectural approaches for creating SOC environments aimed at the use of resource-constrained mobile devices.
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Breen, John, Suzanne Bergin-Seers, Stephen Burgess, Gordon Campbell, Muhammad Mahmood, and Robert Sims. "Formulating Policy on E-Commerce and Trade for SMEs in the Asia Pacific Region." In e-Business, e-Government & Small and Medium-Size Enterprises, 134–55. IGI Global, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-202-2.ch007.
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This chapter examines the role that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has played in setting government policy to encourage increased trade by SMEs. A study of six “successful” micro and small businesses in APEC economies that was commissioned by APEC examines their attitudes towards trade and e-commerce. The case studies show that e-commerce can be a facilitator to trade for businesses with a propensity towards entrepreneurship and good management practices. To other businesses it may be seen as an inhibitor due to the lack of knowledge associated with its use and its benefits. The chapter shows how APEC used this study and some of its other initiatives to develop its IT and e-commerce policy for SMEs as part of its overall policy for SME development in the region.
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Pearson, Ronald K. "Linear Dynamic Models." In Discrete-time Dynamic Models. Oxford University Press, 1999. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195121988.003.0004.
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It was emphasized in Chapter 1 that low-order, linear time-invariant models provide the foundation for much intuition about dynamic phenomena in the real world. This chapter provides a brief review of the characteristics and behavior of linear models, beginning with these simple cases and then progressing to more complex examples where this intuition no longer holds: infinite-dimensional and time-varying linear models. In continuous time, infinite-dimensional linear models arise naturally from linear partial differential equations whereas in discrete time, infinite-dimensional linear models may be used to represent a variety of “slow decay” effects. Time-varying linear models are also extremely flexible: In the continuous-time case, many of the ordinary differential equations defining special functions (e.g., the equations defining Bessel functions) may be viewed as time-varying linear models; in the discrete case, the gamma function arises naturally as the solution of a time-varying difference equation. Sec. 2.1 gives a brief discussion of low-order, time-invariant linear dynamic models, using second-order examples to illustrate both the “typical” and “less typical” behavior that is possible for these models. One of the most powerful results of linear system theory is that any time-invariant linear dynamic system may be represented as either a moving average (i.e., convolution-type) model or an autoregressive one. Sec. 2.2 presents a short review of these ideas, which will serve to establish both notation and a certain amount of useful intuition for the discussion of NARMAX models presented in Chapter 4. Sec. 2.3 then briefly considers the problem of characterizing linear models, introducing four standard input sequences that are typical of those used in linear model characterization. These standard sequences are then used in subsequent chapters to illustrate differences between nonlinear model behavior and linear model behavior. Sec. 2.4 provides a brief introduction to infinite-dimensional linear systems, including both continuous-time and discrete-time examples. Sec. 2.5 provides a similar introduction to the subject of time-varying linear systems, emphasizing the flexibility of this class. Finally, Sec. 2.6 briefly considers the nature of linearity, presenting some results that may be used to define useful classes of nonlinear models.
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Zhang, Weigang, Changming Xie, Xi Wei, and Min Ge. "C/C-ZrB2-ZrC-SiC Composite Derived from Polymeric Precursor Infiltration and Pyrolysis." In MAX Phases and Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics for Extreme Environments, 435–59. IGI Global, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4066-5.ch014.
