Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of Successive Planting of Eucalyptus on Soil
Physicochemical Properties 1–3 Generations
after Converting Masson Pine Forests
into Eucalyptus Plantations

Soil physicochemical properties play a key role in plant growth and development; however, owing to land use change and successive planting, long-term changes in soil physicochemical properties are rarely reported. The objective of this study was to analyze changes in soil physicochemical properties caused by the conversion of Masson pine forests to Eucalyptus plantations and the successive planting of first, second, and third-generation Eucalyptus plantations in China using a space-for-time substitution method. The results demonstrated significant differences in soil physicochemical properties between Masson pine forest (MP) and second-generation (G2) and third-generation (G3) Eucalyptus plantations at 0-20 and 40-60 cm soil
The Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Four Different Storage Media (Placentrex, Propolis 10%, Pomegranate Juice 5%, and Hank's Balanced Salt Solution) in Preserving the Viability of Periodontal Ligament Cells: An In Vitro Study

Background: Out of all traumas, dentoalveolar trauma occurs quite frequently and is commonly linked to avulsion injuries. Of all severe lesions to the permanent dentition, tooth avulsion accounts for 1%-16% of cases. The extraoral dry time and the storage medium in which the tooth is stored and its capacity to promote cell viability are two important variables influencing the prognosis of an avulsed tooth following replantation. Aim: The aim of this paper is to assess and contrast the effectiveness of placentrex, propolis 10%, pomegranate juice 5%, and Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS) as a storage medium in preserving the periodontal ligament (PDL) cells' viability. Methods: Sixty freshly extracted premolars were put in four various media for 45 minutes each, including HBSS, placentrex, propolis 10%, and pomegranate juice 5%, and placed in an incubator for 30 minutes in 15 mL falcon tubes with 2.5 mL solutions of collagenase 0.2 mg/mL and dispase 2.4 mg/mL in phosphate-buffered saline. Bovine serum was added after incubation, and the mixture was centrifuged for four minutes. Trypan blue 0.4% was used to identify the cells. Under a light microscope, a hemocytometer was utilized to quantify the number of periodontal ligament cells that were still alive. Results: Propolis, pomegranate, and placentrex are all significantly inferior to HBSS in the context of the sustainability of the cells. It was discovered that HBSS with placentrex and pomegranate juice 5% was statistically insignificant. The difference in periodontal ligament cell viability between propolis 10%, HBSS, placentrex, and pomegranate juice 5% was shown to be statistically significant. Conclusion: When compared to other media such as propolis 10% and pomegranate juice 5%, placentrex is a better alternative storage medium for avulsed teeth.
Deep Learning for Advanced Similar Musical Instrument Detection and Recognition

— Researchers in the domains of machine learning and artificial intelligence are particularly interested in the problem of object identification. Detection and identification of similar objects are one of the most difficult challenges in computer vision image recognition. This study will identify the following musical instruments: cello, clarinet, erhu, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, harp, recorder, bassoon, and violin. Various musical instruments have the same size, shape, and sound. Furthermore, we are impressed by the ease with which humans can identify very similar objects, and for computers, this is a difficult task. In this work, we attempted to distinguish between things that seemed to be extremely similar at the level of human perception. Next, we deploy Yolo V4 to determine which musical instruments are comparable to one another. Following that, the performance of the Yolo V4 and Densenet models will be evaluated. We can improve the detection performance of musical instruments that are similar based on the outcomes of our experiments. In comparison to the findings of other experiments, Yolo V4 demonstrates the highest possible average accuracy, coming in at 94.70 percent and better than previous methods.
Severe Methodological Deficiencies Associated with Claims of Domestic Livestock Driving Climate Change

