Knowledge Retrieval

Robots are man made machines which are used to accomplish the tasks. Robots are mainly used to do complex tasks and work in hazardous environment where humans are difficult to work. They are not only designed to use in hazardous environment but also in the environment where humans are performing the same task repeatedly. These are also used for cooking purpose some tasks can be completed with the interaction of both the human and robot one of such things is cooking where human should help robot in making dishes. This paper mainly focusses on Functional Object Oriented Network which is structured knowledge representation using the input output and motion nodes. Task tress are generated using the task tree FOON is produced and collections of all FOONS forms the universal FOON. Different algorithms to traverse the tree in order to get the best output are also discussed in this paper. The desired node or goal node can be achieved from the start node using the different search algorithms and comparison between them is discussed.Comment: 5 pages, 5 figure

INTEGRATING ARCGIS AND REDUX USING MIDDLEWARE

The integration of ArcGIS with Redux through middleware presents a novel approach to managing state in geospatial applications. This report outlines the process and benefits of combining ArcGIS’s robust mapping and analytics capabilities with Redux’s predictable state container for JavaScript apps. It begins with an introduction to both technologies, followed by a detailed discussion on the architecture design, focusing on the role of middleware as the linchpin in this integration[1]. The paper highlights the benefits, such as improved state management and application performance, and addresses the challenges encountered during the integration process. Implementation details are provided, including the setup of the Redux store and the specific middleware used for ArcGIS integration. The paper concludes with a look at potential future enhancements, emphasizing the scalability and maintainability of this integration method. This Report serves as a guide for developers seeking to enhance their geospatial applications with advanced state management techniques

A comprehensive database on air plasma kinetics

The kinetic models described in this thesis are of great importance because they can be used to understand the chemical phenomena induced by electrical discharges in air. Experimental data obtained by the research group in the Physics Department of the University Milano Bicocca are compared with the numerical results. The study highlighted how the initial ozone formation is inhibited and cancelled by nitrogen oxidation processes. In this thesis, a comprehensive database on Air Plasma Kinetic reactions with rate coefficients is presented. The database were built from Park Model and Sakiyama Model. In both models, the references to rate coefficients vary from the real material, and not all the rate coefficients satisfy the references. The database built is made ready for implementation on ZDPlasKin software

A Computational Framework to Foster Sustainable Rural Development in Indian Off-Grid Villages

Social problems are wicked problems. Wicked problems are very complex as there is no definitive solution due to its incompleteness. To achieve sustainable rural development, it is necessary to consider the wicked nature of the problem before developing solutions. There are millions of people in developing, and underdeveloped countries currently lacking access to basic services and are living below the poverty line. One of the main reasons is unavailability or limited basic resource (economic, technology, social) in geographical locations where people live. It is very important to identify the issues involved in a social system and come up with a value proposition to help a social entrepreneur to achieve sustainable rural development. A social entrepreneur establishes an enterprise intending to solve social problems or effect social change. Due to the implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) bill in 2013, the social entrepreneur’s service became easier in India. According to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) bill 2013, companies with an average net profit of at least 50 million rupees (approximately $816,000 USD) over a period of three years must spend 2% of their profits for the sustainable rural development in India. In this thesis, a computational framework is proposed to facilitate social entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable rural development, especially in Indian off-grid villages that are facing extreme poverty. The intention of building this framework is to provide a method for social entrepreneurs, not results. Considering the wicked nature of the problem, in this framework, a decision-support method called ‘Dilemma Triangle’ is introduced to identify the dilemmas present in complex social issues. In villages at the bottom of the pyramid, most of the problems are related to basic needs like Food, Energy, and Water (FEW). In some villages, people cannot make use of available water to grow food as there is no electricity. In some villages, there won’t be a proper availability of water itself even though there is some electricity. This Food, Energy, and Water interdependency are explored in this thesis. Hence, the proposed decision-making method (Dilemma Triangle) which is the first half of the computational framework, is utilized in the FEW nexus to explore the problems related to FEW and find dilemmas that hinder sustainable development and develop the right value proposition. This value proposition is in the form of technology, asset, service-based, or a combination of the three. In the other half of the thesis, a simulation platform is used to evaluate the impact of the developed value propositions. In engineering, the performance of a developed product is tested in a simulation platform to make sure that the product is reliable. This idea is utilized in building the framework to generated scenario-based simulation model that allows any social entrepreneur to evaluate the impact their value proposition. This pre-production impact evaluation guides the social entrepreneur to plan their business operations strategically which allows them to do a proper budget planning and finally attract investors. To evaluate the impact of the value proposition, simulation models are built-in Systems Dynamics. Three scenarios are considered in this model: Worst case (pessimistic), Sufficient case (Realistic), and Best case (Optimistic). In the worst-case scenario, Systems Dynamics is used to show how a village could be without any interventions from social entrepreneurs. In a sufficient case scenario, Systems Dynamics is used to show, how the quality of life of villagers is being improved with a sufficient amount of value proposition is intervened. In the best-case scenario, the best possible help is provided to show the higher end of the development. Receiving maximum funds to implement the best-case scenario is not possible every time. Hence, a social entrepreneur should have a backup plan to initiate the interventions with a sufficient amount of money. This sufficient case is considered as the lower end, and the best-case is considered a higher-end. Since, lower and higher ends are available, by comparing the results of these scenarios, the budget range is decided. This visualization of the impact leads to the strategical planning of the business and raising more funds. This framework needs the right data to get the desired results. In this thesis, a method is proposed with internal consistency which provides desirable results with the right input. The outcome of this framework is intended to connect to a cloud-based crowdfunding platform in the future to display the anticipated results and budget range to attract investors from around the world

