Importance of Photo-Realistic and Dedicated Simulator in Agricultural Robotics

Agricultural robotics is a comparatively new field. Recently, it has gotten special attention because of agricultural labor shortages and rising labor costs. With the increasing operational use of agricultural robots, the need for a dedicated robotic simulator for such activity has been noted here. The need of a dedicated and specialty simulator for agricultural robotics research is the main focus area of this paper. Moreover, limitations have been pointed out when conventional robot simulators are used directly in agricultural settings. In a nutshell, it has been tried to emphasize that a dedicated simulator for agricultural robotics would be a timely advance and would accelerate the growth of agricultural robots.

Highly reliable and selective ethanol sensor based on α-Fe2O3 nanorhombs working in realistic environments

A highly reliable and selective ethanol gas sensor working in realistic environments based on alpha-Fe2O3(α-Fe2O3)nanorhombs is developed. The sensor is fabricated by integrating α-Fe2O3 nanorhombs onto a low power microheater based on micro-electro-mechanical systems(MEMS) technology. The α-Fe2O3 nanorhombs, prepared via a solvothermal method, is characterized by transmission electron microscopy(TEM), Raman spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction(XRD), and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). The sensing performances of the α-Fe2O3 sensor to various toxic gases are investigated. The optimum sensing temperature is found to be about 280℃. The sensor shows excellent selectivity to ethanol.For various ethanol concentrations(1 ppm-20 ppm), the response and recovery times are around 3 s and 15 s at the working temperature of 280℃, respectively. Specifically, the α-Fe2O3 sensor exhibits a response shift less than 6% to ethanol at280℃ when the relative humidity(RH) increases from 30% to 70%. The good tolerance to humidity variation makes the sensor suitable for reliable applications in Internet of Things(IoT) in realistic environments. In addition, the sensor shows great long-term repeatability and stability towards ethanol. A possible gas sensing mechanism is proposed.

How to Develop a Realist Evaluation to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Strategy in Community Care Sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, the DRC ranks among countries with high infant mortality. To solve this problem, the Health Ministry has set up a programme: the use of integrated management childhood illness (IMCI) in community care sites (CCSs) managed by non-health professional persons known as community health workers (CHW). This approach has not yet been integrated into the health pyramid. This is why we chose the Realist Evaluation Approach to evaluate the effectiveness of this programme on Universal Access to care for children under 5 years of age in the DRC. Methods/design: To conduct this exploratory study which is essentially a descriptive case study, we applied the principles of a realist evaluation by context—mechanisms—effects explained in the conceptual framework. The preliminary theory of the programme was elaborated by data collection through a literature review coupled with semi-structured interviews with key informants who were managers of the government programme and technical and financial partners of the programme. Results: IMCI has been evaluated and shown its positive contribution in the reduction of global children mortality. In the DRC, summaries of data collection through a literature review coupled with semi-structured interviews showed the same result. However, under criticism, based on the data collected during this exploratory study, it is promisingly apparent that this programme will achieve the objectives assigned to it through the preliminary theory of the programme. Conclusion: The literature review corroborated the effectiveness of the IMCI programme. The application of this programme in CCS with non-health professionals who are Community Health Workers has been shown to be effective in the DRC. Based on this reality, it was possible to define the basis for a realist evaluation of the effectiveness of the programme in CCS.

Discussion of the Realistic Tendency in Contemporary American Short Fiction

In the post World War Ⅱ decades, there is a strong realistic trend in American Short stories. The great achievement made by the new realistic short stories has contributed much to the post war flourishing of American short fiction as a whole. In this essay, the mjaor works in this trend are brought under the discussion.

Prospects for the continued development of environmentally-realistic toxicity test susing microorganisms

The focus of environmental regulations has changed significantly since the introduction of the bioassay as a standard means of assessing environmental impact. Prominent in this change is an increasing emphasis on protecting the integrity of natural ecosystems, which incorporate community- and system-level properties as well as organismal and population processes. Consequently, support for the use of multispecies testing has widened to include not only ecologists in academia but environmental scientists in the regulatory and industrial sector as well. The reason for this trend is clear: the additional environmental realism gained from tests utilizing communities of organisms allows for greater insight into the potential hazard of chemicals and other forms of human activity to natural ecosystems that cannot be obtained from single species tests alone. Many of the problems cited for multispecies testing early in their evolution as a hazard assessment tool have been refuted or overcome. In particular, the use of natural microbial communities minimizes several shortcomings typically associated with multispecies toxicity testing. This discussion includes the utility of microcosm and mesocosm tests using aquatic microbial communities as hazard assessment tools in conjunction with accumulating information on their performance in toxicity testing protocols. An increasing body of experimental evidence supports an expansion in the use of these tests for a variety of regulatory and research purposes. A shift in research focus is needed, however, to answer remaining questions and further refine standard protocols for these valuable ecotoxicological tools.

