Authors: A. Pourkamali Anaraki, G. H. Payganeh, F. Ashena ghasemi, A. Fallah

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Keywords: Crack, Composite patch repair, Fiber metal laminate (FML), Patch Lay-up, Repair surface, Ultimate load

Authors: Vitalice K. Oduol, C. Ardil

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The paper presents frame and burst acquisition in a satellite communication network based on time division multiple access (TDMA) in which the transmissions may be carried on different transponders. A unique word pattern is used for the acquisition process. The search for the frame is aided by soft-decision of QPSK modulated signals in an additive white Gaussian channel. Results show that when the false alarm rate is low the probability of detection is also low, and the acquisition time is long. Conversely when the false alarm rate is high, the probability of detection is also high and the acquisition time is short. Thus the system operators can trade high false alarm rates for high detection probabilities and shorter acquisition times.

Keywords: burst acquisition, burst time plan, frame acquisition, satellite access, satellite TDMA, unique word detection

Authors: Shinoj T. K, Sunil Jacob John

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Keywords: Intuitionistic Fuzzy set, Multiset, Intuitionistic Fuzzy Multiset

Authors: Sunhyoung Lee, Askar Akshabayev, Beisenbek Baisakov, Youngjoon Han, Hernsoo Hahn

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It is important to give input information without other device in AR system. One solution is using hand for augmented reality application. Many researchers have proposed different solutions for hand interface in augmented reality. Analyze Histogram and connecting factor is can be example for that. Various Direction searching is one of robust way to recognition hand but it takes too much calculating time. And background should be distinguished with skin color. This paper proposes a hand tracking method to control the 3D object in augmented reality using depth device and skin color. Also in this work discussed relationship between several markers, which is based on relationship between camera and marker. One marker used for displaying virtual object and three markers for detecting hand gesture and manipulating the virtual object.

Keywords: Augmented Reality, depth map, hand recognition, kinect, marker, YCbCr color model.

Authors: Iman Mousavinejad, Reza Kazemi, , Mohsen Bayani Khaknejad

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Active Front Steering system (AFS) provides an electronically controlled superposition of an angle to the steering wheel angle. This additional degree of freedom enables a continuous and driving-situation dependent on adaptation of the steering characteristics. In an active steering system, there needs be no fixed relationship between the steering wheel and the angle of the road wheels. Not only can the effective steering ratio be varied with speed, for example, but also the road wheel angles can be controlled by a combination of driver and computer inputs. Features like steering comfort, effort and steering dynamics are optimized and stabilizing steering interventions can be performed. In contrast to the conventional stability control, the yaw rate was fed back to AFS controller and the stability performance was optimized with Sliding Mode control (SMC) method. In addition, tire uncertainties have been taken into account in SM controller to provide the control robustness. In this paper, 3-DOF nonlinear model is used to design the AFS controller and 8-DOF nonlinear model is used to model the controlled vehicle.

Keywords: Active Front Steering (AFS), Sliding Mode Control method (SMC), Yaw rate, Vehicle Stability, Robustness

Authors: Osama Yusuf Ababneh

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For the last years, the variants of the Newton-s method with cubic convergence have become popular iterative methods to find approximate solutions to the roots of non-linear equations. These methods both enjoy cubic convergence at simple roots and do not require the evaluation of second order derivatives. In this paper, we present a new Newton-s method based on contra harmonic mean with cubically convergent. Numerical examples show that the new method can compete with the classical Newton's method.

Keywords: Third-order convergence, non-linear equations, root finding, iterative method.

Authors: Sunday E. Ogundipe, Rafiu O. Salawu, Lawrencia O. Ogundipe

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The study examines the determinants of corporate cash holding of non-financial quoted firms in Nigeria using a sample of fifty four non-financial quoted firms listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange for the period 1995-2009. Data were sourced from the Annual reports of the sampled firms and analyzed using Generalized Method of Moments(GMM). The study finds evidence supportive of a target adjustment model and that firms can not instantaneously adjust towards the target cash level owing to the fact that adjustment cost being costly,. Also, the result shows significant negative relationship between cash holdings and firm size, net working capital, return on asset and bank relationship and positive relationship with growth opportunities, leverage, inventories, account receivables and financial distress. Furthermore, there is no significant relationship between cash holdings and cash flow. In Nigerian setting, most of the variables that are relevant for explaining cash holdings in the Developed countries are found by this study to be relevant also in Nigeria.

Keywords: Adjustment Model , Cash holding, Determinant, Generalized Method of Moments(GMM)

Authors: Jiaji Zhou, Le Liang, Long Chen

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Geographic Profiling has successfully assisted investigations for serial crimes. Considering the multi-cluster feature of serial criminal spots, we propose a Multi-point Centrography model as a natural extension of Single-point Centrography for geographic profiling. K-means clustering is first performed on the data samples and then Single-point Centrography is adopted to derive a probability distribution on each cluster. Finally, a weighted combinations of each distribution is formed to make next-crime spot prediction. Experimental study on real cases demonstrates the effectiveness of our proposed model.

Keywords: Geographic profiling, Centrography model, K-means algorithm

Authors: Hirich A., Rami A., Laajaj K., Choukr-Allah R., Jacobsen S-E., El youssfi L., El Omari H.

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Keywords: Leaf area, yield, crop water productivity, water saving

Authors: F. Lazzali, M. Farsi

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Several models of vulnerability assessment have been proposed. The selection of one of these models depends on the objectives of the study. The classical methodologies for seismic vulnerability analysis, as a part of seismic risk analysis, have been formulated with statistical criteria based on a rapid observation. The information relating to the buildings performance is statistically elaborated. In this paper, we use the European Macroseismic Scale EMS-98 to define the relationship between damage and macroseismic intensity to assess the seismic vulnerability. Applying to Algiers area, the first step is to identify building typologies and to assign vulnerability classes. In the second step, damages are investigated according to EMS-98.

Keywords: Damage, EMS-98, inventory building, vulnerability classes

Authors: Anuchita Moongngarm, John E. Bronlund, Nigel Grigg, Naruemon Sriwai

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The study aimed to investigate the effect of rice types on chewing behaviours (chewing time, number of chews, and portion size) and bolus properties (bolus moisture content, solid loss, and particle size distribution (PSD)) in human subjects. Five cooked rice types including brown rice (BR), white rice (WR), parboiled white rice (PR), high amylose white rice (HR) and waxy white rice (WXR) were chewed by six subjects. The chewing behaviours were recorded and the food boluses were collected during mastication. Rice typeswere found to significantly influence all chewing parameters evaluated. The WXR and BR showed the most pronounced differences compared with other rice types. The initial moisture content of un-chewed WXR was lowest (43.39%) whereas those of other rice types were ranged from 66.86 to 70.33%. The bolus obtained from chewing the WXR contained lowest moisture content (56.43%) whilst its solid loss (22.03%) was not significant different from those of all rice types. In PSD evaluation using Mastersizer S, the diameter of particles measured was ranged between 4 to 3500 μm. The particle size of food bolus from BR, HR, and WXR contained much finer particles than those of WR and PR.

Keywords: Chewing behavior, Mastication, Rice, Rice types, Bolus properties

Authors: A. Javaheri, A. R. Kabiri-Samani

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Keywords: Model experimentation, flow characteristics, Piano Key weir, threshold submergence.

Authors: A. A. Hekmatzadeh, A. Karimi-Jashani, N. Talebbeydokhti

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Keywords: External mass transfer, pore volume diffusion, surface diffusion, mass action law isotherm.

Authors: A. Jrade, N. Markiz, N. Albelwi

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Keywords: Operation analysis, optimization model, equipment economics, equipment selection.

Authors: A. H. M. Faisal Anwar

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In this study, the effect of greywater irrigation on airwater interfacial area is investigated. Several soil column experiments were conducted for different greywater irrigation to develop the pressure-saturation curves. Surface tension was measured for different greywater concentration and fitted for Gibbs adsorption equation. Pressure-saturation curves show that the reduction of capillary rise stops when it reaches its critical micelle concentration (CMC). A simple theory is derived from pressure-saturation curves for calculating air-water interfacial area in porous medium during greywater irrigation by introducing a term 'hydraulic radius' for the pores. This term diminishes any effect of pore shapes on the air-water interfacial area. The air-water interfacial area was calculated using the pressure-saturation curves and found that it decreases with increasing moisture content. But no significant effect was observed on air-water interfacial area for different greywater irrigation. A maximum of 10% variation in interfacial area was observed at the residual saturation zone.

Keywords: Greywater, Irrigation, Interfacial area, Surface tension, Porous medium.

Authors: Saman M. Siddiqui, Fang Jiancheng

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Keywords: H∞ filter, MEMS, GPS, Nonlinear system, robust system, Square root unscented filter.

Authors: Reza Davoodi, Jahangir Yadollahi Farsi, Roya Naseri

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Keywords: Business Model (BM), Nanotechnology, High- TechFirms.

