Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Outcomes from Caring Canines, a program for patients and staff on an inpatient surgical oncology unit

ANIMAL-FACILITATED THERAPY (AFT) IS THE USE OF TRAINED ANIMALS for the therapeutic, motivational, or educational benefit of patients. AFT with dogs involves a visit by a volunteer (called the dog’s handler) and the volunteer’s dog that has been trained and tested for temperament and obedience. A visit by a therapy dog typically lasts about 10–15 minutes, with the patient interacting with the therapy dog while the dog is supervised by the handler. AFT has been associated with positive effects in many studies (Palley, O’Rourke, & Niemi, 2010; Phung et al., 2017). Comprehensive literature reviews and a meta-analysis found treatment effects in symptoms for patients with autism and medical and behavioral disorders and patients with depression (Matuszek, 2010; Nimer & Lundahl, 2007; Souter & Miller, 2007). AFT has been documented to produce objective and subjective health changes in patients (Barker, Knisely, McCain, & Best, 2005; Charnetski, Riggers, & Brennan, 2004; Marcus et al., 2013). Psychological variables are often the primary outcome of AFT studies. Pain, fatigue, stress, and mood were studied in patients with chronic pain who received AFT compared with a control group of similar patients who did not receive a visit. Each symptom significantly improved in the AFT group but not in the control group (Marcus et al., 2012). A study of patients hospitalized on an inpatient mental health unit by Nepps, Stewart, and Bruckno (2014) identified significant decreases in depression, anxiety, pain, and pulse after an AFT program, compared to patients in a more traditional stress management group. A study at a large Midwestern hospital identified that patients reported decreased pain, anxiety, and fatigue scores across nine adult inpatient departments following AFT (Phung et al., 2017). A study of infection rates before and after an AFT program on an inpatient unit found no change in infections, microorganisms, or contagious diseases with the introduction of dogs to a hospital setting (Caprilli & Messeri, 2006). Hospital policies regarding screening and medical clearance for volunteer dogs minimize risks. Although the risks of AFT are minimal, it is important to recognize that not all patients are suitable for this therapy. A growing body of evidence supports the use of AFT as a complement to cancer treatment. AFT has been beneficial in reducing anxiety and KEYWORDS
Computing Handbook Information Systems and Information Technology

and very broad in scope. In this chapter, emphasis has been on website design features in e-business, and in particular information design, visual design, and navigation design. These all have potential to influence user trust toward a website, and all have a varied impact related to culture of the user. From a practical perspective, the impact of website localization (and the attainment of cultural congruity) has the potential to turn web browsers into online purchasers, and the implications for vendor profits are substantial as a result. According to Reichheld and Schefter (2000), an increase in customer retention rates by only 5% can increase profits by 25%–95%. Therefore, the development of loyal customer behavior is a valued goal for managers, marketers, and strategists. Further, from a research perspective, there are numerous topics that merit investigation, and there are novel and interesting methodologies that enable investigators to gain new and deeper insights into how cultural variables impact IS design and use.
Global phylogenomic assessment of Leptoseris and Agaricia reveals substantial undescribed diversity at mesophotic depths

Mesophotic coral communities are increasingly gaining attention for the unique biological species they host, exemplified by the numerous mesophotic fish species that continue to be discovered. In contrast, many of the photosynthetic scleractinian corals observed at mesophotic depths are assumed to be depth-generalists, with very few species characterised as mesophotic-specialists. This presumed lack of a specialised community remains largely untested, as phylogenetic studies rarely include mesophotic samples and have long suffered from resolution issues associated with traditional sequence markers. Here, we used reduced-representation genome sequencing to provide a phylogenomic assessment of the two dominant mesophotic genera of plating corals in the Indo-Pacific and Western Atlantic, respectively, Leptoseris and Agaricia. While these genome-wide phylogenies broadly corroborated the morphological taxonomy, they also exposed substantial undescribed diversity (at least 24 molecular clades across the 8 species), including deep divergences within genera and current taxonomic species. Five of the eight focal species consisted of at least two sympatrically-occurring, genetically distinct clades, which were consistently detected across different methods. The repeated observation of genetically divergent clades associated with mesophotic depths highlights that there are many more mesophotic-specialist coral species than currently acknowledged, and that an urgent assessment of this largely unstudied biological diversity is warranted.
Context in Human Action through Motion Complementarity