Reduction of global livestock numbers and meat consumption have been recommended for climate change mitigation. However, the basic assumptions made to come up with that kind of recommendations reveal severe methodological deficiencies: (1) Carbon footprint, emission intensity, and life-cycle assessments of domestic livestock products reported in scientific literature consistently overlooked the necessity of correcting non CO2 GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions (nitrous oxide and methane) from managed ecosystems for baseline emission scenarios over time and space (pristine ecosystem and/or pre-climate change emissions); (2) Uncertainties associated with the climate sensitivity of anthropogenic GHG-emissions have been ignored; (3) Inconsistencies in the methodological treatment of land use change (deforestation) in emission intensity calculations (per unit of product) can be detected in the literature; (4) The virtual lack of a discernable livestock signal in global methane distribution and historical methane emission rates has not been acknowledged; theoretical bottom up calculations do not reflect the relative insignificance of livestock-born methane for the global methane budget; (5) Potential substrate induced enhancement of methane breakdown rates have not been taken into consideration. A tremendous over-assessment of potential livestock contribution to climate change is the logical consequence of these important methodological deficiencies which have been inexorably propagated through recent scientific literature.
Pan-cancer analysis of Krüppel-like factor 3 and its carcinogenesis in pancreatic cancer

Background Krüppel-like factor 3 (KLF3) is a key transcriptional repressor, which is involved in various biological functions such as lipogenesis, erythropoiesis, and B cell development, and has become one of the current research hotspots. However, the role of KLF3 in the pan-cancer and tumor microenvironment remains unclear. Methods TCGA and GTEx databases were used to evaluate the expression difference of KLF3 in pan-cancer and normal tissues. The cBioPortal database and the GSCALite platform analyzed the genetic variation and methylation modification of KLF3. The prognostic role of KLF3 in pan-cancer was identified using Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier analysis. Correlation analysis was used to explore the relationship between KLF3 expression and tumor mutation burden, microsatellite instability, and immune-related genes. The relationship between KLF3 expression and tumor immune microenvironment was calculated by ESTIMATE, EPIC, and MCPCOUNTER algorithms. TISCH and CancerSEA databases analyzed the expression distribution and function of KLF3 in the tumor microenvironment. TIDE, GDSC, and CTRP databases evaluated KLF3-predicted immunotherapy response and sensitivity to small molecule drugs. Finally, we analyzed the role of KLF3 in pancreatic cancer by in vivo and in vitro experiments. Results KLF3 was abnormally expressed in a variety of tumors, which could effectively predict the prognosis of patients, and it was most obvious in pancreatic cancer. Further experiments verified that silencing KLF3 expression inhibited pancreatic cancer progression. Functional analysis and gene set enrichment analysis found that KLF3 was involved in various immune-related pathways and tumor progression-related pathways. In addition, based on single-cell sequencing analysis, it was found that KLF3 was mainly expressed in CD4Tconv, CD8T, monocytes/macrophages, endothelial cells, and malignant cells in most of the tumor microenvironment. Finally, we assessed the value of KLF3 in predicting response to immunotherapy and predicted a series of sensitive drugs targeting KLF3. Conclusion The role of KLF3 in the tumor microenvironment of various types of tumors cannot be underestimated, and it has significant potential as a biomarker for predicting the response to immunotherapy. In particular, it plays an important role in the progression of pancreatic cancer.
Pengaruh Pelatihan dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. Pegadaian (Persero) Kantor Wilayah V Manado

Sumber daya manusia adalah faktor yang paling menentukan dalam pencapaian tujuan Perusahaan. Karena, sumber daya manusia termasuk unsur dari kekuatan daya saing bangsa, untuk itu sumber daya manusia dituntut menjadi unggul dan profesional dalam kerjanya demi kemajuan dan pencapaian tujuan Perusahaan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui apakah pelatihan dan motivasi kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Pegadaian (persero) Kantor Wilayah V Manado. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan PT. Pegadaian (persero) Kantor Wilayah V Manado. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sampling jenuh, yaitu mengambil seluruh sampel sebanyak 44 responden. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian dan hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan dan motivasi kerja secara simultan dan parsial berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Pegadaian (persero) Kantor Wilayah V Manado.
The Impact of Modality, Technology Suspicion, and NDRT Engagement on the Effectiveness of AV Explanations