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Part II. Mechanical and ablation properties of the 2D C/C-ZrB2-ZrC-SiC composites with a fiber volume fraction of 17.6%, fabricated by infiltration and co-pyrolysis of blended polymeric precursors, were studied in this Part II. Flexural strength and fracture toughness of the composites were found to be influenced strongly by the thickness of the deposited pyrolytic carbon interphase, a composite with the pyrolytic carbon volume fraction of 22.3% exhibits improved bending strength and fracture toughness of 127.9 MPa and 6.23 MPa·m1/2, respectively. The pseudo-plastic strain to failure of the composite is ascribed to sliding of the interphase and pulling out of carbon fibers from the brittle ceramics matrix. Ablation properties of the composite were investigated with a plasma torch and arc-heated wind tunnel tests at temperatures above 1800~2200°C. The composite exhibits very low ablation rates of 0.18×10-3 mm/s at 1800°C and 0.37×10-3 mm/s at 2000°C in the plasma torch after 1000s testing, as compared to a similar rate of 0.30×10-3 mm/s in the wind tunnel at 1900°C after 600s testing. Ablation rates increase with increasing of temperatures from 1800 to 2200°C. The maximum ablation rate is only 1.67×10-3 mm/s in a plasma torch at 2200°C for 1000s, decreased by 71.0% as compared with the C/C-SiC composite with the same fiber and interphase contents. The 2D C/C-ZrB2-ZrC-SiC composite simultaneously showed excellent thermal shock resistance, on account of no cracks on the surface and breakage of the material being detected after these abrupt temperature increasing and long time ablations. The heating-up rate at the center of the composite specimen was found as high as above 30K/s in the plasma torch tests. Excellent ablation and thermal shock resistances of the composite can be attributed to its architecture of carbon fiber and interphase, as well as its matrix microstructures characterized by nano sized dispersions of ZrB2-Zr-SiC phases inherent formed by co-pyrolysis of three polymeric precursors. These meso- and microstructures make the composites possess very small and steady coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) around 1.5~2.5×10-6/K and high thermal conductivities around 10~14 W/mK (which increases with increasing of temperature) from room temperature to 1300°C, respectively. Surface products and cross sectional morphologies of the composite after the ablation tests were also investigated using SEM and XRD, it was found that a homogeneous distributed and continuous glass layer composing of ZrO2-SiO2 with zirconia as a skeleton was in-situ formed. These special features of coating benefits from the merits of matrix microstructures, and inhibits the inward diffusion of oxygen and protects the composite from further oxidation and spalled off by strong gas fluid.
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"Burbot: Ecology, Management, and Culture." In Burbot: Ecology, Management, and Culture, edited by Alain Dillen, Inne Vught, Daniel De Charleroy, David Monnier, and Johan Coeck. American Fisheries Society, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.47886/9781888569988.ch11.
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Abstract.—Our objectives were to study whether or not reintroductions of larvae and juvenile burbot <em>Lota lota</em> L. in Flanders, Belgium were successful. Burbot were reintroduced to three rivers in Flanders, Belgium. In spring 2005, a total of 2,000,000 larvae in yolk sac stage were released in two rivers, Grote Nete and Bosbeek. However, no burbot were recaptured during summer electrofishing, suggesting that this reintroduction attempt had failed. Reintroducing older larvae (e.g., 6-week-old larvae) may be a more successful approach but was not further investigated in this study. A second reintroduction attempt involved the release of 3,000 juvenile burbot (age 0+) in the same two rivers during fall 2005. During winter season (2005–2006), we were able to recapture burbot in both rivers. In fall 2006, 1,400 juvenile burbot were released in a third river, the Maarkebeek, and 2 months later, some were recaptured. In all three rivers, burbot showed fast growth and all burbot were in good visual condition, suggesting that juvenile burbot of age 0+ may offer reasonable probabilities for successful reintroductions. However, low numbers of recaptures suggest that reintroductions should be repeated for several successive years to obtain a self-sustaining population.
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Torm, Nina. "Does Union Membership Pay Off? Evidence from Vietnamese SMEs." In Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Vietnam, 230–52. Oxford University Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198851189.003.0011.
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In the absence of adequate institutional mechanisms, trade unions can potentially promote some measure of equity and social justice for workers including for instance higher wages and other worker benefits. Yet limited data availability means little is known about the effect local firm-based trade unions may have on individual earnings in developing and transition economies. Using matched employer–employee data from the 2013 and 2015 SME surveys, this chapter examines the union wage premium among workers in Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises. Controlling for both firm and worker characteristics, including time-varying unobserved heterogeneity, the results show that unionized workers’ wages are 9–22 per cent higher than those of non-union workers, with the exact estimate depending on the econometric approach chosen.
