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Erratum to: Real-time Object Subspace Searching Based on Discrete Searching Paths and Local Energy

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Machine Intelligence Research 2016年第6期13卷 665-665页

作者： Wen-Ju Zhou Zi-Xiang Fei Huo-Sheng Hu Li Liu Jing-Na Li peter james smith School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering University of Essex Colchester UK School of Information and Electronic Engineering Ludong University Yantai China Vitec Videocom Ltd Bury St Edmunds Suffolk UK

Erratum to:International Journal of Automation and Computing DOI:10.1007/s11633-015-0946-2The original version of this article unfortunately contained a *** authors names of the brief introduction to the authors were not completely *** corrected author names are given ***-Ju Zhou,Zi-Xiang Fei,Huo-Sheng Hu,Li Liu,Jing-Na Li,peter james smith The online version of the original article can be found at http://***/10.1007/s11633-015-0946-2

关键词： Real-time Object Subspace Searching Based on Discrete Searching Paths and Local Energy Li Erratum to

Effect of Hind Leg Morphology on Performance of a Canine-inspired Quadrupedal Robot

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Journal of Bionic Engineering 2015年第3期12卷 339-351页

作者： james Andrew smith Jamil Jivraj Ryerson University 350 Victoria St. Toronto ON Canada

Biomimetic leg designs often appear to be arbitrarily chosen. To make a more objective choice regarding biomimetic leg configuration for small canine-inspired robots, we compare one hind leg to the same leg arranged in a different orientation, and show that the less biomimetic leg provides better performance. This differently-oriented leg design, which we call ＂transverse-mirrored＂ was more efficient and faster, both in simulation and experiment even though both leg configurations used the same passive and active components, rest angles, and monoartieular knee spring. In experiments the normal configuration had a maximum speed of 0.33 m·s^-1 and a specific resistance of 5.1. Conversely, the less biomimetic transverse-mirrored configuration had a maximum speed of 0.4 m·s^-1 and specific resistance of 3.9. Therefore the transverse-mirrored leg＇s best performance yields a 21% increase in speed and 24% decrease in specific resistance when compared to the best performance achieved in the normal biomimetic leg. The major underlying reason is that the knee spring engages more readily in the transverse-mirrored configuration, resulting in this faster and more efficient locomotion. The conclusion is that simply copying from nature does not lead to optimal performance and that insight into the role played by passive design components on natural locomotory dynamics is important.

关键词： biomimetic legged robot quadruped leg design walking legged locomotion

Resolving display shape dependence issues on tabletops

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Computational Visual Media 2018年第4期4卷 349-365页

作者： james McNaughton Tom Crick Shamus smith School of Education Durham University Department of Computer Science Swansea University School of Electrical Engineering & Computing Universityof Newcastle(Australia)

Advances in display technologies are transforming the capabilities—and potential applications—of system interfaces. Previously, the overwhelming majority of systems have utilised rectangular displays;this may soon change with digital devices increasingly designed to be ubiquitous and pervasive, to facilitate frictionless human interaction. At present, software is invariably designed assuming it will be used with a display of a specific shape; however, there is an emerging demand for systems built around interacting with tabletop interfaces to be capable of handling a wide range of potential display shapes. In this paper,the design of software for use on a range of differently shaped tabletop displays is considered, proposing a novel but extensible technique that can be used to minimise the influence of the issues of using different display shapes. Furthermore, we present a study that applies the technique to adapt several software applications to several different display shapes.

关键词： visual content management irregular displays screen design multi-touch surfaces tabletop displays ubiquitous computing

A Scalable Testing Framework for Location-Based Services

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Journal of Computer Science & Technology 2009年第2期24卷 386-404页

作者： Jiang Yu Andrew Tappenden james Miller Michael smith University of Alberta Edmonton T6G 2E1 Canada University of Calgary Calgary T2N 1N4 Canada

A novel testing framework for location based services is introduced. In particular, the paper showcases a novel architecture for such a framework. The implementation of the framework illustrates both the functionality and the feasibility of the framework proposed and the utility of the architecture. The new framework is evaluated through comparison to several other methodologies currently available for the testing of location-based applications. A case study is presented in which the testing framework was applied to a typical mobile service tracking system. It is concluded that the proposed testing framework achieves the best coverage of the entire location based service testing problem of the currently available methodologies; being equipped to test the widest array of application attributes and allowing for the automation of testing activities.

