Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Caracterización fisicoquímica de un efluente salobre de tilapia en acuaponia* Physicochemical characterization of a tilapia brackish effluent in aquaponics

1Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Veracruz, Postgrado en Agroecosistemas Tropicales, Predio Tepetates, Municipio de Manlio Fabio Altamirano, Km 88.5 Carretera Federal Xalapa-Veracruz, via Paso de Ovejas entre los poblados de Puente Jula y Paso San Juan, Veracruz, Mexico, C.P. 91690; alternativamente: Apartado Postal 421, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, C.P. 91700. Tel. 012292010770. Ext. 64337, 64326 y 64301. (biolcampos@gmail.com), (aasiain@colpos.mx), (jretam@colpos.mx). 2Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Cordoba, Carretera Federal Cordoba-Veracruz Km 348, Congregacion Manuel Leon, Municipio de Amatlan de los Reyes, Veracruz, Mexico, C.P. 94946. Tel. 012717166055. Ext. 64830. (davalos@colpos.mx). § Autor para correspondencia: alealonso@colpos.mx.
Sequence-Aware Learnable Sparse Mask for Frame-Selectable End-to-End Dense Video Captioning for IoT Smart Cameras

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) has been widely adopted across various smart systems, accelerating the development of edge computing. Nevertheless, existing research on end-to-end dense video captioning falls short in one of two areas: 1) either it does not prioritize global information or 2) it tends to focus on irrelevant details. Our study proposes an end-to-end dense video captioning model with sequence-aware learnable sparse mask. This model results in improved focus on essential information in a video while ignoring irrelevant details, thus enhancing the quality of caption generation. In addition, existing video captioning research which uses all input video frames are frequently hampered by redundancy and thus generate incorrect captions. To overcome this issue, we propose a lightweight frame selection model that primarily utilizes our proposed lightweight attention-enhancement residual gated network to achieve the desired accuracy with a smaller computational cost. The effectiveness of our proposed approaches was tested and compared to existing models. Our model achieved higher accuracy compared to previous studies, and the lightweight frame selection network resulted in higher efficiency while generating more accurate captions after frame selection.
Nesting Etiquacy of Stingless Bee Tetragonula “Iridipennis” Species Group

In this study a total of 42 feral colonies of Tetragonula “iridipennis” were domesticated and observed for their nesting behaviour in feral nest and also in hive. Observation on the nesting behaviour revealed that, they generally inhabit old mud and stone walls, and the shape and colour of nest entrance were predominantly elliptical and black, respectively. The length and width of the entrance tube ranged between 9-13 and 3-9 mm, respectively on different substrata. The external and internal tunnel length ranged between 0-18 and 3-156 mm, respectively. The orientation of hive entrance was mainly towards northeast and east. Number of brood pots constructed/ batch and time required for a worker to construct the single brood pot were recorded.
In The Bahamas “She must give it up”: Sexual Abuse of Women in Heterosexual Relationships by their Intimate Partners

This study analyses the treatment of Bahamian women in heterosexual relationships by their intimate partners focusing on instances of sexual and psychological abuse. An internet survey obtained information from 464 married and 1,264 unmarried women currently in intimate relationships with men. Married women were more likely than unmarried women in intimate relationships to report non-consensual sexual intercourse. Married women who admitted to being victims of non-consensual sexual intercourse or reported having been raped by their husband were more likely to have been physically harmed by their husband than those who had not suffered non-consensual sex or rape. Likewise, psychological abuse was more evident in married than unmarried women. The results indicate that behaviours of concern are inflicted by men on their female intimate partners both inside and outside of marriage. The finding that abusive behaviours, including non-consensual sex and psychological abuse, are more common within marriage than outside of marriage requires further study.
An alternative p‐y method for piles in cohesive soils under monotonic lateral loading

