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Reconstructing room scales with a single sound for augmented reality displays
Liang Benjamin S.,Liang Andrew S.,Roman Iran,Weiss Tomer,Duinkharjav Budmonde,Bello Juan Pablo,Sun Qi 한국정보디스플레이학회 2023 Journal of information display Vol.24 No.1
Perception and reconstruction of our 3D physical environment is an essential task with broad applications for Augmented Reality (AR) displays. For example, reconstructed geometries are commonly leveraged for displaying 3D objects at accurate positions. While camera-captured images are a frequently used data source for realistically reconstructing 3D physical surroundings, they are limited to line-of-sight environments, requiring time-consuming and repetitive data-capture techniques to capture a full 3D picture. For instance, current AR devices require users to scan through a whole room to obtain its geometric sizes. This optical process is tedious and inapplicable when the space is occluded or inaccessible. Audio waves propagate through space by bouncing from different surfaces, but are not 'occluded' by a single object such as a wall, unlike light. In this research, we aim to ask the question ‘can one hear the size of a room?’. To answer that, we propose an approach for inferring room geometries only from a single sound, which we define as an audio wave sequence played from a single loud speaker, leveraging deep learning for decoding implicitly-carried spatial information from a single speaker-and-microphone system. Through a series of experiments and studies, our work demonstrates our method's effectiveness at inferring a 3D environment's spatial layout. Our work introduces a robust building block in multi-modal layout reconstruction.
Proliferative Effect of Food Plant Species from Brazil's Cerrado on Cultured Fibroblasts
Fernanda L B Mügge,Sarah M.S. Prates,Aretha P.S. Andrade,Jean C. Melo,Aristóbolo M Silva,Raquel L. Bello de Araujo,Renata A. Labanca,Maria G. L. Brandão 한국식품영양과학회 2021 Journal of medicinal food Vol.24 No.12
Brazilian Cerrado is the second largest biome in South America and contains many unstudied valuable plant species rich in bioactive substances. In this study we investigated the phenolic content and proliferative effects on cultured fibroblasts of 32 extracts of different polarities prepared from 11 plants found in Cerrado regions. Eight extracts from six species increased cell proliferation and significantly induced ATP production by the cells. Four of these extracts were obtained from plants used as food, specifically from its fruits or seeds. A high phenolic content for these eight extracts, which directly correlated with the induction of cell proliferation, was corroborated by mass spectrometry analysis. We suggest that the bioactive substance content of these species shows an interesting potential use in cosmetic and food industry, which can contribute to the conservation and sustainable development of this region.
Bello, J.,Kim, Y. R.,Kim, S. M.,Jeon, T. J.,Shim, J. Springer-Verlag 2017 Mikrochimica acta Vol.184 No.7
<P>Nanopores based on alpha-hemolysin and MspA represent attractive sensing platforms due to easy production and operation with relatively low background noise. Such characteristics make them highly favorable for sequencing nucleic acids. Artificial lipid bilayer membranes, also referred to as black lipid membranes, in conjunction with membrane nanopores, can be applied to both the detection and highly efficient sequencing of DNA on a single-molecule level. However, the inherently weak physical properties of the membrane have impeded progress in these areas. Current issues impeding the ultimate recognition of the artificial lipid bilayer as a viable platform for detection and sequencing of DNA include membrane stability, lifespan, and automation. This review (with 105 references) highlights attempts to improve the attributes of the artificial lipid bilayer membrane starting with an overview on the present state and limitations. The first main section covers lipid bilayer membranes (BLM) in general. The following section reviews the various kinds of lipid bilayer membrane platforms with subsections on polymer membranes, solid-supported membranes, hydrogel-encapsulated membranes, shippable and storable membrane platforms, and droplet interface bilayers. A further section covers engineered biological nanopore sensor applications using BLMs with subsections offering a comparative view of different DNA sequencing methods, a detailed look at DNA Sequencing by synthesis using alpha-hemolysin nanopores, sequencing by synthesis using the MspA nanopore and quadromer map, and on limitations of sequencing based on synthesis technology. We present an outlook at the end that discusses current research trends on single-molecule sequencing to highlight the significance of this technology and its potential in the medical and environmental fields.</P>