Authors: Mohammad Reza Askari, Mohsen Kazemi, Ali Asghar Baziar

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Keywords: Power network, inductive motor, reactive power, stability of voltage, STATCOM, FACTS

Authors: Sachin Kumar, Vivek Tiwari, Goutam Dutta

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Keywords: Asymmetric power distribution, Density wave oscillations, In-phase and out-of-phase modes of instabilities, Natural circulation boiling water reactor

Authors: B. Ghasemi, A. A. Najafzadeh Khoee

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In this study, the effect of mechanical activation on the synthesis of Fe3Al/Al2O3 nanocomposite has been investigated by using mechanochemical method. For this purpose, Aluminum powder and hematite as precursors, with stoichiometric ratio, have been utilized and other effective parameters in milling process were kept constant. Phase formation analysis, crystallite size measurement and lattice strain were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) by using Williamson-Hall method as well as microstructure and morphology were explored by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Also, Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis was used in order to probe the particle distribution. The results showed that after 30-hour milling, the reaction was started, combustibly done and completed.

Keywords: hematite, mechanochemical, milling, nanocomposite

Authors: Anant Kumar Singh, Sunil Jha, Pulak M. Pandey

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Keywords: Ball end MR finishing tool, Magnetorheological finishing, Nanofinishing

Authors: Rusudan Sujashvili, Ekaterine Bakuradze, Irina Modebadze, Davit Dekanoidze

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Extracellular ubiquitin in vivo effect on regenerative liver cells and liver histoarchitectonics has been studied. Experiments were performed on mature female white rats. Partial hepatectomy was made using the modified method of Higgins and Anderson. Standard histopathological assessment of liver tissue was used. Proliferative activity of hepatocytes was analyzed by colchicine mitotic index and immunohistochemical staining on ki67. We have found that regardless of number of injections and dose of extracellular ubiquitin liver histology has not been changed, so at tissue level no effect was observed. In vivo double injection of ubiquitin significantly decreases the mitotic activity at 32 hour point after partial hepatectomy. Thus, we can conclude that in vivo injected extracellular ubiquitin inhibits proliferative activity of hepatocytes in partially hepatectomyzed rats.

Keywords: Liver, regeneration, proliferation, ubiquitin.

Authors: Luka Pavlič, Marjan Heričko

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Keywords: E-Services, E-Services Repository, Ontologies, Semantic Web

Authors: Liv Gingnell, Evelina Ericsson, Joakim Lilliesköld, Robert Langerström

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In recent years, an increased competition and lower profit margins have necessitated a focus on improving the performance of the product development process, an area that traditionally have been excluded from detailed steering and evaluation. A systematic improvement requires a good understanding of the current performance, wherefore the interest for product development performance measurement has increased dramatically. This paper presents a case study that evaluates the performance of the product development performance measurement system used in a Swedish company that is a part of a global corporate group. The study is based on internal documentation and eighteen in-depth interviews with stakeholders involved in the product development process. The results from the case study includes a description of what metrics that are in use, how these are employed, and its affect on the quality of the performance measurement system. Especially, the importance of having a well-defined process proved to have a major impact on the quality of the performance measurement system in this particular case.

Keywords: Outcome metric, Performance driver, Performance measurement, Product development process.

Authors: Haragobinda Srichandan, Chandra Sekhar Gahan, Dong-Jin Kim, Seoung-Won Lee

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Bioleaching of spent catalyst using moderate thermophilic chemolithotrophic acidophiles in growth medium without Fe source was investigated with two different pulp densities and three different size fractions. All the experiments were conducted on shake flasks at a temperature of 65 °C. The leaching yield of Ni and Al was found to be promising with very high leaching yield of 92-96% followed by Al as 41-76%, which means both Ni and Al leaching were favored by the moderate thermophilic bioleaching compared to the mesophilic bioleaching. The acid consumption was comparatively higher for the 10% pulp density experiments. Comparatively minimal difference in the leaching yield with different size fractions and different pulp densities show no requirement of grinding and using low pulp density less than 10%. This process would rather be economical as well as eco-friendly process for future optimization of the recovery of metal values from spent catalyst.

Keywords: Bioleaching, spent catalyst, leaching yield, thermophile.

Authors: A. Morelos-Gómez, S. M. Vega-Díaz, V. J. González, F. Tristán-López, R. Cruz-Silva , K. Fujisawa, H. Muramatsu , T. Hayashi , Xi Mi , Yunfeng Shi , H. Sakamoto , F. Khoerunnisa , K. Kaneko , B. G. Sumpter , Y.A. Kim , V. Meunier, M. Endo , E. Muñoz-Sandoval, M. Terrones

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A novel physico-chemical route to produce few layer graphene nanoribbons with atomically smooth edges is reported, via acid treatment (H2SO4:HNO3) followed by characteristic thermal shock processes involving extremely cold substances. Samples were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. This method demonstrates the importance of having the nanotubes open ended for an efficient uniform unzipping along the nanotube axis. The average dimensions of these nanoribbons are approximately ca. 210 nm wide and consist of few layers, as observed by transmission electron microscopy. The produced nanoribbons exhibit different chiralities, as observed by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. This method is able to provide graphene nanoribbons with atomically smooth edges which could be used in various applications including sensors, gas adsorption materials, composite fillers, among others.

Keywords: Carbon nanoribbons, carbon nanotubes, unzipping.

Authors: C.S. Jawalkar, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Pradeep Kumar

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Keywords: ECDM, applied-voltage, FESEM, EDS.

Authors: Wan-Yu Liu, Chun-Cheng Lin

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The Taiwan government has started to promote the “Plain Landscape Afforestation and Greening Program" since 2002. A key task of the program was the payment for environmental services (PES), entitled the “Plain Landscape Afforestation Policy" (PLAP), which was certificated by the Executive Yuan on August 31, 2001 and enacted on January 1, 2002. According to the policy, it is estimated that the total area of afforestation will be 25,100 hectares by December 31, 2007. Until the end of 2007, the policy had been enacted for six years in total and the actual area of afforestation was 8,919.18 hectares. Among them, Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) was accounted for 7,960 hectares (with 2,450.83 hectares as public service area) which occupied 86.22% of the total afforestation area; the private farmland promoted by local governments was accounted for 869.18 hectares which occupied 9.75% of the total afforestation area. Based on the above, we observe that most of the afforestation area in this policy is executed by TSC, and the achievement ratio by TSC is better than by others. It implies that the success of the PLAP is seriously related to the execution of TSC. The objective of this study is to analyze the relevant policy planning of TSC-s participation in the PLAP, suggest complementary measures, and draw up effective adjustment mechanisms, so as to improve the effectiveness of executing the policy. Our main conclusions and suggestions are summarized as follows: 1. The main reason for TSC-s participation in the PLAP is based on their passive cooperation with the central government or company policy. Prior to TSC-s participation in the PLAP, their lands were mainly used for growing sugarcane. 2. The main factors of TSC-s consideration on the selection of tree species are based on the suitability of land and species. The largest proportion of tree species is allocated to economic forests, and the lack of technical instruction was the main problem during afforestation. Moreover, the method of improving TSC-s future development in leisure agriculture and landscape business becomes a key topic. 3. TSC has developed short and long-term plans on participating in the PLAP for the future. However, there is no great willingness or incentive on budgeting for such detailed planning. 4. Most people from TSC interviewed consider the requirements on PLAP unreasonable. Among them, an unreasonable requirement on the number of trees accounted for the greatest proportion; furthermore, most interviewees suggested that the government should continue to provide incentives even after 20 years. 5. Since the government shares the same goals as TSC, there should be sufficient cooperation and communication that support the technical instruction and reduction of afforestation cost, which will also help to improve effectiveness of the policy.

Keywords: Payment for environmental services (PES), afforestation subsidy, Taiwan Sugar Corporation.

Authors: Asep Bayu Dani Nandiyanto, Asep Suhendi, Yutaka Kisakibaru, Takashi Ogi, Kikuo Okuyama

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An ordered porous antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) film was successfully prepared using a simple coating process with colloidal templates. The facile production was effective when a combination of 16-nm ATO (as a model of an inorganic nanoparticle) and polystyrene (PS) spheres (as a model of the template) weresimply coated to produce a composite ATO/PS film. Heat treatment was then used to remove the PS and produce the porous film. The porous film with a spherical pore shape and a highly ordered porous structure could be obtained. A potential way for the control of pore size could be also achieved by changing initial template size. The theoretical explanation and mechanism of porous formation were also added, which would be important for the scaling-up prediction and estimation.

Keywords: Porous structure film; ATO particle; Ultra-low refractive index; vertical drop method; Low-density material;

Authors: A. Ould-Abbas, M. Bouchaour, , M. Madani, D. Trari, O. Zeggai, M. Boukais, N.-E.Chabane-Sari

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Keywords: micro-Raman spectroscopy, mono-crysatl silicon, porous silicon, thermal conductivity

Authors: Seyed Ali Sadat Noori, Elham Sahebi Bazaz

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Keywords: Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, Reliability, Routing, Disjoint Path

Authors: M.Jalali Azizpour, H.Mohammadi majd, Milad Jalali, H.Fasihi

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The techniques for estimating the adhesive and cohesive strength in high velocity oxy fuel (HVOF) thermal spray coatings have been discussed and compared. The development trend and the last investigation have been studied. We will focus on benefits and limitations of these methods in different process and materials.

Keywords: Adhesion, Bonding strength, Cohesion, HVOF Thermal spray

Authors: Ehab Hasan Ahmed Hasan Ali

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Keywords: Buckling length, New formula, Curve fitting, Simplification, Steel column design.

