Summary Of Project Research Articles

3P1-I10 不整地移動可能なパーソナルモビリティビークルと移動支援システムに関する基礎的研究(プロジェクトサマリー)

3P1-I10 不整地移動可能なパーソナルモビリティビークルと移動支援システムに関する基礎的研究(プロジェクトサマリー)

Solar Heating and Cooling System with Absorption Chiller and Latent Heat Storage – A Research Project Summary

A reliable solar thermal cooling and heating system with high solar fraction and seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) is preferable. By now, bulky sensible buffer tanks are used to improve the solar fraction for heating purposes. During summertime when solar heat is converted into useful cold by means of sorption chillers the waste heat dissipation to the ambient is the critical factor. If a dry cooler is installed the performance of the sorption machine suffers from high cooling water temperatures, especially on hot days. In contrast, a wet cooling tower causes expensive water treatment, formation of fog and the risk of legionella and bacterial growth. To overcome these problems a latent heat storage based on a cheap salt hydrate has been developed to support a dry cooler on hot days, whereby a constant low cooling water temperature for the sorption machine is ensured. Therefore the need of a wet cooling tower is avoided and neither make-up water nor maintenance is needed. The same storage serves as additional low temperature heat storage for heating purposes allowing optimal solar yield due to constant low storage temperatures. Four pilot installations between 7kW and 90kW nominal cooling capacity were equipped with latent heat storages between 80 kWh and 240 kWh energy content. Annual in situ measurement data shows a positive effect on the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for cooling up to 11.4. Furthermore simulation results under different climatic conditions indicate raising efficiency up to 64% compared to a system with solely dry re-cooling. Long-term test bench measuring data concerning performance and durability as well as a new approach for a state of charge detection for latent heat storages are presented as well.

Classification, Recent Advances and Research Challenges in Energy Efficient Cellular Networks

There is a growing interest in improving the energy efficiency of communication networks to reduce operational expenditures, to maintain profitability and to make cellular networks greener. The revolution of green cellular networks has received significant attention from researchers, vendors, cellular service providers and governments, all of whom play important roles in the success of green networking technology. This paper aims to present a comprehensive overview on current green techniques for wireless networks, highlighting the energy savings that can be achieved by each technique, as well as the challenges faced by these techniques. Additionally, we present a summary of the essential research projects that have recently emerged for green mobile networks and display them as open research issues, thus providing researchers interested in pursuing this vision with the latest update.

Abstract P1-10-01: Patient advocate involvement shapes UK’s first national breast cancer tissue bank - The breast cancer campaign tissue bank

Abstract The Breast Cancer Campaign Tissue Bank (BCCTB) was initiated in 2010 after the charity Breast Cancer Campaign heard from breast cancer experts that insufficient high quality breast cancer tissue was preventing research which would impact people with breast cancer1. The charity decided to involve patient advocates in the development of the BCCTB from the beginning. Two advocates reviewed the initial applications to form the BCCTB. These included both single and multi-centre applications so they suggested that, rather than choosing one centre to form the Bank, the charity consider a collaboration of centres. Throughout the development of the BCCTB, the patient advocates asked the ‘elephant in the room’ questions and brought a different perspective. They also helped to design the Bank's processes, including the consent process and asking that all tissue applicants produce a lay summary of their research. There are now two advocates on the Board which provides strategic direction to the BCCTB. The advocates have equal status to other Board members. There are also three advocates on the Tissue Access Committee which controls the use of tissue in the Bank. Lay summaries of projects have to be approved by all advocates before an application can proceed. This means that no precious tissue is released without the approval of a lay person, who can ensure maximum patient benefit will be achieved from any research. The Bank's data return policy was also driven by the patient advocates who were keen that the tissues donated were used to their maximum benefit. This has resulted in the first publication from BCCTB2 Patient advocates have been involved in promoting the use of tissue from the bank presenting at conferences and at BCCTB road shows. Patient advocates have also been involved in asking potential donors to consent to donate to the tissue bank. The involvement of patient advocates in the development and oversight of the BCCTB has shown researchers that patient and public involvement works. The advocates can also help promote the Bank and the benefits of tissue donation to both professionals and lay groups. The patient advocates involved in the Breast Cancer Campaign Tissue Bank are members of the charity Independent Cancer Patients’ Voice 1. Thompson P, Brennan K, Cox A, Gee J, Harcourt D, Harris A, Harvie M, Holen I, Howell A, Nicholson R, Steel M, Streuli C. Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: a gap analysis. Breast Cancer Res 2008: 10(2); R26. 2. Speirs V, Morgan A. Investment biobanking – increased returns on tissue samples. Nat Rev Clin Onc 2013; 10:128-129. Citation Information: Cancer Res 2013;73(24 Suppl): Abstract nr P1-10-01.

