Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Controlled relative humidity in crawl spaces: A new treatment methodology

Purpose – Crawl space ventilation became essential to avoid moisture damage. Historical houses with wood floor and crawl spaces unventilated correctly often face problems of biological degradation. This paper seeks to address these issues.Design/methodology/approach – In this work a case study of the Egas Moniz museum house, in Estarreja, Portugal, with different building pathologies, such as biological degradation and development of micro‐organisms and fungi, is presented. An experimental campaign was carried out with continuous monitoring of the relative humidity and temperature, to validate the real climatic conditions in the crawl spaces. Additionally, the authors analyse the treatment technologies used in the past and the characteristics of the rehabilitation solutions in order to control the hygrothermal behaviour. Simultaneously, numerical simulation was done using the software tool WUFI‐2D to simulate the hygrothermal building behaviour and a sensitivity study of parameters used was done.Findings .
The morphological consequences of segmentation anomalies in the human sacrum

Abstract Objectives Despite the high frequency of segmentation anomalies in the human sacrum, their evolutionary and clinical implications remain controversial. Specifically, inconsistencies involving the classification and counting methods obscure accurate assessment of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae. Therefore, we aim to establish more reliable morphological and morphometric methods for differentiating between sacralizations and lumbarizations in clinical and paleontological contexts. Materials and Methods Using clinical CT data from 145 individuals aged 14–47 years, vertebral counts and the spatial relationship between the sacrum and adjoining bony structures were assessed, while the morphological variation of the sacrum was assessed using geometric morphometrics based on varied landmark configurations. Results The prevalence of lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal segmentation anomalies was 40%. Lumbarizations and sacralizations were reliably distinguishable based on the spatial relationship between the iliac crest and the upward or downward trajectory of the linea terminalis on the sacrum. Different craniocaudal orientations of the alae relative to the corpus of the first sacral vertebra were also reflected in the geometric morphometric analyses. The fusion of the coccyx (32%) was frequently coupled with lumbarizations, suggesting that the six‐element sacra more often incorporate the coccyx rather than the fifth lumbar vertebra. Conclusions Our approach allowed the consistent identification of segmentation anomalies even in isolated sacra. Additionally, our outcomes either suggest that homeotic border shifts often affect multiple spinal regions in a unidirectional way, or that sacrum length is highly conserved perhaps due to functional constraints. Our results elucidate the potential clinical, biomechanical, and evolutionary significance of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae.
Vibration of Cascade Blades Treated by Actuator Disc Methods

This paper gives a theoretical method of calculating the aerodynamic forces on vibrating compressor and turbine blades subject to two fundamental limitations. These are, firstly, that the time for the fluid to flow through the cascade must be small compared with the period of the vibration, and secondly, that adjacent blades must vibrate nearly in phase. This enables any kind of two-dimensional steady-flow cascade data to be used. The methods given also allow the vibration forced by fluctuations in the incident flow to be calculated.The main conclusions are as follows:(1)Bending vibration of unstalled blades with small mean deflection is always damped. (2)A criterion for bending flutter of unstalled blades with large mean deflection is derived. This is qualitatively supported by experiments carried out by Shioiri and Shibata (1)†. (3)A condition of instability of the flow through stalled cascades of fixed blades is derived, and agrees with previous investigations by Fabri and Siestrunck (2) and Rannie and M.
RECIPROCAL EFFECTS OF IDENTITIES AND SMOKING Running head: RECIPROCAL EFFECTS OF IDENTITIES AND SMOKING A longitudinal study into the reciprocal effects of identities and smoking behaviour: Findings from the ITC Netherlands Survey

Objective. Although it has been found that identity constructs related to smoking are associated with changes in smoking behaviour, the direction of causal associations is as yet unclear. This study aimed to clarify the nature and direction of these associations. Methods. In this longitudinal study we examined the reciprocal relations between identity constructs (i.e., smoker self-identity, quitter self-identity and smoker group-identity), intention to quit and smoking and quitting behaviour among a sample of xxx smokers and exsmokers, using cross-lagged structural equation modelling. Moreover, we tested whether these relations differed by socio-economic status (SES). Results. Identity and smoking behaviour were reciprocally related in that intention to quit and smoking behaviour consistently predicted identity change, and identity predicted changes in intentions to quit and smoking behaviour. Behaviour change appeared to be more important for identity change than the reverse. Furthermore, quitter self-identity appeared to be more important in predicting behaviour change than smoker selfand group-identity. Relationships did not differ significantly between SES-groups. The findings were replicated using a crossvalidation sample. Conclusion. Quitting smoking appears to be more strongly associated with subsequent identity change than vice versa. Having a quitter identity appears to be more strongly associated with smoking cessation than smoker self-identity or smoker-group identity.
Teachers’ problem-solving skills in technology-rich environments: a call for workplace learning and opportunities to develop professionally