Explanations — reasons or justifications for action — are being used to promote the acceptance of automated vehicles (AVs). Yet, it is unclear whether and how the modality of explanation affects its effectiveness. Despite its importance in the technology acceptance literature, the impact of technology suspicion on the adoption of AVs is yet to be fully examined. To expand our understanding of AV explanation, we conducted a within-subjects experiment with 32 participants using a high-fidelity driving simulator. Four conditions were presented to participants: (1) auditory explanation with a non-driving-related task (NDRT), (2) auditory explanation without NDRT, (3) visual explanation with NDRT, and (4) visual explanation without NDRT. The results indicate that auditory explanations are more effective in reducing anxiety and unsafety perception for high-suspicion individuals, especially in the absence of NDRT. Conversely, individuals who are less technology suspicious prefer visual explanations, which can result in lower levels of anxiety and perceived unsafety. The study highlights the importance of considering individuals’ technology suspicion and engagement with NDRT when selecting the appropriate explanation modality, and the findings can guide the design of future AV systems to promote effective human-machine interaction.
Analisis Pengaruh Anggaran Partisipatif pada Budgetary Slack dengan Empat Variabel Moderasi (Studi Kasus pada Skpd Kabupaten Badung, Bali)

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh anggaran partisipatif pada budgetary slack denganempat variabel moderasi, yaitu asimetri informasi, komitmen organisasi, budaya organisasi dankapasitas individu. Responden dipilih dengan cara proportionate random sampling. Datadikumpulkan melalui metode survei berupa kuesioner dan indepth interview, serta dianalisisdengan analisis regresi moderasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anggaran partisipasiberpengaruh positif pada budgetary slack. Bahkan, asimetri informasi memperkuat pengaruhtersebut. Sebaliknya, komitmen organisasi dan budaya organisasi memperlemah hubungan antaraanggaran partisipatif dengan budgetary slack. Selain itu, tinggi atau rendahnya kapasitas individutidak mampu memoderasi hubungan tersebut.
Effect of Malaria on Blood Levels of Vitamin E: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vitamin E has an antioxidant property and is associated with protection against malaria. The current study used systematic review and meta-analysis approaches examining the variance in blood levels of vitamin E in malaria patients as compared with uninfected individuals. The protocol for the systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD4202341481). Searches for pertinent studies were carried out on Embase, MEDLINE, Ovid, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. The combined effect estimate (Cohen’s d) of the difference in vitamin E levels in malaria patients as compared with uninfected individuals was estimated using the random effects model. The searches yielded 2009 records, and 23 studies were included in the systematic review. The majority of the studies (80%) found that vitamin E levels were significantly lower in malaria patients than those who were not infected. Overall, the results revealed a significant reduction in blood levels of vitamin E in malaria patients when compared with uninfected individuals (p < 0.01, Cohen’s d: −2.74, 95% CI: −3.72–(−1.76), I2: 98.69%, 21 studies). There was a significant reduction in blood levels of vitamin E in patients suffering from severe malaria, in comparison with those experiencing less severe forms of the disease (p < 0.01, Cohen’s d: −0.56, 95% CI: −0.85–(−0.26), I2: 0%, 2 studies), but no variation in blood levels of vitamin E among patients suffering from either P. falciparum or P. vivax malaria (p = 0.13, Cohen’s d: −1.15, 95% CI: −2.62–0.33, I2: 93.22%, 3 studies). In summary, the present study strongly suggests that vitamin E levels are significantly reduced in malaria patients, with a more pronounced decrease observed in cases of severe malaria. However, the type of malaria parasite, specifically P. falciparum or P. vivax, did not appear to influence the levels of vitamin E. This study highlights the potential role of vitamin E in the pathogenesis of malaria and suggests that improved vitamin E status might be beneficial for improving disease outcomes.
Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations of the United States Geological Survey CHAPTER Dl APPLICATION OF SURFACE GEOPHYSICS TO GROUND-WATER INVESTIGATIONS

