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  1. Article ; Online: Displacement Estimation via 3D-Printed RFID Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring: Leveraging Machine Learning and Photoluminescence to Overcome Data Gaps.

    Pekgor, Metin / Arablouei, Reza / Nikzad, Mostafa / Masood, Syed

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 4

    Abstract: Monitoring object displacement is critical for structural health monitoring (SHM). Radio frequency identification (RFID) sensors can be used for this purpose. Using more sensors enhances displacement estimation accuracy, especially when it is realized ... ...

    Abstract Monitoring object displacement is critical for structural health monitoring (SHM). Radio frequency identification (RFID) sensors can be used for this purpose. Using more sensors enhances displacement estimation accuracy, especially when it is realized through the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms for predicting the direction of arrival of the associated signals. Our research shows that ML algorithms, in conjunction with adequate RFID passive sensor data, can precisely evaluate azimuth angles. However, increasing the number of sensors can lead to gaps in the data, which typical numerical methods such as interpolation and imputation may not fully resolve. To overcome this challenge, we propose enhancing the sensitivity of 3D-printed passive RFID sensor arrays using a novel photoluminescence-based RF signal enhancement technique. This can boost received RF signal levels by 2 dB to 8 dB, depending on the propagation mode (near-field or far-field). Hence, it effectively mitigates the issue of missing data without necessitating changes in transmit power levels or the number of sensors. This approach, which enables remote shaping of radiation patterns via light, can herald new prospects in the development of smart antennas for various applications apart from SHM, such as biomedicine and aerospace.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s24041233
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  2. Article ; Online: Till debt does us apart: Cross-country evidence on the relationship between microfinance prevalence and social distrust.

    Masood, Syed Muhammad Usman / Özcan, Rasim / Khan, Asad Ul Islam

    PloS one

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 3, Page(s) e0282072

    Abstract: Economic interventions have social consequences. In this paper, we explore one such relationship, between microfinance intensity and social distrust levels reported by the low-income people. We find a significant association between microfinance ... ...

    Abstract Economic interventions have social consequences. In this paper, we explore one such relationship, between microfinance intensity and social distrust levels reported by the low-income people. We find a significant association between microfinance intensity in a country and distrust among the poor as well as ultra-poor in cross-section using World Values Survey & European Values Survey (WVS-EVS) Wave 7 (2017-2022). We supplement these findings using empirical Bayes on a panel extending back from 7th to the 4th WVS wave (1999-2004). To deal with potential endogeneity, we run 2SLS as well as weak instruments-robust conditional instrumental variable tests and find evidence showing microfinance prevalence intensity affects distrust levels among the poor and ultra-poor households. We find no association between microfinance and distrust levels in the rich in any of the tests, potentially because the rich are not exposed to microfinance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Bayes Theorem ; Prevalence ; Poverty ; Family Characteristics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0282072
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  3. Article ; Online: Comparison of permeable cell culture inserts for use in culture of a human in vitro air-liquid interface model system.

    Brocke, Stephanie A / Speen, Adam M / Masood, Syed / Worden, Cameron P / Jaspers, Ilona

    Physiological reports

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) e15921

    Abstract: In this study, we compared 12 mm cell culture inserts with permeable polyester membranes (0.4 μm pores) from two different manufacturers: CELLTREAT® and Corning®. Physical dimensions and masses of the inserts were found to be very similar between the two ...

    Abstract In this study, we compared 12 mm cell culture inserts with permeable polyester membranes (0.4 μm pores) from two different manufacturers: CELLTREAT® and Corning®. Physical dimensions and masses of the inserts were found to be very similar between the two brands, with CELLTREAT® inserts having a slightly smaller diameter and growth area (11.91 mm; 1.11 cm
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Cell Culture Techniques/methods ; Epithelial Cells/metabolism ; Respiratory System ; Cells, Cultured ; Cell Differentiation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2724325-4
    ISSN 2051-817X ; 2051-817X
    ISSN (online) 2051-817X
    ISSN 2051-817X
    DOI 10.14814/phy2.15921
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  4. Article ; Online: A Rapid Review on Community Connected Microgrids

    Moiz Masood Syed / Gregory M. Morrison

    Sustainability, Vol 13, Iss 6753, p

    2021  Volume 6753

    Abstract: As the population of urban areas continues to grow, and construction of multi-unit developments surges in response, building energy use demand has increased accordingly and solutions are needed to offset electricity used from the grid. Renewable energy ... ...