ABSTRACT This study focuses on the problem solving skills in technology-rich environments of teachers. PIAAC (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies) data on adults’ (n = 11,294) competencies, is used to investigate how problem solving skills of teachers are associated with sociodemographic, work-related, and everyday-life related background factors. In addition, the problem solving skills in technology-rich environments of teachers are compared with those of other adults with a higher education degree. The main statistical analyses are conducted with logistic regression models under the design-based framework. Our findings illustrate that teachers’ strong or weak skills seem to be associated with sociodemographic factors and work-related factors. When comparing teachers with other professionals, for high problem solving skills numeracy skill use at home was important on top of the sociodemographic factors, while teachers’ weak skills seem to be associated with fewer ICT skill-use at work on top of the sociodemographic factors. Combining our results with earlier research that emphasises the importance of daily activities at work on the one hand, and the lack of room for teachers to actually work and learn together on the other hand, we argue that teachers may benefit from more opportunities to develop professionally at work.
Online Therapy in COVID-19: What are the Influences of Online Therapy for Depression Among Adolescents?

The pandemic COVID-19 spread over the world in 2020 and pushed almost everything online, including psychological therapy. Online therapy is a way for therapists or clients who are not able to have the face-to-face sessions, use technological tools like zoom, facetime, or chat to have the treatment instead. In this literature review, the author would talk about what is online therapy and how it works. Then, he would talk about online therapy in the COVID-19 pandemic. Lastly, as online therapy depends on the internet a lot, some studies mention that adolescents tend to like this way more, the author would talk about the influence of online therapy on depression among adolescents.
The Alpha-Synuclein RT-QuIC Products Generated by the Olfactory Mucosa of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple System Atrophy Induce Inflammatory Responses in SH-SY5Y Cells

Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are caused by two distinct strains of disease-associated α-synuclein (αSynD). Recently, we have shown that olfactory mucosa (OM) samples of patients with PD and MSA can seed the aggregation of recombinant α-synuclein by means of Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion (αSyn_RT-QuIC). Remarkably, the biochemical and morphological properties of the final α-synuclein aggregates significantly differed between PD and MSA seeded samples. Here, these aggregates were given to neuron-like differentiated SH-SY5Y cells and distinct inflammatory responses were observed. To deepen whether the morphological features of α-synuclein aggregates were responsible for this variable SH-SY5Y inflammatory response, we generated three biochemically and morphologically distinct α-synuclein aggregates starting from recombinant α-synuclein that were used to seed αSyn_RT-QuIC reaction; the final reaction products were used to stimulate SH-SY5Y cells. Our study showed that, in contrast to OM samples of PD and MSA patients, the artificial aggregates did not transfer their distinctive features to the αSyn_RT-QuIC products and the latter induced analogous inflammatory responses in cells. Thus, the natural composition of the αSynD strains but also other specific factors in OM tissue can substantially modulate the biochemical, morphological and inflammatory features of the αSyn_RT-QuIC products.
A Musculoskeletal Model of the Hand and Wrist Capable of Simulating Functional Tasks

Objective The purpose of this work was to develop an open-source musculoskeletal model of the hand and wrist and to evaluate its performance during simulations of functional tasks. Methods The musculoskeletal model was developed by adapting and expanding upon existing musculoskeletal models. An optimal control theory framework that combines forward-dynamics simulations with a simulated-annealing optimization was used to simulate maximum grip and pinch force. Active and passive hand opening were simulated to evaluate coordinated kinematic hand movements. Results The model’s maximum grip force production matched experimental measures of grip force, force distribution amongst the digits, and displayed sensitivity to wrist flexion. Simulated lateral pinch strength fell within variability of in vivo palmar pinch strength data. Additionally, predicted activation for 7 of 8 muscles fell within variability of EMG data during palmar pinch. The active and passive hand opening simulations predicted reasonable activations and demonstrated passive motion mimicking tenodesis, respectively. Conclusion This work advances simulation capabilities of hand and wrist models and provides a foundation for future work to build upon. Significance This is the first open-source musculoskeletal model of the hand and wrist to be implemented during both functional kinetic and kinematic tasks. We provide a novel simulation framework to predict maximal grip and pinch force which can be used to evaluate how potential surgical and rehabilitation interventions influence these functional outcomes while requiring minimal experimental data.
Accounting for Unrepresentative Products and Urban-Rural Price Differences in International Comparisons of Real Income: An Application to the Asia-Pacific Region