关键词： location based applications location-based services M-commerce software testing

Skin tribology in sport

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Biosurface and Biotribology 2021年第3期7卷 113-118页

作者： Maxwell james MacFarlane peter Theobald Medical Engineering Research Group School of EngineeringCardiff UniversityCardiffUK

This review describes the principles of skin friction and wear for the benefit of sports scientists,engineers and *** exhibits complex behaviour,defying tribological laws for dry contact;hence,its friction and wear characteristics are affected by sliding speed,normal load,and contact *** sports seek to increase skin friction to enhance performance;however,this needs to be offset against injury risk given that skin abrades when slid across a rough and hard surface,delaminates when slid across a smooth and hard surface,and chafes or blisters when repeatedly rubbed against some *** skin interactions can both define and hinder athlete performance,there exists a need to better understand skin biomechanics to optimise the balance of risk versus reward.

关键词： friction wear Skin

Yes-associated protein(YAP)in pancreatic cancer:at the epicenter of a targetable signaling network associated with patient survival

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Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy 2018年第1期3卷 226-235页

作者： Enrique Rozengurt james Sinnett-smith Guido Eibl Department of Medicine David Geffen School of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaLos AngelesCA 9005USA CURE:Digestive Diseases Research Center University of CaliforniaLos AngelesCA 9005USA Molecular Biology Institute University of CaliforniaLos AngelesCA 9005USA Department of Surgery David Geffen School of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaLos AngelesCA 9005USA

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)is generally a fatal disease with no efficacious treatment *** of signaling mechanisms that will lead to the identification of novel targets for therapy and chemoprevention is urgently ***,we review the role of Yes-associated protein(YAP)and WW-domain-containing Transcriptional co-Activator with a PDZbinding motif(TAZ)in the development of *** oncogenic proteins are at the center of a signaling network that involves multiple upstream signals and downstream YAP-regulated *** also discuss the clinical significance of the YAP signaling network in PDAC using a recently published interactive open-access database(***/pathology)that allows genome-wide exploration of the impact of individual proteins on survival *** YAP/TEAD-regulated genes,including AJUBA,ANLN,AREG,ARHGAP29,AURKA,BUB1,CCND1,CDK6,CXCL5,EDN2,DKK1,FOSL1,FOXM1,HBEGF,IGFBP2,JAG1,NOTCH2,RHAMM,RRM2,SERP1,and ZWILCH,are associated with unfavorable survival of PDAC ***,components of AP-1 that synergize with YAP(FOSL1),growth factors(TGFα,EPEG,and HBEGF),a specific integrin(ITGA2),heptahelical receptors(P2Y2R,GPR87)and an inhibitor of the Hippo pathway(MUC1),all of which stimulate YAP activity,are associated with unfavorable survival of PDAC *** contrast,YAP inhibitory pathways(STRAD/LKB-1/AMPK,PKA/LATS,and TSC/mTORC1)indicate a favorable *** associations emphasize that the YAP signaling network correlates with poor survival of pancreatic cancer *** conclude that the YAP pathway is a major determinant of clinical aggressiveness in PDAC patients and a target for therapeutic and preventive strategies in this disease.

