Toward a More Robust Home Automated System

The work reported in this article developed a home automated system using voice activation. This is with a view to providing users complete control over electrical appliances using simple easy to remember voice commands on an Android mobile device. This work was implemented using the Atmega 328 microcontroller, Relays and a Wi-Fi shield. The human voice is first converted to text using a Natural language processing tool from the Android based application. Thereafter, the text is sent over the internet via the PubNub to the microcontroller. The Atmega 328 microcontroller was programmed on an Arduino using C programming language and the Android based application was developed using Android Software Development Kit. Results obtained from the testing show that the implemented system achieves the mean scores of 8, 7.6, and 7.2 for ease of use, learnability and effectiveness respectively justifying the fact that the system is capable of controlling appliances by changing their state (ON/OFF) from remote a location with a response time within the reasonable limit.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND THROUGH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTION IN REALISING OPTIMISATION OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT

Investment can encourage the acceleration of a country's development. Foreign investment improve country's economy either with partial or complete control by the asset owner or depending on international agreements used in determining the scope of investment. However, several factors hinder the entry of foreign investment in Indonesia. To overcome this, government with parliament through Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation emphasise the legal politics of forming a quo law-oriented towards improving the investment climate in Indonesia, one of which is the establishment of the Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) under the name Investment Management Institution or Lembaga Pengelola Investasi (LPI). The purpose of this study is to see how the government's political will in attracting foreign investment is through the establishment of Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation and the legitimacy of using the SWF model in the Investment Management Institute (LPI). This research uses a combination of juridical-normative and comparative case study methods. The juridical-normative method is carried out by identifying library materials. Through the comparative case study method, the research will analyse the formation and concept of SWF in India and Russia. This study found that, the LPI plays a vital role in infrastructure financing on national strategic projects and can encourage increasing national foreign exchange. Also, the exact source of institutional funds originates from foreign investors as in the Indian and Russian state mechanisms.

Implementation Of Docker Container On Local Network By Applying Reverse Proxy

Virtualization is an implementation of a software. Virtualization technology has changed the direction of the computer industrial revolution by reducing capital costs and operating costs. The availability of a virtualization will also increase the availability of higher services and data protection mechanisms. Docker is configured to create multiple containers on a network, each container containing one image. The three containers will be created in one compose where each container is connected to each other for WordPress configuration and two composers will be created. Furthermore, from each compose a reverse proxy configuration is carried out which aims to set a different domain address. Lighten computer performance and can reduce the required storage so as to make hosting more effective and efficient. Containers also provide a security advantage over complete control over management running on separate, isolated containers.

Introduction

This introductory chapter lays out the key questions of the book. It explains the background assumptions at play and the key philosophical commitments supporting the different arguments in the book. This chapter also explains the key arguments of the following chapters and how they come together to support a partial theory of immigrations that avoids both open borders and complete control of immigration on the part of states. It also explains how the theoretical framework defended in the first part of the book affects the applied questions pursued in the second part of the book, such as the ethics of asylum, family migration schemes, the brain drain, and immigration enforcement.

Functionalization and Hydrogenation of Carbon Chains Derived from CO

Selective reactions that combine H2, CO and organic electrophiles (aldehyde, ketones, isocyanide) to form hydrogenated C3 and C4 carbon chains are reported. These reactions proceed by CO homologation mediated by [W(CO)6] and an aluminum(I) reductant, followed by functionalization and hydrogenation of the chain ends. A combination of kinetics (rates, KIEs) and DFT calculations has been used to gain insight into a key step which involves hydrogenation of a metallocarbene intermediate. These findings expand the extremely small scope of systems that combine H2 and CO to make well-defined products with complete control over chain length and functionality.

Management options for large plants of glyphosate-resistant feather fingergrass (Chloris virgata) in Australian fallow conditions

