Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Low-Cost Methods to Assess Beer Quality Using Artificial Intelligence Involving Robotics, an Electronic Nose, and Machine Learning

Beer quality is a difficult concept to describe and assess by physicochemical and sensory analysis due to the complexity of beer appreciation and acceptability by consumers, which can be dynamic and related to changes in climate affecting raw materials, consumer preference, and rising quality requirements. Artificial intelligence (AI) may offer unique capabilities based on the integration of sensor technology, robotics, and data analysis using machine learning (ML) to identify specific quality traits and process modifications to produce quality beers. This research presented the integration and implementation of AI technology based on low-cost sensor networks in the form of an electronic nose (e-nose), robotics, and ML. Results of ML showed high accuracy (97%) in the identification of fermentation type (Model 1) based on e-nose data; prediction of consumer acceptability from near-infrared (Model 2; R = 0.90) and e-nose data (Model 3; R = 0.95), and physicochemical and colorimetry of beers from e-nose data. The use of the RoboBEER coupled with the e-nose and AI could be used by brewers to assess the fermentation process, quality of beers, detection of faults, traceability, and authentication purposes in an affordable, user-friendly, and accurate manner.
Avaliação econômica e do desempenho técnico do milho consorciado com duas espécies forrageiras dos gêneros panicum e brachiaria em sistema de integração lavoura-pecuária

O trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar, em area irrigada, as modalidades de semeadura de quatro especies de forrageiras em consorcio com o milho de outono, com enfase para a producao de graos e suas caracteristicas agronomicas e os resultados economicos de cada modalidade. O experimento foi conduzido de abril a dezembro de 2010, na Fazenda de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensao da UNESP/Ilha Solteira-SP, localizada no municipio de Selviria-MS. Para o consorcio do milho com as forrageiras o delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados com 13 tratamentos em esquema fatorial 4x3+1 com quatro repeticoes. Os tratamentos foram constituidos por quatro especies de forrageiras: E-1 Brachiaria brizantha , E-2 Brachiaria ruzizienses ; E-3 Panicum maximum cv. Tanzania e E-4 Panicum maximum cv. Aries e tres modalidades de consorcio das forrageiras com o milho: T-1- Milho com forrageira na linha de semeadura, junto com o adubo ; T-2 - Milho com forrageira a lanco em area total semeada no mesmo dia da semeadura do milho; T-3- Milho com forrageira a lanco na epoca de adubacao de cobertura do milho, no estadio V 4 e uma testemunha T-4- Milho sem consorciacao. Para a producao de graos, o consorcio de milho com especies forrageiras apresentou melhores resultados para as especies B. ruzizienses e P. maximum cv. Tanzânia. O sistema integracao lavoura pecuaria pode ser recomendado para a regiao, pois o trabalho comprova a viabilidade economica, apresentando medias satisfatorias de producao de graos e incremento na area de producao.
Characterization of gelatin nanofibers electrospun using ethanol/formic acid/water as a solvent

Gelatin nanofibers were prepared via electrospinning using aqueous solutions of formic acid and ethanol as the solvent instead of cytotoxic solvents. The resulting mat was further crosslinked with glutaraldehyde (GTA). The influence of the storing time on the viscosity and gel point of the solution was investigated. The gelatin nanofibers were examined using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) for the fiber size and morphology. The lowest diameter of gelatin fiber (85 nm, without beads) was achieved when the gelatin concentration was 20 wt% and electrospinning was conducted with a voltage of 20 kV over a distance of 10 cm at ambient temperature. The results from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed that the softening temperature of gelatin nanofibers crosslinked with GTA was elevated. In addition, GTA-crosslinked gelatin nanofibers exhibited cell compatibility for mouse mesangial cells (CRL 1927). Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Dialogic borders: Interculturality from Vološinov and Bakhtin