Authors: Hanaa T. El-Madany, Faten H. Fahmy, Ninet M. A. El-Rahman, Hassen T. Dorrah

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Renewable energy resources are inexhaustible, clean as compared with conventional resources. Also, it is used to supply regions with no grid, no telephone lines, and often with difficult accessibility by common transport. Satellite earth stations which located in remote areas are the most important application of renewable energy. Neural control is a branch of the general field of intelligent control, which is based on the concept of artificial intelligence. This paper presents the mathematical modeling of satellite earth station power system which is required for simulating the system.Aswan is selected to be the site under consideration because it is a rich region with solar energy. The complete power system is simulated using MATLAB–SIMULINK.An artificial neural network (ANN) based model has been developed for the optimum operation of earth station power system. An ANN is trained using a back propagation with Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm. The best validation performance is obtained for minimum mean square error. The regression between the network output and the corresponding target is equal to 96% which means a high accuracy. Neural network controller architecture gives satisfactory results with small number of neurons, hence better in terms of memory and time are required for NNC implementation. The results indicate that the proposed control unit using ANN can be successfully used for controlling the satellite earth station power system.

Keywords: Satellite, neural network, MATLAB, power system.

Authors: Shih-Ching Lo

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Discrete choice model is the most used methodology for studying traveler-s mode choice and demand. However, to calibrate the discrete choice model needs to have plenty of questionnaire survey. In this study, an aggregative model is proposed. The historical data of passenger volumes for high speed rail and domestic civil aviation are employed to calibrate and validate the model. In this study, different models are compared so as to propose the best one. From the results, systematic equations forecast better than single equation do. Models with the external variable, which is oil price, are better than models based on closed system assumption.

Keywords: forecasting, passenger volume, dynamic competition model, external variable, oil price

Authors: Ali Gholami, Shahram Ahmadi

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Keywords: Compost Leachate, Drop irrigation, Soil Reaction

Authors: Shih-Ching Lo

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Keywords: traffic flow, passenger car equivalent, cellular automata

Authors: S. Somaratne, S. R. Weerakoon

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Keywords: Brassica juncea, heavy metal hyper-accumulation, phytoremediation

Authors: M.Jalali Azizpour, S.Norouzi, H.Mohammadi Majd

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Keywords: HVOF, Micro-indentation, Thermal spray, WC-Co.

Authors: Arash Mir Abdolah Lavasani, Hamidreza Bayat

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Heat transfer from two cam shape cylinder in tandem arrangement had been studied numerically. The distance between the centers of cylinders (L) is allowed to vary to change the longitudinal pitch ratio (L/Deq). The equivalent diameter of the cylinder (Deq) is 27.6 mm and longitudinal pitch ratio varies in range 2<L/Deq<6. The Reynolds number based on equivalent circular cylinder are within 50< Reeq <300. Results show that Nusselt number of second cylinder increases about 5 to 33 times when longitudinal pitch ratio increases from 2 to 6.

Keywords: Cam Shaped, tandem Cylinders, Numerical, Heat Transfer.

Authors: M.Jalali Azizpour, S.Norouzi, H.mohammadi Majd, M.M.Rabieh, D.Sajedipour, A. Jaderi

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Keywords: Elasticity modulus, HVOF, Micro-indentation, Thermal spray, WC-Co

Authors: Zeinab Ghasemi, S. Amirhassan Monadjemi, Abbas Vafaei

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Keywords: Principal Component Analysis; Variance Based Component Analysis; Defect Detection; Texture Segmentation.

Authors: Ayse Gecer, Nihal Erginel

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Keywords: Calibration, criteria of calibration supplier selection, calibration supplier selection, questionnaire

Authors: Z. Pavlík, J. Kočí, M. Pavlíková, R. Černý

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Keywords: Additional thermal insulation, hygrothermal analysis, semi-scale testing, long-term computational analysis

Authors: Z. Pavlík, M. Keppert, M. Pavlíková, R. Černý

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Keywords: Brick masonry, siloxane hydrophobic injection, moisture ingress, functionality testing.

Authors: V. Koci, J. Madera, R. Cerny

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Keywords: climatic conditions, computational simulation, energy efficiency, thermal insulation

Authors: Usha Sridhar, Sridhar Mandyam

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Keywords: Borch's Theorem , Economic value of information, Information Exchange, Pareto Optimal Solution, Social Networks, Utility Functions

Authors: Tulika Bhattacharjee, A. K.Chakraborty

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Keywords: Deregulation, Differential Evolution, Multi objective Optimization, Pareto Optimal Set, Optimal Power Flow

Authors: Takemitsu Hasegawa, Yohsuke Hosoda

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Computations with higher than the IEEE 754 standard double-precision (about 16 significant digits) are required recently. Although there are available software routines in Fortran and C for high-precision computation, users are required to implement such routines in their own computers with detailed knowledges about them. We have constructed an user-friendly online system for octupleprecision computation. In our Web system users with no knowledges about high-precision computation can easily perform octupleprecision computations, by choosing mathematical functions with argument(s) inputted, by writing simple mathematical expression(s) or by uploading C program(s). In this paper we enhance the Web system above by adding the facility of uploading Fortran programs, which have been widely used in scientific computing. To this end we construct converter routines in two stages.

Keywords: Fortran, numerical computation, octuple-precision, Web.

Authors: Suzana Basaruddin, Haryani Haron, Siti Arpah Noodin

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Keywords: corporate memory, Institutions of Higher Learning, organizational memory system, research

Authors: Sunday. E. Ogundipe, Abiola Idowu, Lawrencia. O. Ogundipe

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Keywords: Cash Conversion Cycle, Firms' Performance, Market Valuation, Working Capital Management

Authors: Suleiman Obeidat, Adnan Bashir, Wisam Abu Jadayil

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Keywords: Attendance in classes, GPA, Industrial Engineering, Grade

Authors: Sudhir Jagtap, Kodge B. G., Shinde G. N., Devshette P. M

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Keywords: Numerical data analysis, Data Mining, Association Rule Mining

Authors: Somaye Abdollahi Pour, Mohsen Saneei

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Keywords: active mode, delay monitor, body biasing, VDD scaling, low power.

Authors: Shima Rajabi, Leila Vafajoo

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Keywords: Leachate treatment, anaerobic hybrid reactor

Authors: Seyed Habib A. Rahmati, Arash Haji Karimi, Reza Saffari, Zeeya Rashvand

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Keywords: Market evaluation, Drink, Estimation, Mann- Whitney test

Authors: Seyed Habib A. Rahmati

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Keywords: Scheduling, Flexible job shop scheduling problem, controlled elitism non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm

Authors: Samy A. Selim

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The antimicrobial, antiplasmid and cytotoxic activities of marine algae Halimeda opuntia and Sarconema filiforme were investigated. Antimicrobial bioassay against some human pathogenic bacteria and yeast were conducted using disc diffusion method. Halimeda extract exhibited antibacterial activity against six species of microrganisms, with significant inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. While Sarconema extract was better potent as antifungal against Candida albicans. Comparative antibacterial studies showed that Halimeda extract showed equivalent or better activity as compared with commercial antibiotic when tested against Staphylococcus aureus. Further tests conducted using dilution method showed both extracts as having bacteriostatic mode of action against the tested microorganisms. Methanol extract of two species showed significant cytotoxicity (LC50 <500μg) on brine shrimp. Halimeda opuntia showed highest cytotoxic activity (LC50 =192.3μg). Also, the present investigation was undertaken to investigate the ability of methanolic extract of the algal extracts to cure R-plasmids from certain clinical E. coli isolates. The active fraction of Halimeda and Sarconema could cure plasmids from E. coli at curing efficiencies of approximately 78%. The active fraction mediated plasmid curing resulted in the subsequent loss of antibiotic resistance encoded in the plasmids as revealed by antibiotic resistance profile of cured strains. The screening results confirm the possible use of marine algae Halimeda opuntia and Sarconema filiforme as a source of pharmacological benefits.

Keywords: Antimicrobial, antiplasmid Cytotoxicity, Marine Algae.

Authors: Sadaf Khalid, Fahim Arif

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Keywords: Aspect Bench Compiler (abc), Aspect OrientedProgramming (AOP), AspectJ, Aspects, Concurrency packages, Concurrent programming, Cross-cutting Concerns, Data race, Eclipse, Java, Java Development Kits (JDKs), Pointcuts

Authors: S. Qaedi, S. Seyedtabaii

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Keywords: Dissolved gas analysis, Transformer incipient fault, Artificial Neural Network, Support Vector Machine (SVM), KNearest Neighbor (KNN)

Authors: S. Benzarti, H. Mhiri, H. Bournot

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Keywords: Bubbling fluidized bed, CFD, drag model, EMMS

Authors: S. Sabbour, H. Lasi, P. von Tessin

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The purpose of this study is two-fold. First, it attempts to explore potential opportunities for utilizing visual interactive simulations along with Business Intelligence (BI) as a decision support tool for strategic decision making. Second, it tries to figure out the essential top-level managerial requirements that would transform strategic decision simulation into an integral component of BI systems. The domain of particular interest was the application of visual interactive simulation capabilities in the field of supply chains. A qualitative exploratory method was applied, through the use of interviews with two leading companies. The collected data was then analysed to demonstrate the difference between the literature perspective and the practical managerial perspective on the issue. The results of the study suggest that although the use of simulation particularly in managing supply chains is very evident in literature, yet, in practice such utilization is still in its infancy, particularly regarding strategic decisions. Based on the insights a prototype of a simulation based BI-solution-extension was developed and evaluated.