Theoretical study of the low-lying electronic excited states for molecular aggregates

We present here a brief summary of a National Natural Science Foundation Major Project entitled “Theoretical study of the low-lying electronic excited state for molecular aggregates”. The project focuses on theoretical investigation of the electronic structures and dynamic processes upon photo- and electric-excitation for molecules and aggregates. We aim to develop reliable methodology to predict the optoelectronic properties of molecular materials related to the electronic excitations and to apply in the experiments. We identify two essential scientific challenges: (i) nature of intramolecular and intermolecular electronic excited states; (ii) theoretical description of the dynamic processes of the coupled motion of electronic excitations and nucleus. We propose the following four subjects of research: (i) linear scaling time-dependent density-functional theory and its application to open shell system; (ii) computational method development of electronic excited state for molecular aggregates; (iii) theoretical investigation of the time evolution of the excited state dynamics; (iv) methods to predict the optoelectronic properties starting from electronic excited state investigation for organic materials and experimental verifications.

Econometrics as a Capstone Course in Economics

The author describes an econometrics capstone course design at a large public university that offers economics degrees in both business (BBA) and liberal arts (BS). The goal of the capstone is to provide a research experience similar to those in the honors college but on the smaller scale of a one-semester course. The revisions for converting an existing course to a capstone, the student activities adopted, and sample outcomes are addressed. The hurdles overcome within the respective colleges in order to create a capstone course are discussed. Summaries of several student projects as well as publication of faculty-mentored student research papers illustrate the viability of econometrics as a capstone course for institutions unable to establish a stand-alone research course for that purpose.

The Stanford Anesthesia Faculty Teaching Scholars Program: Summary of Faculty Development, Projects, and Outcomes

The Stanford Anesthesia Teaching Scholars Program was launched in 2007 to further pedagogic training of faculty and improve residency education. The goals of this article are to describe the program intervention and improvements made based on participant feedback, summarize the characteristics of the faculty enrolled and projects undertaken, and report on program outcomes tracked to date. THE TEACHING SCHOLARS PROGRAM HOUSED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA SUPPORTS FACULTY IN THESE AREAS: (1) attending education-related meetings; (2) engaging in a monthly seminar on core topics paired with independent study reading; and (3) undertaking a project to improve resident education. Structured interviews with all graduates (n = 19; 47% women) were conducted using a pilot-tested questionnaire. A total of 15 of 19 Scholars (79%) were instructors/assistant professors. Sixteen Scholars (84%) attended an off-site education meeting. The Scholars pursued a variety of projects, including curriculum (53%), teaching (26%), administration (11%), assessment (5%), and advising/mentoring (5%). Projects were fully completed by 13 of 19 participants (68%), and 12 of 19 projects (63%) are currently integrated into the residency. Completed projects were published/presented at conferences by 4 of 13 participants (31%), and education grants were received by 3 of 19 participants (16%). This is the first description of a faculty development (education) program in an anesthesiology department. The program has been well accepted by participants and resulted in increased educational products, some of which have become a permanent part of the residency curriculum. This educational innovation can be replicated in other departments of anesthesiology provided that funding is available for faculty time and meeting expenses.

Nueva legislación sobre la protección de los animales utilizados en investigación

The legislation for the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes was revised in 2010 with the publication of Directive 010/63/EU. The Spanish Government has just published the Royal Decree 53/2013 of 1 February that implements the EU Directive. The new legislation presents the novelty of adding new species to protect, a mandatory ethical review, including the definition of the degree of severity and the creation of centers to promote the development of alternatives. In addition, it promotes greater transparency by encouraging the publication of non-technical summaries of research projects.