    Abstract As the population of urban areas continues to grow, and construction of multi-unit developments surges in response, building energy use demand has increased accordingly and solutions are needed to offset electricity used from the grid. Renewable energy systems in the form of microgrids, and grid-connected solar PV-storage are considered primary solutions for powering residential developments. The primary objectives for commissioning such systems include significant electricity cost reductions and carbon emissions abatement. Despite the proliferation of renewables, the uptake of solar and battery storage systems in communities and multi-residential buildings are less researched in the literature, and many uncertainties remain in terms of providing an optimal solution. This literature review uses the rapid review technique, an industry and societal issue-based version of the systematic literature review, to identify the case for microgrids for multi-residential buildings and communities. The study describes the rapid review methodology in detail and discusses and examines the configurations and methodologies for microgrids.
    Keywords rapid review ; microgrid ; community ; solar PV ; battery storage ; utility grid ; Environmental effects of industries and plants ; TD194-195 ; Renewable energy sources ; TJ807-830 ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Subject code 690
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Displacement Estimation Using 3D-Printed RFID Arrays for Structural Health Monitoring.

    Pekgor, Metin / Arablouei, Reza / Nikzad, Mostafa / Masood, Syed

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 22

    Abstract: Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are small, low-cost, wearable, and wireless sensors that can detect movement in structures, humans, or robots. In this paper, we use passive RFID tags for structural health monitoring by detecting displacements. ...

    Abstract Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are small, low-cost, wearable, and wireless sensors that can detect movement in structures, humans, or robots. In this paper, we use passive RFID tags for structural health monitoring by detecting displacements. We employ a novel process of using 3D printable embedded passive RFID tags within uniform linear arrays together with the multiple signal classification algorithm to estimate the direction of arrival using only the phase of the backscattered signals. We validate our proposed approach via data collected from real-world experiments using a unipolar RFID reader antenna and both narrowband and wideband measurements.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Radio Frequency Identification Device ; Algorithms ; Printing, Three-Dimensional
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s22228811
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  6. Book ; Conference proceedings ; Audio / Video: Material and manufacturing technology IV

    Masood, Syed

    selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 4th International Conference on Material and Manufacturing Technology (ICMMT 2013), May 11 - 12, 2013, Seoul, Korea

    (Advanced materials research ; 748, CD-ROM)

    2013  

    Event/congress ICMMT (4, 2013.05.11-12, Seoul) ; International Conference on Material and Manufacturing Technology (4, 2013.05.11-12, Seoul)
    Author's details ed. by: Syed Masood
    Series title Advanced materials research ; 748, CD-ROM
    Language English
    Size 1 CD-ROM, 12 cm
    Publisher TTP, Trans Tech Publ
    Publishing place Durnten-Zurich u.a.
    Document type Book ; Conference proceedings ; Audio / Video
    ISBN 9783037857526 ; 3037857528
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  7. Book ; Conference proceedings ; Online: Material and manufacturing technology IV

    Masood, Syed

    Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 4th International Conference on Material and Manufacturing Technology (ICMMT 2013), May 11-12, 2013, Seoul, Korea

    (Advanced materials research ; 748)

    2013  

    Abstract: Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 4th International Conference on Material and Manufacturing Technology (ICMMT 2013), May 11-12, 2013, Seoul, South Korea. The 251 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Materials ... ...

    Author's details edited by Syed Masood
    Series title Advanced materials research ; 748
    Abstract Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 4th International Conference on Material and Manufacturing Technology (ICMMT 2013), May 11-12, 2013, Seoul, South Korea. The 251 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Materials Engineering and Technology; Chapter 2: Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Design Technology; Chapter 3: Power System and Energy Engineering; Chapter 4: Instrumentation, Measurement and Testing Technologies; Chapter 5: Signal and Data Processing, Data Mining; Chapter 6: Mechatronics and Robotics Technology; Chapter 7: Modern Control and Automation E
    Keywords Engineering design ; Materials
    Language English
    Size Online-Ressource (1313 pages), illustrations
    Publisher Trans Tech Publications Ltd
    Publishing place Switzerland
    Document type Book ; Conference proceedings ; Online
    Note Includes bibliographical references and index
    ISBN 9783037857526 ; 3037857528
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  8. Article ; Online: Endogenous