The International Comparisons Program (ICP) run by the World Bank compares the purchasing power of currencies and real income across countries. Using a unique data set consisting of over 600,000 ICP price quotes drawn from nine countries in the Asia-Pacific region, we consider a number of ways of improving the basic heading price indexes that form the building blocks of ICP. In particular, we show how the results can be adjusted to take account of unrepresentative products, urban-rural price differences and differing outlet-type mixes across countries. We also consider the plausibility of the most striking result that emerged from ICP 2005 – that China came out 40 percent smaller than previously thought. Our results suggest that part of this discrepancy can be attributed to excessive sampling in China of unrepresentative products in urban locations.
Nondominated Archiving Multicolony Ant Algorithm in Time-Cost Trade-Off Optimization

Time–cost trade-off analysis is addressed as an important aspect of any construction project planning and control. Nonexistence of a unique solution makes the time–cost trade-off problems very difficult to tackle. As a combinatorial optimization problem one may apply heuristics or mathematical programming techniques to solve time–cost trade-off problems. In this paper, a new multicolony ant algorithm is developed and used to solve the time–cost multiobjective optimization problem. Pareto archiving together with innovative solution exchange strategy are introduced which are highly efficient in developing the Pareto front and set of nondominated solutions in a time–cost optimization problem. An 18-activity time–cost problem is used to evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm. Results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms the well-known weighted method to develop the nondominated solutions in a combinatorial optimization problem. The paper is more relevant to researchers who are interested i.
Project Sidewalk: A Web-based Crowdsourcing Tool for Collecting Sidewalk Accessibility Data At Scale

We introduce Project Sidewalk, a new web-based tool that enables online crowdworkers to remotely label pedestrian-related accessibility problems by virtually walking through city streets in Google Street View. To train, engage, and sustain users, we apply basic game design principles such as interactive onboarding, mission-based tasks, and progress dashboards. In an 18-month deployment study, 797 online users contributed 205,385 labels and audited 2,941 miles of Washington DC streets. We compare behavioral and labeling quality differences between paid crowdworkers and volunteers, investigate the effects of label type, label severity, and majority vote on accuracy, and analyze common labeling errors. To complement these findings, we report on an interview study with three key stakeholder groups (N=14) soliciting reactions to our tool and methods. Our findings demonstrate the potential of virtually auditing urban accessibility and highlight tradeoffs between scalability and quality compared to traditional approaches.
A nurses' guide to Quantitative research

Objective: This article provides a breakdown of the components of quantitative research methodology. Its intention is to simplify the terminology and process of quantitative research to enable novice readers of research to better understand the concepts involved (Benner 1984). Primary Argument: Globally, evidence-based practice (EBP) has become a major preoccupation of investigators and practitioners involved in the delivery of health care (Liamputtong 2013 pxxi). Working within the health sector requires the nurse to be familiar with research in a way that informs practice, especially if working towards a degree (**Wright-St Clair et al 2014). Nurses may benefit from a discussion that helps them understand the sequence of a research paper (Moxham 2012) that uses quantitative methodology. Conclusion: The content of a typical quantitative research paper will be discussed in a systematic, logical order. A quantitative grid is provided at the end of the paper. Its intention is to aid the nurse to better understand the differing components of the four main quantitative research methods.
Analysis of integrated optical waveguide mirrors

A new method is presented to analyze reflection losses of integrated mirrors, taking into account the exact guided mode profile and assuming that this profile remains unchanged up to the reflecting plane. The fraction of the reflected light coupled to one of the guided modes of the output waveguide is calculated, taking into account the mirror reflection coefficient. The influence of both translation and tilt of the reflecting plane is investigated. The method applies for every guided mode and any reflection angles. Numerical calculations are derived for a 90/spl deg/ optical corner mirror.
Effects of Different Air Particle Abrasion Protocols on the Biaxial Flexural Strength and Fractography of High/Ultra-Translucent Zirconia

In this study, the biaxial flexural strength (BFS) and fractography of high/ultra-translucent monolithic zirconia ceramics subjected to different mechanical surface pretreatments were evaluated. A total of 108 disc-shaped samples (12 mm diameter, 1.2 mm thickness) of three zirconia materials (5Y-ZP KATANA Zirconia UTML (ML), 3Y-TZP DD Bio ZX2 (DB), and 5Y-ZP DD cube X2 (DC)) were used. The BFS was investigated after subjecting the samples to surface treatment using air abrasion particles of two types (aluminum oxide or glass microbeads). The data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance, followed by Scheffe’s post hoc test for multiple comparisons. The mean ± standard deviation BFS for DB was highest after treatment with 50 µm Al2O3 (1626.05 ± 31.9 MPa), with lower values being observed following treatment with 50 µm glass microbeads (1399.53 ± 24.2 MPa) and in the control sample (1198.51 ± 21.1 MPa). The mean ± standard deviation (SD) BFSs for DC and ML were the highest in the control groups. Surface air abrasion with 50 µm Al2O3 particles and 2 bar pressure is recommended for 3Y-TZP translucent zirconia, while no abrasion of 5Y-ZP translucent zirconia ceramic.
Calculation of Recruitment Which Were Proposed by Clinical Sites on Stage of Feasibility to Clinical Trial of II – III Phases

