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Madhav D. Patil; Tamer Abukhalil

signal. The INT VI. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTSprovides information of data availability and data transfer We have designed and built five UB swarm robots andcomplete or not to the microcontroller respectively. performed several experiments to demonstrate the system’s feasibility (video clips are available on the Web).B. Control The fig. 6, 7, 8, and 9 shows the images of UB robot Controlling the robot is a really difficult task, swarm after implementing and mounting all the sensorsespecially for a swarm system. The robots in a multi agent and actuators. The hardware architecture of UB

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Askhan Vakil; Hassan Bajwa

: Wave Frequency range Energy of a photon (eV) Infrared 0.3THz – 0.429 PHz 0.001 – 1.772 Visible-Light 0.385PHz – 0.789 PHz 1.591 – 3.265 Figure 1: Solar Cells UV-A 0.75 PHz – 0.952 PHz 3.102 – 3.939 Contrary to classical Solar cell (Fig 1), antennas based UV-B 0.952 PHz – 1.07 PHz 3.939 – 4.431solar cells use faradays law to produce

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Ammar Odeh; Khaled Elleithy; Miad Faezipour

uAbstract – The massive amount of datta transfer over B. Motivationinternet raises different challenges such aas channel types, Nowadays Steganography uses digital d media to cover thetransmission time and data security. In this paper, we secret message. Stego carrier filess are classified into fourpresent a novel secure algorithm to hidee the data inside categories as shown in Figure 1.document files, where four symbols are ussed to embed thedata inside the carrier file. The main proceess depends on akey to produce a symbol table and matchh the data to behidden with the representative symbols

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Sukainah Al Hajji; Christian Bach

Advances, 2013. 31(5): p. 744-751.cell therapy is a promising path to treat variety of diseases in [12]. Slovacek, L. and B. Slovackova, Quality of life in oncological andthe near future. hematooncological patients after hematopoietic stem cell However, while stem cells therapy is a very promising transplantation: The effect of selected psychosocial and health aspectstechnique that will definitely improve the quality of human on quality of life: A review of the literature. Reports of Practical

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Marwah Almasri; Khaled Elleithy

. Finally, level 4 which is called Process Refinement,is responsible for monitoring the performance of all datafusion processes in order to present a real time control. It alsoidentifies what type of data is needed what are the sourcespecific requirements for obtaining the set goals [8].B. Boyd Control Loop The Boyd Control Loop is one of the activity based modelsthat are based on the executing of these activities in theircorrect sequence. It is also known as the Observe, Orient, Fig. 3, The OODA model.Decide, Act (OODA) Loop. The Boyd Control Loop or theOODA Loop is a four stage cyclic model which describes the C. Intelligence Cyclemain

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Moussa Souare; Vira Chankong; Christos Papachristou

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Undergraduate Notes on Convolution and Integration by Parts Moussa Souare, Member, IEEE, Vira Chankong, and Christos Papachristou, Fellows, IEEE Electrical/Computer Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Abstract---The evaluation of convolution can be The diagram mitigates the memorization process that leadscumbersome and unpleasant for most students. In this paper, sometimes to a confusion.a novel and much simpler technique is presented. The intent isto convolve two signals given their start and end times. Thetechnique was beneficial as it

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M. Ali-ud-din Khan; Israr Ahmad

varies from 2 percent for large farmers to Pakistan and primary data was collect from the employees4.9 percent for semi-skilled workers. Apart from rice and of the universities. The following econometric model waswheat the major spending is done on fish, pulses, beef and used to measure the relationship.vegetable. The richest group (Professionals) spends about16 percent of its food budget on fish while the poor B. Analytical Frame work(Agriculture labor) spend 9 percent. In fact the budgetshare for fish is likely to increase with increase in income. ∁  = 𝒂 + 𝒃𝒀The same observation holds true for beef and vegetables.However the semi-skilled workers spend a higher Where a >

