Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Vibration-based Damage Identification Methods: A Review and Comparative Study

A comprehensive review on modal parameter-based damage identification methods for beam- or plate-type structures is presented, and the damage identification algorithms in terms of signal processing are particularly emphasized. Based on the vibration features, the damage identification methods are classified into four major categories: natural frequency-based methods, mode shape-based methods, curvature mode shape-based methods, and methods using both mode shapes and frequencies, and their merits and drawbacks are discussed. It is observed that most mode shape-based and curvature mode shape-based methods only focus on damage localization. In order to precisely locate the damage, the mode shape-based methods have to rely on optimization algorithms or signal processing techniques; while the curvature mode shape-based methods are in general a very effective type of damage localization algorithms. As an implementation, a comparative study of five extensively-used damage detection algorithms for beam-type structures is conducted to evaluate and demonstrate the validity and effectiveness of the signal processing algorithms. This brief review aims to help the readers in identifying starting points for research in vibration-based damage identification and structural health monitoring and guides researchers and practitioners in better implementing available damage identification algorithms and signal processing methods for beam- or plate-type structures.
Drying, Harvesting and Storage Characteristics of Perennial Grasses as Biomass Feedstocks

Reed canarygrass and switchgrass were established on 4 ha plots so that crop drying rate, baling rate, bale density, storage losses, and quality changes could be determined. In a single-cut system, switchgrass yield was 8% greater than reed canarygrass in the second year of production. Reed canarygrass yield was 14% greater in a two cutting system than a single cut system. Initial moisture at cutting was 58 to 47% (w.b.) for reed canarygrass and 66 to 46% (w.b.) for switchgrass. When crop yield was similar, switchgrass tended to dry faster than reed canarygrass. When crop was placed in a wide-swath by tedding, it was possible to achieve baling moisture (< 20% w.b.) in a single day. Bale density averaged 163 kg DM/m3 with no significant differences between crops or type of wrap (twine or net). Dry bales stored outdoors for 9 and 11 months averaged 3.4, 7.7, 8.3, and 14.9% DM loss for bales wrapped with plastic film, net wrap, plastic twine, and sisal twine, respectively. Bales stored indoors averaged 3.0% DM loss. The most uniform biomass feedstock was generated by storing indoors or ensiling in a tube of plastic film. Preservation by ensiling in a tube of plastic film produced average DM losses of 1.1%. Baling and then ensiling without field wilting was successful.
A critical review of the particulate matter toxicology literature for senate bill 25 review of the particulate matter standard.

The California Environmental Protection Agency has been charged with reviewing the ambient air quality standards for particulate matter (PM) and sulfates to ensure they are protective of children. Toxicology studies provide a critical component of the overall standards review process. Toxicology studies can provide information essential for identifying which components or characteristics of PM air pollution may be more harmful or more closely associated with the adverse health effects seen in epidemiological studies of human populations exposed to ambient levels of PM. Toxicology studies can also provide valuable information on the biological mechanisms involved in causing adverse health effects in animals and humans exposed to PM. This report provides a critical review of the peer reviewed toxicology literature as it pertains to PM and PM component exposure. It is not an exhaustive summary of all toxicology studies conducted using PM or PM components. This report reflects a focused effort to examine the results of toxicology studies that the authors believe will be most helpful in addressing the ongoing air quality standards review in California. As of the completion of this report, the majority of the toxicology studies reviewed found associations between exposure to PM of many different sizes and compositions resulted in direct effects on the respiratory tract. These effects include general as well as site specific cell and tissue injury, increased production of inflammatory biochemical species leading to increased pulmonary inflammation, increases in airway tissue reactivity leading to exacerbation of existing respiratory conditions, typically in compromised animal models. Changes have also been noted in immune cell populations or function that may lead to increased host susceptibility to respiratory infections. To date, few studies have provided much concrete information regarding the effects of PM exposure on other organs or systems in the body or on systemic effects that may result in biological events which will lead to mortality or morbidity in animals or humans. A very few carefully controlled studies do suggest that PM exposure to concentrated ambient particles, combustion particles or coarse particles containing endotoxin may result in systemic effects which could help explain the cardiorespiratory effects seen in epidemiological studies of human populations exposed to PM. Cal/EPA Air Resources Board Critical PM Toxicology Literature Review Contract Number 00-327: Kent E. Pinkerton, Ph.D. v
Clinicopathologic Associations and Neurologic Outcomes

