scholarly journals A Traffic Analysis on Serverless Computing Based on the Example of a File Upload Stream on AWS Lambda

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Lisa Muller ◽  
Christos Chrysoulas ◽  
Nikolaos Pitropakis ◽  
Peter J. Barclay
Keyword(s):  
Cold Start ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cloud Provider ◽  
Trip Time ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
File Upload ◽  
Aws Lambda ◽  
Functional Components ◽  
Incoming Request

The shift towards microservisation which can be observed in recent developments of the cloud landscape for applications has led towards the emergence of the Function as a Service (FaaS) concept, also called Serverless. This term describes the event-driven, reactive programming paradigm of functional components in container instances, which are scaled, deployed, executed and billed by the cloud provider on demand. However, increasing reports of issues of Serverless services have shown significant obscurity regarding its reliability. In particular, developers and especially system administrators struggle with latency compliance. In this paper, following a systematic literature review, the performance indicators influencing traffic and the effective delivery of the provider’s underlying infrastructure are determined by carrying out empirical measurements based on the example of a File Upload Stream on Amazon’s Web Service Cloud. This popular example was used as an experimental baseline in this study, based on different incoming request rates. Different parameters were used to monitor and evaluate changes through the function’s logs. It has been found that the so-called Cold-Start, meaning the time to provide a new instance, can increase the Round-Trip-Time by 15%, on average. Cold-Start happens after an instance has not been called for around 15 min, or after around 2 h have passed, which marks the end of the instance’s lifetime. The research shows how the numbers have changed in comparison to earlier related work, as Serverless is a fast-growing field of development. Furthermore, emphasis is given towards future research to improve the technology, algorithms, and support for developers.

scholarly journals An approach to emerging optical and optoelectronic applications based on NiO micro- and nanostructures

Nanophotonics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Taeño ◽  
David Maestre ◽  
Ana Cremades
Keyword(s):  
Gas Sensors ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Electrochromic Devices ◽  
Fuel Cell Electrodes ◽  
Magnetic Devices ◽  
Optical Microresonators ◽  
Optical Limiters ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Potential Applicability

Abstract Nickel oxide (NiO) is one of the very few p-type semiconducting oxides, the study of which is gaining increasing attention in recent years due to its potential applicability in many emerging fields of technological research. Actually, a growing number of scientific works focus on NiO-based electrochromic devices, high-frequency spintronics, fuel cell electrodes, supercapacitors, photocatalyst, chemical/gas sensors, or magnetic devices, among others. However, less has been done so far in the development of NiO-based optical devices, a field in which this versatile transition metal oxide still lags in performance despite its potential applicability. This review could contribute with novelty and new forefront insights on NiO micro and nanostructures with promising applicability in optical and optoelectronic devices. As some examples, NiO lighting devices, optical microresonators, waveguides, optical limiters, and neuromorphic applications are reviewed and analyzed in this work. These emerging functionalities, together with some other recent developments based on NiO micro and nanostructures, can open a new field of research based on this p-type material which still remains scarcely explored from an optical perspective, and would pave the way to future research and scientific advances.

Metaphor Research and the Hebrew Bible

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-285
Author(s):  
Mason D. Lancaster
Keyword(s):  
Hebrew Bible ◽  
Conceptual Metaphor ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conceptual Metaphor Theory ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Metaphor Theory ◽  
Recent Developments

This article provides an overview of metaphor theories and research on their own terms, as well as their use in Hebrew Bible (HB) studies. Though metaphor studies in the HB have become increasingly popular, they often draw upon a limited or dated subset of metaphor scholarship. The first half of this article surveys a wide variety of metaphor scholarship from the humanities (philosophical, poetic, rhetorical) and the sciences (e.g., conceptual metaphor theory), beginning with Aristotle but focusing on more recent developments. The second half overviews studies of metaphor in the HB since 1980, surveying works focused on theory and method; works focused on specific biblical books or metaphor domains; and finally noting current trends and suggesting areas for future research.

Recent developments in China’s biopharmaceutical industry (2012-2017)

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 686-707
Author(s):  
Marcus Conlé
Keyword(s):  
Product Innovation ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Domestic Market ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Biopharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Drug Regulator ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Product Portfolios

Purpose The paper aims to take stock of China’s recent biopharmaceutical industry development by analyzing product innovation and changes in the firms’ product portfolios during the five-year period between 2012 and 2017. Design/methodology/approach The paper introduces a classification of biopharmaceutical products. By applying the classification to the product data of China’s drug regulator, the CFDA, it becomes possible to trace the developments within the sector by looking at changes in the number of firms within each subgroup and changes in the number of subgroups in which each firm is involved. The classification allows an evaluation of the latest product innovation achievements. Findings The paper demonstrates a mild shakeout of firms in the relatively long-existing domestic market segments, a trend toward more specialized product portfolios and an enduring prevalence of innovation strategies aimed at exploiting relatively unpopulated domestic market niches instead of pioneering entirely new products. Especially the capability of upgrading to second-generation protein therapeutics has become a key criterion for separating the wheat and the chaff in China’s domestic sector. The paper moreover points out the relevance of acquisitions as a corporate growth strategy. Research limitations/implications The research does not consider complementary indicators, product pipelines in particular. Future research should compare patterns across emerging economies. Originality/value The paper is unique in using the CFDA database for systematic academic research on (bio)pharmaceutical innovation and in introducing a biopharmaceutical product classification to trace innovative activities and changes in corporate product portfolios over time.

