Power Configuration Research Articles

The ethics liberation and punitive power in peripheral countries

The research addressed Enrique Dussel's Ethics of Liberation in the era of globalization and social exclusion, using it as a framework for ethical considerations in a decolonial critique of the Eurocentric and North American standards that underpinned the domination of peripheral countries by central countries, including in criminological knowledge. Therefore, we explored decolonial knowledge, correlating it with critical criminology, resulting in the proposal of a decolonial criminology. The theoretical contributions, in conjunction with the Ethics of Liberation, were employed to foster a critical awareness of the use of punitive power as a means of maintaining the colonial matrix of domination and exploitation, especially within the field of criminology. In conclusion, we also presented the contribution of the Ethics of Liberation to a new configuration of punitive power, now employed in favor of vulnerable groups with the aim of eliminating or reducing their victimization within the current world system. However, it is crucial to note that the same Ethics of Liberation demands that the use of punitive power must not lead to new victims of exclusion or domination..

Power evolution prediction of bidirectional Raman amplified WDM system based on PINN.

We propose using physical-informed neural network (PINN) for power evolution prediction in bidirectional Raman amplified WDM systems with Rayleigh backscattering (RBS). Unlike models based on data-driven machine learning, PINN can be effectively trained without preparing a large amount of data in advance and can learn the potential rules of power evolution. Compared to previous applications of PINN in power prediction, our model considers bidirectional Raman pumping and RBS, which is more practical. We experimentally demonstrate power evolution prediction of 200 km bidirectional Raman amplified wavelength-division multiplexed (WDM) system with 47 channels and 8 pumps using PINN. The maximum prediction error of PINN compared to experimental results is only 0.38 dB, demonstrating great potential for application in power evolution prediction. The power evolution predicted by PINN shows good agreement with the results simulated by traditional numerical method, but its efficiency is more suitable for establishing models and calculating noise, providing convenience for subsequent power configuration optimization.

A Piezoelectric Balance System With Mass Automatic Recognition Ability Based on Resonant Frequency Shift

Mass measurement in the microgravity environment is a crucial technology promoting space science experiments. Here, a piezoelectric balance (PEBL) based on resonant frequency shift is proposed to achieve mass measurement for microgravity environment. The structural and electrical designs of the PEBL are elaborated, and the theoretical modeling is accomplished to carry out parameter analysis. The finite-element method (FEM) simulation is used to analyze the vibration modes and verify the relationship between the resonant frequency shift and the measured mass, in which the working mode of the PEBL is determined; the impact resistance of the PEBL is analyzed, which shows that it can resist acceleration overload of larger than 50 times the gravity acceleration. A prototype is developed and its vibration characteristics and impedance characteristics are tested experimentally. The experiments successfully verify the effectiveness of theoretical analysis. Furthermore, an automatic mass recognition system is developed to achieve fast detection of the resonant frequency and the measured mass. The developed PEBL system achieves measurement range of 283.36 g with measurement uncertainty of about 1.22% (3.47 g). It is a suitable candidate for mass measurement in microgravity environment with merits of independence on the acceleration field, low power consumption, structure miniaturization, and configuration simplification.

Polarization and Rationality of Political Choices of the People of Padang City in the 2024 Presidential Election

The 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres) in Indonesia, including in West Sumatra and the City of Padang, is a strategic battle, not only in the context of heading towards a Golden Indonesia in 2045 but taking place in a unique configuration and axis of political power and ideology and development ideology, namely between the political ideology of Islamism with Nationalism, and between the development ideology "Change" (01) and the axis of development ideology "Continue" (Jokowisme). Even in the electoral districts of West Sumatra province and Padang City where Jokowi lost badly in the 2014 presidential election with a score of 23.1% vs. 76.9% (Prabowo), and in the 2019 presidential election he lost again absolutely with a vote share of only 14.05% vs. 85.95% (Prabowo), in fact in the 2024 presidential election Pabowo (02) experienced defeat, and was won by the pair Anis-Amin (01) (28.18%), Prabowo-Gibran (02) (16.56%), and Ganjar-Mahfud (1.87%). This research uses a quantitative approach and survey methods, a population of 666,178 and a sample of 5362 spread across 2681 polling stations, with random sampling techniques and questionnaire instruments, and percentage and correlational data analysis techniques assisted by SPSS version 20, so in accordance with the objectives, the findings are that: 1). The political attitudes of rationality are less strong (55.4) and 15.3% are irrational, while those with strong rational potential are 70%, and the not strong rational category is 30%.