A REALISTIC MODEL OF NEURAL NETWORKS

A realistic model of neural networks was proposed in this paper.The dynamicprocess of neural impulse discharging was considered.The equations of the model correspondto postsynaptic potentials,receptor potentials,initial segment graded potentials and the impulsetrain along the axon respectively.To solve the equations numerically,a recurrent algorithm and itscorresponding flow chart was also developed.The simulation results can imitate adaptation,post-excitation inhibition,and phase locking of sensory receptors;they can also imitate the transientresponses of lateral inhibitory network and Mach band phenomenon when they trended to besteady.The simulation results also showed that the lateral inhibitory network was sensitive tomoving objects.

A Realistic Model for Observing Spin-Balanced Fulde-Ferrell Superfluid in Honeycomb Lattices

The combination of spin-orbit coupling （SOC） and in-plane Zeeman field breaks time-reversal and inversion symmetries of Fermi gases and becomes a popular way to produce single plane wave Fulde-Ferrell （FF） superfluid. However, atom loss and heating related to SOC have impeded the successful observation of FF state until now. In this work, we propose the realization of spin-balanced FF superfluid in a honeycomb lattice without SOC and the Zeeman field. A key ingredient of our scheme is generating complex hopping terms in original honeycomb lattices by periodical driving. In our model the ground state is always the FF state, thus the experimental observation has no need of fine tuning. The other advantages of our scheme are its simplicity and feasibility, and thus may open a new route for observing FF superfluids.

An Analysis of Realistic Style of Chicken Soup with Barley written by the“Angry Young Man”

In the 1950s,the“Angry Young Men”,a literary genre,emerged in Britain,which had a profound impact on the develop⁃ment of English literature.As one of the representative writers of the“Angry Young Men”,Arnold Wesker has created many works reflecting the strong realistic style of this genre.This paper takes Chicken Soup with Barley in the Wesker Trilogy as an example,and focuses on analyzing the distinctive realistic characteristics contained in this work.

Comparison between Equivalent Charge Model and Equivalent Dipole Model on Realistic Head Model

Equivalent source layer （ESL） imaging is an important kind of high-resolution electro- encephalogram （EEG） imaging. It consists of two categories： equivalent dipole layer （EDL） and equivalent charge layer （ECL）. Both of them are assumed to be located on or near the cortical surface and have been proposed as high-resolution imaging modalities or as intermediate steps to estimate the epicortical potential. Here, EDL and ECL based on a realistic head model are presented, both simulations and real data experiment are done to compare these two models. The results show that ECL can provide higher spatial resolution about source location than EDL does.

Repairing the injured spinal cord: sprouting versus regeneration. Is this a realistic match?

The article by Meves and Zheng （2014） is addressing a continu- ous shift in the field of spinal cord injury （SCI） research that has occurred over the last century. Before that, the spinal cord was viewed as ＂hard wired＂ and treatment considerations were based on observations that axons in the periphery were able to regenerate, but those in the central nervous system （CNS） were not （David and Aguayo, 1981）.

RFPA Realistic Failure Process Analysis

RFPA is a numerical testing tool for realistic failure process analysis(RFPA)of rock,concrete,composites,and engineering structures.The RFPA solution offers perfect simulation tools for robust modelling of brittle material failure and engineering structural damage.The RFPA family of 2D and 3D core products offers the full depth of analysis tools—from a conceptual simulation to advanced

Realistic Meaning of Agricultural Crisis Theory of Marx and Engels

Agricultural crisis theory of Marx and Engels is an indispensable important component in Marx economic crisis theory system. In the process of China market economy quickly developing,although comprehensive agricultural crisis does not appear,agricultural crisis sign has appeared. Therefore,it has very important theoretic value and actual significance to learn and study agricultural crisis theory of Marx and Engels.

Computing Differentially Rotating Neutron Stars Obeying Realistic Equations of State by Using Hartle’s Perturbation Method

In this paper, we use the well-known Hartle’s perturbation method in order to compute models of differentially rotating neutron stars obeying realistic equations of state. In our numerical treatment, we keep terms up to third order in the angular velocity. We present indicative numerical results for models satisfying a particular differential rotation law. We emphasize on computing the change in mass owing to this differential rotation law.