Chloris virgata has become one of the most difficult glyphosate-resistant (GR) grass weeds in summer fallows in the eastern region of Australia. It germinates in several cohorts following rainfall events; therefore, growers are often tempted to wait for most of the weeds to emerge before herbicide application. However, by that time, some seedlings have reached an advanced stage and there is limited information on the efficacy and reliability of alternate herbicides when targeting large plants of GR C. virgata. A series of experiments were conducted to determine the efficacy of alternate herbicides for the control of GR C. virgata. Haloxyfop (80 g a.i. ha-1) on its own, in mixtures, or sequential applications of haloxyfop and paraquat or glufosinate provided 97 to 100% mortality of the 8–10 leaf stage plants. Glufosinate (1500 g a.i. ha-1) also provided complete control of plants at this growth stage. For larger plants at the 24–28 leaf stage, glufosinate, with or without additional tank-mixed adjuvants, generally did not provide full control, however did show very high levels of biomass reduction and panicle suppression at application rates of 750 or 1500 g a.i. ha-1. Haloxyfop (40 to 160 g a.i. ha-1) and clethodim (180 g a.i. ha-1) on their own achieved 96 to 100% mortality at this growth stage. When applied to large plants (40–50 leaf stage), a tank-mix of isoxaflutole plus paraquat demonstrated significantly higher levels of plant mortality and biomass reduction than either herbicide used alone, and this mixture appears to be synergistic when tested via the Colby equation for synergy or antagonism. Plant mortality was greater (83%) when isoxaflutole (75 g a.i. ha-1) plus paraquat (300 g a.i. ha-1) was taken up through the foliage and soil, compared with the foliage alone. This study identified alternative herbicide options for large plants of GR C. virgata.

Credit Stimulus, Executive Ownership, and Firm Leverage

We show that executive ownership is a significant driver of the demand for credit following credit expansion policies. Our focus on credit demand is in contrast to most studies that have focused on credit supply factors such as bank capital. Our identification exploits the large and unexpected Chinese credit expansion in 2008. This setting offers a unique advantage as in 2008 the Chinese government had almost complete control over the banking sector and it directed the banks to increase credit supply. Thus, in this setting, demand, rather than supply, largely drives the observed changes in firms’ borrowing. We provide extensive robustness tests to validate our results. This paper was accepted by Kay Giesecke, finance.

Development of an Autonomous Quadrotor with a Robust Real-time Control: A Review on Modeling, Estimation, Control, and Hardware Aspects

The following report is a comprehensive discussion on the development of a resilient autonomous quadrotor equipped with a robust control mechanism for optimal performance. An introduction to quadrotor modeling and flight dynamics is provided first. The autopilot control and state estimation methods are then described from both software and hardware viewpoints. A review of PX4 autopilot control architecture is provided to comprehend a complete control system integration. It is followed by a survey of commonly used sensors, micro-controllers, actuators, and other hardware peripherals used in academic and commercial grade quadrotors, along with their architectural overview. Next, a brief discussion on the software components essential for a real-time implementation of the developed control system on the hardware is done. Finally, concluding remarks are made on each stage of quadcopter development, and potential research problems are forecasted.

Development of an Autonomous Quadrotor with a Robust Real-time Control: A Review on Modeling, Estimation, Control, and Hardware Aspects

The following report is a comprehensive discussion on the development of a resilient autonomous quadrotor equipped with a robust control mechanism for optimal performance. An introduction to quadrotor modeling and flight dynamics is provided first. The autopilot control and state estimation methods are then described from both software and hardware viewpoints. A review of PX4 autopilot control architecture is provided to comprehend a complete control system integration. It is followed by a survey of commonly used sensors, micro-controllers, actuators, and other hardware peripherals used in academic and commercial grade quadrotors, along with their architectural overview. Next, a brief discussion on the software components essential for a real-time implementation of the developed control system on the hardware is done. Finally, concluding remarks are made on each stage of quadcopter development, and potential research problems are forecasted.

The Digital Athena: Contemporary commentaries and Greek mythology explored through 3D printing

<p>Greek myth and art acted as tools to think with, and a lens through which to explore complex topics, like a form of social media. In particular, coins were a form of propaganda to communicate the wealth and power of the city-states they originated from as they circulated from person to person. Using these media as a starting point, how can the application of 3D printing technologies explore the infusion of ancient forms with contemporary commentaries to promote discussion? The digital reconstruction of artifacts is a topic that has been researched by various groups all over the globe. The exploration of Greek myth through objects infused with contemporary issues is currently unexplored in this medium. Using the Stratasys J750 3D printer - a multi-material, full-colour 3D printer - a series of coins inspired by ancient Greek currency and myth was created to present commentaries on the adversities surrounding individuals in the LGBT+ community. Using the J750 as the medium for expression allows for complete control and precision of the models to create complex, high-resolution iconography. A hard, translucent material was used to print the coins, with coloured 3D visuals embedded into the coins for viewing in close contact by the audience. These coins as commentaries present an avenue for broader understanding by drawing perspectives not only from sources concerned with the contemporary LGBT+ community but also from sources exploring ancient homosexuality and the perception and regulation of it in antiquity. By displaying what are usually points of contention between anti- and pro-LGBT+ parties, this visual medium opens up a discussion to both parties, suggesting heritage can play a vital interpretative role in the contemporary world.</p>