Background and Objective Multiple studies highlighting the diagnostic utility of neurofascin-155 (NF155)– immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) in chronic demyelinating inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) have been published. However, few studies comprehensively address the long-term outcomes or clinical utility of NF155–immunoglobulin M (IgM) or NF155–immunoglobulin G (IgG) in the absence of NF155-IgG4. We evaluated phenotypic and histopathologic specificity and differences in outcomes between these NF155 antibody isotypes or IgG subclasses. We also compare NF155-IgG4-seropositive cases to other seropositive demyelinating neuropathies. Methods Neuropathy patient sera at Mayo Clinic were tested for NF155-IgG4, NF155-IgG, and NF155IgM autoantibodies. Demographic and clinical data of all seropositive cases were reviewed. Results We identified 32 NF155 cases (25 NF155-IgG-positive [20 NF155-IgG4-positive], 7 NF155IgM-seropositive). NF155-IgG4-seropositive patients clinically presented with distal more than proximal muscle weakness, positive sensory symptoms (prickling, asymmetric paresthesia, neuropathic pain), and gait ataxia. Cranial nerve involvement (11/20 [55%]) and papilledema (4/12 [33%]) occurred in many. Electrodiagnostic testing (EDX) demonstrated demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (19/20 [95%]). Autonomic involvement occurred in 45% (n = 9, median composite autonomic scoring scale score 3.5, range 1–7). Nerve biopsies from the NF155-IgG4 patients (n = 11) demonstrated grouped segmental demyelination (50%), myelin reduplication (45%), and paranodal swellings (50%). Most patients needed secondand thirdline immunosuppression but had favorable long-term outcomes (n = 18). Among 14 patients with serial EDX over 2 years, all except one demonstrated improvement after treatment. NF155-IgG-positive, NF155-IgG4-negative (NF155-IgG-positive) and NF155-IgM-positive patients were phenotypically different from NF155-IgG4-seropositive patients. Sensory ataxia, neuropathic pain, cerebellar dysfunction, and root/plexus MRI abnormalities were significantly more common in NF155-IgG4-positive compared to myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG)–IgM neuropathy. Chronic immune sensory polyradiculopathy (CISP)/CISP-plus phenotype was more common among contactin-1 neuropathies compared to NF155-IgG4positive cases. NF155-IgG4-positive cases responded favorably to immunotherapy compared to MAG-IgM-seropositive cases with distal acquired demyelinating symmetric neuropathy (p < 0.001) and had better long-term clinical outcomes compared to contactin-1 IgG (p = 0.04). MORE ONLINE
Biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani disease and biostimulant effect by microbial products on bean plants

Microbial products containing a mixture of fungi and bacteria (EM Bokashi® 2-fi and EM-5 Sutociu® characterised by plant biostimulant activity), Trichoderma harzianum T22 (biofungicide) and the antagonist fungus Trichoderma sp. TJ40 were tested for efficacy against R. solani disease and for their biostimulant effects on bean plants, in growth chamber experiments, and for their direct effect on the pathogen growth, through in vitro experiments. In growth chamber experiments, EM-5 Sutociu was applied to seed (Sut/Se), substrate (Sut/S) and leaf (Sut/L) many times, EM Bokashi 2-fi to substrare (Bok/S) once and combined with Sut, T22 and TJ40 were applied once to substrate. The pathogen was inoculated to substrate at seeding time (first experiment) or at seedling phase (second experiment). Under our experimental conditions, Bok/S+Sut/S+Sut/L, Sut/S+Sut/L, Sut/Se+Sut/S+Sut/L and T22, in the first experiment, and all treatments, with the exception of Bok/S applied alone in the second experiment, gave significantly disease severity reduction and increase of dry weight and leaf area with respect to the infected control. The TJ40 treatment reduced both disease incidence and disease severity only in the second experiment. In the experiment on the biostimulant effect, T22, Bok/S+Sut/S+Sut/L, Sut/S+Sut/L and Sut/Se+Sut/S+Sut/L showed significantly increases of both dry weight and leaf area. The direct effect of the treatment with T22, TJ40, Bok and Sut on R. solani growth in vitro was studied with two methods, submerged colony (SC) and well diffusion (WD) assays. The pathogen growth was completely inhibited by Trichoderma T22 in both assays, by Trichoderma TJ40 in a range of 80-50 % in SD assay, and 50-30 % in WD assay and slightly inhibited or not inhibited by Bok and Sut.
Load Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Network: Performance Evaluation with Different Numbers of Hidden Neurons