We elaborate on the relationships between the notions of border, discourse, and culture. Vološinov and Bakhtin offer a theory of discursive practices that entails a conception of culture as dialogic transformation of both objective and subjective life through the folding and crossing of borders. Based on the theoretical elaborations of Vološinov and Bakhtin, we begin discussing classical and contemporary theories of culture, and end by discussing theoretical issues in applied research fields to show some implications of our reconstruction of these authors’ dialogical theory of discourse. We propose that this theory gives to borders and borderworks a crucial role in the process of becoming of discourse and gives a special relevance to discursive processes in the more general social processes involving the establishment and trespassing of power-related boundaries.
Geohazard detection using 3D seismic data to enhance offshore scientific drilling site selection

Abstract. A geohazard assessment workflow is presented that maximizes the use of 3D seismic reflection data to improve the safety and success of offshore scientific drilling. This workflow has been implemented for International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Proposal 909 that aims to core seven sites with targets between 300 and 1000 m below seabed across the north-western Greenland continental shelf. This glaciated margin is a frontier petroleum province containing potential drilling hazards that must be avoided during drilling. Modern seismic interpretation techniques are used to identify, map and spatially analyse seismic features that may represent subsurface drilling hazards, such as seabed structures, faults, fluids and challenging lithologies. These hazards are compared against the spatial distribution of stratigraphic targets to guide site selection and minimize risk. The 3D seismic geohazard assessment specifically advanced the proposal by providing a more detailed and spatially extensive understanding of hazard distribution that was used to confidently select eight new site locations, abandon four others and fine-tune sites originally selected using 2D seismic data. Had several of the more challenging areas targeted by this proposal only been covered by 2D seismic data, it is likely that they would have been abandoned, restricting access to stratigraphic targets. The results informed the targeted location of an ultra-high-resolution 2D seismic survey by minimizing acquisition in unnecessary areas, saving valuable resources. With future IODP missions targeting similarly challenging frontier environments where 3D seismic data are available, this workflow provides a template for geohazard assessments that will enhance the success of future scientific drilling.
Ionic Liquids/Deep Eutectic Solvents-Based Hybrid Solvents for CO2 Capture

The CO2 solubilities (including CO2 Henry’s constants) and viscosities in ionic liquids (ILs)/deep eutectic solvents (DESs)-based hybrid solvents were comprehensively collected and summarized. The literature survey results of CO2 solubility illustrated that the addition of hybrid solvents to ILs/DESs can significantly enhance the CO2 solubility, and some of the ILs-based hybrid solvents are super to DESs-based hybrid solvents. The best hybrid solvents of IL–H2O, IL–organic, IL–amine, DES–H2O, and DES–organic are [DMAPAH][Formate] (2.5:1) + H2O (20 wt %) (4.61 mol/kg, 298 K, 0.1 MPa), [P4444][Pro] + PEG400 (70 wt %) (1.61 mol/kg, 333.15 K, 1.68 MPa), [DMAPAH][Formate] (2.0:1) + MEA (30 wt %) (6.24 mol/kg, 298 K, 0.1 MPa), [TEMA][Cl]-GLY-H2O 1:2:0.11 (0.66 mol/kg, 298 K, 1.74 MPa), and [Ch][Cl]-MEA 1:2 + DBN 1:1 (5.11 mol/kg, 298 K, 0.1 MPa), respectively. All of these best candidates show higher CO2 solubility than their used pure ILs or DESs, evidencing that IL/DES-based hybrid solvents are remarkable for CO2 capture. For the summarized viscosity results, the presence of hybrid solvents in ILs and DESs can decrease their viscosities. The lowest viscosities acquired in this work for IL–H2O, IL–amine, DES–H2O, and DES–organic hybrid solvents are [DEA][Bu] + H2O (98.78 mol%) (0.59 mPa·s, 343.15 K), [BMIM][BF4] + DETA (94.9 mol%) (2.68 mPa·s, 333.15 K), [L-Arg]-GLY 1:6 + H2O (60 wt %) (2.7 mPa·s, 353.15 K), and [MTPP][Br]-LEV-Ac 1:3:0.03 (16.16 mPa·s, 333.15 K) at 0.1 MPa, respectively.
Hedging strategy in emerging market: Application long straddle option in gold price index