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Edwin R. Schmeckpeper; Matthew P. Lutz; Michael Puddicombe; Jeffrey R. Mountain; Jack Patterson

would haveof the warm, or cold, air from the conditioned space during the further reduced some of the wiring costs, concerns about theoff cycle. The systems use variable speed motors and provide complexity of running main electrical service through primarycontinuous ventilation. Three sets were used in the following load-bearing members and compromising useable storagemanner: a) ventilation across the kitchen/living area, b) space required that the main electrical panel be placed on aventilation through the two bedrooms, and c) high/low separate wall in the second bedroom.ventilation in the bathroom area. In order to meet theASHRAE residential ventilation standards, the manufacturer Concerns about

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Shamshad Rahman Lubna

. determining the goal or the dependent variable. The four independent variables are as follows:Table 2: Additional References for the Variables of the a. Behavior divided into Smoking, Alcohol consumption andModel. Stress related to depression.Variables References b. Condition divided into Obesity, Blood pressure, CholesterolCholesterol level (Grundy et al., 1993) level, Diabetes, Genetics and Menopause in women.High Blood

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Remah Alshinina; Christian Bach

to thepractices within the proposed design for a particular problem. dependency of the variables as well as how those are tweaked towards the achievement of the goal. III. DESIGN GUIDELINES B. FiguresDesign science and design activities play hand in hand. While The model was designed in order to accomplish the defineda research process as a whole, it is a problem solving process goal given certain independent variables which have eitheras well. In order to do that effectively, certain design positive or negative effect on the goal. The relationship ofthese elements would have a significant effect on the

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Keith M. Gardiner

] Gardiner, K. M., “Education for Future Manufacturing,” Proceedingsfashion by competing departments and colleges [22]. International Manufacturing Education Conference, CIMEC-2002, Univ. of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, April 3-5, 2002, ISBN 90-365- 17346, pp. 359-366.A key notion must be that every commercial, industrial or [8] Gardiner, K. M., and Korin, S. B., “Furthering the Integration ofmanufacturing system extends for many layers beyond actual

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Daniel Gebremicheal; Paul Cotae

. Patel, B.Kosko, “Error probability noise benefits in threshold neural signal detection,” Neural Networks, IJCNN, International Joint conference, pp.2423– 2430, Jun.2009.[5] S. Bayram, S. Gezici and H. Vincent, “Noise enhanced detection in the restricted Bayesian framework,’’ IEEE Trans.on Acoustic speech and signal processing,ICASSP, international conference. pp.3778-3781 March 2010.[6] A.Patel and B. Kosko, “Optimum noise benefits in neyman-pearson signal detection,’’ IEEE Trans. on Acoustic speech and signal processing, ICASSP. International Conference. pp. 3889 – 3892.March.2008.[7] F. Mu and J. Zhang and J. Du, “A weak signal detection technology based on stochastic resonace,’’ Computer

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Usman I. Hashmi; Wessam W. Khalifeh; Abdullah M. Alhinai; Mohammad M. Alrefaai; Mohammad H. Hashem

of their university lives. I. Introduction   Academic transition refers to the phase when students B. Time managementtransfer from the high school academics to more varied and Time management is one of the many transitionalrelatively more involved university academics. The challenges faced by the first year students [2]. Van dertransition from high school to university is a wonderful Meer etc. argued that time management is the responsibilityexperience for adolescents all over the world; however, the of the student. However, universities could play a role inwonderful experience is also accompanied by major helping first-year students to develop the

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Raju Shrestha; Mahmoud Elsayed; Paul Cotae

is directly used as input to transmit to Z. This will show us (15)However, for bandwidth limited performance, B. Parallel Sensor Network System Let us consider the power of signal X be P. Assuming additive white Gaussian noises, Z1 and Z2 with zero meanIt can be easily seen form (9) that, for a source with and variance as in Fig.2, we will obtainconstant power and limited bandwidth, the capacity of a

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Abdullah Ibrahim Almhaidib

Civil Engineeringthe years to full-fledged partnerships. Forms of cooperation expansive soilinclude but not limited to: Alzamil Group chair for electricity and water conservation A. Consultation Saudi Aramco chair for earthquake B. Research engineering C. Scholarships and rewards Saudi Aramco chair in electrical power D. Training E. Formation of industrial advisory committees Saudi Electricity Company chair in the