Motivated by Goldman’s Theory of Human Action - a framework in which action decomposes into 1) base physical movements, and 2) the context in which they occur - we propose a novel learning formulation for motion and context, where context is derived as the complement to motion. More specifically, we model physical movement through the adoption of Therbligs, a set of elemental physical motions centered around object manipulation. Context is modeled through the use of a contrastive mutual information loss that formulates context information as the action information not contained within movement information. We empirically prove the utility brought by this separation of representation, showing sizable improvements in action recognition and action anticipation accuracies for a variety of models. We present results over two object manipulation datasets: EPIC Kitchens 100, and 50 Salads.
The importance of heating duration for Raman CM thermometry: evidence from contact metamorphism around the Great Whin Sill intrusion, UK

The degree of crystallinity of amorphous carbonaceous material (CM) increases with heating. Previous studies have shown good correlations between maximum temperature and the structural state of CM as measured by Raman spectroscopy. Changes in CM are also expected to depend on the time‐scale of heating, but there are very few data that can be used to define this relationship. Thermal modelling of contact metamorphism developed around the 66 m thick Great Whin Sill in County Durham, England, shows that the time‐scale of heating was on the order of ~40–270 years with a temperature range of ~300–680 °C within ~110 m from the sill contact. Raman spectroscopy reveals a significant increase in the crystallinity of the CM (from a less crystallized D1‐band width of ~110 cm−1 up to a well crystallized R2 peak area ratio of ~0.43) within ~50 m from the sill contact—corresponding to an apparent increase in temperature of up to ~200 °C when estimated using conventional Raman CM geothermometry. Over this distance, the temperatures derived from thermal modelling exceed ~400 °C and heating occurred over a time‐scale of c. 100 years. Combining the results of this study with the results of previous work shows both the maximum attained temperature and the duration of heating have a significant effect on the resulting Raman spectra and demonstrates the utility of this method to derive quantitative descriptions of the kinetics of CM crystallization in rocks.
Enhanced Control of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Enhanced Control of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Neurophysiology with Real-Time Functional Magnetic Resonance Neurophysiology with Real-Time Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rt-fMRI) Neurofeedback Training and Working Memory Imaging (rt-fMRI

Real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rt-fMRI) neurofeedback can be used to train localized, conscious regulation of blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signals. As a therapeutic technique, rt-fMRI neurofeedback reduces the symptomsof a variety ofneurologic disorders.Todate,few studieshaveinvestigated the use of self-regulation training using rt-fMRI neurofeedback to enhance cognitive performance. This work investigates the utility of rt-fMRI neurofeedback as a tool to enhance human cognition by training healthy individuals to consciously control activity in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). A cohort of 18 healthy participants in the experimental group underwent rt-fMRI neurofeedback from the left DLPFC in ﬁ ve training sessions across two weeks while 7 participants in the control group underwent similar training outside the MRI and without rt-fMRI neurofeedback. Working memory (WM) performance was evaluated on two testing days separated by the ﬁ ve rt-fMRI neurofeedback sessions using two computerized tests. We investigated the ability to control the BOLD signal across training sessions and WM performance across the two testing days. The group with rt-fMRI neurofeedback demonstrated a signi ﬁ cant increase in the ability to self-regulate the BOLD signal in the left DLPFC acrosssessions. WM performance showed differential improvement between testing days oneand two across thegroups with thehighest increases observed inthert-fMRIneurofeedbackgroup. These results provide evidence that individuals can quickly gain the ability to consciously control the left DLPFC, and this training results in improvements of WM performance beyond that of training alone.
An experimental study on vortex-induced vibration response of marine riser with and without semi-submersible