Keywords: Business Intelligence, decision support, strategic decisions, simulation, SCM.

Authors: S. Abdollahi Pour, M. Saneei

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Keywords: leakage current, leakage power monitor, body biasing, low power

Authors: Reza Bazargan-Lari, Mohammad Ebrahim Bahrololoom, Afshin Nemati

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Keywords: Natural Hydroxyapatite, Heavy metal ions, Adsorption, Zn removal, kinetic model, bone ash

Authors: Rachelle Bosua, Nina Evans

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Keywords: Knowledge, Innovation, Absorptive Capacity, Social Networks

Authors: R. Ziaie Moayed, V. Rashidian, E. Izadi

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Keywords: Bearing capacity, Ring footing, Two-layered soil

Authors: R. Behmanesh, I. Rahimi

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Keywords: RNN, DOE, regression, control chart.

Authors: R. Ziaie Moayed, F. Allahyari

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Keywords: CBR plus, clayey soils, ion exchange, soil stabilization

Authors: R. Ziaie Moayed , S. Tamassoki , E. Izadi

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Keywords: Shear strength, Finite element analysis, Large direct shear test, Sandy clay.

Authors: Pedro Campos, Miguel Campos, Carlos Ferreira

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Keywords: interaction design, human-computer interaction, multimedia, multisensory installations

Authors: Adnan Muharemovic, Hidajet Salkic, Mario Klaric, Irfan Turkovic, Aida Muharemovic

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Keywords: Electromagnetic Field, Density of Electromagnetic Flow, Place of Proffesional Exposure, Place of Increased Sensitivity

Authors: Muammer Ozkan, Orkun Ozener, Irfan Yavasliol

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Keywords: Fuel Consumption, Fuel Economy, Driving Characteristics, Optimization

Authors: Nishtha Gupta , S.Ramesh Kumar , B.Ravisankar, S.Kumaran

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Keywords: Al-2024, Back Pressure, ECAP, Nanoindentation

Authors: N. Dizadji, P. Entezar

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Keywords: Nusselt Number, Heat Transfer, Grashof Number, Heat Transfer Coefficient.

Authors: N. Dizadji, P. Entezar, A. Afsari

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Keywords: carbonate, juice, inactivation, ultrasonic

Authors: N. Dizadji, P. Entezar, A. Shabani

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Keywords: Industrial motors, Pumps, Energy consumption, Energy savings, Variable speed drive.

Authors: Muhammad Tahir, Muhammad H. Sayyad, Dil N. Khan, Fazal Wahab

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Keywords: Electrical properties, Organic/inorganic heterojunction diode, Methyl Orange, Cheungs Functions

Authors: Mohsen Ebrahimi, Milad M. Rabieh

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Keywords: DIRECT algorithm, Genetic algorithm, Analytical modeling, History match

Authors: Mohsen Ebrahimi

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Keywords: Thermal recovery, Steam injection, SAGD, Enhanced oil recovery

Authors: Mohammad T. Shervani-Tabar, Navid Shervani-Tabar

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Keywords: Axial Flow Pump, Cavitation, Gap Cavitation, Tip Vortex Cavitation.

Authors: Mohammad S. Laghari, Gulzar A. Khuwaja

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Keywords: Hough transforms, parallel computer, parallel paradigms, scheduling.

Authors: Mogeeb A. Ahmed, Mona F. Taher, Sayed M. Metwalli

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Keywords: Optimization, Prosthetic hand, Shape memory alloy, Thermoelectric device, Actuator system

Authors: Michele Grimaldi, Livio Cricelli, Francesco Rogo, Alessia Iannarelli

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The objective of this paper is to support the application of Open Innovation practices in firms and organizations by the assessment and management of Intellectual Capital. Intellectual Capital constituents are analyzed in order to verify their capability of acting as key drivers of Open Innovation processes and, therefore, of creating value. A methodology is defined to settle a procedure which helps to select the most relevant Intellectual Capital value drivers and to provide Communities of Innovation with strategic and managerial guidelines in sustaining Open Innovation paradigm. An application of the methodology is developed within a specifically addressed project and its results are hereafter examined.

Keywords: Assessment, Community of Innovation, Intellectual Capital, Management, Open Innovation.

Authors: Mehdi Seifbarghy, Sajjad Jalali, Seyed Habib A. Rahmati

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Keywords: Reliability Cost, Partial Covering, LP-Metric

Authors: Mehdi Seifbarghy, Sajjad Jalali, Seyed Habib A. Rahmati

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Keywords: Scenario programming, Distribution, Multi-echelon supply chain design, Reliable facility

Authors: Mehdi Seifbarghy, Keyvan Roshan

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Keywords: Preventive healthcare problems, Non-linear integer programming models, Multi-objective decision making techniques

Authors: Marzieh. Savoj, S. Amirhassan. Monadjemi

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Keywords: Convolution, Edge detector filter, Fuzzy circle, Identification

Authors: Marc Landry, Azeddine Kaddouri, Yassine Bouslimani, Mohsen Ghribi

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In this paper, a new alignment method based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique is presented. The PSO algorithm is used for locating the optimal coupling position with the highest optical power with three-degrees of freedom alignment. This algorithm gives an interesting results without a need to go thru the complex mathematical modeling of the alignment system. The proposed algorithm is validated considering practical tests considering the alignment of two Single Mode Fibers (SMF) and the alignment of SMF and PCF fibers.

Keywords: Particle-swarm optimization, optical fiber, automatic alignment.

Authors: Manu Krishnan, Phil Jacoby

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Keywords: CoCo, Contingent capital, Bank Capital, Tier1 Capital

Authors: M.Sushanth Babu, P.Krishna, U.Venu, M.Ranjith

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Keywords: Low Density parity Check, Mapping, Demapping, Quantization, Quadrature Amplitude Modulation

Authors: M. Pervan, I. Pervan, M. Todoric

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Keywords: Croatia, firm, ownership, performance

Authors: M. Pervan, T. Pavic Kramaric

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Keywords: Diversification, market share, nonlife insurance

Authors: M. Aruna, V. Dhanalaksmi

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Keywords: Inconel 718, Optimization, Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Surface roughness

Authors: M. Abbasi Dezfouli, S. Mazraeh, M. H. Yektaie

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Keywords: Wireless Sensor Networks, Security, Concealed Data Aggregation.

Authors: M. Torabizadeh, M. Khatami Rad, A. Noshadi

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Keywords: Information system strategy, alignment, firm performance, supply chain strategy.

Authors: M.T. Shervani-Tabar, M. Rezaee, E. Madadi Kandjani

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Dynamics of a vapour bubble generated due to a high local energy input near a circular thin bronze plate in the absence of the buoyancy forces is numerically investigated in this paper. The bubble is generated near a thin bronze plate and during the growth and collapse of the bubble, it deforms the nearby plate. The Boundary Integral Equation Method is employed for numerical simulation of the problem. The fluid is assumed to be incompressible, irrotational and inviscid and the surface tension on the bubble boundary is neglected. Therefore the fluid flow around the vapour bubble can be assumed as a potential flow. Furthermore, the thin bronze plate is assumed to have perfectly plastic behaviour. Results show that the displacement of the circular thin bronze plate has considerable effect on the dynamics of its nearby vapour bubble. It is found that by decreasing the thickness of the thin bronze plate, the growth and collapse rate of the bubble becomes higher and consequently the lifetime of the bubble becomes shorter.

Keywords: Vapour Bubble, Thin Bronze Plate, Boundary Integral Equation Method.

Authors: M. Shafighi, Z. Emami, M. Shahsanaei, E. Khaliliyan

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Keywords: Olive, Probiotic, Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB), P.aeroginosa and S.aureus

Authors: M. S. Abdelwahed, M. A. El-Baz, T. T. El-Midany

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Keywords: Artificial neural networks, Reciprocating compressor manufacturing, Performance prediction, Quality improvement

Authors: M. H. Moradi, S. M. Moosavi, A. R. Reisi

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Keywords: Power system stabilizer, C-Catfish PSO, ITAE objective function, Power system control, Multi-machine power system

Authors: M. Alrasheedi

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Keywords: Confidence intervals, double exponential model, pivotal equations, simulation

Authors: Leila Amjad, Zohreh Alizad

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Keywords: Chennopodium album, antibacterial activity, extract

Authors: Kiurski J., Marić B., Djaković V., Adamović S., Oros I., Krstić J.

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Keywords: LCA, parameters of pollution, printing industry, register

Authors: Kazeem K. Adewole, Steve J. Bull

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Keywords: Cracks, Finite Element Simulations, Fracture Mechanics, Shear Fracture Model, Tensile Armour Wire

Authors: K. Cormican, G. Coppola, S. Farina

Abstract:

Keywords: service sector, small enterprise, success factors, survey

Authors: J-P. Skön, M. Johansson, M. Raatikainen, K. Leiviskä, M. Kolehmainen

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Keywords: Indoor air quality, Modelling, Neural networks

Authors: Ivan Pavic, Fran Galetic, Tomislava Pavic Kramaric

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Keywords: Banking sector, concentration, EU

Authors: Jan Kočí, Jiří Maděra, Miloš Jerman, Robert Černý

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The current practice of determination of moisture diffusivity of building materials under laboratory conditions is predominantly aimed at the absorption phase. The main reason is the simplicity of the inverse analysis of measured moisture profiles. However, the liquid moisture transport may exhibit significant hysteresis. Thus, the moisture diffusivity should be different in the absorption (wetting) and desorption (drying) phase. In order to bring computer simulations of hygrothermal performance of building materials closer to the reality, it is then necessary to find new methods for inverse analysis which could be used in the desorption phase as well. In this paper we present genetic algorithm as a possible method of solution of the inverse problem of moisture transport in desorption phase. Its application is demonstrated for AAC as a typical building material.