Frontiers in Service Science: Fintech Operations—An Overview of Recent Developments and Future Research Directions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-35
Author(s):  
Baile Lu ◽  
Shuai Hao ◽  
Michael Pinedo ◽  
Yuqian Xu
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Algorithmic Trading ◽  
Payment Systems ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Conclusion Section ◽  
Financial Technology

In this paper, we provide a survey of recent developments in the fintech (financial technology) industry, focusing on the operational structures, the technologies involved, and the operational risks associated with the new systems. In particular, we discuss payment systems, algorithmic trading, robo-advisory, crowdfunding, and peer-to-peer lending. In the conclusion section, we discuss various promising research directions.

Nonlinear Vibrations of Plates: An Update of Recent Research Developments

1996 ◽  
Vol 49 (10S) ◽  
pp. S55-S62 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sathyamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Vibration Behavior ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Complicating Factors ◽  
Future Research Directions

This paper comprises a survey on the nonlinear vibration analysis of plates, with emphasis on research carried out since 1987. Most of the research reviewed here deals with the effects of geometric nonlinearity on the vibration behavior of plates. Complicating factors such as material nonlinearity, geometric imperfections, transverse shear and rotatory inertia effects, and magnetic fields on the vibration behavior are included. Recent developments in the analytical and numerical methods of solution of isotropic, orthotropic as well as laminated, composite plates are presented. Experimental, analytical, and numerical investigations are included for all the cases reviewed and some general remarks are presented along with suggestions for future research directions.

scholarly journals Emerging Opportunities in Manufacturing Bulk Soft-Magnetic Alloys for Energy Applications: A Review

JOM ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew B. Kustas ◽  
Donald F. Susan ◽  
Todd Monson
Keyword(s):  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Soft Magnetic ◽  
Magnetic Alloys ◽  
Energy Applications ◽  
Soft Magnetic Alloys ◽  
Electromagnetic Devices ◽  
Recent Developments

AbstractSoft-magnetic alloys exhibit exceptional functional properties that are beneficial for a variety of electromagnetic applications. These alloys are conventionally manufactured into sheet or bar forms using well-established insgot metallurgy practices that involve hot- and cold-working steps. However, recent developments in process metallurgy have unlocked opportunities to directly produce bulk soft-magnetic alloys with improved, and often tailorable, structure–property relationships that are unachievable conventionally. The emergence of unconventional manufacturing routes for soft-magnetic alloys is largely motivated by the need to improve the energy efficiency of electromagnetic devices. In this review, literature that details emerging manufacturing approaches for soft-magnetic alloys is overviewed. This review covers (1) severe plastic deformation, (2) recent advances in melt spinning, (3) powder-based methods, and (4) additive manufacturing. These methods are discussed in comparison with conventional rolling and bar processing. Perspectives and recommended future research directions are also discussed.

scholarly journals Un encuentro fructífero: Los aportes de Juan Carlos Garavaglia y Jorge Gelman a la historiografía argentina, 1987-2016

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raúl Fradkin ◽  
Daniel Santilli
Keyword(s):  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Agrarian Studies ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
The Impact

The year 2017 was an unfortunate one for Argentine historiography. In January, Juan Carlos Garavaglia passed away in Paris, followed in December by Jorge Gelman in Buenos Aires. Within eleven months, two of the most innovative Argentine historians faded into history. Recent developments in our historiography would be incomprehensible without their contributions, particularly in the field of agrarian studies. Their original and unique legacy, reflecting thirty years of intense work and a common research horizon, have completely changed how agrarian history is done in Argentina. In this brief essay, we attempt to outline the impact of both historians, the main lines of their work in common, and an agenda for the topics and issues they left open to future research.

scholarly journals Direct Ink Writing of Materials for Electronics-Related Applications: A Mini Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenzhong Hou ◽  
Hai Lu ◽  
Ying Li ◽  
Laixia Yang ◽  
Yang Gao
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Electronic Components ◽  
Direct Ink Writing ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Print Materials ◽  
On Chip ◽  
Functional Components ◽  
Printing Techniques

Recently, the fabrication of electronics-related components via direct ink writing (DIW) has attracted much attention. Compared to the conventionally fabricated electronic components, DIW-printed ones have more complicated structures, higher accuracy, improved efficiency, and even enhanced performances that arise from well-designed architectures. The DIW technology allows directly print materials on a variety of flat substrates, even a conformal one, well suiting them to applications such as wearable devices and on-chip integrations. Here, recent developments in DIW printing of emerging components for electronics-related applications are briefly reviewed, including electrodes, electronic circuits, and functional components. The printing techniques, processes, ink materials, advantages, and properties of DIW-printed architectures are discussed. Finally, the challenges and outlooks on the manufacture of 3D structured electronic devices by DIW are outlined, pointing out future designs and developments of DIW technology for electronics-related applications. The combination of DIW and electronic devices will help to improve the quality of human life and promote the development of science and society.

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