关键词： prevention cancer network

Visible light photocatalytic bismuth oxide coatings are effective at suppressing aquatic cyanobacteria and degrading free-floating genomic DNA

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Journal of Environmental Sciences 2021年第6期33卷 128-136页

作者： james Redfern Marina Ratova Andrew PDean james Pritchett Matthieu Grao Joanna Verran peter Kelly Department of Natural Sciences Faculty of Science and EngineeringManchester Metropolitan UniversityChester StreetM15GDUK Surface Engineering Group Faculty of Science and EngineeringManchester Metropolitan UniversityChester StreetM15GDUK Department of Life Sciences Faculty of Science and EngineeringManchester Metropolitan UniversityChester StreetM15GDUK

Access to safe drinking water free from microbial pollution is an issue of global concern. The use of photocatalytic thin films in water treatment has focused on titanium dioxide, which requires UV-activation, proving a potential barrier to upscaling and implementation in the real world. Visible-light-activated photocatalytic thin films, such as bismuth oxide, have recently been shown to have antimicrobial properties. However, more understanding of the photocatalytic effect on the microbial population in water is required. Glass beads coated with bismuth oxide were incubated with either Microcystis aeruginosa, Anabaena sp. or free-floating genomic DNA. The presence of bismuth oxide-coated glass beads was able to rapidly stop a population of cyanobacteria from increasing. The coated beads were also able to degrade genomic DNA. Leachate from the beads showed no increase in toxicity against human liver cells. This data demonstrates the efficacy of bismuth oxide-coated glass beads for controlling potentially dangerous cyanobacterial populations, whilst potentially reducing the amount of free-floating genomic DNA(an essential issue in the face of antimicrobial resistance) – all of which should be essential considerations in emerging water treatment technologies.

关键词： Photocatalysis Bismuth oxide Cyanobacteria Water treatment Antimicrobial

Intensity of effort and momentary failure in resistance training:Are we asking a binary question for a continuous variable?

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Journal of Sport and Health Science 2022年第6期11卷 644-647页

作者： james P.Fisher james Steele Dave smith School of Sport Health and Social ScienceSolent UniversitySouthamptonSO140YNUK Research Centre for Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchesterM156BHUK

*** There is a growing body of research supporting the idea that a plethora of health benefits can result from resistance training using a low volume,high-effort approach(e.g.,increased metabolic rate and bone mineral density,a reduction in blood pressure,and improved muscle quality and insulin sensitivity,among ***,muscular strength and muscle massprimary goals and benefits of participation in resistance trainingare independently strong predictors of longevity and quality of life. Thus,many have sought to identify how the manipulation of resistance training variables might lead to“optimal”adaptations in such outcomes,as evidenced by repeated attempts over recent decades to review the literature and provide consensus statements on this topic.5-10 One variable that is often hotly debated within resistance training is training to failure.

关键词： resistance binary continuous

Estimating evapotranspiration from terrestrial groundwater-dependent ecosystems using Landsat images

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International Journal of Digital Earth 2011年第2期4卷 154-170页

作者： Xihua Yang peter L.smith Tao Yu Hailiang Gao Department of Environment Climate Change and WaterPO Box 3720ParramattaNSW 2124SydneyAustralia Institute of Remote Sensing Application Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina

Understanding and mitigating against the impact of groundwater extraction on groundwater-dependent ecosystems(GDE)requires information of evapotranspiration(ET)of these *** this pilot study,we tested two remotesensing methods,Surface Energy Balance Algorithms for Land(SEBAL)and Vegetation Index/Temperature Trapezoid(VITT),for ET estimation from terrestrial ***-temporal Landsat Thematic Mapper(TM)and Enhanced Thematic Mapper(ETM)images were used to derive vegetation indices and land surface temperatures for ET *** transfer model was used for atmospheric correction of the Landsat *** measurements were used to validate the remote sensing estimation of VI and surface *** methods have been implemented in a geographic information system(GIS)using automated scripts and ancillary GIS data for quality control *** of predicted ET by SEBAL to VITT model indicates relatively good agreement(R20.90)and promise for use in groundwater *** average ET from woodland GDEs within the zone of influence of the pumping stations is in general lower than similar woodlands outside of the pumping area,particularly in summer seasons which demonstrates that the pumping regime has an impact on those *** study also demonstrates that even a simple physical ET model can provide useful information for groundwater management,and more broadly other applications in hydrologic modelling and digital earth studies.

关键词： remote sensing evapotranspiration surface energy balance Landsat groundwater-dependent ecosystems digital earth,GIS