45 research outputs found

    Design of an Optimal Fractional Complex Order PID Controller for Buck Converter

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    Dynamic and robust controllers are the inherent requirement of power electronic converters, which are subjected to dynamic variations and nonlinearities. The effectiveness of fractional order controllers in non-linear system control has been well-established by studies in the past few decades. Various forms of fractional order controllers have been used in power-electronic control. Recent research indicates that complex order controllers, extensions of fractional controllers, are more robust against uncertainties and non-linearities than their integer and fractional order counterparts. Though complex order controllers have been employed in various nonlinear plants, they have not been extensively tested on power electronic applications. Also, the design and tuning of the controller is difficult. This paper investigates the effectiveness of a complex order PID controller on a typical power electronic DC-DC buck converter for the first time. Two types of complex order controllers of the form PI^{a+ib}D^c and PI^{a+ib}D^{c+id} were designed for a power electronic buck converter. The complex order controllers were implemented in Simulink and the optimal tuning of the complex order controller parameters for various performance indices was performed using different optimization algorithms. The Cohort Intelligence algorithm was found to give the most optimal results. Both the complex controllers showed more robustness towards uncertainties than the linear and fractional PID controllers. The PI^{a+ib}D^c controller gave the smoothest and fastest response under non-linearities. The dynamic performance of the complex order controller is the best and can be expected to be useful for more power electronic applications

    Robotics in Industry 4.0: A Bibliometric Analysis (2011-2022)

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    Robotics forms an integral part of industry 4.0, the industrial revolution of the 21st century. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of Web of Science (WoS) indexed publications addressing this emerging field from 2011 till June 2022. WoS research publications were firstly analysed along multiple verticals such as annual counts, types, publishing sources, research directions, researchers, organizations, and countries. Next, co-authorship collaborations among authors, organizations, and countries were discovered. This was followed by an analysis of co-occurring keywords related to robotics in industry 4.0. Finally, a detailed citation analysis was carried out to unearth citation linkages among authors, institutions, documents, nations, and journals. Latest trends, under-investigated topics, and future directions are also discussed. Primary results indicate that more than 3000 articles are being published annually in this emerging field, with a total of 18,893 documents published in WoS during the last decade. The 'IEEE Access', Chinese Academy of Science, Wang Y. (USA), and the USA emerged as the topmost productive journal, institution, author, and nation. Porpiglia Francesco (Italy), Chinese Academy Science and USA obtained the highest co-authorship total link strength (TLS); whereas Lee Chengkuo (Singapore), China, Chinese Academy Science, and the IEEE Access scored the highest citation TLS among authors, countries, organizations, and sources respectively. Machine learning (ML) emerged as the highest co-occurring keyword, followed by artificial intelligence (AI). Computer Science emerged as the most trending research domain, followed by general applications. In the future, ML and AI will advance more sophisticated robots in industry 4.0 systems

    SMART MUSIC PLAYER

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    Nowadays in the era of smart phones world needs a smart applications that are easy to use and very effective in the end. Android is the one of the popular mobile application platform these days which we have used. SMART music player is the android application which can be operated on menu driven commands as well as voice commands. All the basic functionalities of music player can be operated via voice inputs. SMART music player can also be used for the promotions of movies, songs etc. It can be a good advertising media. It also provides the facilities which can synchronize with social media like facebook, twitter etc

    Postpartum psychosis in a non-native language-speaking patient: A perspective on language barriers and cultural competency.

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    Postpartum psychosis is a condition characterised by rapid onset of psychotic symptoms several weeks after childbirth. Outside of its timing and descriptions of psychotic features, minimal research exists due to its relative rarity (1 to 2 per 1000 births in the USA), with greater emphasis on postpartum sadness and depression. With the existing literature, cultural differences and language barriers previously have not been taken into consideration as there are no documented cases of postpartum psychosis in a non-English-speaking patient. Correctly differentiating postpartum psychosis from other postpartum psychiatric disorders requires adeptly evaluating for the presence of psychotic symptoms with in-depth history taking. Here, we present a case of postpartum psychosis in a Japanese-speaking only patient, with an associated clinical course and culturally appropriate approach to treatment. A review of postpartum psychosis and language/cultural considerations are also discussed, with attention on the Japanese concept of \u27Satogaeri bunben\u27

    Sustainable electronic document security: a comprehensive framework integrating encryption, digital signature and watermarking algorithms