applications and interpretation in selected geohydroThis manual reviews the standard methods of sur­ face geophysics applicable to ground-water investi­ gations. It covers electrical methods, seismic and gravity methods, and magnetic methods. The general physical principles underlying each method and its capabilities and limitations are’ described. Possibilities for non-uniqueness of interpre­ tation of geophysical results are noted. Examples of actual use of the methods are given to illustrate logic environments. The objective of the manual is to provide the hy­ drogeologist with a sufficient understanding of the capabilities, limitations, and relative cost of gee­ nhvsical methods to make sound decisions as to ah-& use of these methods is desirable. The manual also provides enough information for the hydrogeolo­ gist to work with a geophysicist in designing geophys­ ical surveys that differentiate. significant hydrogeologic changes.
Evaluation of Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function in Car Spray Painters in Ibadan, Nigeria

Aim: This study investigated the correlation between respiratory symptoms and ventilatory function among car spray painters. Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional analytical study. The study population comprised car spray painters from various automobile workshops in Ibadan and control subjects. The control group was comprised of individuals not exposed to spray paint or other respiratory hazards in their workplaces. The sample size was determined using Fisher’s formula giving a total sample size of 500 participants, 250 car spray painters, and 250 control subjects. The car spray painters were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire designed in English and translated to Yoruba (the local language) when necessary. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1), Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) and Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) were determined using standard methods. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The study highlighted a significant difference in educational levels between both groups. Additionally, most car spray painters (91.2%) reported the use of personal protective equipment, with safety goggles being the most common type used. A high percentage of the painters worked in open spaces (61.2%) and had access to ventilation facilities (94.8%). The health and lifestyle assessment revealed a significant disparity in smoking and alcohol consumption habits, with higher prevalence among car spray painters. Results showed that FVC, FEV1, FEV1:FVC ratio, PEFR, and DLCO, with the car spray painters presenting lower values except for the FEV1:FVC ratio and DLCO, which were higher. The car spray painters also showed a higher prevalence of obstructive (35.2%) and restrictive (23.2%) ventilatory patterns compared to the control group. Conclusion: The findings indicate a strong association between car spray painting and respiratory symptoms, a decrease in certain ventilatory functions, and a higher prevalence of obstructive and restrictive patterns. This underscores the importance of occupational health and safety interventions, including education and improved use of personal protective equipment, to mitigate the adverse effects of this profession on respiratory health.
Phenotypic differentiation among cattle populations based on biometric traits

An attempt was made to differentiate 3 cattle populations of Rajasthan state i.e. Kankrej (407), Sanchori (152) and Nari (175) by canonical discriminant analysis (CDA), a multivariate technique using 12 different biometric traits. Single trait analysis variance showed that Sanchori cows had largest size, Kankrej was intermediate and Nari was the smallest. The step-wise discriminant analysis showed that distance between hip bones, heart girth, horn length, face width, ear length, face width, horn diameter, height at withers, tail length without switch, tail length and body length were the most discriminating traits between these three cattle populations. The Mahalanobis distances between these cattle populations indicated that they are three distinct populations. The dendrogram based on the average linkage method showed that there are 2 clusters; cluster one includes Nari and Sanchori cows and cluster two Kankrej cows, clearly separated from cluster one. The individual assignment to different cattle populations by the cross-validation classification approach showed that 100% of the Kankrej cows, 98.08% of Sanchori cows and 98.98% of Nari cows were correctly assigned into their source populations. The present study revealed that the free canonical approach is proved useful and informative in differentiating between 3 cattle populations and suggested that Sanchori and Nari may be established/registers as a distinct breed.
Teacher Professionalism and Principal Supervision's Impact on Teacher Performance