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Xingguo Xiong; Hanyu Xie

material of the micromirror for its excellent As shown in Fig. 2(b), in torsional mode, only onelight reflectivity. The optical reflectivity of smooth switch (sw1 or sw2) is turned on. As a result, only one of thealuminum surfaces to light is more than 90% for light two mirror plates experiences electrostatic force toward thewavelength of 0.9µm~12.0µm [12]. As show in the figure, bottom. In the figure, we show that the sw1 is off and sw2 istwo aluminum mirror plates are supported by two torsional on. The right mirror plate experiences electrostatic force butbeams and four folded beams on top of silicon substrate

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Madina Mansurova; Darkhan Akhmed-Zaki; Anna Pyrkova

– symbolical, graphic,situations evaluation; making decision. sound, broadcast in a complex and in a dynamic mode.C. Methods to assess the achievement of learning outcomes B. Multimedia tools To assess the knowledge could be used the following According to researches of experts from Open universitymethods: essay writing; theoretical and practical tasks; (Open University), difference of electronic materials frominterviews; presentations; test; tests for self-check; project traditional educational resources consists available visualimplementation; execution of the project group; execution of means and

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Muhammad Aliuddin Khan; Muhammad Hashim

of the resistance to change, the change relationship between new behaviors.agents have the ability to use these tactics. are as under. (Source Stephen, 2005) a) Implementing change fairly. b) Selection people who accept change c) Education and communication2) Action Research II. REASON AND FORCES FOR CHANGE OF GMAction research is also a change management approach in In this section we will highlight the reason and forces behindwhich systematically data collected and than change is taken the change in general motoraccording that data indication. 1

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Naseem Khan; Elif Kongar

still have one thing thatsuch. This paper will examine some technologies that are needs to address and still becoming a hurdle. The multitude ofspecifically useful in the development of smartphones but are not smartphone in the wild is growing but total security is stillyet available due to limitations of the current builds and in missing in action, it has not been a common priority as theconsideration of the looks, the aesthetic and even the capacity of trend goes (Net-Security.org, 2011) while patches are availablethe hardware or software on smartphones that are availabletoday. It will also extract some information on why there is a

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Amer H. Daggag

Developing Journal on information systems in developing Countries, vol. 1, 2000. countries, vol. 53, pp. 1-30, 2012.[5] A. Molla, S. Pittayachawan, B. Corbitt, and H. Deng, [20] G. Mansard, "Information and Communication "An international comparison of Green IT diffusion," Technology for Industrial Symbiosis," Journal of International Journal of e-Business Management, Industrial Ecology, vol. 14, pp. 740-753, 2010. vol. 3, pp. 3-23, 2009. [21] T. Lynn, "Greenhouse Gas Emissions and[6] C. L. Weber, J. G. Koomey, and H. S. Matthews, Operational Electricity Use in the ICT and

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David Cain; Brian Layng; Kyle McNulty; Ryan O'Connor; Tomas Estrada

EstradaT@etown.edu Abstract -- The total scope of the project aims to effectively group, we saw this project as a way to combine academia andand efficiently assist a runner with a visual representation of pace athletics while challenging our knowledge of engineeringon an outdoor track. This pace car is intended to be a training aid skills.for any runner. This project uses a repurposed RC car being II. P R O JE C T O V E R V IE Wcontrolled by an Arduino Uno microcontroller. It uses infraredphototransistor sensors as input to understand where the lane In the spring of 2013, we enrolled in a Junior Project classline on a track is. This project is unique in that it bridges the gap

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Sk Hasan Hafizul Haque; H. M. Imran Hassan; S. M. Abul Hossain

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Comparison of Control System Using PLC & PID Sk Hasan Hafizul Haque, H. M. Imran Hassan, S. M. Abul Hossain Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA Power Division of MEMR, Bangladesh Power Development Board, Dhaka, Bangladesh Additional Chief Engineer (Electrical), Bashundhara Group, Mongla, Bangladesh shaque@my.bridgeport.edu, iimran_eee@yahoo.com, ihtkhulna@gmail.com Abstract— A control system is an interconnection of generate a set of coefficients associated

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Suleman Belal Kazi; Sherjeel Sikander; Sadia Yousafzai; Suleman Mazhar