Piles as onshore and offshore foundation structures are often horizontally loaded. The usual calculation method for the behaviour of piles under such loads is the p‐y method. For piles in cohesive soil, several p‐y methods are proposed in literature, leading in general to differing results. A finite element model dealing with the behaviour of horizontally loaded piles in clay soils was established and validated against field tests. Utilising the results of a vast number of numerical simulations, a new p‐y method was developed, which gives reasonable results over the entire range of possible loads for piles of almost arbitrary diameters and embedded lengths in clay soils of varying consistency. The method requires in total six soil parameters and accounts for the actual deflection of the pile and also the effect of pile tip shear resistance by iteratively adapted y‐multipliers which depend on the course of the deflection line and the distance of the considered point to the pile tip. The new method can be generally used for calculation of the bearing behaviour of piles in soft clay under monotonic loading and can serve as a reference for consideration of cyclic load effects or softening effects in stiff clays.
A Trap Characterization System for GaN HEMTs Based on Transient Drain Voltage

In this article, a trap characterization system based on the transient drain voltage was constructed to achieve the complete measurement and analysis of traps in GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs). Through the appropriate design of the measurement circuit and acquisition system, the transient drain voltage variations caused by trapping behaviors in the GaN HEMTs can be obtained. A time constant extraction method based on the Bayesian deconvolution function was used to optimize the trap extraction accuracy, and the trap properties, including time constant, absolute amplitudes, and energy levels, can be comprehensively characterized. In combination with the above trap features, the response of trapping behaviors to various bias voltages was obtained to analyze the trap positions. With respect to the GaN HEMTs with different processes and fabrications, extensive measurements of energy levels were performed on four kinds of samples to confirm the validity of the proposed characterization system, and four devices of each kind were used to verify the repeatability of experimental results. It indicated that the constructed instrument and measurement methods can realize the accurate and nondestructive characterization of traps. The method used in this study can be potentially beneficial to better understand the reliability issues and optimize the performance of devices.
Characterization of the Cynomolgus Macaque Model of Marburg Virus Disease and Assessment of Timing for Therapeutic Treatment Testing

Marburg virus (MARV) causes severe disease and high mortality in humans. The objective of this study was to characterize disease manifestations and pathogenesis in cynomolgus macaques exposed to MARV. The results of this natural history study may be used to identify features of MARV disease useful in defining the ideal treatment initiation time for subsequent evaluations of investigational therapeutics using this model. Twelve cynomolgus macaques were exposed to a target dose of 1000 plaque-forming units MARV by the intramuscular route, and six control animals were mock-exposed. The primary endpoint of this study was survival to Day 28 post-inoculation (PI). Anesthesia events were minimized with the use of central venous catheters for periodic blood collection, and temperature and activity were continuously monitored by telemetry. All mock-exposed animals remained healthy for the duration of the study. All 12 MARV-exposed animals (100%) became infected, developed illness, and succumbed on Days 8–10 PI. On Day 4 PI, 11 of the 12 MARV-exposed animals had statistically significant temperature elevations over baseline. Clinically observable signs of MARV disease first appeared on Day 5 PI, when 6 of the 12 animals exhibited reduced responsiveness. Ultimately, systemic inflammation, coagulopathy, and direct cytopathic effects of MARV all contributed to multiorgan dysfunction, organ failure, and death or euthanasia of all MARV-exposed animals. Manifestations of MARV disease, including fever, systemic viremia, lymphocytolysis, coagulopathy, and hepatocellular damage, could be used as triggers for initiation of treatment in future therapeutic efficacy studies.
Cloud vertical structure, precipitation, and cloud radiative effects over Tibetan Plateau and its neighboring regions