Benefit-Risk Analysis for Foods (BRAFO)- Executive Project Summary

BRAFO, Benefit-Risk Analysis for Foods, was a European Commission project funded within Framework Six as a Specific Support Action and coordinated by ILSI Europe. BRAFO developed a tiered methodology for assessing the benefits and risks of foods and food components, utilising a quantitative, common scale for health assessment in higher tiers. A methodology group reviewed and assembled the methodologies available developing a guidance document that describes a tiered ( �stepwise �) approach for

Current Practices in Fine Art Reproduction: Project Summary

Many cultural heritage institutions are currently spending significant resources photographing their works of art for a variety of applications with distinctly different requirements. To create reproductions of their artwork, cultural heritage institutions employ a range of technology and a variety of workflows. A similar variety is used to publish these images in a number of output media. This project was undertaken to explore these workflows and the image quality of the reproductions they generate. The objectives of this project were to: (1) determine the optimal reproduction processes in use in cultural heritage institutions today, (2) document the image quality inherent in current workflows in print and online, (3) define key quality criteria based on objective and subjective metrics, and (4) use this information to develop a framework to serve as a guideline for museums to follow when reproducing fine art. To work towards these objectives, a series of experiments were developed to evaluate the image quality attainable with the current reproduction workflows.Key findings of the project included that (1) achieving accurate tone reproduction at capture is crucial, (2) acceptable reproductions are achievable using a digital press, (3) following standardized workflows, ISO printing standards, and viewing standards substantially reduces the need for manual post-processing, (4) camera make, lighting, and file format had little impact on the ranking results, (5) internet-based experiments may be successfully used when evaluating image preference and, (6) while workflows still vary considerably, some commonalities were found for workflows producing images that were generally ranked highly across the experiments. These workflows were used as a basis for the development of the recommended guidelines, which included the following recommendations and considerations:• Workflows covering the whole image interchange cycle should be documented in detail. No undocumented processing should be performed along the image interchange cycle.• ICC profile-based color management should be used to achieve best results.• The use of targets to ensure a proper capture setup is recommended.• Defining imaging goals and talking to users is indispensable to help set expectations.• Guide prints did not prove useful in these experiments and are not recommended as proofs (though more testing may be needed). They could, however, be used for a visual ‘reality check’ on press• Closing the communication loop in the image interchange cycle is of the utmost importance.The three-year project was financially supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Detailed information on this project, including the final report, can be found at www.artimaging.rit.edu.

Models of linguistic facial expressions for American Sign Language animation

Facial expressions are a necessary and important part of the grammar of American Sign Language (ASL) sentences. However, current computational linguistic software cannot produce a huge portion of ASL constructions that include facial expressions. Here we summarize our research motivations, proposed plan, and potential contributions in the accessibility field. Our research aim is to formulate signer-independent models of facial movements for various types of linguistically meaningful facial expressions in ASL animation. This project summary also includes a brief description of current progress and future research plans.

Functional genomics of tomato in a post-genome-sequencing phase

Completion of tomato genome sequencing project has broad impacts on genetic and genomic studies of tomato and Solanaceae plants. The reference genome sequence derived from Solanum lycopersicum cv ‘Heinz 1706’ serves as the firm basis for sequencing-based approaches to tomato genomics. In this article, we first present a brief summary of the genome sequencing project and a summary of the reference genome sequence. We then focus on recent progress in transcriptome sequencing and small RNA sequencing and show how the reference genome sequence makes these analyses more comprehensive than before. We discuss the potential of in-depth analysis that is based on DNA methylome sequencing and transcription start-site detection. Finally, we describe the current status of efforts to resequence S. lycopersicum cultivars to demonstrate how resequencing can allow the use of intraspecific genomic diversity for detailed phenotyping and breeding.

How Phase Transformations during Cooling Affect Li-Mn-Ni-O Positive Electrodes in Lithium Ion Batteries

The Li-Mn-Ni-O system has received much attention for potential positive electrode materials in lithium ion batteries. This article is an executive summary of a large project that used combinatorial samples synthesized at over 500 compositions to determine the entire Li-Mn-Ni-O and Li-Co-Mn-O pseudo-ternary systems under various synthesis conditions. During slow cooling, the boundaries of the single phase layered region in the Li-Mn-Ni-O system move significantly making the solid-solution area smaller, while the complex co-existence region, made up of two 3-phase regions, transforms dramatically. The impact of these phase transformations on battery performance is presented here for the first time. The electrochemical data for three new materials present in the co-existence region demonstrates why efforts to design a spinel-layered composite electrode have been so difficult. Furthermore, the layered region is considerably larger than previously discussed in the literature implying that a portion of the region remains unexplored. Additionally, matching published lattice parameters with contour plots obtained from the combinatorial studies shows that the common practice of using excess lithium during synthesis may result in single phase compounds with more lithium than the target stoichiometry, which helps explain the large variation in electrochemical performance seen in the literature. This study is therefore a significant contribution toward a complete understanding of how synthesis conditions affect Li-Mn-Ni-O structures and their electrochemistry.