Efficient FPGA Binary Neural Network Architecture for Image Super-Resolution

Super-resolution systems refer to computer-based systems designed to enhance the quality of images or video by producing high-resolution renditions from low-resolution counterparts using computational algorithms and technologies. Various methods and techniques have been used in development of super-resolution systems. The development of Convolution Neural Networks (CNNs) and the Deep Learning (DL) methods have outperformed traditional methods. However, as models become increasingly deeper with wider receptive fields, the number of parameters significantly increases. While this often results in better performance, it renders these models impractical for real-life scenarios such as smartphones or other mobile systems. Currently, most proposed methods with higher perceptual quality demand a substantial amount of time to process a single image, even on powerful hardware like NVIDIA GPUs. Such computationally expensive models are not cost-effective for real-world application scenarios. Optimization is needed to reduce the computational costs and memory requirements to enhance their suitability for less powerful hardware configurations. In this work, we propose an efficient binary neural network architecture, ResBinESPCN, designed for image super-resolution. In our design, we improved the energy efficiency of the architecture through algorithmic and hardware-level optimizations. These optimizations not only enhance computational efficiency and reduce memory consumption but also achieve effective image super-resolution in resource-constrained environments. Our experimental validation highlights the effectiveness of this network structure and includes ablation studies on models with varying data bit widths. Hardware analysis substantiates the efficiency and real-time capabilities of this model. Additionally, deploying the model on FPGA using FINN demonstrates its low hardware resource usage and low power consumption.

ESTRUTURA DE OPORTUNIDADE JURÍDICA E BATALHAS JUDICIAIS SOBRE EDUCAÇÃO SEXUAL E ESTUDANTES LGBTQ NO BRAZIL E NA COLOMBIA

Abstract Brazil and Colombia are outstanding cases of rights recognition through courts. However, when it comes to comprehensive sex education (CSE), the legal battles in these countries have experienced notably different moments. Drawing on judicial cases from the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court and the Colombian Constitutional Court, we identify the actors involved in the legal battles over CSE and show how the legal opportunity structure (i.e., the configuration of power, the access to the courts, the systems of alliance and conflicts, and the availability of legal frames) shaped the course and outcomes of the legal mobilization that took place in these countries in different ways. For this, we work with document analysis of court case files and consider a sample established in February 2023 containing 9 cases from Brazil and 24 cases from Colombia. We argue that (i) the Colombian court is much more open to civil society than the Brazilian court, resulting in a broader and more diversified use of litigation, and that (ii) the different configuration of political power has led the Brazilian mobilization to assume a feature of resistance to conservative attacks on CSE, while in Colombia, litigation has become a tool for expanding the right to sex education and protecting LGBTQ students.

Configuration of power and disposition of rights. Materials on domination and difference from Martin Heidegger, Theodor W. Adorno and Alain Badiou

El trabajo cuestiona la posibilidad fáctica de la apertura lugares de la diferencia como condición exigible para toda acción política no totalitaria –y mucho más allá de esta atención. De forma tentativa se lleva a cabo una revisión crítica del alcance de las nociones de “lo humano” y, en su derivación jusnaturalista, “derecho humano”, tomando como punto de partida la constelación formada, en su diversidad y distancia, por los textos de Martin Heidegger, Theodor W. Adorno y Alain Badiou. Revisión crítica ésta que obedece a la posible necesidad de evaluar el alcance -inaparente- dominador de dichas nociones. Etexto por razones intrínsecas deniega el formato textual “artículo” para articularse como un conjunto de materiales en constelación

Using Walking Interviews in Migration Research: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Literature

