808 research outputs found
On the practical utility of a continuum traffic flow model on curvy highways in adverse weather conditions
No full textThe macroscopic continuum traffic flow models are being investigated to predict and ameliorate traffic more efficiently. These models are beneficial implementation tools to comprehend and complement the shortfalls in traffic evolution. Despite the significant enhancements in devising the traffic dynamics, the practical utilization of these macroscopic models is not being fully explored. In this study, the Non-Homogeneous Stimulus-Response Model (NHSRM) (Imran et al., 2023) is investigated for its application in forecasting traffic flow on a curvy highway during various weather conditions. The weather impact, in the specific, dry, light rainfall, moderate rainfall, and heavy rainfall on the travel time, velocity, and density spatiotemporal evolution on a curvy highway is analyzed. The flow during different weather conditions is investigated over two curved roads with 120 m, and 500 m radii. As evident from the results, significant velocity breakdowns during heavy rainfall impact the upstream traffic which contributes to congestion development. The average velocity of traffic depletes significantly, and the congestion formation upstream is significant. While the travel time of particular highway segments elevates sharply during heavy rainfall. A comprehensive understanding of the insights, and the critically associated with the parameters of the model, in particular, on the choice of the maximum velocity of the highway has been presented for NHSRM
Non-Linear Adapted Spatio-Temporal Filter for Single-Trial Identification of Movement-Related Cortical Potential
No full textThe execution or imagination of a movement is reflected by a cortical potential that can be recorded by electroencephalography (EEG) as Movement-Related Cortical Potentials (MRCPs). The identification of MRCP from a single trial is a challenging possibility to get a natural control of a Brain–Computer Interface (BCI). We propose a novel method for MRCP detection based on optimal non-linear filters, processing different channels of EEG including delayed samples (getting a spatio-temporal filter). Different outputs can be obtained by changing the order of the temporal filter and of the non-linear processing of the input data. The classification performances of these filters are assessed by cross-validation on a training set, selecting the best ones (adapted to the user) and performing a majority voting from the best three to get an output using test data. The method is compared to another state-of-the-art filter recently introduced by our group when applied to EEG data recorded from 16 healthy subjects either executing or imagining 50 self-paced upper-limb palmar grasps. The new approach has a median accuracy on the overall dataset of 80%, which is significantly better than that of the previous filter (i.e., 63%). It is feasible for online BCI system design with asynchronous, self-paced applications
Supplemental Material - Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumours
No full textSupplementary Material for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumours by Asfand Baig Mirza, Amisha Vastani, Christoforos Syrris, Timothy Boardman, Imran Ghani, Christopher Murphy, Axumawi Gebreyohanes, Francesco Vergani, Ana Mirallave-Pescador, Jose P. Lavrador, Ahilan Kailaya Vasan, and Gordan Grahovac in Global Spine Journal.</p
<i>Streptomyces araujoniae</i> HZ-R6, isolated from Himalayan onion (<i>Allium wallichii</i> Kunth) endorhiza, promotes growth of Chinese chive and protects from grey mould caused by <i>Botrytis cinerea</i>
No full textChinese chive (Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng.), a perennial herb originating from China, is gaining popularity due to its nutritional values and medicinal properties. Grey mould caused by Botrytis cinerea, inflicts substantial economic damage upon the Chinese chive industry. Streptomyces, a ubiquitous bacterial genus that can be associated with plants, is renowned for its remarkable capability to synthesise an array of bioactive compounds. These compounds have demonstrated significant value in the realm of agricultural applications. Nevertheless, studies emphasised the exploration of eco-friendly management approaches, such as biocontrol microorganisms and plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) specifically for Chinese chive, still subject to restrictions to this day. In our study, 21 endophytic Streptomyces strains, identified by molecular methods and morphological analysis, were isolated from Himalayan onion (Allium wallichii Kunth) collected from Jiucaiping mountain, Guizhou, China. Among them, S. araujoniae HZ-R1, HZ-R3, HZ-R6, HZ-R10, and HZ-S2 illustrated strong antagonistic activity (≥50 per cent of mycelium growth inhibition) against Botrytis cinerea in vitro. Additionally, S. araujoniae HZ-R6 showed remarkable growth-promoting capabilities by directly increasing plant biomass and indirectly enhancing various physiological properties. Leveraging its potential as biostimulant, we assessed the efficacy of S. araujoniae HZ-R6 against B. cinerea on Chinese chives in a greenhouse setting. A statistically significant 43.28% reduction in disease incidence and disease index was observed in the treatment group compared to the control group. Our findings suggests that S. araujoniae HZ-R6 has great potential to be further considered as a biofertilizer or biofungicide for the production of Chinese chives.</p
Nöromüsküler hastalıkların tanısına yönelik yeni özniteliklerin belirlenmesi
No full text#nofulltext# --- Artuğ, Tuğrul (Arel Author), Osman, Onur (Arel Author), Göker, İmran (Arel Author) --- Conference: TıpTekno'2013 Tıp Teknolojileri Ulusal Kongresi, Antalya, 31 Ekim- 2 Kasım 2013.