Conference papers on the topic "SMC MAP 205"
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Filipovic, Ela, Nikolina Catlak, and Natasa Zenic. "Sport participation should not be observed as protective against smoking and drinking in adolescence; cross-sectional cluster-based analysis in Croatian southern regions." In 12th International Conference on Kinanthropology. Brno: Masaryk University Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/cz.muni.p210-9631-2020-26.
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Purpose: Sport participation in adolescence is frequently observed as being protective against consumption of psychoactive substances (e.g. cigarettes and alcohol), but limited number of studies directly examined this problem while simultaneously observing consump-tion of cigarettes and alcohol. The aim of this study was to evidence the possible associations which may exist between different factors explaining participation in sports, and consumption of cigarettes and alcohol in adolescents from Croatia. Methods: The sample comprised 436 adolescents from coastal regions in Croatia (202 fe-males) aged 15–17 years who were tested by previously validated closed structured ques-tionnaire on sport factors (experience in sports [four point scale from “never participated” to “ > 5 years”], sport competitive achievement [four point scale ranging from “never competed” to “national/international competitive achievement”], number of sport training sessions per week [four point scale ranging from “didn’t participate” to “sometimes even twice a day”]), cigarette smoking (four point scale ranging from “never smoked” to “more than 10 cigarettes per day”), and alcohol consumption (measured by Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test – AUDIT). Cluster analysis calculated on the basis of cigarette smoking and AUDIT results was used to form homogenous groups (substance misuse clusters – SMC). The Kruskall Wallis analysis of variance (KWA) was calculated to identify the differences between SMC in studied sport factors. Results: Four SMC were formed indicating: (i) high alcohol + high cigarettes (SMC1: n=42), (ii) high alcohol + low cigarettes (SMC2: n=115), (iii) low alcohol + low cigarettes (SMC3: n=226), and (iv) low alcohol + high cigarettes consumption (SMC4: n=53). When calculat-ed for total sample of participants, the KWA revealed significant differences among SMC, with significant post-hoc differences between SMC1 and SMC3 in all sport-factors (H test: 9.5-to-17.5, p 80% of all SMC1 members). Gender-specific KWA did not reveal significant differences among SMC in studied sport factors. Conclusion: Study results do not support the theory of protective effects of sport participation against substance misuse in adolescence. Even more, there are some indices that sport par-ticipation may be observed risk factor for consumption of cigarettes and alcohol in this age group. Social acceptance of smoking and drinking in sport-society in the region is probable reason for relatively high rates of substance misuse in adolescents who are actively involved in sports.
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Tatsumi, Hisayuki, Yasuyuki Murai, Iwao Sekita, and Masahiro Miyakawa. "Synchronization and Sharing Information of Tactile Map with Online Map: An Online Navigation Tool for the Visually Impaired." In 2015 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/smc.2015.412.
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Hua, Zhongyun, Yiran Wang, and Yicong Zhou. "Image Cipher Using a New Interactive Two-Dimensional Chaotic Map." In 2015 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/smc.2015.316.
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Lall, Pradeep, Vikas Yadav, Jeff Suhling, and David Locker. "Evolution of Anand Parameters With Elevated Temperature Aging for SAC Leadfree Alloys." In ASME 2020 International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Microsystems. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/ipack2020-2658.
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Abstract Electronic equipment in automotive, agricultural and avionics applications may be subjected to temperatures in the range of −55 to 200°C during storage, operation and handling in addition to high strain-rates. Strain rates in owing to vibration and shock may range from 1–100 per sec. Temperature in electronic assemblies depends typically on location, energy dissipation and thermal architecture. Some investigators have indicated that the required operating temperature is between −40 to 200°C for automotive electronics located underhood, on engine, on transmission. Prior data indicates the evolution of mechanical properties under extended exposures to high temperatures. However, the constitutive models are often only available for pristine materials only. In this paper, effect of low operating temperatures (−65°C to 0°C) on Anand-model parameters at high strain rates (10–75 per sec) for aged SAC (SAC105 and SAC-Q) solder alloys has been studied. Stress-Strain curves have been obtained at low operating temperatures using tensile tests. The SAC leadfree solder samples were subjected to isothermal-aged up to 4-months at 50°C before testing. Anand Viscoplastic model has been used to describe the material constitutive behavior. Evolution of Anand Model parameters for SAC solder has been investigated. The computed parameters of the experimental data were used to simulate the tensile test and verified the accuracy of the model. A good correlation was found between experimental data and Anand predicted data.