Short Term Load Forecasting (STLF) is an essential and integral component for energy management and distribution corporations. Accurate load forecasting not only increases the efficiency of a distribution system, but also saves money. STLF is essential in taking quick decisions for a short period such as, for the next few hours or next day or a week. It helps to prevent load shedding and evaluations of various sophisticated financial products on energy pricing. It is important to consider that the forecasting is neither too optimistic nor too conservative because optimistic forecasting creates generation of surplus energy, causing loss of money and resources. Similarly, conservative forecasting will lead to shortage of energy requirement and hence will be a cause for power blackout. This paper examines and analyzes the use of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) as forecasting tools for predicting the future electric load demand and the impact of different numbers of neurons in the hidden layer in a three layered ANN architecture.
ON THE PAIRS OF MULTIPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS WITH A SPECIAL RELATION

It is proved that if f and g are complex-valued multiplicative functions satisfying g(An + 1) − Cf(n) = o(1) as n → ∞ with some positive integer A and non-zero complex constant C, then either f(n) = o(1), g(An + 1) = o(1) as n → ∞ or there exist a complex number s and multiplicative functions F, G such that f(n) = nF (n), g(n) = = nG(n), (0 ≤ Re s < 1) and G(An + 1) = 1 F (2) F (n) are satisfied for all n ∈ N. All solutions of G(An + 1) = 1 F (2) F (n) are given.
Pattern and Risk Factors of Liver Injury among Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients: The Experience of a Greek Referral Hospital

Background: Although the new coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) affects predominantly the respiratory system, concomitant liver manifestations are common among COVID-19 patients. Aim: To investigate the prevalence and pattern of liver impairment (hepatocellular, cholestatic, mixed) and identify risk factors potentially associated with the liver injury in hospitalized patients with Covid-19. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study enrolled consecutive patients with Covid-19 who had evidence of liver injury on admission and/or during hospitalization in a tertiary hospital. Patient demographic, clinical and laboratory data were captured from the hospital’s electronic data monitoring system. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were applied to identify risk factors for liver injury. Results: Overall, of the 113 hospitalized Covid-19 patients, 73 (64.6%) patients had evidence of liver injury. Admission to Intensive Care Unit and length of in-hospital stay were identified as independent risk factors for liver injury by multivariate analysis (p = 0.014 and p = 0.001, respectively). 35 patients (47.9%) had hepatocellular and 18 patients (24.7%) had cholestatic liver injury. Admission to Intensive Care Unit was statistically significantly associated with hepatocellular injury (p = 0.006). Conclusions: Liver injury is common in hospitalized Covid-19 patients. Hepatocellular-type injury is more common and is associated with a more severe course of disease. Summary Box What is already known Liver injury is common among Covid-19 patients The presence of liver injury among Covid-19 patients is associated with severe course of the disease What is not already known The hepatocellular pattern of liver injury is the prevalent one among hospitalized Covid-19 patients in Greece ICU admission and long hospital stay are independent risk factors for the presence of liver injury
Feeding and reproductive behaviour of the river catfish Rita rita (Hamilton, 1822) in the river Ganga, India