A Brief Discussion of Contemporary American Realistic Short Stories

On the contemporary scene of American literature, realism remains one of the main modes of expressions. Apart form realistic thematic concerns, the American post war realistic short fiction also exhibits its nature by successful portrayal of a whole gallery of typical characters. In this essay, some major works are brought under the discussion.

Why Is Case Management Effective? A Realist Evaluation of Case Management for Frail, Community-Dwelling Older People: Lessons Learned from Belgium

Despite many attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of case management for frail older people, systematic reviews including experimental designs show inconsistent results. Starting from the view that case management is a complex intervention occurring in multilayered realities, we conducted a realist evaluation of case management in Belgium, where this type of intervention is new. Realist approaches are particularly well suited to evaluate complex interventions as they seek to investigate iteratively the literature and empirical data to uncover mid-range theories underpinning the intervention under study. As such, realist evaluations are works in progress which provide tools to describe how, why and for whom an intervention is supposed to work. In this paper, we describe two mid-range theories that can explain why case management can help frail older people to remain at home, through the lens of capacity and social support.

SHORT COMMUNICATION Realistic Assessment of Health Hazards of Chemicals

INTRODUCTION The general public is exposed to a variety of chemicals, including food additives,contaminants, and pesticides. To protect the public from any health hazards associ ated with these chemicals, toxicities are assessed by national regulatory agencies andat an international level by the World Health Organization (WHO) in conjunctionwith the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). A briefdescription of the work in this field conducted jointly by WHO and FAO has been

The Realistic Dilemma and Countermeasures of Anti-poverty Industrial-capacity Cooperation Between China and Africa

Poverty eradication is an important goal of African social development.China has always attached great importance to exchanges and cooperation with African countries in the field of poverty reduction and with the deepening of the practice and understanding of China-Africa anti-poverty cooperation,industrial-capacity cooperation has become a new theme of poverty reduction and development in China-Africa cooperation at the 2016 Forum on China Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)—Africa-China Poverty Reduction and Development Conference.Through combing and analysis of relevant literature and data,we found that China-Africa industrial-capacity cooperation,which is based on infrastructure construction,industrial park construction and trade exchanges,has played an important role in poverty reduction and development in African countries by facilitating industrialization and agricultural modernization,enhancing endogenous motivation for poverty alleviation,and improving the sustainable livelihood of poor people.At present,in the practice of anti-poverty industrial-capacity cooperation between China and Africa,there are still difficulties such as weak anti-poverty foundation and cooperation paths yet to be optimized.Meanwhile,it is also faced with a series of risks and challenges such as intensified international competition.In order to improve the cooperation between China and Africa,promote anti-poverty benefits,optimize the implementation paths,and better solve the dilemma of cooperation,we put forward relevant countermeasures and suggestions from the four dimensions of government,enterprises,think tanks and people.

Realistic Writing,Rational Contemplation,and Desire for Enlightenment—On Chen Hengzhe’s Novel Creation

Chen Hengzhe is one of the earliest novelists at the beginning of new literature.Her novels depict the tragic real life with a serious and profound realistic tone and meditate on the emotional problems of life with the unique perspective and delicate psychology of women.Her novels,with the sincerest feelings and pure thoughts,show her desire for individual enlightenment and group enlightenment by means of fairy tales and fables.

Natural Gas, Realistic Choice to Green ＆ Low Carbon Future--Speech on the G20 Gas Day

I am much honored and grateful to speak on today’s G20 Gas Day at the kind invitation of the organizing committee.The use and development of natural gas have changed the pattern of global gas consumption,and promoted the revolution of China’s energy production

Program design of STL machine graphics realistic system

This topic is based on AutoCAD graphic input environment. It takes the STL format graphic files as the data exchange interface to do the research of STL interactive 3D realistic graphics displaying content. Through the analysis of the STL file format, in VC＋＋6.0 programming environment, class if stream in the standard IO library was used for object class definition. And get line functions in the string class were called to read and bind STL file line by line. In data processing module, draw triangles in OpenGL programming technology was applied to realize the visual display of the STL graphics, with the corresponding 3D entity data generated. OpenGL graphics processing technologies were applied to display 3D graphics from STL files input or realistic program module, which contain the graphic transformation, light, materials, et al. Test reports were shared based on the test of the application system. Finally the program design of STL graphics realistic display system was completed based on research work, which has certain theoretical and practical significance in the aspect of engineering application.