    Liu, Victoria / Pirbhai, Adnan / Masood, Syed Faraz

    BMJ case reports

    2021  Volume 14, Issue 7

    Abstract: A 67-year-old woman presented with painful, acute vision loss after 5 days of fever and muscle aches while visiting the Dominican Republic. She had no recent history of ocular surgery, dental work or recent trauma. Anterior chamber aspiration confirmed ... ...

    Abstract A 67-year-old woman presented with painful, acute vision loss after 5 days of fever and muscle aches while visiting the Dominican Republic. She had no recent history of ocular surgery, dental work or recent trauma. Anterior chamber aspiration confirmed an initial diagnosis of endogenous endophthalmitis, positive for
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Canada ; Dominican Republic ; Endophthalmitis/drug therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Panophthalmitis ; Retrospective Studies ; Streptococcus mitis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ISSN 1757-790X
    ISSN (online) 1757-790X
    DOI 10.1136/bcr-2020-239187
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  9. Article ; Online: Effects of Controlled Ozone Exposure on Circulating microRNAs and Vascular and Coagulation Biomarkers: A Mediation Analysis.

    Chen, Hao / Masood, Syed / Rappold, Ana G / Diaz-Sanchez, David / Samet, James M / Tong, Haiyan

    Non-coding RNA

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 4

    Abstract: Exposure to ozone ( ... ...

    Abstract Exposure to ozone (O
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-01
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2813993-8
    ISSN 2311-553X ; 2311-553X
    ISSN (online) 2311-553X
    ISSN 2311-553X
    DOI 10.3390/ncrna9040043
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  10. Article ; Online: Emissions from plastic incineration induce inflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired bioenergetics in primary human respiratory epithelial cells.

    Rogers, Keith / WaMaina, Elisa / Barber, Andrew / Masood, Syed / Love, Charlotte / Kim, Yong Ho / Gilmour, M Ian / Jaspers, Ilona

    Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology

    2024  

    Abstract: Inhalation exposure to plastic incineration emissions (PIEs) is a problem of increasing human relevance, as plastic production and waste creation have drastically increased since mainstream integration during the 20th century. We investigated the effects ...

    Abstract Inhalation exposure to plastic incineration emissions (PIEs) is a problem of increasing human relevance, as plastic production and waste creation have drastically increased since mainstream integration during the 20th century. We investigated the effects of PIEs on human nasal epithelial cells (HNECs) to understand if such exposures cause damage and dysfunction to respiratory epithelia. Primary HNECs from male and female donors were cultured at air-liquid interface (ALI), and 16HBE cells were cultured on coverslips. Smoke condensates were generated from incineration of plastic at flaming (640 °C) and smoldering (500 °C) temperatures, and cells were subsequently exposed to these materials at 5-50 μg/cm2 concentrations. HNECs were assessed for mitochondrial dysfunction and 16HBE cells for glutathione oxidation in real-time analyses. HNEC culture supernatants and total RNA were collected at 4 hours post exposure for cytokine and gene expression analysis, and results show that PIEs can acutely induce inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction in HNECs, and that incineration temperature modifies biological responses. Specifically, condensates from flaming and smoldering PIEs significantly increased HNEC secretion of cytokines IL-8, IL-1β, and IL-13, as well as expression of xenobiotic metabolism pathways and genes such as CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 at 5 and 20 μg/cm2 concentrations. Only 50 μg/cm2 flaming PIEs significantly increased glutathione oxidation in 16HBEs, and decreased respiration and ATP production in HNEC mitochondria. Impact Statement: Our data reveal the impact of incineration temperatures on biological outcomes associated with PIE exposures, emphasizing the importance of temperature as a factor when evaluating respiratory disease associated with PIEs exposure.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1420885-4
    ISSN 1096-0929 ; 1096-6080
    ISSN (online) 1096-0929
    ISSN 1096-6080
    DOI 10.1093/toxsci/kfae038
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