We propose in this paper a generic architecture to support, develop, manage, and interact with agentbased applications. In this context, we detail two main components of the architecture, namely: the AES (Agent Execution System) and the AEE (Agent Execution Environment). For both of them we describe their main concepts, data structures and interfaces. We also propose a set of characteristics th...

This paper deals with practical measures for performance evaluation of estimators and filters. Several new measures useful for evaluating various aspects of the performance of an estimator or filter are proposed and justified, including measurement error reduction factors, and success and failure rates. Pros and cons of some widely used measures are explained. In particular, the merits of a mea...

Although a number of studies have examined the role of gastric emptying (GE) in obesity, the influences of habitual physical activity level, body composition and energy expenditure (EE) on GE have received very little consideration. In the present study, we compared GE in active and inactive males, and characterised relationships with body composition (fat mass and fat-free mass) and EE. A tota...

OBJECTIVES To examine the validity and reliability of the Fitbit Flex against direct observation for measuring steps in the laboratory and against the Actigraph for step counts in free-living conditions and for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and activity energy expenditure (AEE) overall. METHODS Twenty-five adults (12 females, 13 males) wore a Fitbit Flex and an Actigraph GT3X+...

We have investigated the anomalous Ettingshausen effect (AEE) in iron–carbon alloys, i.e., cast irons and steel, using lock-in thermography. All alloys exhibit clear AEE-induced temperature modulation, their coefficient is an order of magnitude greater than that pure iron at room temperature. The dimensionless figure merit for AEE ductile 55 times owing to significant increase coefficient. Our ...

Improving agricultural eco-efficiency (AEE) is a promising way to achieve the sustainability of development. Although AEE evaluation and driving forces were widely explored, few studies have systematically examined how urbanization, core force, affected AEE. To supplement existing literature, GB-US-SBM model was used assess in China during 2004–2020. Furtherly, it mediation effect investigate u...

A estimulação de estudantes com Altas Habilidades/Superdotação (AH/SD) é imprescindível para o seu desenvolvimento global. No Brasil, essa um direito garantido na legislação, por meio do Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE), desde a educação básica ao ensino superior, apesar desses nem sempre terem acesso ela razões diversas, dentre elas: falta identificação dos indicadores AH/SD nos con...

BACKGROUND Previous studies suggested that physical activity energy expenditure (AEE) is a major determinant of dietary fat oxidation, which is a central component of fat metabolism and body weight regulation. OBJECTIVE We tested this hypothesis by investigating the effect of contrasted physical activity levels on dietary saturated and monounsaturated fatty acid oxidation in relation to insul...

Introduction: The Weight training has been widely used as strategy of reduction and weight control, so the energy expenditure (EE) contributes significantly to this process. Objective: To compare the acute effects of the circuit method (CM) with the traditional method (TM) on the EE. Methods: This research had a randomized crossover design; the sample consisted of ten adult men recreationally t...