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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"DFC"”.
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Dynamic Neural Correlates of Mental Attention Capacity
… of dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) analysis of resting-state functional MRI data with parcellation of individual brains into a common set of functional areas (Group Prior Individual Parcellation, GPIP) was used to determine whether dFC is 1) related to individual differences in …
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Design for Cost Methodology Applied to High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors
… feasibility and utility of this design for cost (DFC) methodology, also termed economics by design, is shown through assessment of advanced manufacturing opportunities and LCOE minimizing designs. Section 1 introduces the history and status quo of fission energy, providing a perspective on the …
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Stiffness and Strength Predictions of Discontinuous Fiber Composites
… verification. A discontinuous fiber composite (DFC) material system called HexMC is considered in this study. A stochastic (Monte Carlo-type) finite-element modeling approach called the Stochastic Laminate Analogy has been developed. During a typical analysis the DFC structure of interest is …
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Inferring differences between networks using Bayesian exponential random graph models
… our focus to dynamic functional connectivity (dFC). Recent studies have found that using static measures may average over informative fluctuations in functional connectivity. Several methods have been developed to measure dFC in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data. However, …
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Design and modeling of a power conditioning system for the hybrid fuel-cell/turbine power plant.
… for the hybrid direct fuel-cell with turbine (DFC/T) power plant. It regulates voltage, current and power transmitted from the hybrid DFC/T power plant to utility grid. The proposed system consists of DC/DC converters, a grid-connected sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) DC/AC inverter, …
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Reflexos do manual de contabilidade aplicado ao setor publico sobre as demonstrações contábeis: balanço financeiro absorvido pela demonstração do fluxo de caixa
… absorvido pela Demonstração do Fluxo de Caixa - DFC, com base nos modelos do Manual de Contabilidade Aplicado ao Setor Público (MCASP) Para tanto, é realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica, fazendo uma aplicação em um estudo de caso e posteriormente analisando os resultados, a qual aborda o problema …
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Aplicación de la dinámica de fluidos computacional al control de las mermas de vino en naves de crianza climatizadas
… mediante Dinámica de Fluidos Computacional, DFC, las condiciones ambientales del flujo de aire en el interior de la nave de crianza. Integrando en las ecuaciones DFC el modelo de transferencia de masa de la barrica como un término fuente de masa y la respuesta térmica de la nave de crianza …
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Rethinking viewpoints of investigation on global higher education development: Using the case of China to propose an alternative perspective to understand world higher education
… university development, i.e., Project DFC, seems to suggest an intention to reform such a governance regime. This research attempts to provide an updated account of the world-class university phenomenon against the background of governance reform in China by a case study in Shenzhen. By …
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Essays in international corporate finance
… Companies that issue debt in foreign currency (DFC) and convert the proceedings back to their original currency create a hedging instrument that offsets volatility on foreign income. In this chapter, I evaluate if American multinationals and exporters use this hedging mechanism by holding more …
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Morphing Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD) Mechanisms and Controls
… bank reversals. A novel Direct Force Control (DFC) approach of independently controlling the lift and side force of a vehicle that utilizes a HIAD with an aerodynamic shape morphing capability is proposed. To date, the mechanisms and controls required to morph an inflatable structure to …
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Identification and incorporation of quantitative indicators of ecosystem function into single-species fishery stock assessment models and the associated biological reference points
… were to describe the demersal fish community (DFC) associated with the northwestern Gulf shrimp trawl fishery, and to utilize a multispecies Lotka-Volterra model to examine possible community level effects of fishing. Community level effects include predator-prey interactions and the responses …
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Application of system design tools to integrative product development process
… leveraged for this effort was Datum Flow Chain (DFC) analysis which is useful for mapping out complex mechanical systems and identifying sources of potential improvement. This toolset also provides a practical means of generating standard design architectures which can be used to inform future …
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Spectrum sharing systems for improving spectral efficiency in cognitive cellular network
… is then passed to a decision fusion centre (DFC). The secondary base station (SBS) accordingly allocates the available channels to secondary users to maximize the spectral efficiency. The function of the DFC is formulated as an optimization problem with the objective of maximizing the …
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A Community-Based Approach for Hub Placements
… methodology called Directed Flow Communities (DFC), which is designed to accommodate the attributes of transportation networks. Next, we conduct a case study using the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) dataset as a proxy for AAM demand. The empirical investigation focuses on three key sectors: …
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Investigations into Why Human (but not mouse) KU70/80 is Essential Reveal a Role for Human KU70/80 in Ribosome Biogenesis
… the nucleolus at the Dense Fibrillar Component (DFC) periphery, likely via co-evolved protein-protein interactions with nucleolar factors. Consistent with its localization in the nucleolus, human Ku70/80 null cells exhibit ribosomal RNA (rRNA) processing defect and consequent shutdown of protein …
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A comparison of high temperature fuel cells and gas turbines for expansion of the MIT Cogeneration Plant
… Westinghouse's SFC 200, and Fuel Cell Energy's DFC 3000. These three fuel cells represent a range of fuel cell technology available for commercial use now or within the next two years.
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Augmenting Datum Flow Chain method to support the top-down design process for mechanical assemblies
… parts. This thesis uses the Datum Flow Chain (DFC) for symbolic representation of mechanical assemblies and screw theory for representation of constraints between two parts. DFC captures the design intent by recording location scheme of assemblies. Screw theory can represent constraints in …
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The Relationship between Residual Feed Intake, Dry Matter Intake, and Reproductive Performance in Holstein Dairy Cows
… (NS), days open (DO), and days to first calving (DFC). First, ANOVA tests and phenotypic correlations determined the phenotypic relationship between the traits. Then, heritability and genetic correlations were used to estimate the genetic parameters. Phenotypically, results indicated mixed …
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Evaluation of ceftiofur sodium as a chemotherapeutic agent in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
… (as measured its metabolite, desfuroylceftiofur (DFC) and DFC-related metabolite concentrations). Disposition pharmacokinetic data were best described by a two compartment open model for IC and by a non-compartment model with no lag time for IP and IM administrations. Oral absorption of ceftiofur …
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