This article presents an experimental study on ‘vortex-induced vibrations’ of marine riser that is mounted on a semi-submersible. The marine riser is considered as a flexible cylindrical member made of Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose that is fixed at both the ends. Our experimental conditions are carefully chosen to represent real world applications, and Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose riser acts as both the drilling and catenary riser. We report the experimental studies conducted in the current flume for three cases: Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose as drilling riser by tensioning, Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose as catenary riser, and Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose as catenary riser with semi-submersible. Our aspect ratio (length to diameter) of Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose drilling riser is 86 and Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose catenary riser is 157 (effective ratio till touchdown point), and Reynolds’s number is up to 5000. The experimental conditions are as follows: for Case 1 – tension of 43 N with empty pipe, with water, with drilling mud conditions and effective length decreased with water and increasing the tension up to 67 N with water; for Case 2 – catenary Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose with empty pipe condition and with water; for Case 3 – Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose catenary riser with semi-submersible at 0 ∘ , 30 ∘ , 45 ∘ , 60 ∘ , and 90 ∘ current directions. The accelerometer signals are filtered and integrated to get the displacements, and the isolation of low frequencies obtained from semi-submersible is implemented to get the pure displacement of Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose. We report the results for transverse vibration and our results show that the maximum response for Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose drilling riser occurs at around reduced velocity of 6 and for Cases 2 and 3 at around reduced velocity of 9. Also, the Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose drilling riser with water shows higher response as compared to other cases (with and without drilling fluid), and increasing the tension results into increase of the natural frequency and decreased response when compared to other cases (with and without drilling fluid). Furthermore, for the same amplitude of vibration, Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose drilling riser with drilling fluid shows higher equivalent lift coefficients. The Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose catenary riser without fluid shows a minimum transverse response compared with fluid, and Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose’s response with semi-submersible is minimum compared with individual Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Hose riser with water. Finally, we show that the reported results offer meaningful deep insights into the vortex-induced vibration response of marine riser for real world applications.
The outflow of ionospheric nitrogen ions: A possible tracer for the altitude‐dependent transport and energization processes of ionospheric plasma

Though limited, the existing observational data set indicates that N+ is a significant ion in the ionosphere, and its concentration varies with season, time of day, solar cycle, latitude, and geomagnetic conditions. Knowledge of the differential transport of heavy versus light ionospheric species can provide the connection between the macroscale dynamics and microscale processes that govern the near‐Earth space. The mass distribution of accelerated ionospheric ions reflects the source region of the low‐altitude ion composition, and the minor ion component can serve as a tracer of ionospheric processes since they can have a significant influence on the local plasma dynamics.
The making of urban Europe, 1000-1994

Introduction: Urdanization in Perspective PART I: The Preindustrial Age: eleventh to Fourteenth Centuries 1. Structure and Functions of Medieval Towns 2. Systems of Early Cities 3. The Demography of Preindustrial Cities PART II: The Industrial Age: Fourteenth to Eighteenth Centuries 4. Cities in the Early Modern European Economy 5. Beyond Baroque Urbanism PART III: The Industrial Age: Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries 6. Industrial and the Cities 7. Urban Growth and Urban Systems 8. The Human Consequences of Industrial Urbanization 9. The Evolution and Control of Urban Space 10. Europe's Cities in the Twentieth Century Appendix A: A Cyclical Model of an Economy Appendix B: Size Distributions and the Ranks-Size Rule Notes Bibliography Index
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY: APPLIED BUSINESS AND EDUCATION RESEARCH

Mental health awareness and support have become increasingly important worldwide, including in the Philippines. In this context, re-ligious institutions play a crucial role in shaping societal beliefs, attitudes, and approaches to mental illness. This study investigates the knowledge and beliefs about mental illness among church leaders in the Philippines, with a focus on five religious’ denominations: Jeho-vah’s Witnesses, Baptist, Born Again, Iglesia Ni Cristo, and Roman Catholic. One of the primary objectives of this research was to assess the level of knowledge church leaders possess regarding mental health. The findings indicate that church leaders in the Philippines have a moderate level of knowledge about mental health issues. The mean knowledge score, computed from their responses to a set of Likert-scale questions, falls into the category of "A little. " While this level of knowledge may not be extensive, it is a positive starting point for discussions surrounding mental health within religious communities. In terms of beliefs, the respondents exhibited a somewhat agreeable perspective. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the knowledge and beliefs of church leaders in the Philippines regarding mental illness. While they possess a moderate level of knowledge and hold diverse beliefs about the causes and remedies for mental health challenges, their perspectives reflect a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between religion and mental health. These findings have significant implications for mental health care and support within religious communities and provide a foundation for future research and intervention programs.
Structural and magnetic properties of amorphous Co x Zr 100 − x ﬁlms

Magnetometry and ﬁrst-principles density functional theory-based calculations were used to investigate the concentration dependence of magnetic properties of amorphous Co x Zr 100 − x alloys. A linear increase in saturation magnetization ( M s ) is observed in both the experiments and calculations. Samples with Co content of at least 62 at. % are inferred to be ferromagnetic at 5 K. The experimentally determined ordering temperature is found to scale quadratically with Co concentration indicating a complex interplay between local structural motifs and magnetic parameters such as exchange interaction and anisotropy.
Disabled Sensory Explorations of Roman Material Culture: An Osteoarchaeology Approach