In the field of migration research, the frequency of employing qualitative walking interviews has risen in recent years to delve into the construction, evolution, and negotiation mechanisms of migrant identities within everyday spatial practices. This novel mobile method emphasizes the interaction between micro-experience and macro-structure. It facilitates a shift away from viewing migrants as passive outsiders, empowering them with increased agency, and allow researchers to gain deeper insights into migrants’ emotional dynamics, life experiences, and self-identification within new social landscapes and power configurations. This systematic review aims to evaluate, integrate, and analyse the current empirical evidence in qualitative migration research using walking/go-along interviews for different types of migrants (defined as an individual who moves away from his or her place of usual residence, whether within a country or across an international border, temporarily or permanently, and for a variety of reasons). This review brings together for the first time the knowledge and insights from migration research that involves walking interviews. This review employs framework synthesis to analyse the 24 included articles, identifying five major themes: (1) synergising diverse research methods within different research designs; (2) adjustment of power dynamics; (3) migrants’ place-based threefold agency; (4) migrants' identity construction; (5) place-based sense of belonging or exclusion. By integrating these themes, the methodological contribution of this review lies in recognizing the advantages of combining walking interviews with other research methods, which lies in capturing the multidimensional aspects of mobility, allowing researchers to flexibly switch between methodological strategies and spatial scales. Additionally, this paper recommends a deeper exploration of migratory experiences to transcend prevailing practical knowledge and pay sensitive attention to potential ethical issues throughout the research. Such investigation has the potential to uncover the dynamic evolution of agency, identity construction, and the fluctuating sense of belonging among various migrants throughout their journey.

Legitimacy and Nationalism in the Central Asian States: A Case of Kazakhstan in the Context of the War in Ukraine

This paper aims to analyze selected mechanisms accompanying the processes of national revival in the Central Asian republics after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The idea is to investigate the authorities’ actions, which legitimized themselves by appealing to national issues and controlling the processes of building national consciousness. The paper also covers the changes in the nationalist narrative in Kazakhstan in the context of the war in Ukraine, showing the tensions over national identities and loyalties. Some Kazakhs supported Russian aggression against Ukraine, to the great disappointment of national patriots, which has sparked a debate about how the “us” vs. “them” division should be understood in the face of war and a possible threat from Russia. Some participants in the debate question the reliability of equating national identity with loyalty to the state. In doing so, they challenge the government’s primordial narrative, in which nationality legitimizes or naturalizes the current configuration of political power.

Analysis of optimal configuration of energy storage in wind-solar micro-grid based on improved gray wolf optimization

To make full use of the electric power system based on energy storage in a wind-solar microgrid, it is necessary to optimize the configuration of energy storage to ensure the stability of a multi-energy system. This paper analyses the structure and function of the microgrid system, establishes the mathematical model, and analyzes the output characteristics. A double-layer optimization model of energy storage system capacity configuration and wind-solar storage micro-grid system operation is established to realize PV, wind power, and load variation configuration and regulate energy storage economic operation. The mathematical model of the improved gray wolf optimization is constructed, and the typical landscape resource data of a residential district. Comparing the difference between energy storage without an installation and energy storage with improved algorithm, it is shown that the energy storage configuration of the improved gray wolf optimization improves the economy, efficient energy use, and revenue of the whole system.

«ГЕОПОЛИТИЧЕСКИЕ РЕВОЛЮЦИИ» КАК МЕХАНИЗМ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ ТЕРРИТОРИАЛЬНОЙ СТРУКТУРЫ РОССИИ XVI–XIX вв.

Based on comparing the models of territorial development of the statehood in the West and in Russia, the article identifies civilization features of the Russian state’s development, which have been determined, in essential moments, by the unique spatial-geographical and cultural-historical conditions of Eurasia. Geopolitically vulnerable position of Russia, starting from its earliest state prototype — Kievan Rus’, the openness and amorphous character of its borders facing the habitat areas of warlike steppe nomads, combined to determine the historically prolonged and complex process of stabilizing its state territory. The latter’s development not only took shape of its expansion or contraction but implied the substantial changes in the basic power configuration, as well as in the functional and strategic role of individual lands and regions. Under these conditions, one of the main directions of Russia’s state development had to become the improvement and stabilization of its geopolitical position, together with the formation of a territorial structure that would best meet these tasks. The groupings of events and processes associated with deep qualitative transformations of these areas of the state development are suggested to be defined as “geopolitical revolutions”. The content of this concept, motivations and mechanisms of the “geopolitical revolution” are analyzed using the example of the forced transformation of the territorial foundations of the Russian statehood during the 12th–16th centuries. For the Imperial era of the Russian history, it is proposed to distinguish three critically important periods of transformation which, having as the basis a similar and successively inherited “program” of actions, fall under the characteristics of the “geopolitical revolution”. This concept, making it possible to systematize historical material better and highlight the dominants of the state development, could serve as the basis for a comprehensive periodization of the Russian history.