The vertical structure of clouds and its connection with precipitation and cloud radiative effects (CRE) over the Tibetan Plateau (TP) are analyzed and compared with its neighboring land and tropical oceans based on CloudSat and Cloud‐Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) products and the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) precipitation data. Unique characteristics of cloud vertical structure and CRE over the TP are found. The cloud amount shows seasonal variation over the TP, which presents a single peak (located in 7–11 km) during January to April and two peaks (located in 5–8 km and 11–17 km separately) after mid‐June, and then resumes to one peak (located in 5–10 km) after mid‐August. Topography‐induced restriction on moisture supply leads to a compression effect on clouds, i.e., the reduction in both cloud thickness and number of cloud layers, over the TP. The topography‐induced compression effect is also shown in the range in the variation of cloud thickness and cloud‐top height corresponding to different precipitation intensity, which is much smaller over the TP than its neighboring regions. The longwave CRE in the atmosphere over the TP is a net cooling effect. The vertical structure of CRE over the TP is unique compared to other regions: there exists a strong cooling layer of net CRE at the altitude of 8 km, from June to the beginning of October; the net radiative heating layer above the surface is shallower but stronger underneath 7 km and with a stronger seasonal variation over the TP.
Rescue of sharp wave-ripples and prevention of network hyperexcitability in the ventral but not the dorsal hippocampus of a rat model of fragile X syndrome

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disability and is related to autism. FXS is caused by mutations of the fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 gene (Fmr1) and is associated with alterations in neuronal network excitability in several brain areas including hippocampus. The loss of fragile X protein affects brain oscillations, however, the effects of FXS on hippocampal sharp wave-ripples (SWRs), an endogenous hippocampal pattern contributing to memory consolidation have not been sufficiently clarified. In addition, it is still not known whether dorsal and ventral hippocampus are similarly affected by FXS. We used a Fmr1 knock-out (KO) rat model of FXS and electrophysiological recordings from the CA1 area of adult rat hippocampal slices to assess spontaneous and evoked neural activity. We find that SWRs and associated multiunit activity are affected in the dorsal but not the ventral KO hippocampus, while complex spike bursts remain normal in both segments of the KO hippocampus. Local network excitability increases in the dorsal KO hippocampus. Furthermore, specifically in the ventral hippocampus of KO rats we found an increased effectiveness of inhibition in suppressing excitation and an upregulation of α1GABAA receptor subtype. These changes in the ventral KO hippocampus are accompanied by a striking reduction in its susceptibility to induced epileptiform activity. We propose that the neuronal network specifically in the ventral segment of the hippocampus is reorganized in adult Fmr1-KO rats by means of balanced changes between excitability and inhibition to ensure normal generation of SWRs and preventing at the same time derailment of the neural activity toward hyperexcitability.
The Effect of Temperature and Storage Duration on the Quality and Attributes of the Breast Meat of Hens after Their Laying Periods

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of temperature (2 °C and 6 °C) and storage duration on the quality and attributes of hens’ breast meat after their laying periods. The study included physicochemical characteristics (pH, drip loss, colour, shear force), microbiological quality (total Enterobacteriaceae family and Pseudomonas count), and sensory quality. Bacterial identification was performed using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The increased meat pH and drip loss was greater at 6 than 2 °C (p < 0.05). An increase in the tenderness of the meat stored at 6 °C was found as early as day 4, as well as at 2 °C on day 8 of storage (p < 0.05). On day 4 of storage, the meat was characterised by a darker colour than on the first day, but the darkening was greater at 6 °C than at 2 °C (p < 0.05). At 6 °C, on day 4 of storage, there was an increase in yellow saturation (b*) of the meat, which was higher at 6 °C than at 2 °C (p < 0.05). At 2 °C, the total bacterial count and number of Pseudomonas spp. in the meat gradually increased along with increasing storage duration, reaching 4.64 log cfu/g and 4.48 log cfu/g, respectively, on the 8th day of storage. At 6 °C, on the sixth day of storage, the total bacterial count in the meat exceeded 7 log cfu/g, considered the limit of microbiological safety. The meat stored at 2 °C had an acceptable sensory quality until the 8th day of storage. The study shows that storage at 2 °C preserves the sensory characteristics and microbiological safety of the hen meat longer at an acceptable level after the laying period. Extended storage life may be of importance to consumers and the meat industry.
Roosting Behavior of Waterbirds at Ruhuna University Premises in Sri Lanka