Keywords: autoclaved aerated concrete, desorption, genetic algorithm, inverse analysis

Authors: Iau-Teh Wang, Chin-Yu Lee

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Keywords: rock shape, surface roughness, moving path.

Authors: Hossein Ali Akbarpour, Fatemeh Dadkhah

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Keywords: Ant algorithm, Cellular manufacturing system, Data envelopment analysis, Efficiency

Authors: Hassan Azarkish, Said Farahat, S.Masoud H. Sarvari

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Keywords: Genetic Algorithm, Geometry Optimization, longitudinal Fin, Particle Swarm Optimization

Authors: Haniza N., Md Khambari, M. N, Shahrin S., Adib M.Monzer Habbal, Suhaidi Hassan

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Keywords: NS-2, network topology, network performance, multi-hops

Authors: Hadi Niknami Esfahani , Hossein Shokouhmand, Fahim Faraji

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The forced convection heat transfer in high porosity metal-foam filled tube heat exchangers are studied in this paper. The Brinkman Darcy momentum model and two energy equations for both solid and fluid phases in porous media are employed .The study shows that using metal-foams can significantly improve the heat transfer in heat exchangers.

Keywords: Metal foam, Nusselt number, heat exchanger, heat flux.

Authors: H. Sajjadi, M. Gorji, GH.R. Kefayati, D. D. Ganji, M. Shayan Nia

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Keywords: Turbulent natural convection, Large Eddy Simulation, Lattice Boltzmann Method

Authors: H. Ettouney, A. AL-Haddad, S. Saqer

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This paper focuses on assessment of air pollution in Umm-Alhyman, Kuwait, which is located south to oil refineries, power station, oil field, and highways. The measurements were made over a period of four days in March and July in 2001, 2004, and 2008. The measured pollutants included methanated and nonmethanated hydrocarbons (MHC, NMHC), CO, CO2, SO2, NOX, O3, and PM10. Also, meteorological parameters were measured, which includes temperature, wind speed and direction, and solar radiation. Over the study period, data analysis showed increase in measured SO2, NOX and CO by factors of 1.2, 5.5 and 2, respectively. This is explained in terms of increase in industrial activities, motor vehicle density, and power generation. Predictions of the measured data were made by the ISC-AERMOD software package and by using the ISCST3 model option. Finally, comparison was made between measured data against international standards.

Keywords: Air pollution, Emission inventory, ISCST3 model, Modeling

Authors: G.Mehdiyeva, V.Ibrahimov, M.Imanova

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Keywords: Volterra integral equation, hybrid methods, stability and degree, methods of quadrature

Authors: Fatemeh Dadkhah, Hossein Ali Akbarpour

Abstract:

Keywords: Data envelopment analysis, Efficiency, Flexible flow shops, Genetic algorithm

Authors: F. Imanshoar, M. R. M. Tabatabai, Y. Hassanzadeh, M. Rostamipoor

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Keywords: Subsurface Erosion, Vertical Banks, Bed Material Size

Authors: Esmaeil Hassannejad

Abstract:

Keywords: Brainstorming, Outlining, Prewriting, Thought provoking techniques

Authors: Elham Amini Boroujeni, Hamid Reza Momeni

Abstract:

Keywords: Fractional order calculus, Fractional order observer, Linear matrix inequality, Nonlinear Systems, Observer based Controller.

Authors: Derya Burcu Ozkan, Onur Kiziler, Duriye Bilge

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Keywords: Cogeneration, Exergy loss, Second law analysis

Authors: Darius Jay R. Bongay, Roberto L. Ngo

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This study investigated the removal efficiency of electrokinetic remediation of copper-contaminated soil at different combinations of enhancement reagents used as anolyte and catholyte. Sodium hydroxide (at 0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 M concentrations) and distilled water were used as anolyte, while lactic acid (at 0.01, 0.1, and 0.5 M concentrations), ammonium citrate (also at 0.01, 0.1, and 0.5 M concentrations) and distilled water were used as catholyte. A continuous voltage application (1.0 VDC/cm) was employed for 240 hours for each experiment. The copper content of the catholyte was determined at the end of the 240-hour period. Optimization was carried out with a Response Surface Methodology - Optimal Design, including F test, and multiple comparison method, to determine which pair of anolyte-catholyte was the most significant for the removal efficiency. "1.0 M NaOH" was found to be the most significant anolyte while it was established that lactic acid was the most significant type of catholyte to be used for the most successful electrokinetic experiments. Concentrations of lactic acid should be at the range of 0.1 M to 0.5 M to achieve maximum percent removal values.

Keywords: Electrokinetic remediation, copper contamination, heavy metal contamination, soil remediation

Authors: D.Katherasan, Madana Sashikant, S.Sandeep Bhat, P.Sathiya

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Keywords: bead-on-plate welding, bead profiles, desirability approach, grey relational analysis

Authors: D. Plikynas, S. Masteika, A. Budrionis

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This interdisciplinary research aims to distinguish universal scale-free and field-like fundamental principles of selforganization observable across many disciplines like computer science, neuroscience, microbiology, social science, etc. Based on these universal principles we provide basic premises and postulates for designing holistic social simulation models. We also introduce pervasive information field (PIF) concept, which serves as a simulation media for contextual information storage, dynamic distribution and organization in social complex networks. PIF concept specifically is targeted for field-like uncoupled and indirect interactions among social agents capable of affecting and perceiving broadcasted contextual information. Proposed approach is expressive enough to represent contextual broadcasted information in a form locally accessible and immediately usable by network agents. This paper gives some prospective vision how system-s resources (tangible and intangible) could be simulated as oscillating processes immersed in the all pervasive information field.

Keywords: field-based coordination, multi-agent systems, information-rich social networks, pervasive information field

Authors: Mohammad Rezaee, Mohammad Kazemeini, Ali Morad Rashidi, Moslem Fattahi

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Keywords: H2S, Claus process, Al2O3, Spray pyrolysis method, Wet chemical technique

Authors: C. Temaneh Nyah

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Keywords: Electromagnetic Environment, Statistical model, Wireless communication network.

Authors: Beata Czarnacka-Chrobot

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Keywords: Benchmarking data, business software systems development and enhancement projects, effort estimation, software engineering economics, software functional size measurement.

Authors: B. Gopi, N. Naga Krishna, K. Venkateswarlu, K. Sivaprasad

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An effect of rolling temperature on the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of an Al-Mg-Si alloy was studied. The material was rolled up to a true strain of ~0.7 at three different temperatures viz; room temperature, liquid propanol and liquid nitrogen. The liquid nitrogen rolled sample exhibited superior properties with a yield and tensile strength of 332 MPa and 364 MPa, respectively, with a reasonably good ductility of ~9%. The liquid nitrogen rolled sample showed around 54 MPa increase in tensile strength without much reduction in the ductility as compared to the as received T6 condition alloy. The microstructural details revealed equiaxed grains in the annealed and solutionized sample and elongated grains in the rolled samples. In addition, the cryorolled samples exhibited fine grain structure compared to the room temperature rolled samples.

Keywords: Al-Mg-Si alloy, cryorolling, tensile properties, ultra-fine grain structure.

Authors: Azhar Hussain, Kashif Shahzad, Chunming Tang

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this paper gives a novel approach towards real-time speed estimation of multiple traffic vehicles using fuzzy logic and image processing techniques with proper arrangement of camera parameters. The described algorithm consists of several important steps. First, the background is estimated by computing median over time window of specific frames. Second, the foreground is extracted using fuzzy similarity approach (FSA) between estimated background pixels and the current frame pixels containing foreground and background. Third, the traffic lanes are divided into two parts for both direction vehicles for parallel processing. Finally, the speeds of vehicles are estimated by Maximum a Posterior Probability (MAP) estimator. True ground speed is determined by utilizing infrared sensors for three different vehicles and the results are compared to the proposed algorithm with an accuracy of ± 0.74 kmph.

Keywords: Defuzzification, Fuzzy similarity approach, lane cropping, Maximum a Posterior Probability (MAP) estimator, Speed estimation

Authors: Andrés Carrión García, Aura López de Murillo, José Jabaloyes Vivas, Angela Grisales del Río

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Some quality control tools use non metric subjective information coming from experts, who qualify the intensity of relations existing inside processes, but without quantifying them. In this paper we have developed a quality control analytic tool, measuring the impact or strength of the relationship between process operations and product characteristics. The tool includes two models: a qualitative model, allowing relationships description and analysis; and a formal quantitative model, by means of which relationship quantification is achieved. In the first one, concepts from the Graphs Theory were applied to identify those process elements which can be sources of variation, that is, those quality characteristics or operations that have some sort of prelacy over the others and that should become control items. Also the most dependent elements can be identified, that is those elements receiving the effects of elements identified as variation sources. If controls are focused in those dependent elements, efficiency of control is compromised by the fact that we are controlling effects, not causes. The second model applied adapts the multivariate statistical technique of Covariance Structural Analysis. This approach allowed us to quantify the relationships. The computer package LISREL was used to obtain statistics and to validate the model.