This research was conducted to test the implementation of gold price index option contracts using the Black Scholes and GARCH models with a long straddle strategy. The testing is done by looking at the comparison of the results of the calculation from the historical volatility value and the GARCH volatility. The results of the study are displayed by looking at the comparison of the Average Mean-square Error (AMSE) percentage values of the two models. From the research that has been done, it shows that the Black Scholes model has a better gold price index option contract than the GARCH model for maturities of 1 month, 2 months and 3 months.This is shown from the AMSE value of call options and put options in the Black Scholes model which is always smaller than the GARCH model for each contract maturity period. In addition, the potential for maximum profit by implementing the long straddle strategy in gold price index option contracts in the range of 2008-2018 is 54.98 percent with an average profit potential of around 25-30 percent. JEL Classification: G11, G12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26905/jkdp.v24i4. 4666
A Review of Cloud-Based ERP Systems in SMEs

The adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could offer significant benefits in terms of managing the resources and support business function. However, the traditional ERP systems are quite expensive and have complex procedures for the adoption especially for SMEs. With the introduction of cloud-based ERP systems that have similar functionalities with traditional ERP, SMEs are now able to adopt this system. However, the adoption of cloud ERP remains low and question arise on how to encourage SMEs to adopt this system. Drawing from management and Information Systems literature, this study proposes and conceptual framework for cloud ERP adoption among SMEs. Using archival analysis approach and technology-push and demand-pull as the theoretical background, this research has come out with six main themes namely: firm qualities, internal pressure, external pressure, technology features, organizational readiness and external support. This paper will give significant benefits to ERP vendors to understand their potential buyer’s behaviour towards the adoption of cloud ERP.
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Co-Cr-Mo-Si-Y-Zr High Entropy Alloy

Presented work was focused on obtaining new, up to our knowledge, non-described previously in the literature high entropy Co15Cr15Mo25Si15Y15Zr15 alloy to fill in the knowledge gap about the six-elemental alloys located in the adjacent to the center of phase diagrams. Material was obtained using vacuum arc melting. Phase analysis revealed the presence of a multi-phase structure. Scanning electron microscopy microstructure analysis revealed the existence of three different phases with partially dendritic structures. Chemical analysis showed that all phases consist of all six principal elements—however, with different proportions. Transmission electron microscopy microstructure analysis confirmed the presence of amorphous and nanocrystalline areas, as well as their mixture. For the studied alloy, any phase transformation and solid-state crystallization were not revealed in the temperature range from room temperature up to 1350 °C. Nanoindentation measurements revealed high nanohardness (13(2) GPa and 18(1) GPa for dendritic and interdendritic regions, respectively) and relatively low Young’s modulus (185(23) GPa and 194(9) GPa for dendritic and interdendritic regions, respectively) of the observed phases.
Money Management Behavior and Issues among Congolese University Students: Requirement for Educational Finance

This study investigated the factors that influence a number of financial issues students face in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A survey was conducted to collect the data for this study. Respondents were asked to demonstrate which of the ten financial education topics they were keen on taking. Descriptive statistics was utilized to present the data. The results show that loans, residential status, and impulse spending were the causes that brought about the students’ financial issues. By identifying the causes of students’ financial issues, educators may be able offer a course, in which students can learn the money management skills needed to address these issues. The respondents were asked if they would be interested in financial education if offered. Almost all of the students expressed their interest in learning how to manage their money. In conclusion, many of the respondents did not have sufficient knowledge and skills in managing their financial affairs.
Observations of the Low‐Mode Internal Tide and Its Interaction With Mesoscale Flow South of the Azores