Many of clinical trials failed due to absence of needed per protocol recruitment of patients. Recruitment of patients in centralized trials is announcing by PI of clinical sites during the feasibility stage. This is subjective decision of investigator based on integral approach like experience, incidence of disease and many other parameters. The objective approach like calculation is apparently needed for calculation of proposed recruitment on the stage of feasibility. Materials and methods: retrospective analysis data of four clinical trials II-III phases, conducted since 2007 to 2017 years. Aim: to find out the approach for calculation of proposed by sites the recruitment on particular study on the stage of feasibility. Statistical analysis: data had been collected from feasibility questionnaires, open statistical sources. Results: It was proposed the formula for calculation of proposed recruitment of patients on the stage of feasibility. Discussion: Recruitment of patients might be calculated which will decrease the number of failed clinical trials. We called the calculation “Calculated proposed recruitment of patients” - CPRP».
MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION OF LOWTEMPERATURE VACUUM DRYING FOR BANANA

1Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, HCMC University of Technology and Education, No 01-Vo Van Ngan Street, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. tandzung072@hcmute.edu. vn; dtklinh@hcmute.edu. vn; https://doi.org/10.34302/crpjfst/2021.13. 4.5 Article history: Received: 17 March 2021 Accepted: 17 November 2021 ABSTRACT Bananas are one of the most common energy yielding fruits, and also a nutritional source for human health. In this study, low-temperature vacuum drying was applied to preserve banana because this method offers a low nutrient loss, a decrease in drying time leading to low energy cost, and the low moisture content preventing products from microbial spoilage. Four mathematical models were built, and a multi-objective optimization problem was established for the drying process. The restricted area method with R*(Z) optimal combination criterion was used to optimize for the drying mode of banana including temperature of 52.76 oC, pressure of 0.006 mmHg and drying time of 13.94 hours. Experimental results showed that the energy consumption was 3.96 kWh/kg, the residual water content was 3.64 %, the vitamin C loss was 3.27 % and the maximum rehydration capacity was 95.17 %, which convinced that dried bananas had achieved a minimum cost, the best quality, and a long-term storage.
Cfd analysis and design optimization of flapping wing flows

The main objectives of this research work are to perform the CFD analysis of the 3-D flow around a flapping wing in a gusty environment and to optimize its kinematics and shape to maximize the performance. The effects of frontal, side, and downward wind gusts on the aerodynamic characteristics of a rigid wing undergoing insect-based flapping motion are analyzed numerically. The turbulent, low-Reynolds-number flow near a flapping wing is governed by the 3-D unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) equations with the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model. The governing equations are solved using a second-order node-centered finite volume method on a hexahedral mesh that rigidly moves along with the wing. Our numerical results show that a centimeter-scale wing considered is susceptible to strong downward wind gusts. In the case of frontal and side gusts, the flapping wing can alleviate the gust effect if the gust velocity is less than or comparable to the wing tip velocity. The second objective is to optimize the wing kinematics and shape to improve its aerodynamic characteristics. To our knowledge, this is the first attempt to perform high-fidelity combined optimization of flapping wing kinematics and shape in 3-D unsteady turbulent flows. For our optimization studies, an adjoint-based gradient method using the method of Lagrange multipliers is employed to minimize an objective functional with the 3D URANS and grid equations as constraints. It has been shown that some unsteady phenomena such as the clap and fling mechanism found in use by flying insects (e.g., a wasp Encarsaria formosa, or greenhouse white-fly Trialeurodes vaporariorium), maximize the wing propulsive efficiency. These results indicate that the time-dependent adjoint-based optimization method is an efficient tool for design of a new generation of micro air vehicles.
The effect of work motivation on performance with job satisfaction as an intervening variable in the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Walisongo Semarang

Purpose – This study aims to determine the effect of work motivation on performance with job satisfaction as an intervening variable. Method – The population in this study were all employees at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business UIN Walisongo Semarang with a total sample of 58 respondents. The analysis in this study uses path analysis technique. Result – The results showed that work motivation had a significant effect on job satisfaction, work motivation had a significant effect on performance and job satisfaction variables had a significant effect on performance. The results of the path analysis conducted showed that work motivation had a direct effect on employee performance, while work motivation had an indirect effect on performance through intervening work. Implication – This study assists the management of higher education to create working design for a better performance. Originality – This study enriches the empirical study of job performance in higher education context in Indonesia.