Perspectives of offshore geothermal energy in Italy

Italy is the first European and world’s fifth largest producer of geothermal energy for power generation which actually accounts for less than 2% of the total electricity production of the country. In this paper after a brief introduction to the basic elements of high-enthalpy geothermal systems, we discuss the potentialities represented by the submarine volcanoes of the South Tyrrhenian Sea. In particular we focus on Marsili Seamount which, according to the literature data, can be considered as a possible first offshore geothermal field; then we give a summary of the related exploitation pilot project that may lead to the realization of a 200MWe prototype power plant. Finally we discuss some economic aspects and the development perspectives of the offshore geothermal resource taking into account the Italian energy framework and Europe 2020 renewable energy target.

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AIDS/HIV as (Another) Form of Governmentality

The following contribution is a short summary of an artistic research project on AIDS/HIV, which attempt was/is to reopen and to re-articulate the discourse on the virus and the illness from contemporary feminist and post-colonial perspectives. The idea for this project departed from the constantly imposed and in the meantime unbearable confrontation with the immensely powerful charity machine around AIDS/HIV. We conceive it within the capitalist ideology as the bottom line of processes of normalization. To open this agenda means to open an entire system of capitalist Christian mentality, which concerns contexts of visual representation, popular culture, medical industry, history writing, the “Third” and as well as the “Second” World. In the same instance these processes of normalization resulted in establishing a corrupted homo-normativism that re-produces bourgeois mentality of white supremacy and privatized privileges. Therefore we asked what meaning in such a context bears the terminology of emancipation, solidarity and of a life? These theoretical questions demanded a radicalized curatorial gesture: abandoning the classical gallery-display, and as well asked for a collective ideological positioning. It is necessary to comprehend the virus and the illness as a site of continuing policy of racialization, segregation, homophobia and further capitalist exploitation within the capitalist post-colonial order.
 Author(s): Ivan Jurica
 Title (English): AIDS/HIV as (Another) Form of Governmentality
 Journal Reference: Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 10, No. 1-2 (Summer-Winter 2013)
 Publisher: Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities – Skopje 
 Page Range: 58-60
 Page Count: 3
 Citation (English): Ivan Jurica, “AIDS/HIV as (Another) Form of Governmentality,” Identities: Journal for Politics, Gender and Culture, Vol. 10, No. 1-2 (Summer-Winter 2013): 58-60.

Between the past and the future: Mass Rallies as the staging of the Ukrainian National Project (1911–1914)

Between the past and the future: Mass Rallies as the staging of the Ukrainian National Project (1911–1914) (Summary) In this paper the internal interactions between the Ukrainian political groups are analyzed. Two rallies, commemorating the great Ukrainian poet, Taras Shevchenko, serve as a lens through which to observe the complex nature of the “Ukrainian national project.” When looking at the Ukrainian rallies of 1911 and 1914, specific focus is paid to the internal and external factors which led to the restructuring of the Ukrainian national project. In particular, the paper focuses on the organization, structure, and contexts of these commemorative events, as well as the organizers and people attending them. The analysis is centered of their political views, socio-economic background, age, gender, and education, thus allowing the author to trace the appearance of new symbols, new ways of using public spaces in the city, the dissemination of rituals and, finally, to comment on how these new approaches shaped the commemorative landscape in general. The author argues that to understand the polical interraction and transition of the Ukrainian narrative from cultural nationalism to military nationalism, three interwoven elements should be taken into consideration: the revision of the Taras Shevchenko cult; the creation of a new historical narrative and the new approach to public space, used as a stage for national ideas.