Research on transition corridor of distributed tilting power configuration

For a distributed tilt-power configuration aircraft, the transition corridor was studied based on limited conditions such as wing lift characteristics and propeller power requirement. By establishing the dynamic model of each component and balancing according to the balance equation, the boundary of the transition corridor of distributed tilting dynamic configuration is determined. The results show that the minimum forward flight speed required for a low Angle of attack is less than that for a high Angle of attack; the wing lift characteristic high-speed boundary and the propeller power limit boundary together form the high-speed boundary of the transition corridor.

Alternative clean energy for sustainable growth and development of the Nigerian telecommunications sector

Telecommunications plays a crucial role in facilitating the transmission of voice, data, and multimedia over extended distances. This paper explores the significance of telecommunications, particularly in Nigeria, the largest ICT market in Africa, where telecom and internet usage hold substantial importance. However, the sector's heavy reliance on fossil fuels has resulted in environmental challenges. This research underscores the imperative to transition to clean energy sources, aligning with the commitment of the Nigerian Communications Commission. The paper presents a case study of a solar hybrid system designed to enhance Base Transceiver Station (BTS) coverage, emphasizing notable challenges such as elevated costs and the industry's familiarity with fossil fuels. The optimal power configuration for a BTS, as identified in the study, features a 16kW PV (photovoltaic) array, 14kW Diesel Generator (DG), 32kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Utility, achieving the lowest Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) at $0.255/kWh. The production summary for the Solar PV array is 24,767 kWh/year (76%), the Diesel Generator is 1,250 kWh/year (4%), and the Utility is 6,503 kWh/year (20%). Consequently, the total estimated production is 32,520 kWh/year, constituting 100% of the energy requirement for the BTS. The study proposes solutions to challenges, including local clean energy component production, capacity building, and regulatory alignment. In conclusion, the adoption of clean energy is deemed essential for sustainability, with recommendations for policy adoption and efficient equipment utilisation.

How virtual communication affects supervisor-subordinate power configuration? A perspective from self-construction and mutual construction of identity

How virtual communication affects supervisor-subordinate power configuration? A perspective from self-construction and mutual construction of identity

The Wakhan Economic Corridor: Examining its Impact on Regional Power Dynamics and Geopolitical Strategies

Introduction: The emergence of the Wakhan Economic Corridor signifies a pivotal geopolitical paradigm shift with profound ramifications for regional power configurations and strategic alignments in Central Asia and its contiguous areas. Methodology: This research undertakes an in-depth analysis of the corridor's transformative potential through a lens of political economy, strategic studies, and geopolitical analysis. Employing a sophisticated multidimensional framework, this study investigates how the corridor influences interstate relations, geopolitical rivalries, and the distribution of power among nation-states and non-state actors. Results/Findings: It examines the corridor's role in reshaping geopolitical narratives, fostering strategic alliances, and redefining spheres of influence in the region. By elucidating the intricate political dynamics and power plays catalyzed by the corridor, this research contributes nuanced insights into contemporary geopolitical challenges. Future Direction: It underscores the corridor's impact on statecraft, diplomatic maneuvers, and foreign policy calculus, providing a sophisticated understanding of how states navigate and capitalize on evolving geopolitical landscapes. The findings of this study will offer critical perspectives for policymakers, diplomats, and strategists, illuminating the strategic imperatives associated with the Wakhan Economic Corridor and its broader implications for regional stability, power projection, and global geopolitical competition.

What Artefacts may Reveal and Hide about Power? Insights from the Pillars at Ningalasaini Temple, Far West Nepal

This paper deals with a type of organisation found at the temple of the goddess Ningala Saini, in Dehi Mandu, Baitadi district, Far Western Nepal. The temple is located in a region where small independent kingdoms ruled by Chand Thakuri kings developed after the fall of the Khas Malla Empire (12-14th century), between the two antagonistic powers of Kumaon to its east, and of Doti, to its west. The temple of the goddess Ningala Saini stands as a neutral territory, ruled by lower-rank ritual kings, and it presents a complex arrangement of artefacts related to power. Supported by massive wooden pillars, carved with motifs, the temple is also surrounded by a forest of pillars or posts (kham, maul) of varying sizes, colours and shapes. The paper aims to explore the variety of signs that the different pillars found at Ningala Saini stand for, and what they may reveal, or purposely hide, of the local configuration of power.