Chika J. Okwor,Kayode S. Adedapo,Oluwasomidoyin O. Bello,Ijeoma A. Meka,Chukwuemeka V. Okwor,Chukwuemelie Z. Uche,Chiebonam E. Nwajiobi,Uloaku A. Nto-Ezimah,Chisom E. Uchechukwu,Ekene J. Arum 대한고혈압학회 2022 Clinical Hypertension Vol.28 No.-
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preexisting (or chronic) hypertension are the most common complication encountered during pregnancy that contribute significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and copeptin have been investigated as biomarkers in various hypertensive disorders, but studies of their clinical value in chronic hypertensive pregnant women are sparce. This study aimed to assess the levels of BNP and copeptin in chronic hypertensive pregnant women and investigate their correlation with blood pressure (BP) in chronic hypertensive pregnant women in South Western Nigeria. One hundred and sixty consenting pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy, grouped into those with chronic hypertension ( n = 80) and normotensive ( n = 80), were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Age and clinical characteristics were obtained, and blood was aseptically drawn for BNP and copeptin measurement using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Data was analyzed with IBM SPSS ver. 20.0. Data was analyzed using Student t-test, chi-square, and Pearson correlation test as appropriate. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. The mean systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) were significantly higher in pregnant women with chronic hypertension (158.30 ± 3.51 and 105.08 ± 2.47 mmHg, respectively) compared with normotensive pregnant women (100.72 ± 3.02 and 70.29 ± 1.96 mmHg, respectively). The mean levels of BNP and copeptin were higher in pregnant women with chronic hypertension (57.26 ± 3.65 pg/mL and 12.44 ± 1.02 pmol/L, respectively) compared with normotensive pregnant women (49.85 ± 2.44 pg/mL and 10.25 ± 1.50 pmol/L, respectively) though not statistically significant. Correlations observed between SBP and DBP with levels of BNP ( r = 0.204, P = 0.200; r = 0.142, P = 0.478) and copeptin ( r = − 0.058, P = 0.288; r = 0.045, P = 0.907) were not statistically significant. There was no association between BP and the levels of BNP and copeptin in pregnant women with chronic hypertension who were already on antihypertensive treatment, with the implication that antihypertensive treatment may modulate BNP and copeptin release despite significantly elevated BP levels.
Rosália Rubel,Herta S. Dalla Santa,Sandro J.R. Bonatto,Se´rgio Bello,Luiz Cla´udio Fernandes,Raffaello Di Bernardi,Juliana Gern,Cid Aimbire´ M. Santos,Carlos Ricardo Soccol 한국식품영양과학회 2010 Journal of medicinal food Vol.13 No.1
This study investigated the effect of Ganoderma lucidum supplementation on lymphocytes and peritoneal macrophages from mice. Our results show that G. lucidum in vivo was able to increase interferon-γ (IFN-γ) concentration but reduced CD3+ and CD8+ spleen lymphocytes. Ex vivo, IFN-γ; and interleukin-10 levels were increased and the tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) level was reduced by peritoneal macrophages from mice fed with G. lucidum. In the absence of stimuli nitric oxide production was reduced in mice fed with G. lucidum, and with lipopolysaccharide stimulation nitric oxide production was increased but was lower than control values (P<.05). G. lucidum was grown by solid-state culture in wheat grain, and a chow containing 10% G. lucidum mycelium was formulated (G10). Swiss male mice were divided into two groups, termed G10 and control groups according to the diet, and were fed for 3 months. Peritoneal macrophages were obtained and investigated with regard to phagocytosis, lysosomal volume, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anion, and cytokines ex vivo. In the plasma we investigated concentrations of cytokines, and in the spleen we determined subsets of CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and CD19+ lymphocytes.