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA.Fall Detection Using Single Tri-Axial Accelerometer Suleman Belal Kazi, Sherjeel Sikander, Sadia Yousafzai Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology Topi, Swabi, Pakistan Abstract— This paper describes a mobile phone basedsystem which implements a fall detection algorithm using amobile phone’s built-in accelerometer which can detect fallswith a high degree of accuracy. The application developed canthen notify predefined guardians or emergency services withthe victim’s GPS coordinates displayed on a map for

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Zachary Boorman; Richard Freitas; Kristie Kordana; Adam Stanley

es of each alternative, each was analyzed and contributed tomarket that allow a parent or guardian to push a child between the final design. While building and re-engineering the prelim-the ages of 4 to 10 in an upright or standing position. The ideal inary concept for the prototype, more research was undertakendesign for such a product would be a device that is collapsible for to identify an appropriate name for the device. Safety regula-easy transport, can support a load of at least 250 lbs., weigh less tions were researched, a schedule was constructed for mile-than 8 lbs., have a low manufacturing cost of less than $25 perunit at full scale manufacturing

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Walter Engels; Farshid Zabihian

@mail.wvu.edu Abstract— Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is the This water can be used for drinking water or irrigation inuse of a high surface temperature of the water with the low locations that have a water shortage. Power output andtemperature of the water at a certain depth thus creating a heat efficiency will be examined and compared to current powerengine. The working fluid in such a cycle will need to have a low production sources in the US.boiling point. Ammonia will be used as the working fluid in thiscycle. The cycle will be a Rankine cycle similar to that of a steampower plant. There will be a pump, boiler (in this case the oceans II. BACKGROUNDsurface water

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Nicholas Misiunas; Charles Thompson; Kavitha Chandra

Analysis of Directional Beam Patterns from Firefly Optimization Nicholas Misiunas, Charles Thompson and Kavitha Chandra Center for Advanced Computation and Telecommunications Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA 01854 Abstract—An analysis of the positional distributions of the (elements of a linear antenna array is conducted. The movement 0dB, − BW 2 < φ<

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Thy Dinh; Bryan Slater; Farshid Zabihian

Department of Mechanical Engineering West Virginia University Institute of Technology Montgomery, WV, U.S.A. Abstract— A team of mechanical engineering students at have the support from the parent engineers from NASA atWVU Tech have taken on the challenge of the Space Flight West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, andDesign Challenge (SFDC). The purpose of this report is to NASA IV&V engineers at hand from Fairmont, West Virginia,overview the equipment being used for this challenge and how it to answer any hurdles that may arise.is being used. When we were given this challenge we received aTubeSat kit

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Jordan Cox; Derek Burdette; Christopher Shaffer; Farshid Zabihian

I. INTRODUCTIONAbstract- ASME competitions challenge the best and brightestengineering students in North America to compete against one UAVs were originally developed by the United Statesanother. The competitions are different every year to ensure that Military to execute sorties or flights over hostile areas. Thestudent designs are started from scratch. This year’s challenge is goal was to keep human pilots out of harm’s way. UAVs, likefor student teams to construct an unmanned aerial vehicle or the Predator, allow a pilot thousands of miles away to fly aUAV. small aircraft in hostile environments. The completed UAV must be able to navigate the

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Jenny Au; Ololade O. Mudasiru; Kavitha Chandra

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. RANDOM BEAM PATTERNS FROM LINEAR ARRAYS J. Au, O. Mudasiru, K. Chandra and C. Thompson Center for Advanced Computation and Telecommunications University of Massachusets Lowell Lowell, MA 01854, USA Abstract—The design of linear microphone arrays withrandomly spaced elements is investigated. The probability II. LINEAR ARRAYS AND BEAM FORMATIONdistribution function for the element positions is derived in the A linear antenna array of

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Syed S. Rizvi; Khaled Elleithy; Mustafa Khan

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) An Opportunistic Frequency Channels Selection Scheme for Interference Minimization Syed Rizvi, Khaled Elleithy, and Mustafa Khan TM Abstract—This paper presents a solution to resolve the interference problems between the Wi-Fi TM and Bluetooth wireless technologies. A new channel selecting approach is being used to select the frequency channel. The signal strength in a channel is assessed, and that value is used to