Understanding the temporal variability of internal tides plays a crucial role in identifying sources and sinks of energy in the ocean. Using a 10-month-long time series from moored instruments inside a tidal beam south of the Azores, the magnitude and the underlying causes of temporal variability in the first two modes of the internal tide energy flux was studied. We analyzed changes of the direction and coherence of the energy flux, its modal structure, and the impact of two eddies. Semidiurnal energy fluxes were further compared with estimates from a 1/10 ° ocean global circulation model, as well as with fluxes derived from satellite altimetry. All energy fluxes correlate reasonably well in direction, deviations from its fixed phase relation to astronomical forcing, and modal composition while model and satellite underestimate the total energy flux. A pronounced damping of the in situ fluxes coincides with the passing of two eddies. In the presence of a surface-intensified eddy, the coherent part of the energy flux in the first two modes is lowered by more than 40%,
Sustainability criteria of apicultural industry: evidence from Iran

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the sustainability criteria of the beekeeping industry in Iran, which was performed using three-stage classical Delphi technique. The participants were 32 experts in beekeeping industry who were purposefully selected using the snowball sampling method. The criteria identified, after three Delphi stages, consisted of 70 items, which were categorized into 13 general criteria and into four economic, environmental, social, and institutional dimensions. The general criteria were presented in the form of a conceptual model, including: farmers’ environmental behavior quality, beekeepers' environmental behavior quality, the quality of marketing and sales of beekeeping productions, productivity and performance improvement, amount of monetization from pollinations' right, the amount of monetization of byproducts and value added, employment rate and job stability, the level of social development of stakeholders, the quality of the role-playing of non-governmental stakeholders, the quality of extension and education new sciences and technologies to stakeholders, comprehensiveness of laws and programs, quality of role-playing of stakeholder non-governmental organizations, and the quality of the roleplaying of governmental institutions stakeholder. Using them, a comprehensive perception of the necessary criteria for the sustainability of Iran's beekeeping industry can be obtained and a comprehensive program can be designed for its implementation.
The importance of collaboration and emotional solidarity in residents’ support for sustainable urban tourism: case study Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract Some sustainable tourism development studies address support issues for local communities as well as brand destination factors, but to date there has not been rigorous scrutiny of support for varieties of tourism in the urban context. The purpose of the study is to assess residents’ views and support for sustainable tourism development in urban destinations. A quantitative and cultural methodology is used in this study with the participation of 451 residents in three large communities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study finds that: (1) the measure of communities’ support is determined by residents' perceptions, residents’ perception of value, collaboration and emotional solidarity with their community; (2) there is a relationship between collaboration and emotional solidarity in the context of sustainable development. Thus, the paper carefully considers the two significant factors of collaboration and emotional solidarity in assessing influences upon residents’ support for sustainable tourism development. The findings provide more useful evidence for planning and managing sustainable development as well as in marketing strategies in other areas of tourism, such as industry infrastructure and transportation links, quality of hospitality and service facilities and archeological effort to develop urban travel offerings of historical interest.
The Pattern of Risk Factor Profile and Dutch Lipid Clinic Network Criteria of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Egyptian Patients with Premature Coronary Heart Disease