First report of <i>Fusarium foetens</i> causing tobacco root and stem rots in Guizhou, China
No full textIn September of 2019, root and stem rots were observed in tobacco plants in Xingren, Guizhou Province, China. Typical symptoms included rotted roots and stems, failure to form vascular bundles or complete necrosis of vascular bundle tissues, and the plant later showed hollow stems and complete wilt. In a 0.13-ha field, the disease incidence was 50%–60%, causing serious economic losses. Based on morphological characteristics and molecular identification, as well as confirmation of pathogenesis following Koch's postulates, the causal agent was identified as Fusarium foetens. To our knowledge, this study is the first report of F. foetens as a pathogen on tobacco causing root and stem rot in Guizhou, China. The identification of the pathogen could lay the basis for its sustainable management in future.</p
Towards a deep state? The intrinsic ties between Imran Khan and the Taliban
No full textThe paper deals with the success of Imran Khan and his political party, "Movement for Justice", as a third power in Pakistan's politics. Khan haunts a strategy of appeasement against Taliban and other radical movements in Pakistan. The author argues that Khan and his movement will be a short, but dangerous episode with long term consequences for Pakistan
RABBANI CONCEPT OF EDUCATION IN THE QURAN SURAH ALI-IMRAN VERSE 79 AND VERSE 80
No full textOne effort to build a strong Rabbani generation is through education. This research aims to discover the concept of Rabbani education in the Al-Quran surah ali-Imran verse 79 and verse 80. This research uses a library research method, namely a data collection technique that is not directly aimed at the research subject but through several book sources. Or articles, magazines, journals, and relevant sources. The results of this research are that the author states that Rabbani education in the Al-Quran surah ali-Imran verse 79 and verse 80 is an education that must be instilled from infancy through activities that contain religious elements in the family environment. This method can become a good habit for children in the future. So that you have a tough attitude and become a person who always draws closer to God Almight
Values of Moral Education in the Qur'an Suroh Ali Imran Verse 134
No full textThe background to this research is the widespread decline in morals found in various circles, both with oneself and with others. This happens due to a lack of knowledge which becomes the source of reason and spiritual input, namely advice and others, even because of following one's own desires, so that morals are not controlled and become the main problems that arise among society, such as greed , difficulty controlling emotions and selfishness, making it difficult to create other good deeds. Starting from this, the author was interested in studying more deeply the values of moral education contained in the QS. Ali Imran verse 134. This aims to find out the moral values contained in the QS. Ali Imran verse 134, so that you can increase your knowledge and efforts in implementing the message and commands of Allah SWT. This research is library research whose data was obtained from two sources. The first primary source is QS. Ali Imran verse 134. The two secondary sources are in the form of commentary books, books, articles and others that support this research. The method used is the Maudhu'i method with qualitative analysis and then reprocessed using deductive, inductive and comparative methods. The results of the research show that: 1) give to each other under any circumstances. 2) restrain emotions. 3) forgive other people's mistakes. 4) do good to people who have wronged them and this is the pinnacle of the nobility of a servant's morals and devotion
Towards a Human Rights Convention on persons with disabilities: problems and prospects
No full textThe author explains why a Human Rights Convention on persons with disabilities is badly needed, and outlines how it could be established if the international community approached the issue with total conviction and commitment to the cause. Article by Imran O. Smith (Associate Professor of Law, University of Lagos; Legal practitioner and Notary Public for Nigeria) - published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
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