Security for Java Applets

This paper provides access to information related to Java security. We have customized this information for different types of Java users. This paper also deals with how do I control when an untrusted applet or application runs in my web browser? Oracle is committed to understanding and responding to your Java security. This also deals with the browser that can interpret Java byte code (such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer) can download and locally execute applets that are embedded in a Web page. It is extremely unlikely that all users of Java enabled browsers will consider the security implications of surfing a site before each Web page access. If the mobile code paradigm is going to work, security concerns should be addressed in the language of the content itself

Modeling And Simulation Of Grid Connected Inverter For Power Quality Enhancement By Using Cascaded Current- Voltage Control Strategy

This paper is presenting, a cascaded current–voltage control strategy which is proposed for inverters to concurrently get better the power quality of the inverter local load voltage and the current exchanged with the grid. It also enables faultless transfer of the operation mode from stand-alone mode to grid-connected mode or vice versa. The control proposal includes an inner voltage loop and an outer current loop, with both controllers designed using the fuzzy logic control and H∞ repetitive control strategy. This leads to a very low total harmonic distortion in both the inverter local load voltage and the current exchanged with the grid at the same time. The proposed control strategy can be used to single-phase inverters and also for three-phase four-wire inverters. The balanced clean currents can be injected into grid, incase of grid connected inverters, even though these inverters have local loads(if any),which are unbalanced and/or nonlinear. Simulation under different scenarios, with comparisons made to the current repetitive controller replaced with a current proportional–resonant controller, is presented to demonstrate the excellent performance of the proposed system

Changing trends in the clinical profile of childhood in tuberculosis patients -at a tertiary centre

The aim: To study the clinical profile of childhood tuberculosis in the age group of 6 months to 12 years. Materials and methods: This сross-sectional study was conducted on patients of tuberculosis who were admitted for treatment. A total of 75 patients were enrolled in the study who are of age group: 6 months to 12 years and Stengen score>3. Results: Approximately 50 % of the study population was under 5 years. 39 % belonged to the age group of 8–12 years. The male-to-female ratio was 1:1.02. 36 % of the study population belonged to the lower class. 33.33 % of the study population belonged to the middle class. One-quarter of the patients were not malnourished. Among the ones who were malnourished, 36 % belonged to Grade I, and 53.33 % had a Stengen score of 5–6. 46.66 % had a Stengen score of 46.66 %. Acid Fast Bacilli in 1.33 %, 18.66 % had tubercle present, 82.66 % had Mantoux positive, which was >10mm, and 62.66 % of them had suggestive radiology of tuberculosis, where the fever was present in 90 % of the study population. Fever with <2 weeks duration was present in 52 %, and the rest had a fever for more than two weeks. Cough was present in 77 % of the study population. Weight loss was present in 37.33 %. 22.66 % had pulmonary tuberculosis, and 77.33 % had extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Among extrapulmonary tuberculosis, lymphadenopathy was the common manifestation. It was present among 40 % of the study population. It includes cervical lymphadenopathy among 24 %, axillary lymph node involvement among 12 %, Sub mandibular lymph node among 2.66 % and supra clavicular in 1.33 %. The other manifestations of extrapulmonary tuberculosis include pleural effusion, the second most common one present among 29.33 % of the study population. Conclusion: There is an urgent need for a systematic approach to determining the prevalence and incidence of M. tuberculosis infection among children. This has to become the cornerstone of TB control and of assessing the change in the trend of infection over time in the community until it reaches the required goa

Performance of no-till maize under drip-fertigation in a double cropping system in semi arid Telangana state of India

Availability of water for Agriculture is becoming increasingly difficult, besides the cost of power for applying it. Improving the water and nitrogen use efficiency has become imperative in present day’s Agriculture. Drip irrigation and fertigation provides the efficient use of limited water with increased water and nutrient use efficiency, respec- tively. A field experiment was conducted during post rainy season of two consecutive years (2011 and 2012), in sandy loam soils of Warangal, Telangana State, India to study the response of no-till maize (Zea mays L) after aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L) to drip irrigation and nitrogen fertigation under semi-arid environment. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with four replications. Three irrigation schedules viz. drip irrigation at 75% Pan Evaporation (PE); 100% PE and 125% PE were taken as main plots and three nitrogen levels through fertigation viz. 120, 160, and 200 kg ha-1 as sub plots. The growth parameters (plant height, LAI, drymatter accumulation), root volume and dry weight, yield attributes (cobs plant-1, kernels cob-1, kernel weight cob-1) kernel yield, stover yield and nitrogen uptake of no till maize increased with increase in water input from 75% PE to 100% PE irrigation schedule in drip irrigation but could not reach the level of significance at 125% PE. Tasseling and silking was hastened in 125% PE schedule. Increase in the level of N application through fertigation from 120 to 160 kg N ha-1 resulted in the increase of all the growth parameters, yield attributes, kernel yield, stover yield and nitrogen uptake. Barrenness and test weight were unaffected by either the irrigation schedules or nitrogen levels. The economic indicators (gross returns, net returns and net benefit: cost ratio) were higher with the irrigation schedule of 125% PE and nitrogen dose of 200 kg N ha-1 applied through fertigation. Increased water input from 75 to 125% PE resulted in decreased water use efficiency but enhanced nitrogen use efficiency while the reverse trend was found with respect to N levels under fertigation

Tinnitus after traumatic brain injury: An overview

Tinnitus is a frequent clinical feature encountered during follow up of Traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can be incapacitating in the long run. Literature suggests that post-TBI carries a higher psychological burden than tinnitus patients presenting with other non-traumatic or unknown etiologic. Posttraumatic tinnitus is of longer duration, frequently associated with hyperacousis and occurs in younger age group. If the symptoms are severe post-traumatic tinnitus can affect quality of life of the patients. The management of these patients needs detail evaluation and comprehensive rehabilitation plan