Keywords: Characteristics matrix, covariance structure analysis, LISREL.

Authors: Amir Hossein Daei Sorkhabi, Farid Vakili Tahami

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Keywords: Creep, Constitutive equation, Cold-drawn 304L stainless steel, Weld, Base material

Authors: Amir Gandomkar

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Keywords: Kish Island, Wind energy, Offshore wind farm, Windspeed, Wind direction

Authors: Ali Akbar Jamali

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Keywords: GIS, Biological soil conservation planning, Spatial multi-criteria evaluation, Iran

Authors: Ahmed Mohammed Youssef Mohammed, Mohammad Reza Okhovat, Koichi Maekawa

Abstract:

Keywords: Soil-Structure Interaction, RC pile, RC Tunnel

Authors: Ahmad Darabi, Hassan Moradi, Hossein Azarinfar

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Keywords: Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) Machine, Design Algorithm, Finite Element Method (FEM), TORUS

Authors: Aboagela Dogman, Reza Saatchi, Samir Al-Khayatt

Abstract:

Keywords: Fuzzy C-means; regression model, network quality of service

Authors: A. Sina, A. Aeenmehr, H. Mohamadian

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Keywords: voltage control, linear programming, artificial neural network, power systems

Authors: A. Pourkamali Anaraki, M. Shahabizadeh, B. Babaee

Abstract:

Keywords: Deep drawing, Finite element method, Simulation.

Authors: A. Rahdar, V. Arbabi, H. Ghanbari

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Keywords: ZnS, Nanoparticle, X-ray.

Authors: K. Easawi, M. Nabil, T. Abdallah, S. Negm, H. Talaat

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Keywords: Nanocomposites, Plasmonics.

Authors: Y.Bakhshan, H.Ashoori

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Keywords: Rectangular Cavity, magneto-hydrodynamic, free convection, simulation

Authors: Sajjad Dehghanpour, Ali Yousefi

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Impact is one of very important subjects which always have been considered in mechanical science. Nature of impact is such that which makes its control a hard task. Therefore it is required to present the transfer of impact to other vulnerable part of a structure, when it is necessary, one of the best method of absorbing energy of impact, is by using Thin-walled tubes these tubes collapses under impact and with absorption of energy, it prevents the damage to other parts.Purpose of recent study is to survey the deformation and energy absorption of tubes with different type of cross section (rectangular or square) and with similar volumes, height, mean cross section thickness, and material under loading with different speeds. Lateral loading of tubes are quasi-static type and beside as numerical analysis, also experimental experiences has been performed to evaluate the accuracy of the results. Results from the surveys is indicates that in a same conditions which mentioned above, samples with square cross section ,absorb more energy compare to rectangular cross section, and also by increscent in speed of loading, energy absorption would be more.

Keywords: absorbed energy, lateral loading, quasi-static.

Authors: S.Mousavian, D.Ashouri, M.abdolahi, M.H.Vakili, Y.Rahnama

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Keywords: Ammonia, Modelling, Purge gas, Removal efficiency, Venturi scrubber

Authors: S. Moghaddaszadeh-Ahrabi, S. Farajnia, Gh. Rahimi-Mianji, A. Nejati-Javaremi

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Keywords: Whole genome amplification (WGA), Genotyping, Bovine, Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

Authors: I.Daut, N. Gomesh, M. Irwanto, Y. M. Irwan

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Public awareness towards green energy are on the rise and this can be prove by many product being manufactured or prerequired to be made as energy saving devices mainly to save consumer from spending more on utility billing. These schemes are popular nowadays and many homemade appliances are turned into energy saving gadget which attracts the attention of consumers. Knowing the public demands and pattern towards purchasing home appliances thus the idea of “energy saving suction hood (ESSH)" is proposed. The ESSH can be used in many places that require smoke ventilation or even to reduce the room temperature as many conventional suction hoods (CSH) do, but this device works automatically by the usage of sensors that detects the smoke/temperature and automatically spins the exhaust fan. As it turns, the mechanical rotation rotates the AC generator which is coupled together with the fan and then charges the battery. The innovation of this product is, it does not rely on the utility supply as it is also hook up with a solar panel which also charges the battery, Secondly, it generates energy as the exhaust fan mechanically rotates. Thirdly, an energy loop back feature is introduced to this system which will supply for the ventilator fan. Another major innovation is towards interfacing this device with an in house production of generator. This generator is produced by proper design on stator as well as rotor to reduce the losses. A comparison is made between the ESSH and the CSH and result shows that the ESSH saves 172.8kWh/year of utility supply which is used by CSH. This amount of energy can save RM 3.14 from monthly utility bill and a total of RM 37.67 per year. In fact this product can generate 175 Watt of power from generator(75W) and solar panel(100W) that can be used either to supply other household appliances and/or to loop back to supply the fans motor. The innovation of this system is essential for future production of other equipment by using the loopback power method and turning most equipment into a standalone system.

Keywords: Energy saving suction hood (ESSH), conventional suction hoods (CSH), energy, and power

Authors: N. Rezvani, A. Sorooshzadeh, N. Farhadi

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Keywords: Flooding stress, Nano-silver, Saffron.

Authors: Mohammad Tahaye Abadi

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Keywords: Fiber packing, metal matrix composites, micromechanics, plastic deformation, random

Authors: Mohammad Reza Sedighi, Behnam Nilforooshan Dardashti

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Keywords: Cookware, Energy optimization, Heat retaining, Laminated plate, Temperature distribution

Authors: M.Eskandari-Ghadi, M.Mahmoodian

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Keywords: Cosine transform, Half space, Isotropic, Singular integral equation, Torsion

Authors: M.E. Masoumi, S. Kadkhodaie

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Keywords: Optimization, Distillation Column Sequence, Energy Savings

Authors: M. Aghajani Haghighi, H. Emdad, K. Jafarpur, A. N. Ziaei

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Keywords: Drop formation, Magnetohydrodynamics, Microchannel, Volume-of-Fluid

Authors: Iman Zangeneh, Mostafa Moradi, Mazyar Baranpouyan

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System is using multiple processors for computing and information processing, is increasing rapidly speed operation of these systems compared with single processor systems, very significant impact on system performance is increased .important differences to yield a single multi-processor cpu, the scheduling policies, to reduce the implementation time of all processes. Notwithstanding the famous algorithms such as SPT, LPT, LSPT and RLPT for scheduling and there, but none led to the answer are not optimal.In this paper scheduling using genetic algorithms and innovative way to finish the whole process faster that we do and the result compared with three algorithms we mentioned.

Keywords: Multiprocessor system, genetic algorithms, time implementation process.

Authors: F. Raouf, M. Taghizadeh

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Keywords: UNIFAC, Henry's law, Group contribution theory, Solubility.

Authors: D. Sufi Ahmadi, B. Bagheri

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Keywords: Thermal water hammer, Brittle Failure, Condensate thermal shock

Authors: Vishnu Prasad Sharma, S. Kumaraswamy, A. Mani

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This paper reports on the results of experimental investigations on the performance of a jet pump operated under selected primary flows to optimize the related parameters. For this purpose a two-phase flow jet pump was used employing various profiles of nozzles as the primary device which was designed, fabricated and used along with the combination of mixing tube and diffuser. The profiles employed were circular, conical, and elliptical. The diameter of the nozzle used was 4 mm. The area ratio of the jet pump was 0.16. The test facility created for this purpose was an open loop continuous circulation system. Performance of the jet pump was obtained as iso-efficiency curves on characteristic curves drawn for various water flow rates. To perform the suction capability, evacuation test was conducted at best efficiency point for all the profiles.

Keywords: Evacuation test, jet pump, nozzle profile, nozzle spacing, performance test, two phase flow

Authors: Vikas Rastogi, Vipan Kumar, Loveleen Kumar Bhagi

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Keywords: Turbine blade vibrations, Friction dampers, Timoshenko Beam, Bond graph modeling.

Authors: T. Abdallah, K. Easawi, A. Khalid, S. Negm, H. Talaat

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Keywords: Alloy semiconductor nanocrystals, STM.

Authors: S. Sivakumar, Ravikiran Sangras, Vasudevan Raghavan

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Keywords: Contoured nozzle, hot-wire anemometer, Reynolds number, velocity fluctuations, velocity spectra.

Authors: Sharath Kumar T., S.Vinodh

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Keywords: Disk brakes, CAD model, rotor design, structural and thermal analysis

Authors: Avinash Chandra, R. P. Chhabra

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Keywords: Constant heat flux, Constant surface temperature, Grashof number, natural convection, Prandtl number, Semi-circular cylinder

Authors: Karama M. AL-Tamimi, Munir A. Al-Absi

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Keywords: LCCA, OTA, Logarithmic, VGA, Weak inversion, Current-mode

Authors: Ahmad Ghayoumi, Mehdi Ghayoumi

Abstract:

Keywords: Intelligent school, Management development system, Learning station, Teaching station

Authors: Abdulhassan Abd. K, Sattar Al-Jabair, Khalid Sultan

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Keywords: Newtonian, NUR factor, Brownian motion

Authors: A. Megalingam, M.M.Mayuram

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Keywords: Asperity interaction, finite element method, rough surface contact, single layered solid

Authors: A.K. Birru, D Benny Karunakar, M. M. Mahapatra

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Keywords: A713 alloy, Fluidity, Hexachloroethane, Pouring temperature, Recycling.