The purpose of this study is to see if there is an influence of teacher professionalism and principle supervision on teacher performance. This study is an ex post facto quantitative study using a questionnaire instrument. The respondents in this study were 31 teachers from SMA Negeri 2 Kayuagung. The data were analyzed using the SPSS application, which calculated regression, t-tests, and F-tests. The study's findings revealed that teacher professionalism and principle supervision had a substantial influence on teacher performance. Previous researchers have never conducted a study like this previously since prior studies only focused on characteristics of teacher professionalism and organizational environment on teacher performance and components of teacher professionalism and teaching experience on teacher performance. While the purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between professionalism and supervision and high school performance. This study is anticipated to help school principals enhance performance by boosting teacher professionalism and providing adequate monitoring.
Underwater image restoration based on second-order statistical characteristics

Abstract. Underwater image restoration is of great significance to underwater vision operation. We propose an underwater image restoration method based on the independent color channel of a single image. In this method, the relationship between the transmittance parameters and the second-order statistics of the scattered light underwater is established through a multi-layer continuous model of the water. First, the region with approximate depth is obtained by super-pixel segmentation, then the sub-color channel statistical calculation is carried out for each super-pixel independently, and finally the transmittance of each color channel is estimated combined with the relational expression. Experimental results show that this method has better effect on color fidelity of underwater image restoration.
A Comparative Phylogeography of Three Marine Species with Different PLD Modes Reveals Two Genetic Breaks across the Southern Caribbean Sea

Simple Summary The comparative phylogeography of marine species with contrasting dispersal potential across the southern Caribbean Sea was evaluated by the presence of two putative barriers: the Magdalena River plume (MRP) and the combination of the absence of a rocky bottom and the almost permanent upwelling in the La Guajira Peninsula (ARB + PUG). Samples of each species were collected in five locations from Capurganá to La Guajira. For the first time, sufficient evidence of a phylogeographic break caused by the MRP is provided, mainly for Acanthemblemaria rivasi, a fish in a coral reef. The ARB + PUG barrier causes another break for A. rivasi and Cittarium pica (rocky shore mollusk species). We identified three populations for A. rivasi and C. pica from five locations, while Nerita tessellata presented one population. Acanthemblemaria rivasi and C. pica fit the hierarchical population model and share a similar phylogeographic history. Our results show how the biological traits of these three species and the biogeographic barriers have influenced their phylogeographic structure. Finally, we discussed why the Santa Marta and La Guajira marine sectors are essential for conserving marine species across the southern Caribbean Sea. Abstract The comparative phylogeography of marine species with contrasting dispersal potential across the southern Caribbean Sea was evaluated by the presence of two putative barriers: the Magdalena River plume (MRP) and the combination of the absence of a rocky bottom and the almost permanent upwelling in the La Guajira Peninsula (ARB + PUG). Three species with varying biological and ecological characteristics (i.e., dispersal potentials) that inhabit shallow rocky bottoms were selected: Cittarium pica (PLD < 6 days), Acanthemblemaria rivasi (PLD < 22 days), and Nerita tessellata (PLD > 60 days). We generated a set of SNPs for the three species using the ddRad-seq technique. Samples of each species were collected in five locations from Capurganá to La Guajira. For the first time, evidence of a phylogeographic break caused by the MRP is provided, mainly for A. rivasi (AMOVA: ΦCT = 0.420). The ARB + PUG barrier causes another break for A. rivasi (ΦCT = 0.406) and C. pica (ΦCT = 0.224). Three populations (K = 3) were identified for A. rivasi and C. pica, while N. tessellata presented one population (K = 1). The Mantel correlogram indicated that A. rivasi and C. pica fit the hierarchical population model, and only the A. rivasi and C. pica comparisons showed phylogeographic congruence. Our results demonstrate how the biological traits of these three species and the biogeographic barriers have influenced their phylogeographic structure.