This paper introduces a disability perspective to sensory explorations of Roman material culture. Exploration of the senses often assume a non-disabled, adult perspective; however, a person’s experience is greatly impacted by their body and whether an environment is designed to include different bodies. The paper presents an interdisciplinary, osteoarchaeological approach to exploring sensory experiences had by people with impairments, illustrated by two case studies taken from the human skeletal population from the Alington Avenue cemetery, Dorset, UK. Their sensory experiences were explored within the local landscape and using epigraphic artefacts found in the Dorset region. Whilst there are limitations to a person’s ability to understand what it is like to stand in another’s shoes, even small insights can prove enlightening to both our understanding of the past and how we think about our disabling world today. This paper is a call for further research in this field.
Influence of Superconducting Order Parameter on Quasi-Particle Interference

Superconductors are important to study due to their many applications. Supercon-ductivity arises when electron pairs, so-called Cooper pairs, form in the material. To understand the mechanism behind the formation of the Cooper pairs, the pairing symmetry, described by the order parameter, must be found. One method to experimentally determine the order parameter is through quasi-particle interference. Quasi-particle interference (QPI) is a real space perturbation due to a defect and can be experimentally imaged using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), where an atomic sized tip is scanned over a surface at a bias measuring the tunneling current through the sample surface. QPI can also be theoretically calculated using a tight-binding model describing the electronic structure and then using an interpolation between unit cells using wave functions to carry intra-unit cellular information, so-called Continuum QPI (CQPI). This report studies the influence of different superconducting order parameters in a one-band cuprate-like material on theoretically calculated phase-referenced Fourier transformed CQPI (PRFT-CQPI). The results show that this method gives qualitatively distinct results depending on the order symmetry, suggesting that it can be used to experimentally determine the super-conducting gap symmetry. The results are also compared with experiment and with previously published CQPI calculations.
Energy Conversion and Management

concept developed at the Engler Bunte Institut of KIT called 3 Phase Methanation. Here, H 2 from electrolysis and CO 2 from DAC or other biomass-based sources are passed through a slurry bubble column reactor. The slurry is a suspension of the catalyst in a liquid heat transfer medium where the heat of the reaction is dissipated. The 3-Phase methanation process is modelled in this study using the axial dispersion method. Earlier studies describing experimental campaigns conducted on the pilot plant in KIT have proven that the reactor core is nearly isothermal with stable product gas compositions even if the load changes are instantaneous. In this study, it is shown that the numerical model can replicate the experimental results. Following modelling and validation, the numerical model of the PtG plant is integrated with the other components to simulate the de-central energy system. The simulation results demonstrate the dynamic output of all the components and, in particular, the response provided by the PtG plant. This model can be adapted to simulate sector coupling in future de-central energy systems and analyse aspects like long-term energy storage, GHG minimisation and cost-optimal operation.
Economia e Políticas

: The ecological transition can only be achieved by combining Ecological Technological Progress with Ecological Structural Change in economic systems (Guarini and Oreiro, 2023). In the capitalist context, environmental efficiency is not only a criterion, but it represents a crucial driver of firms’ profitability and sustainability. Shifting labour and resources from the brown sectors to green ones, the Ecological Structural Change is essential to improve the ecological dimension of output production, especially for emerging economies. Being a multidimensional phenomenon, it encompasses a social dimension associated with the green preferences and habits of consumers and institutions. Still, it is mainly a technological one related to capital accumulation. In line with the new developmentalism concept of productive and technological sophistication (Bresser-Pereira, 2019), the ecological structural change could be considered an ecological sophistication of technological, social, and cultural factors. This paper aims to contribute to the eco-developmentalism by analysing the ecological structural change through the critical impact of the economic complexity and environmental policy stringency on environmental efficiency by implementing a Feasible Generalised Least Squares estimator to fit the econometric model on a panel dataset extracted from the OECD database for 35 countries covering the period 1990-2020. Findings suggest stringent environmental policies combined with a sophistication of technology and exports could represent a winning strategy to facilitate Ecological Structural Change, although the ecological transition does not seem to involve structural changes in the production system for three Latin American countries considered: Brazil, Chile and Mexico.