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    Protecting electronic documents, especially those containing sensitive data, is a major challenge in an open web. The data security industry has long struggled to manage the security of e-books, data shows that information security issues can cause significant economic losses after three years Although cryptographic methods have been proposed as a solution in of these challenges Focusing on speed and efficiency The shortcomings of traditional encryption methods have been thoroughly examined Although a number of network management techniques assure retention privacy and integrity though, when it comes to encryption. Digital signature algorithms, although effective in detecting unauthorized changes and limiting the scope for copyright protection, do not ensure the confidentiality of shared electronic documents When addressing research gaps addressing this issue, the paper proposes a security framework for electronic documents that combines three important security mechanisms: encryption, digital signatures, and watermark algorithms Dhishu By matching their strengths, constraints are overcome. The combination of encryption and digital signatures is explored as a promising approach to protecting electronic documents, ensuring authenticity and confidentiality Importantly, the need to explore security mechanisms such as digital is highlighted emphasis on handwriting, encryption, and watermarking systems in depth

    Sustainable optimizing WMN performance through meta-heuristic TDMA link scheduling and routing

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    Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) have become a popular solution for expanding internet service and communication in both urban and rural areas. However, the performance of WMNs depends on generating optimized time-division multiple access (TDMA) schedules, which distribute time into a list of slots called superframes. This study proposes novel meta-heuristic algorithms to generate TDMA link schedules in WMNs using two different interference/constraint models: multi-transmit-receive (MTR) and full-duplex (FD). The objectives of this study are to optimize the TDMA frame for packet transmission, satisfy the constraints, and minimize the end-to-end delay. The significant contributions of this study are: (1) proposing effective and efficient heuristic solutions to solve the NP-complete problem of generating optimal TDMA link schedules in WMNs; (2) investigating the new FD interference model to improve the network capacity above the physical layer. To achieve these objectives and contributions, the study uses two popular meta-heuristics, the artificial bee colony (ABC) and/or genetic algorithm (GA), to solve the known NP-complete problems of joint scheduling, power control, and rate control. The results of this study show that the proposed algorithms can generate optimized TDMA link schedules for both MTR and FD models. The joint routing and scheduling approach further minimizes end-to-end delay while maintaining the schedule's minimum length and/or maximum capacity. The proposed solution outperforms the existing solutions in terms of the number of active links, end-to-end delay, and network capacity. The research aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of WMNs in most applications that require high throughput and fast response time

    Laparoscopic nephrectomy for giant staghorn calculus with non-functioning kidneys: Is associated unsuspected urothelial carcinoma responsible for conversion? Report of 2 cases

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    BACKGROUND-: Neglected renal stones remain a major cause of morbidity in developing countries. They not only result in functional impairment of affected kidney, but also act as an important predisposing factor for development of urothelial neoplasms. It is not uncommon to miss an associated urothelial tumor in a patient of nephrolithiasis preoperatively. CASE PRESENTATION-: In last 3 years, we came across two patients with giant staghorn calculus and poorly functioning kidneys who underwent laparoscopic nephrectomy. In view of significant perirenal adhesions & loss of normal tissue planes both these patients were electively converted to open surgery. The pathological examination of specimen revealed an unsuspected urothelial carcinoma in both these patients. The summary of our cases and review of literature is presented. CONCLUSION-: It is important to keep a differential diagnosis of associated urothelial malignancy in mind in patient presenting with long standing renal calculi. The exact role of a computerized tomography and cytology in preoperative workup for detection of possible associated malignancy in such condition is yet to be defined. Similarly if laparoscopic dissection appears difficult during nephrectomy for a renal calculus with non-functional kidney, keeping a possibility of associated urothelial malignancy in mind it is advisable to dissect in a plane outside gerotas fascia as for radical nephrectomy

    PANC Study (Pancreatitis: A National Cohort Study): national cohort study examining the first 30 days from presentation of acute pancreatitis in the UK

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    Abstract Background Acute pancreatitis is a common, yet complex, emergency surgical presentation. Multiple guidelines exist and management can vary significantly. The aim of this first UK, multicentre, prospective cohort study was to assess the variation in management of acute pancreatitis to guide resource planning and optimize treatment. Methods All patients aged greater than or equal to 18 years presenting with acute pancreatitis, as per the Atlanta criteria, from March to April 2021 were eligible for inclusion and followed up for 30 days. Anonymized data were uploaded to a secure electronic database in line with local governance approvals. Results A total of 113 hospitals contributed data on 2580 patients, with an equal sex distribution and a mean age of 57 years. The aetiology was gallstones in 50.6 per cent, with idiopathic the next most common (22.4 per cent). In addition to the 7.6 per cent with a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis, 20.1 per cent of patients had a previous episode of acute pancreatitis. One in 20 patients were classed as having severe pancreatitis, as per the Atlanta criteria. The overall mortality rate was 2.3 per cent at 30 days, but rose to one in three in the severe group. Predictors of death included male sex, increased age, and frailty; previous acute pancreatitis and gallstones as aetiologies were protective. Smoking status and body mass index did not affect death. Conclusion Most patients presenting with acute pancreatitis have a mild, self-limiting disease. Rates of patients with idiopathic pancreatitis are high. Recurrent attacks of pancreatitis are common, but are likely to have reduced risk of death on subsequent admissions. </jats:sec
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