Communal roosting is a habit of many waterbirds. Although it is a common behavioural pattern, only a few documentary records are available in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the roosting behaviour of waterbirds at Ruhuna University Premises, Sri Lanka. The study was conducted from November 2020 to February 2021 covering 20 field visits. During field visits, the abundance of waterbirds, their arrival time, intra-species, and inter-species interactions were observed. The responses of roosting waterbirds to human disturbances and occasional visitors to roosting sites were also recorded. The waterbirds roosted on a single Sonneratia caseolaris tree, located at the waterbody closer to the bank. Eleven species of waterbirds were identified, and the Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) were prominent (93%). The diversity and species abundance gradually increased during the study period. The highest species richness (11) and diversity (H- 0.8832) were recorded in February. The roosting behavior of birds has been altered by human disturbances. The waterbirds co-existed on the roosting site with inter- and intra-species associations while maintaining hierarchical levels (different height levels of the tree). Sixteen species of occasional visitors were recorded, and they left the site with the arrival of regular waterbirds.
Alcohol consumption and the risk of liver disease: a nationwide, population-based study

Introduction Although most patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) have a history of prolonged and heavy drinking, there is no clear threshold defining the level of alcohol consumption that leads to ALD. We aimed to evaluate the correlation between average alcohol consumption and the risk of liver disease and to determine the threshold for clinically significant alcohol consumption. Materials and methods Using the Korean National Health Insurance database, we identified participants who underwent a health-screening program in 2010 and 2011 and retrospectively analyzed their data until 2019. To diagnose and categorize the extracted participants, we used the International Classification of Diseases version 10 and Fatty Liver Index. The primary outcome was to determine the incidence of newly diagnosed liver-related diseases during the observation period and compare the incidence of liver-related diseases among non-drinkers and drinkers based on the amount of alcohol consumption. Results A total of 53,006 patients were enrolled and followed-up for a median of 8.4 years, during which 1,509 cases of liver-related diseases occurred. The participants were divided into five groups: no alcohol consumption (n = 31,359), 1st quartile (n = 5,242), 2nd quartile (n = 5,704), 3rd quartile (n = 5,337), and 4th quartile (n = 5,364). The corresponding number of glasses of alcohol consumed per week for each quantile (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) was labeled 2.5 ± 1.1 standard units (1 standard unit = 8 g alcohol), 5.4 ± 1.9 standard units, 11.5 ± 3.3 standard units, and 27.9 ± 18.2 standard units, respectively. Compared with non-drinkers, the risk of liver-related disease was found to be higher in Q1 drinkers (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.09; 95% CI, 0.90–1.33), Q2 drinkers (aHR, 1. 10; 95% CI, 0.91–1.32), Q3 drinkers (aHR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.11–1.59), and Q4 drinkers (aHR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.24–1.75). Conclusion We report that our study has shown that drinking more than 11.5 ± 3.3 standard units/week (92 ± 26.4 g/week) significantly increases the risk of developing liver-related diseases. Therefore, as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of developing liver disease, alcohol consumption should be limited beyond traditionally recommended levels.
Ambient aerosols increase stomatal transpiration and conductance of hydroponic sunflowers by extending the hydraulic system to the leaf surface