Authors: A. Brener, B. Balabekov, N. Zhumataev

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Keywords: Binary aggregation, Media with memory, Non-local model, Relaxation times

Authors: A.Qaderi, A. Heydarinasab, M. Ardjmand

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Keywords: Kinetic Modeling, Poly-β-Hydroxybutyrate (PHB), Hydrogenophaga Pseudoflava, Artificial Neural Network, Leudeking-Piret

Authors: A. Jamekhorshid, S. M. Sadrameli

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Keywords: Phase Change Material (PCM), automobile's cabin, temperature control

Authors: A.F. Salarashayeri, M. Siosemarde

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Keywords: hydraulic conductivity, particle diameter, particle-size distribution and soil

Authors: A. Nourmohammadzadeh, R. Tavakkoli- Moghaddam

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Keywords: Arrival and departure scheduling, Airline level, Mixed-integer model

Authors: A. Karimipour, M. Afrand, M. Akbari, M.R. Safaei

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Mixed convection in two-dimensional shallow rectangular enclosure is considered. The top hot wall moves with constant velocity while the cold bottom wall has no motion. Simulations are performed for Richardson number ranging from Ri = 0.001 to 100 and for Reynolds number keeping fixed at Re = 408.21. Under these conditions cavity encompasses three regimes: dominating forced, mixed and free convection flow. The Prandtl number is set to 6 and the effects of cavity inclination on the flow and heat transfer are studied for different Richardson number. With increasing the inclination angle, interesting behavior of the flow and thermal fields are observed. The streamlines and isotherm plots and the variation of the Nusselt numbers on the hot wall are presented. The average Nusselt number is found to increase with cavity inclination for Ri ³ 1 . Also it is shown that the average Nusselt number changes mildly with the cavity inclination in the dominant forced convection regime but it increases considerably in the regime with dominant natural convection.

Keywords: Mixed convection, inclined driven cavity, Richardson number.

Authors: Yutaka Kisakibaru, AsepBayu Dani Nandiyanto, Ratna Balgis, Takashi Ogi, Kikuo Okuyama

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Keywords: Porous structure particle; Carbon nanoparticles; Catalyst; Spray-drying method.

Authors: Toshinori Nawata

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Keywords: augmented automatic choosing control, nonlinear control, genetic algorithm, zero dynamics.

Authors: Tim Giesen, Christian Fischmann, Fabian Böttinger, Alexander Ehm, Alexander Verl

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Keywords: Automation, Photovoltaic Manufacturing, Thin Wafer, Material Handling

Authors: Surapong Siripongdee, Witthaya Mekhum

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Keywords: Filter, DDCC, CCCII, Analog circuit, Voltagemode, PSPICE

Authors: Supayotin Na Songkla, Winai Jaikla

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This article presents a resistorless current-mode firstorder allpass filter based on second generation current controlled current conveyors (CCCIIs). The features of the circuit are that: the pole frequency can be electronically controlled via the input bias current: the circuit description is very simple, consisting of 2 CCCIIs and single grounded capacitor, without any external resistors and component matching requirements. Consequently, the proposed circuit is very appropriate to further develop into an integrated circuit. Low input and high output impedances of the proposed configuration enable the circuit to be cascaded in current-mode without additional current buffers. The PSpice simulation results are depicted. The given results agree well with the theoretical anticipation. The application example as a current-mode quadrature oscillator is included.

Keywords: First-order all pass filter, current-mode, CCCII.

Authors: Somsri Binraman, Boonliang Kaewnapan, Krittika Tanprasert

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In the package design industry, there are a lot of tacit knowledge resided within each designer. The objectives are to capture them and compile it to be used as a teaching resource and to create a video clip of package design process as well as to evaluate its quality and learning effectiveness. Interview were used as a technique for capturing knowledge in brand design concept, differentiation, recognition, rank of recognition factor, consumer survey, knowledge about marketing, research, graphic design, the effect of color, and law and regulation. Video clip about package design were created. The clip consisted of both the speech and clip of actual process. The quality of the video in term of media was ranked as good while the content was ranked as excellent. The students- score on post-test was significantly greater than that of pretest (p>0.001).

Keywords: Tacit knowledge, interview, video, packaging, design.

Authors: Sittichai K., Santirat N., Sompong., P

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Keywords: Austenitic Stainless Steel AISI 304/ Mechanical Property/ Welding Gas Shield/ Gas Shield

Authors: Seul-Kee Kim, Chi-Seung Lee, Myung-Hyun Kim, Jae-Myung Lee

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Keywords: Hydrogen-enhanced localized plasticity (HELP), Hydrogen embrittlement, Hydrogen transport analysis, ABAQUS UMAT, Finite element method (FEM).

Authors: Serap Akcan, Ali Kokangul

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Keywords: Inventory control system, reorder point level, stochastic demand, stochastic lead time

Authors: Sabina Baraković, Dragan Jevtić, Jasmina Baraković Husić

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Keywords: Colored Petri Nets, SIP INVITE, state space, dead marking

Authors: S. Berjozkina, A. Sauhats, V. Bargels, E. Vanzovichs

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There are various solutions for improving existing overhead line systems with the general purpose of increasing their limited capacity. The capacity reserve of the existing overhead lines is an important problem that must be considered from different aspects. The paper contains a comparative analysis of the mechanical and thermal limitations of an existing overhead line based on certain calculation conditions characterizing the examined variants. The methodology of the proposed estimation of the permissible conductor temperature and maximum load current is described in detail. The transmission line model consists of specific information of an existing overhead line of the Latvian power network. The main purpose of the simulation tasks is to find an additional capacity reserve by using accurate mathematical models. The results of the obtained data are presented.

Keywords: capacity of an overhead line, mechanical conditions, permissible conductor temperature, thermal conditions.

Authors: Rungchat Chompu-Inwai, Akararit Charoenkasemsuk

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Keywords: Design of Experiment, Electronic Sensor, Frequency Adjustment, Parametric Analysis

Authors: R K Sinha

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Keywords: Exotic Statistical Distributions, Kurtosis, Mixture Distributions, Multi-modal

Authors: Pornpapatsorn Princhankol, Kannika Udnunkarn

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Keywords: Online learning activities kit, Plants in Thai literature, School Botanical garden

Authors: Pearl Goswell, Jun Jo

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Keywords: real-time city generation, shape grammars, 3D games, 3D modelling.

Authors: P. K. Gupta

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Keywords: Axial compression, crashworthiness, energy absorption, FORGE2, metallic shells.

Authors: Onur Ayaz, Nuray Ucar, Elif Bahar, Oguzhan Ucar, Mustafa Oksuz, Aysen Onen, Mehmet Ucar, Ezgi İşmar, Ali Demir

Abstract:

Keywords: cellulose nanowhiskers, coaxial nozzle, composite nanofiber, electrospinning

Authors: Ning Liu, Jue Wang, Zhe Li

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Keywords: China, Remote rehabilitation, The disabled people

Authors: Nikola Karanovic, Aleksandar Djuric

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Keywords: Construction materials, Construction waste, Novi Sad, Recycling

Authors: Ek Ngoy, A F Mulaba-Bafubiandi

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Keywords: Acid effect, Cobalt, Cobalt-copper oxide, Leaching, Simulation

Authors: Nálevka Petr

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Keywords: Smartphones, Actigraphy, Telemedicine, In-home Diagnostics

Authors: N.S. Pradhan, S.K. Dubey, A. D.Yadav, Arvind Singh, D.C. Kothari

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Keywords: GaN, Ion implantation, XRD, AFM, SQUID

Authors: Marco Raciti Castelli, Giulia Simioni, Ernesto Benini

Abstract:

Keywords: VAWT, NACA 0021, DU 06-W-200, cambered airfoil

Authors: Marco Raciti Castelli, Stefano De Betta, Ernesto Benini

Abstract:

Keywords: CFD, VAWT, NACA 0021, blade number

Authors: Minho Ha, SeungHeo, Cheolung Cheong, Park K. Y.

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Keywords: Centrifugal Fan, Cooling Fan, Nacelle Duct, Refrigerator

Authors: Mikhail P. Strongin, Ragupathi Soundararajan

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Keywords: CFD, heat transfer, seal chamber, high temperature water

Authors: Mihai Lungu

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Keywords: Attitude angles, Backstepping, Controller, UAV.

Authors: Marco Raciti Castelli, Paolo Cioppa, Ernesto Benini

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Keywords: CFD, vertical flat plate, aerodynamic force

Authors: Maissom Qanber Abbasi, Philip Lew, Irfan Rafique, Zhang Li

Abstract:

Keywords: Usability, user experience lifecycle, user satisfaction

Authors: Lina Fernandes, G. N. Nayak, D. Ilangovan

Abstract:

Keywords: Creek, Igeo, Mumbai, trace metals

Authors: Kyoungwoo Park, Chol-Ho Hong, Ji-Won Han, Byeong-Sam Kim, Cha-Sik Park, Oh Kyung Kwon

Abstract:

Keywords: CFD, High-efficiency cyclone, Pressure drop, Rankine vortex, Reynolds stress model (RSM), Separation efficiency.