Background: Traditional risk factors (RFs), such as obesity, family history of premature coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cigarette smoking have been shown to be significantly associated with early-onset CHD. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is also a major genetic risk factor of premature CHD. Methods: This study was conducted on 100 patients with premature CHD (age<55 years in males and<60 years in females) who were admitted to hospital with acute coronary syndrome or stable coronary artery disease referred for coronary angiography, with a focus on RFs. Results: Male patients constituted 74% of the patients. In all patients, smoking (64%), obesity (64%), abdominal obesity (71%), increased LDL cholesterol (67%), hypertension (54%), positive family history of CHD (43%), and diabetes mellitus (34%) were the most prevalent risk factors. There were 26 patients diagnosed as having definite/probable FH (26%) using DLCNC score. The most common diagnosis was St-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) (53%) which was more prevalent in males compared to females [(60.8%) vs (30.8%), (p<0.001)]. Female patients had higher prevalence of hypertension [(73.1%) vs (47.3%), (p=0.023)], diabetes mellitus [(53.8%) vs (27%), (p=0.013)], Obesity [(80.8%) vs (58.1%), (P=0.038)] and definite/probable FH [(46.1%) vs (18.9%), (p=0.024)] as compared to male patients. On the other hand, male patients had higher prevalence of smoking [(85.1%) vs (3.8%), (p<0.001)] and reduced HDL cholesterol levels [(73%) vs (42.3%), (p=0.005)] compared to female patients. Conclusions: Traditional risk factors and FH were significantly related to premature CHD. Significant sex differences were also observed for multiple RFs.
Making the Decision to Participate in Organized After-School Activities: Perspectives From Mexican-Origin Adolescents and Their Parents

The decision to enroll in organized after-school activities involves a gradual negotiation of adolescents’ independence between family members who can hold contrasting views on adolescents’ autonomy. Furthermore, less is known about the culturally grounded nature of this decision-making process generally observed among the Latinx community, especially those from immigrant backgrounds, where adolescents may serve as the cultural brokers to help their families navigate through certain cultural barriers outside the home. In this study, we analyzed semi-structured interviews from a diverse group of 34 Mexican-origin parent-adolescent dyads living in a Southwest metropolitan area. Results indicate that decision making on organized activities can occur across multiple distinct pathways that reflect unilateral and mutual decision making based on the parents’ and adolescents’ level of involvement. The adolescents’ strong role as cultural brokers not only reflects a critical role of helping their parents navigate through the cultural barriers of the after-school world but can also empower them to have a greater voice within a context of positively developing a more equal basis of decision making in the parent-child dynamic. Findings from this study highlight the rich diversity among Mexican-origin families and can help further strengthen organized activities in being responsive to the diverse cultural practices of families.
Palaeoneurology and the Emergence of Language

The origin of language has been much debated over the years. Recent research has centred the controversies on two main ideas. Language, as defined by the Basic Property formulated by Chomsky, is a characteristic unique to Homo sapiens that developed in our species in the past 300,000 years. Other scientists argue that the Basic Property is a derived characteristic shared with other hominin species, such as H. neanderthalensis and the last common ancestor of both modern humans and Neandertals, which evolved over a long period of time, perhaps as long as two million years. Palaeoneurology, which studies the phenotype of the brain in past populations, may have left this complex topic aside because of the difficulty of deducing brain morphology from endocasts (imprints of the neurocranium) and inferring function from brain morphology. In this article, we review the various hypotheses on the evolution of language, highlighting the potential of palaeoneurology to help understand this complex aspect of human evolution, and provide an updated interpretation of previously published endocranial phenotypic data from fossil populations. This brings additional support to a long chronology framework for the origin of language in the hominin lineage: the basic property for modern language may have been in place from the last common ancestor of H. sapiens and H. neanderthalensis.
Letter Features as Predictors of Letter-Name Acquisition in Four Languages with Three Scripts

ABSTRACT To expand our understanding of script-general and script-specific principles in the learning of letter names, we examined how three characteristics of alphabet letters – their frequency in printed materials, order in the alphabet, and visual similarity to other letters – relate to children’s letter-name knowledge in four languages with three distinct scripts (English [N = 318; M age = 4.90], Portuguese [N = 366; M age = 5.80], Korean [N = 168; M age = 5.48], and Hebrew [N = 645; M age = 5.42]). Explanatory item response modeling analysis showed that the frequency of letters in printed materials was consistently related to letter difficulty across the four languages. There were also moderation effects for letter difficulty in English and Korean, and for discriminatory power of letters in Korean. The results suggest that exposure to letters as measured by letter frequency is a language-general mechanism in the learning of alphabet letters.