Changing Dynamics of Team Leadership in Global Project Environments

The dynamics and challenges of managing geographically dispersed project teams is examined in a field investigation of 72 multinational product developments, observed and studied between 2008 and 2012. The findings provide insight into the business processes and leadership style most conducive to cross-functional collaboration and effective project integration throughout the enterprise and its partners. The results show that many of the problems that surface on the technical side can be traced to social, psychological and organizational issues. In fact, people issues have the strongest impact on project performance. People are an intricate part of the work process. Issues affecting people, eventually impact the broader enterprise. On the positive side, the study shows that certain conditions, such as personal interest, pride and satisfaction with the work, professional work challenge, accomplishments and recognition, serve as catalysts toward unifying culturally diverse project teams and their work processes. These conditions act as bridging mechanisms between organizational goals and personal interests, between central control and local management norms, and between following a project plan and adaptive problem solving. However, working seamless across borders and cultures requires more than just issuing work orders, project summary plans or management guidelines. Emphasis must be on common values and goals to focus and unify the team. By recognizing the greater autonomy of all international partners as well as their cultural differences, management can build a true partnership among all the contributing organizations with strong linkages for communication, decision making and technology transfer that is sustainable over the project lifecycle. The paper suggests a framework for managerial actions and leadership for building high-performance multinational project teams.

Visually Modeling New Zealand Conservation Strategy: A Study of User Experiences

This article looks at using diagrams to help conceptualize and model conservation strategies. Diagrams can help focus attention within a large number of components and interrelationships without losing sight of the surrounding ecosystem. A brief summary of a strategic diagram project for New Zealand's Department of Conservation is followed by an analysis of user experiences. This demonstrates the potential for diagrams to overcome some pitfalls of text-based language rules. The discussion stresses the importance of presenting socially meaningful strategies for users' greater sense of coherence, when planning for the conservation of New Zealand's natural environments. Remaining challenges for visual modeling practice, and further research, are outlined.

Tragverhalten von Offshore Gründungskonstruktionen

AbstractDieser Artikel enthält eine Zusammenfassung von Ergebnissen des Forschungsverbundvorhabens “OGOWIN: Optimierung aufgelöster Gründungsstrukturen für Offshore‐Windenergieanlagen hinsichtlich Materialeinsatz, Montageablauf und neuer Fertigungsverfahren”. Die Ergebnisse umfassen (1) eine Untersuchung des dynamischen Verhaltens der verschiedenen Gründungsvarianten Monopile, Tripod und Jacket, (2) die Ermittlung einer Wöhlerlinie für den Grundwerkstoff eines Stahlgussknotens, (3) die Ermittlung der Traglast eines Stahlgussknotens in einem 1:1‐Versuch sowie (4) Berechnungen zur Form‐ und Materialoptimierung. Zur Überwachung der Gebrauchstauglichkeit während des Betriebes wurden relevante Parameter hinsichtlich ihres Einflusses auf die ersten Eigenfrequenzen der o. g. Gründungskonstruktionen rechnerisch untersucht. Untersuchungen der Ermüdungsfestigkeit und die erstmalige experimentelle Ermittlung der Traglast eines Gussknotens tragen zu einem optimierten Entwurf durch genaue Kenntnis des Materialverhaltens und der höchstbeanspruchten Bereiche bei. Darüber hinaus konnte gezeigt werden, dass eine geometrische Optimierung des Stahlgussknotens unter konstruktiven Randbedingungen zu einer Verringerung des Materialaufwandes bzw. zu einer Erhöhung der Traglast führen kann.Structural behaviour of offshore support structures – Computational and experimental analysisThis paper contains a summary of the joint research project “OGOWIN: Optimisation of support structures for offshore wind turbines regarding the material consumption, the construction and production sequence as well as new production methodologies”. The results comprise (1) a modal analyses of various types of offshore wind turbine support structures, (2) the fatigue strength testing of the cast steel material, (3) a large scale ultimate capacity test of a cast steel tube connection and (4) an optimisation of the tube connection aiming at material and stress reduction. The sensitivity of the relevant parameters on the first natural frequencies was quantified and the most influencing parameters were identified. The analyses of the fatigue strength and of the ultimate capacity of the cast steel tube connection support an optimised design by precise knowledge of the failure mechanisms and material behaviour. Moreover, it is shown that optimising the cast steel node can reduce the material use and stress concentration.