Authors: Kuntida Thamwipat, Sorakrich Maneewan, Thanarat Pumjaroen

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Keywords: Dormitary Students, Environmental Activities Media Exposure, Participation.

Authors: Kongrit Jittangthammagul, Sakesun Yampinij, Thapanee Endoo, Nattapong Kramwong

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Keywords: Interactive Computer Multimedia on Basic Japanese Vocabulary, Learning Achievement, Quality

Authors: J. S. Nah, A. Y. Jeon, J. H. Ro, G. R. Jeon

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Keywords: Vectorcardiogram (VCG), Premature Ventricular contraction (PVC), ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve, ECG

Authors: Jia-Chuan Lin, Meng-Kai Hsu, Hsi-Ting Hou, Sin-Hong Liu

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Keywords: Porous Silicon, Photoluminescence, Uniformity Carrier Stirring Method

Authors: Jeong-Hyeon Kim, Ki-Yeob Kang, Myung-Hyun Kim, Jae-Myung Lee

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Primary barrier of membrane type LNG containment system consist of corrugated 304L stainless steel. This 304L stainless steel is austenitic stainless steel which shows different material behaviors owing to phase transformation during the plastic work. Even though corrugated primary barriers are subjected to significant amounts of pre-strain due to press working, quantitative mechanical behavior on the effect of pre-straining at cryogenic temperatures are not available. In this study, pre-strain level and pre-strain temperature dependent tensile tests are carried to investigate mechanical behaviors. Also, constitutive equations with material parameters are suggested for a verification study.

Keywords: Constitutive equation, corrugated sheet, pre-strain effect, elasto-visco-plastic-damage model, 304L stainless steel.

Authors: Jatindra N. Bhakta, Yukihiro Munekage

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Keywords: Cupper, impregnation, isotherm, kanuma volcanic ash soil, mercury, sorption

Authors: Jana P. Vejpravova, Daniel Niznansky, Vaclav Vales, Barbara Bittova, Vaclav Tyrpekl, Stanislav Danis, Vaclav Holy, Stephen Doyle

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Keywords: X-ray diffraction, profile analysis, Mössbauer spectroscopy, magnetic properties, TiO2, Fe2O3, Fe2TiO5

Authors: Hyun-Min Kim, Yun-Seok Lim, Hyeok-Jin Yun, Jang-Mok Kim, Hee-je Kim

Abstract:

Keywords: LabVIEW, PFI Function, Angle analyzer, Incremental encoder, Absolute encoder

Authors: Hiroshi Hirano, Joji Kadota, Toshiyuki Yamashita, Yasuyuki Agari

Abstract:

Keywords: Inorganic filler, boron nitride, surface treatment, coupling agent, analysis of bonding state

Authors: Hilmi Yazici, Mehmet Akcay, Mustafa Golcu, Mehmet F. Koseoglu, Yakup Sekmen

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Keywords: Glass tempering, cooling, Reynolds number, nozzle

Authors: Harri Jalonen

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Keywords: Systemic innovation, uncertainty, welfare services

Authors: H. Sediki, Dj. Ould Abdeslam, T. Otmane-cherif, A. Bechouche, K. Mesbah

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Keywords: DFIM, equivalent circuit, induction machine, steady state

Authors: Gugyong Kim, Sugnsu Kang, Yongjun Lee, Sooncheol Park, Wonwook Jung

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When cars are released from the factory, strut noises are very small and therefore it is difficult to perceive them. As the use time and travel distance increase, however, strut noises get larger so as to cause users much uneasiness. The noises generated at the field include engine noises and flow noises and therefore it is difficult to clearly discern the noises generated from struts. This study developed a test method which can reproduce field strut noises in the lab. Using the newly developed noise evaluation test, this study analyzed the effects that insulator performance degradation and failure can have on car noises. The study also confirmed that the insulator durability test by the simple back-and-forth motion cannot completely reflect the state of the parts failure in the field. Based on this, the study also confirmed that field noises can be reproduced through a durability test that considers heat aging.

Keywords: Insulator, noise, performance degradation, strut

Authors: Gilberto Gonzalez-A, Gerardo Jaimes-A

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Keywords: Bond graph, nonlinear observer, electrical transformer, nonlinear saturation

Authors: G.K.Panda, S.S.Rout

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Keywords: Recurrent sequences, Balancing numbers, Lucas balancing numbers, Binet form.

Authors: Florin Pop

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Keywords: Scheduling, Simulation, Performance Evaluation, QoS, Distributed Systems, MONARC

Authors: Evgeniy Burlutskiy

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Keywords: Mathematical model, Rapid Gas Decompression

Authors: Evgeniy Burlutskiy

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Keywords: Mathematical model, Multi-Component gas mixture flow, Rapid Gas Decompression

Authors: Sarun Phibanchon, Michael A. Allen

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A variational method is used to obtain the growth rate of a transverse long-wavelength perturbation applied to the soliton solution of a nonlinear Schr¨odinger equation with a three-half order potential. We demonstrate numerically that this unstable perturbed soliton will eventually transform into a cylindrical soliton.

Keywords: Soliton, instability, variational method, spectral method.

Authors: Dong-Woo Lim, Chang-Jae Chun, Hyung-Myung Kim

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We consider a two-way relay network where two sources exchange information. A relay helps the two sources exchange information using the decode-and-XOR-forward protocol. We investigate the power minimization problem with minimum rate constraints. The system needs two time slots and in each time slot the required rate pair should be achievable. The power consumption is minimized in each time slot and we obtained the closed form solution. The simulation results confirm that the proposed power allocation scheme consumes lower total power than the conventional schemes.

Keywords: Decode-and-XOR-forward, power minimization, two-way relay

Authors: Ciprian Dobre

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Keywords: Modeling and simulation, evaluation, large scale distributed systems, LHC experiments, CMS.

Authors: Chenguang Guo, Lei Chen, Yanlong Zhang

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This paper describes a novel optimized JTAG interface circuit between a JTAG controller and target IC. Being able to access JTAG using only one or two pins, this circuit does not change the original boundary scanning test frequency of target IC. Compared with the traditional JTAG interface which based on IEEE std. 1149.1, this reduced pin technology is more applicability in pin limited devices, and it is easier to control the scale of target IC for the designer.

Keywords: Boundary scan, JTAG interface, Test frequency, Reduced pin

Authors: Chengjie Wang, Li Yin, Chuanmin Wang

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Keywords: Emitter efficiency, lifetime control, P-i-N diode, physics-based model

Authors: Chansopheak Seang, Afia David Kouadri, Eric Ragneau

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Keywords: FEA, welding, discretization, ABAQUS user subroutine DFLUX

Authors: Candido. R.G., Godoy, G.G., Gonçalves, A.R

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Keywords: cellulose, acid pretreatment, hemicellulose removal, sugarcane bagasse

Authors: Weizhi Xu, Zhiyong Liu, Dongrui Fan, Shuai Jiao, Xiaochun Ye, Fenglong Song, Chenggang Yan

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Keywords: GPU, HYB-R, Many-core, Performance Tuning, SpMV

Authors: Shamirah-Farah Faleel, Cai-Lian Tam, Teck-Heang Lee, Wai-Mun Har, Yie-Chu Foo

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Keywords: Coping capability, depression, perceived social support, stress.

Authors: Tuong Huan Nguyen, Quoc Bao Vo, Hai L. Vu

Abstract:

Keywords: Macroscopic, Microscopic, Simulation, Traffic, Travel demand, Fundamental diagrams.

Authors: Nam Lethanh, Bryan T. Adey

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Keywords: Deterioration modeling, Exponential distribution, Hidden Markov model, Pavement management

Authors: Ana Paula P. dos Santos, Claudia R. Andrade, Edson L. Zaparoli

Abstract:

Keywords: Absorption chiller, evaporative cooling, gas turbine, turbine inlet cooling.

Authors: Ali Mamizadeh, Ires Iskender

Abstract:

Keywords: Hot-spot Temperature, Dynamic Thermal Model, MV/LV Prefabricated, Oil Immersed Transformers

Authors: Ali M. Alakeel

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Keywords: Dynamic load balancing, fuzzy logic, distributed systems, algorithm.

Authors: Ákos Dudás, Sándor Juhász

Abstract:

Keywords: Lock-free synchronization, mutual exclusion, parallel hash tables, parallel performance

Authors: Ahyoung Jeon, Geunchul Park, Jung-Hoon Ro, Gye-rok Geon

Abstract:

Keywords: Tri-axial accelerometer, fall detection.

Authors: Agnieszka Danek, Rafał Pokrzywa

Abstract:

Keywords: approximate tandem repeats, Burrows-Wheeler transform, Hamming distance, suffix array

Authors: Adi Maulana, Koichiro Watanabe, Akira Imai, Kotaro Yonezu

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Keywords: Geochemistry, Granitic Rock, Petrology, Sulawesi

Authors: Hrabe Thomas, Beck Florian, Nickell Stephan

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Keywords: Cryo-electron Microscopy, Single Particle Analysis, Image Processing.