In the present study, data on food and feeding habits, sex ratio, condition factor, fecundity, maturity stages and Gonado-somatic index (GSI) of Rita rita were assessed. Samples were collected from the landings centre located on the bank of river Ganga at Allahabad from October 2013 to September 2014. An overall sex ratio (M/F) of 1: 0.99 observed was statistically non-significant. Molluscs (49.52% by volume), detritus (41.49%), insects (0.87%) and other miscellaneous food items formed the food of R. rita. In addition to the occurrence of the various food items, small pieces of polythene were found in 3.3% of the total stomachs examined. Food intake was observed to be reduced during the spawning months. However, the condition factor >1 suggested the species to be in good condition throughout the year in both the males and females.The mean relative gut length recorded was 1.6. Fecundity ranged from 21, 066 to 2, 49, 828 with a mean of 79,893 ova. Gonado-somatic index (GSI) was 0.41 to 6.71% and 0.21 to 1.48% for females and males, respectively. Highest monthly GSI in males and females was recorded in the month of July. Higher individual values of GSI along with presence of mature and maturing fishes encountered in the months, May to September showed that R.rita has multiple and prolonged breeding period from May to September with a peak between July and September.
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDE AND SOCIAL INNOVATION

Today, the role and contribution of human capital have been recognized as the most crucial factor in providing value. Undoubtedly, the human element is the most critical part of developing social and economic innovation (Sayadi et al., 2015). Entrepreneurship represents one of the essential options associated with innovation and the creation of private businesses. Individuals with capabilities accompanied by passion and pursuit of personal and social aspirations play a pivotal role in creating and improving life and the economy. However, until now, very few studies of this nature have been conducted in Sudan. Aries et al. (2020) emphasized innovation as a suitable measure for entrepreneurship. It plays a key role in the conditions of an individual to become a nascent entrepreneur (Carsrud & Brannback, 2011; Duong et al., 2020). Entrepreneurs and innovation play recognized roles in national economic development, especially in income generation, employment creation, skills development, provision of goods and services (Bourne, 2011; Iakovleva et al., 2014; Duong et al., 2020; Olszewska, 2015; Mitrovic Veljkovic et al., 2019). According to Christensen et al. (2002), entrepreneurial activities are critical elements to economic growth. It was also argued that entrepreneurs as job creators are valuable contributors to economic development (Ariff & Abubakar. 2003). Some previous studies investigated the relationship between entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial intention, for example, (Cromie, 2000; Utsch & Rauch, 2000 Abou., Ibrahim, & Hamid., 2018). (Utami, 2017) investigated the relationship between attitude, subjective norms, and entrepreneurial intention. In addition, Sikap, Hubungan (2016) examined the relationship between attitude, intention, and entrepreneurship career choice among Malaysian Indians. Kusmintarti (2017) examined the relationship between creativity, entrepreneurial attitude, and entrepreneurial intention case study of the students of State Polytechnic Malang. On the other hand, some previous studies investigated the relationship between entrepreneurial intention and social innovation. For example, (Wathanakom et, al. 2020) studied the causal relationship between innovativeness and entrepreneurial intention among undergraduate students. (Kris & Kristian 2016) explained the impacts of innovativeness and attitude on entrepreneurial intention among engineering and non-engineering students. (Ravi & buang 2016) investigate the relationship between attitude, intention, and entrepreneurship career choice among Malaysian Indian undergraduates.
Intrinsic Rewards and Employee Creative Performance: Moderating effects of Job autonomy and Proactive personality A perspective of Self-determination theory

