Current Internet of Things (IoT) stacks are frequently focused on handling an increasing volume of data that require a sophisticated interpretation through analytics to improve decision making and thus generate business value.In this paper, a cognitive IoT architecture based on FIWARE IoT principles is presented.The architecture incorporates a new
In the last 20 years car sharing has been a growing trend in personal mobility.Multiple aspects of these systems have been already discussed: different forms of car sharing, user’s preferences and behavior, or benefits estimation.Nevertheless, the management of these systems needs to be continuously improved to remain a competitive alternati
We report a numerical study of a broadband metamaterial absorber in visible light region by utilizing a Green Hornet single layer of metal-dielectric-metal configuration.The absorption bandwidth and absorption performances are tailored by varying the resonator shapes and metal materials.The absorption bandwidth of the proposed metamaterial absorber
Abstract A recent paper by McKnight et al.in The Lancet has provided the first formal meta-analysis of the more common adverse reactions to lithium.The authors analyzed 385 studies and focused mainly on the harmful effects of lithium on the kidney, the thyroid and parathyroid glands, body weight, skin and congenital malformations.Their contribution
Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) is increasingly being used as a reverse genetics tool to study functions of specific plant genes.It is especially useful for plants, such as soybean, that are recalcitrant to transformation.Previously, Bean pod mottle virus (BPMV) was shown to be an effective VIGS vector for soybean.However, the reported BPMV vec