Introduction Many atmospheric aerosols are hygroscopic and play an important role in cloud formation. Similarly, aerosols become sites of micro-condensation when they deposit to the upper and lower surfaces of leaves. Deposited salts, in particular can trigger condensation at humidities considerably below atmospheric saturation, according to their hygroscopicity and the relative humidity within the leaf boundary layer. Salt induced water potential gradients and the resulting dynamics of concentrated salt solutions can be expected to affect plant water relations. Methods Hydroponic sunflowers were grown in filtered (FA) and unfiltered, ambient air (AA). Sap flow was measured for 18 days and several indicators of incipient drought stress were studied. Results At 2% difference in mean vapor pressure deficit (D), AA sunflowers had 49% higher mean transpiration rates, lower osmotic potential, higher proline concentrations, and different tracer transport patterns in the leaf compared to FA sunflowers. Aerosols increased plant conductance particularly at low D. Discussion The proposed mechanism is that thin aqueous films of salt solutions from deliquescent deposited aerosols enter into stomata and cause an extension of the hydraulic system. This hydraulic connection leads – parallel to stomatal water vapor transpiration – to wick-like stomatal loss of liquid water and to a higher impact of D on plant water loss. Due to ample water supply by hydroponic cultivation, AA plants thrived as well as FA plants, but under more challenging conditions, aerosol deposits may make plants more susceptible to drought stress.
Zootechnical assessment of straws from different varieties of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in Vakinankaratra region, Madagascar

1 UMR SELMET, CIRAD, Bobo-Dioulasso 01, Burkina Faso; 2 UPR AIDA, CIRAD, 110 Antsirabe, Madagascar; 3 UMR SELMET, CIRAD, F-34398 Montpellier, France ; 4 UMR SELMET, CIRAD, 110 Antsirabe, Madagascar; paulo.salgado@cirad.fr Introduction In the Vakinankaratra region, upland rice production has increased since new cold-tolerant altitude varieties have been developed and disseminated. Upland rice represented about 20% of the total rice surface in the high altitude areas in 2012. Rice cultivation provides considerable amounts of straw, which represents an important feed resource for ruminants, especially during periods of green forage deficit.In this region, cattle population is estimated at more than 300,000 heads. The nutritive value of straw is relatively low (low protein content and digestibility) and its fill unit value is high. Improving nutritive value of rice straw could improve animal performance and feed autonomy. Physical and chemical treatments as well as feed supplementation improve straw digestibility and its ingestion by animals. Plant breeding and cultivation techniques remain potential ways to improve the nutritive value of straw without affecting grain productivity (Vadiveloo, 1995). The variability of production, of chemical composition and of nutritive value of the straw among rice varieties was investigated through the effect of the soil (Williams et al., 1996), of the season (Vadiveloo and Phang, 1996), the mowing techniques (Dong et al., 2013), and fertilization or irrigation (Agnihotriet al., 2003; Demarquillyet al., 1998; Baumontet al., 2008). The present study focuses on the analysis of the variability of grain and rice straw production of nine upland rice varieties in selection trials, under farm and optimized management conditions. Improving the nutritional quality of rice straw would improve the autonomy of farmers for forage resources, reduce livestock production costs and improve milk production. Materials and methods
Analysis of Workaholism and Burnout Among Employees of Administrative Units and Two Selected Banks in Slovenia

Purpose: Workaholism and burnout can have detrimental effects on both employees and organisations in both the private and public sectors, and therefore calls for further research. The objective of this survey was to statistically analyse significant differences in the variables of workaholism and burnout (including emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and personal efficiency) between administrative units and two selected banks, among participants employed in managerial and non-managerial positions, and across genders. Additionally, the survey aimed to analyse the correlations between workaholism, emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and personal efficiency. The research involved 621 employees from 58 administrative units and 404 employees from two selected (private) banks in Slovenia.Design/Methodology/Approach: Various methodological approaches were used, including statistical tests such as multivariate and factor analysis, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests, the Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman’s rank-order correlation coefficient.Findings: Survey results revealed no statistically significant differences in the variables of workaholism and burnout between administrative units and the two selected banks, among participants employed in managerial and non-managerial positions, and across genders. However, the research uncovered a strong positive correlation between workaholism and emotional exhaustion, a weak positive correlation between workaholism and depersonalisation, and a slight negative correlation between workaholism and personal efficiency.Originality/Value: The research contributes to the growing awareness of workaholism and burnout, offering organisations valuable insights to address these issues and enhance employee well-being. Furthermore, it adds to the existing literature on workaholism and burnout within the context of Slovenia.