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Lall, Pradeep, Vikas Yadav, Jeff Suhling, and David Locker. "Evolution of Anand Parameters With Elevated Temperature Aging for SAC Leadfree Alloys." In ASME 2019 International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Microsystems. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/ipack2019-6577.
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Abstract Electronic components in downhole oil drilling and gas industry applications, automotive and avionics may exposed to high temperatures (> 150°C) and high strain rates (1–100 per sec) during storage, operation and handling which can contribute to the failures of electronics devices. Temperatures in these applications can exceed 200°C, which is closed to melting point for SAC alloys. The microstructure for lead free solder alloys constantly evolves when subjected to thermal aging for sustained periods with accompanying degradation in mechanical properties of solder alloys. In this paper, evolution of microstructure and Anand parameters for unaged and aged SAC (SAC105 and SAC-Q) lead free solder alloys at high strain rates has been investigated induced due to thermal aging. The microstructure of the SAC solder is studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for different strain rate and elevating temperature. The thermal aged leadfree SAC solder alloys specimen has been tested at high strain rates (10–75 per sec) at elevated temperatures of (25°C–200°C). The SAC leadfree solder samples were subjected to isothermal aging at 50°C up to 1-year before testing. To describe the material constitutive behavior, Anand Viscoplastic model has been used. Effect of thermal aging on Anand parameters has been investigated. In order to verify the accuracy of the model, the computed Anand parameters have been used to simulate the uniaxial tensile test. FEA based method has been used to simulate the drop events using Anand constitutive model. Hysteresis loop and Plastic work density has been computed from FEA.
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Kashihara, Koji. "A Driver Support Interface to Detect Optical Illusion Places on a Road Map." In 2015 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (SMC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/smc.2015.261.
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Chan, Din-Yuen, Ping-Hsun Lin, and Chian-Yi Wang. "Systematical Diverse-Defect Kinect Depth-Map Promotion for Very Low Cost 3D Photographing." In 2015 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/smc.2015.325.
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Nitta, Jirou, Yoko Sasaki, and Hiroshi Mizoguchi. "Path Planning Using Pedestrian Information Map for Mobile Robots in a Human Environment." In 2015 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/smc.2015.50.
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Salhi, Khaled, Adel M. Alimi, Mohamed Moncef Ben Khelifa, and Philippe Gorce. "Trajectory Planning in Dynamic Environment Based on Partially Map Updating Using Multi-robot System for an Intelligent Wheelchair." In 2015 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (SMC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/smc.2015.138.
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Akiyama, Yasuhiro, Ryota Kushida, Yoji Yamada, and Shogo Okamoto. "An Analysis of Recovery Motion of a Man Wearing Physical Assistant Robot in Response to Collision." In 2015 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/smc.2015.195.
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Marckx, D. A. Breakthrough in Power Electronics from SiC: May 25, 2004 - May 31, 2005. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), March 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/881313.
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DiGrande, Laura, Christine Bevc, Jessica Williams, Lisa Carley-Baxter, Craig Lewis-Owen, and Suzanne Triplett. Pilot Study on the Experiences of Hurricane Shelter Evacuees. RTI Press, September 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.3768/rtipress.2019.rr.0035.1909.
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Community members who evacuate to shelters may represent the most socially and economically vulnerable group within a hurricane’s affected geographic area. Disaster research has established associations between socioeconomic conditions and adverse effects, but data are overwhelmingly collected retrospectively on large populations and lack further explication. As Hurricane Florence approached North Carolina in September 2018, RTI International developed a pilot survey for American Red Cross evacuation shelter clients. Two instruments, an interviewer-led paper questionnaire and a short message service (SMS text) questionnaire, were tested. A total of 200 evacuees completed the paper survey, but only 34 participated in the SMS text portion of the study. Data confirmed that the sample represented very marginalized coastline residents: 60 percent were unemployed, 70 percent had no family or friends to stay with during evacuation, 65 percent could not afford to evacuate to another location, 36 percent needed medicine/medical care, and 11 percent were homeless. Although 19 percent of participants had a history of evacuating for prior hurricanes/disasters and 14 percent had previously utilized shelters, we observed few associations between previous experiences and current evacuation resources, behaviors, or opinions about safety. This study demonstrates that, for vulnerable populations exposed to storms of increasing intensity and frequency, traditional survey research methods are best employed to learn about their experiences and needs.