Impact of prices and collection rivalry in a sustainable closed-loop dual-channel supply chain under different power configurations

Market competitiveness and waste pollution are the two biggest problems facing the modern world. The first one may be handled with appropriate production and marketing tactics, while the last one can be reclaimed by recycling any unused products and employing disposable items that are environmentally friendly. This study employs both integrated and decentralised frameworks to evaluate forward and reverse supply chain rivalry in a closed-loop dual-channel supply chain for sustainable products. Competition on buy-back prices is also studied beyond price competition in forward supply chain. Two collectors collect used goods under buyback competition, then screen them, and ship them back to the manufacturer. When they generate their goods using both recycled and new raw materials, manufacturers impose the proper environmental requirements. The manufacturer and retailer, respectively, use online and conventional distribution channels to market the new sustainable products. The primary goal of the article is to investigate pricing, green innovation level, and buy-back price strategies for players' optimal gains under various scenarios. The article reveals that if the acceptance rate surpasses certain thresholds following the screening of the acquired usable items, then all participants benefit. Manufacturer-collector partnerships reduce environmental pollution more effectively than retailer-collector alliances, however, collectors' profits may suffer.

Analysis on data center power supply system based on multiple renewable power configurations and multi-objective optimization

With rapid development of data center industry, achieving low energy consumption and costs become important. How to provide an optimal configuration on renewable distributed energy systems combining data centers is challenging. This work discussed possible hybrid configurations by combining diesel, photovoltaic, wind, and battery capacity in data center. For each mode, renewable penetration (RP) and the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) were used to evaluate the performance of system. A multi-objective optimization analysis of the case is performed based on the entropy weighted-TOPSIS method, genetic algorithm, and NSGA-II aiming to obtain both a high RP and a low LCOE. Then, comparative research on optimal power configuration with conventional or renewable energy was conducted. The results show that it is recommended to take a high-rated PV power. When wind power is taken, it is only meaningful when combined with PV power system. For the hybrid renewable power system without an energy storage unit, it's easy to realize a lower LCOE compared to Diesel mode, and its realizable maximum RP is 28.31 %. When battery energy storage is taken in the hybrid system, six optimal configurations are recommended which can achieve the lowest cost of 0.21 $/kWh and the highest RP of 44.5 %.

Power load analysis and configuration optimization of solar thermal-PV hybrid microgrid based on building

Solar thermal power system and photovoltaic coupled system can supply electric energy based on renewable solar energy. To explore the optimal configuration of hybrid microgrid driven by solar energy and to achieve a stable and sufficient electric power supply for the distributed energy system, this paper configures a solar thermal-photovoltaic hybrid microgrid and compares the performance of several microgrids based on the power load analysis of the building. The working fluid and the microgrid configuration are determined based on the performance evaluation of single and hybrid microgrids. The effect of solar irradiation on economic and environmental performance is analyzed under the meteorological data of Xi'an and Lhasa in China. Furthermore, the configuration optimizations of a hybrid microgrid based on the actual load and basic load of the building are carried out to examine the performance of the system. Results indicate that economic and environmental performances are sensitive to solar irradiation. More than 50 % of the area of solar thermal collector can be saved for Lhasa compared with Xi'an. Solar thermal-photovoltaic hybrid microgrid with battery can decrease carbon emission and avoid dependence on the external power grid.

Striatal Neurons Are Recruited Dynamically into Collective Representations of Self-Initiated and Learned Actions in Freely Moving Mice.

Striatal spiny projection neurons are hyperpolarized-at-rest (HaR) and driven to action potential threshold by a small number of powerful inputs-an input-output configuration that is detrimental to response reliability. Because the striatum is important for habitual behaviors and goal-directed learning, we conducted a microendoscopic imaging in freely moving mice that express a genetically encoded Ca2+ indicator sparsely in striatal HaR neurons to evaluate their response reliability during self-initiated movements and operant conditioning. The sparse expression was critical for longitudinal studies of response reliability, and for studying correlations among HaR neurons while minimizing spurious correlations arising from contamination by the background signal. We found that HaR neurons are recruited dynamically into action representation, with distinct neuronal subsets being engaged in a moment-by-moment fashion. While individual neurons respond with little reliability, the population response remained stable across days. Moreover, we found evidence for the temporal coupling between neuronal subsets during conditioned (but not innate) behaviors.