This article discusses the errors that are introduced when calculating the impulse response function from the frequency response function using DFT/ FFT analysis technique. The impulse response function is used in many applications of system analysis where a description of the system characteristics is preferred in the time domain rather than in the frequency domain. The case where the system i...

Hourly irradiance values are essential data to reasonably estimate the electric power production (EPP) from a photovoltaic (PV) system. Worldwide monthly irradiance data are available from meteorological observation satellites; however, adequate hourly data are not widely available in developing countries or rural areas where PV systems are needed most. Aiming to supply such data, this study co...

This paper introduces a wavelet-based linearization method to estimate the single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) nonlinear system response based on the traditional equivalent linearization technique. The mechanism by which the signal is decomposed and reconstructed using the wavelet transform is investigated. Since the wavelet analysis can capture temporal variations in the time and frequency content...

The most commonly used vibration energy harvesting system is the single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system. However, power output of SDOF limited by mechanical damping ratio and efficiency only 50% at maximal output. In this paper, we modified configuration adding a spring in series with transducer, which results where parallel energy-harvesting damper inerter are spring, similar to Maxwell model....

Recent evidence suggests that seeking out extra-pair paternity (EPP) can be a viable alternative reproductive strategy for both males and females in many pair-bonded species, including humans. Accurate data on EPP rates in humans, however, are scant and mostly restricted to extant populations. Here, we provide the first large-scale, unbiased genetic study of historical EPP rates in a Western Eu...

PURPOSE This study was performed to compare the outcome of pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) with that of extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). METHODS Patients with MPM underwent either P/D or EPP from August 2008 to December 2014. Various clinicopathological factors were analyzed to identify differences between the two procedures. RESULTS P...

We study the problem of secure transmission over a Gaussian (2, 1, 1)–multi-input single-output (MISO) wiretap channel under the assumption that links connecting the legitimate receiver and the eavesdropper, may have unequal strengths statistically and delayed channel state information is available at the transmitter (CSIT) from both receivers, respectively. We focus on a two state topological ...

Epp (Easy particle propagation) is a Monte Carlo simulation EGSnrc user code that we have developed for dose calculation in a voxelized volume, and to generate images for an arbitrary geometry irradiated by a particle source. The dose calculation aspect is a reimplementation of the function of DOSXYZnrc with the performance being significantly improved. The functionality can be readily extended...

We describe an unusual case of Aspergillus fumigatus empyema and bronchopleural fistulae after extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) and chemoradiotherapy (CRT), which was treated successfully under salvage conditions with debridement, an innovative topical antifungal application and supplemented systemic antifungal therapy and which went on for a definitive surgical procedure. Combinations of CRT a...