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Cooper, Christopher, Jacob McDonald, and Eric Starkey. Wadeable stream habitat monitoring at Congaree National Park: 2018 baseline report. National Park Service, June 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.36967/nrr-2286621.
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The Southeast Coast Network (SECN) Wadeable Stream Habitat Monitoring Protocol collects data to give park resource managers insight into the status of and trends in stream and near-channel habitat conditions (McDonald et al. 2018a). Wadeable stream monitoring is currently implemented at the five SECN inland parks with wadeable streams. These parks include Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (HOBE), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO), Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (OCMU), Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CHAT), and Congaree National Park (CONG). Streams at Congaree National Park chosen for monitoring were specifically targeted for management interest (e.g., upstream development and land use change, visitor use of streams as canoe trails, and potential social walking trail erosion) or to provide a context for similar-sized stream(s) within the park or network (McDonald and Starkey 2018a). The objectives of the SECN wadeable stream habitat monitoring protocol are to: Determine status of upstream watershed characteristics (basin morphology) and trends in land cover that may affect stream habitat, Determine the status of and trends in benthic and near-channel habitat in selected wadeable stream reaches (e.g., bed sediment, geomorphic channel units, and large woody debris), Determine the status of and trends in cross-sectional morphology, longitudinal gradient, and sinuosity of selected wadeable stream reaches. Between June 11 and 14, 2018, data were collected at Congaree National Park to characterize the in-stream and near-channel habitat within stream reaches on Cedar Creek (CONG001, CONG002, and CONG003) and McKenzie Creek (CONG004). These data, along with the analysis of remotely sensed geographic information system (GIS) data, are presented in this report to describe and compare the watershed-, reach-, and transect-scale characteristics of these four stream reaches to each other and to selected similar-sized stream reaches at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. Surveyed stream reaches at Congaree NP were compared to those previously surveyed in other parks in order to provide regional context and aid in interpretation of results. edar Creek’s watershed (CONG001, CONG002, and CONG003) drains nearly 200 square kilometers (77.22 square miles [mi2]) of the Congaree River Valley Terrace complex and upper Coastal Plain to the north of the park (Shelley 2007a, 2007b). Cedar Creek’s watershed has low slope and is covered mainly by forests and grasslands. Cedar Creek is designated an “Outstanding Resource Water” by the state of South Carolina (S.C. Code Regs. 61–68 [2014] and S.C. Code Regs. 61–69 [2012]) from the boundary of the park downstream to Wise Lake. Cedar Creek ‘upstream’ (CONG001) is located just downstream (south) of the park’s Bannister Bridge canoe landing, which is located off Old Bluff Road and south of the confluence with Meyers Creek. Cedar Creek ‘middle’ and Cedar Creek ‘downstream’ (CONG002 and CONG003, respectively) are located downstream of Cedar Creek ‘upstream’ where Cedar Creek flows into the relatively flat backswamp of the Congaree River flood plain. Based on the geomorphic and land cover characteristics of the watershed, monitored reaches on Cedar Creek are likely to flood often and drain slowly. Flooding is more likely at Cedar Creek ‘middle’ and Cedar Creek ‘downstream’ than at Cedar Creek ‘upstream.’ This is due to the higher (relative to CONG001) connectivity between the channels of the lower reaches and their out-of-channel areas. Based on bed sediment characteristics, the heterogeneity of geomorphic channel units (GCUs) within each reach, and the abundance of large woody debris (LWD), in-stream habitat within each of the surveyed reaches on Cedar Creek (CONG001–003) was classified as ‘fair to good.’ Although, there is extensive evidence of animal activity...