SURFACE WAVES IN SOLAR GRANULATION OBSERVED WITH SUNRISE
Roth, M.,Franz, M.,Bello Gonzá,lez, N.,Martí,nez Pillet, V.,Bonet, J. A.,Gandorfer, A.,Barthol, P.,Solanki, S. K.,Berkefeld, T.,Schmidt, W.,del Toro Iniesta, J. C.,Domingo, V.,Knö,lker IOP Publishing 2010 ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL LETTERS - Vol.723 No.2
Priority-based learning automata in Q-learning random access scheme for cellular M2M communications
Shinkafi, Nasir A.,Bello, Lawal M.,Shu'aibu, Dahiru S.,Mitchell, Paul D. Electronics and Telecommunications Research Instit 2021 ETRI Journal Vol.43 No.5
This paper applies learning automata to improve the performance of a Q-learning based random access channel (QL-RACH) scheme in a cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication system. A prioritized learning automata QL-RACH (PLA-QL-RACH) access scheme is proposed. The scheme employs a prioritized learning automata technique to improve the throughput performance by minimizing the level of interaction and collision of M2M devices with human-to-human devices sharing the RACH of a cellular system. In addition, this scheme eliminates the excessive punishment suffered by the M2M devices by controlling the administration of a penalty. Simulation results show that the proposed PLA-QL-RACH scheme improves the RACH throughput by approximately 82% and reduces access delay by 79% with faster learning convergence when compared with QL-RACH.
Rilwan U.,Aliyu G.M.,Olukotun S.F.,Idris M.M.,Mundi A.A.,Bello S.,Umar I.,El-Taher A.,Mahmoud K.A.,sayyed M.I. 한국원자력학회 2024 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.56 No.7
This research intends to recycle bone and incorporate it into concrete for radiation shielding application using Phy-X/PSD software. Cement, sand and granite were mixed in proportion of 0.5 kg:1 kg:1 kg to obtain sample A. Other concretes composing of cement, sand, granite and bone ash was in proportion 0.45 kg:1 kg:1 kg:0.05 kg, 0.1 kg:1 kg:1 kg:0.4 kg and 0.35 kg:1 kg:1 kg:0.15 kg to obtain samples B, C and D respectively. 0.5 water-tocement (W/C) ratio was adopted throughout the mixes because the control mix contain the normal water quantity for normal hydration of cement. Replacing the bone ash for the cement in the fabricated concretes enhances their densities where the fabricated concretes’ density decreased from 2.33 g/cm3 to 2.22 g/cm3 by raising the reinforcing bones fly ash concentration from 0 to 0.15 kg. Additionally, increasing the bones fly ash concentration within the fabricated concretes increases their linear attenuation coefficient (LAC) where the fabricated concretes’ μ values at 0.662 MeV reach 0.181 cm 1, 0.178 cm 1, 0.174 cm 1, and 0.171 cm 1, respectively for concretes A, B, C, and D. The use of other local materials is recommended, as it improves waste management being the major aim of the sustainable development goal.
Sulaiman F. A.,Iyiola O. A.,Anifowoshe T. A.,Sulaiman A. A.,Bello O. K.,Akinyele T. J.,Jimoh A. M.,Maimako R. F.,Otohinoyi D. A.,Osemwegie O. O.,Adeyemi O. S. 경희대학교 융합한의과학연구소 2021 Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine Vol.21 No.1
The Trypanosoma brucei is the causative agent of African trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects both humans and animals. Chemotherapy which forms the major means of control for the disease has several shortcomings such as limited efficacy and adverse side effects amongst others. Thus, motivating the search for better therapies. In this study, extracts of some tropical plants including the Acacia nilotica, Bombax buonopozense and Khaya senegalensis were evaluated for therapeutic and prophylactic potential in mouse model of experimental trypanosomiasis. Both diminazene aceturate and isometamidium chloride were included as reference drugs. Results showed that T. brucei caused an elevation in rat plasma indirect bilirubin and a reduction in rat plasma albumin and total protein which suggest mild hepatic dysfunction due to experimental infection. Data also revealed that the plant extracts significantly reduced the rat parasite burden both in the prophylaxis and therapeutic treatment groups when compared with the negative drug control. The infection and treatments had no adverse effect on the rat organ and body weights. The infection did not alter the activity of rat plasma ALT, AST and ALP compared with the administered extracts of A. nilotica and B. buonopozense. Further, the plant extracts ameliorated some trypanosomiasisinduced pathologies in treated rats compared with negative drug control. Taken together, findings do not only lend credence to the folkloric use of these plants for medicinal purposes but also suggest these plant extracts have potential to serve as alternative source of anti-parasitic agents particularly for the control of trypanosomiasis