The purpose of this research was to explore the effects of intrinsic rewards on employee creativity. It also explored the moderating effects of job autonomy and proactive personality for the linkage between intrinsic rewards for employee creativity in public universities. This research utilized a cross-sectional survey method to investigate four Kabul public universities in Afghanistan. A total of 400 matching pairs of subordinates and their immediate supervisor’s questionnaires were returned. Results demonstrated that intrinsic rewards positively correlated to employee creative performance. Furthermore, moderated path analysis showed that when job autonomy and proactive personality was high, intrinsic rewards for creativity had a positive direct effect on employee creative performance. This result adds to employee creative performance literature by empirically testing the moderating role of job autonomy and proactive personality in the intrinsic rewards for creativity and employee-creative performance link. Moreover, the outcomes showed that selfdetermination theory could be utilized as an overarching theory to explain how and why intrinsic reward for creativity can effect on employee creative performance.
THE INFLUENCE OF TRUST, PERCEIVED USEFULNESS, AND PERCEIVED EASE UPON CUSTOMERS’ ATTITUDE AND INTENTION TOWARD THE USE OF MOBILE BANKING IN JAKARTA

The rapid development of information technology has encouraged the banking industry to innovate in serving its customers. One of the most phenomenal technology service facilities is m-banking. This could be seen from the use of mobile banking is steeply increasing in recent years since almost every bank offers mobile banking services. In response to this fact, this study aims at examining the influence of trust, perceived benefits and perceived ease upon attitudes and intention of customers to use mobile banking. This study used technological acceptance model (TAM) with trust. The collection of data was conducted through a survey-based empirical study of 150 of respondents using convenience sampling. The result of study shows that attitude highly influences the intention to use mobile banking and attitude, as mediation, is influenced by perceived benefits, ease and trust.
Development of Species-Specific Primer Sets for Australian Redclaw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) Detection from Water Environmental DNA (eDNA)

School of Animal Science, Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Besut Campus 22000, Terengganu, Malaysia Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M. B. 3244 Kano State, Nigeria Faculty of Fisheries and Food Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia GeneSEQ Sdn Bhd, Bandar Bukit Beruntung, Rawang 48300, Selangor, Malaysia
Quantification of the influence of cracks in concrete structures on carbonation and chloride penetration

In order to study the influence of existing cracks in concrete structures on the carbonation and chloride penetration, small–scale experiments were carried out on mortar prisms. Six different mortar compositions were investigated, stored in five different environmental conditions. At regular times, the carbonation and chloride penetration of cracked and uncracked specimens were examined experimentally. On the basis of the experimental results, a tentative formula is established, quantifying the influence of the cracks as a function of crack width and crack length. The statistical variation of the influence factor can be modelled by means of a log–normal distribution.
Enhancing Enterprise Social Network Use: A Control Theory Study

Organizations employ Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs) (e.g., Yammer) expecting better intra-organizational communication, effective knowledge sharing and, in general, greater collaboration. Despite their similarities with Public Social Networks (PSNs) (e.g., Twitter), ESNs are struggling to gain credence with employees. This paper is part of a larger research project that investigates mechanisms to enhance employees’ engagement in the ESNs. Through the lens of Control Theory, this paper reports preliminary findings of a pilot case study aimed to propose formal and informal mechanisms that impact employees’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivations to encourage their use of ESNs. The study results highlight (i) the need to better understand employees’ extrinsic and intrinsic motivations to use Social Networks, and (ii) that unlike a PSN which acts as a hedonic system, an ESN acts as a utilitarian system, highlighting the importance of supporting intrinsic motivations in its implementation.
Sex Differences in Brain and Behavior: Eight Counterpoints

“Eight Things You Need to Know About Sex, Gender, Brains, and Behavior: A Guide for Academics, Journalists, Parents, Gender Diversity Advocates, Social Justice Warriors, Tweeters, Facebookers, and Everyone Else” is a new, attention-worthy article by Cordelia Fine, Daphna Joel, and Gina Rippon (Fine et al., 2019). These authors worry that sex differences are often portrayed as all-or-none binaries (“females are like this and males are like that”) and people tend to unthinkingly ascribe these differences to immutable biological factors (a form of psychological essentialism; Gelman & Rhodes, 2012). Such thinking is, indeed, both incorrect and a detriment to advancing a proper science of sex differences. In the article, Fine and colleagues set out to provide guidelines and thinking points for academics and the broader public, to help them critically evaluate reports of sex differences in brain and behavior. This is a laudable goal, and we fully support it.