Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pressure Drop Prediction in Fluidized Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying using Machine Learning Algorithms

Modeling of pressure drop in fluidized dense phase conveying (FDP) of powders is a tough work as the flow comprises of various interactions among solid, gas and pipe wall. It is difficult to incorporate these interactions into a model. The pressure drop depends on flow, material and geometrical parameters. The existing models show high error when applied to other pipeline configurations of varying pipeline lengths or diameters. The current study investigates the capability of machine learning (ML) techniques to estimate the drop in pressure in FDP conveying of powders. Pneumatic conveying experimental data were used for training the network and then for predicting the pressure drop. For estimating the pressure drop, four distinct ML algorithms light gradient boosting machine (LighGBM)), multilayer perception (MLP), K-nearerst neighbors (KNN), extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), and were selected. XGBoost model performed better than other models chosen for the study with ±5% error margin while training and testing the data, and ±10% error margin in validating the data. MLP, XGBoost, KNN, and LightGBM models predicted the data of pressure drop with MAE of 5.05, 1.19, 5.72, and 2.85, respectively, for training as well as testing data. Among the four models considered, the model using XGBoost algorithm performed the best, whereas the model using KNN algorithm performed poorly in predicting the FDP conveying pressure drop.
Poor single mothers: using Delors’ pillars of education in social activation services

The aim of this article is to determine the effect of social work provided by social activation services to poor single mothers in the Czech Republic. Using the method of quasi-experimental research design, the study analyses the activities of the social activation service during the years 2017–2019. As defined by Delors, the pillars of social work with impoverished mothers in our study were conditioned by a cognitive-behavioral and a task-oriented approach. It was found that through long-term social work with poor single mothers, skills related to the pillars Learning to Be, Learning to Know, and Learning to Live Together could be developed. The finding of no statistically significant development of respondents’ work skills associated with the Learning to Do pillar proved to be a noteworthy outcome. The research highlights the work of the social activation service in the Czech Republic, while it also outlines the significant challenges involved in working with poor single mothers. The paper proposes the development and institution of a new service dedicated to developing employment skills, by which the reduction of the negative impacts of the poverty on single mothers might be achieved.
Diversity of Crabs (Brachyura) and Association of Crabs (Brachyura) with Mangroves in Gerupuk Coast of Central Lombok

Mangroves have a function as shelters, nurturing places, spawning grounds, and foraging places, and can be a habitat for wild animals. Brachyura is one of the mangrove biota associations whose lives are influenced by the existence of mangroves. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the diversity of crabs (Brachyura) and the relationship between mangrove density and crab abundance (Brachyura) in the coastal mangrove area of Gerupuk Beach Central Lombok. The crabs (Brachyura) sampled were Brachyura contained in the observation plot, Brachyura on the surface of the substrate was taken by hand, while those in the hole were taken with the help of a shovel. The data obtained were then analyzed with the Pearson diversity index, association, and correlation coefficient. Furthermore, a simple linear regression analysis was carried out with the independent variable (x) mangrove density and the dependent variable (y) crab abundance (Brachyura). The results of this study obtained 7 species of Brachyura consisting of 6 species of the family Ocypodidae and 1 species of the family Grapsidae. The Brachyura diversity index at the research station was moderate to high with values between 1.7-4.0. Furthermore, there are 3 species of crabs (Brachyura) associated with 2 species of mangroves out of 7 species of Brachyura found. The linear regression equation y= 0.2619x + 0.0206 with a pearson correlation coefficient value (r) of 0.79 shows a strong relationship between the variable independek (x) mangrove density and the dependent variable (y) Brachyura abundance. The conclusion of this study is that Brachyura diversity in the Gerupuk Beach mangrove area is included in the medium category and there is a significant relationship between mangrove density and Brachyura abundance
Adaptation of Meta-Cognitive Awareness Inventory in Physics (MAIP) for Public and Private Senior Secondary School Nigerian Students

Purpose: The study focused on the adaptation of the Meta-Cognitive Awareness Inventory in Physics (MAIP) for senior secondary school students in Nigeria, both in public and private schools. Methodology: The study employed an adaptation research design. The sample included 1,382 SSII students who had taken Physics as a subject. To ensure its validity, the MAIP underwent face validation by five experts. Construct validation of the MAIP was conducted using factor analysis. This involved applying the principal component analysis extraction method and the Varimax rotation method with Kaiser Normalization. Items with a factor loading of 0.40 or higher on any of the factors were selected to be included in the instrument. The coefficient of internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach's Alpha and was found to be 0.78. Research question 1 was addressed through factor analysis, while research question 2 was answered by calculating the coefficient of internal consistency using Cronbach's Alpha. Research question 3 was answered by calculating means and standard deviations. The null hypothesis was tested using an independent t-test at a significance level of 0.05. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that the MAIP consisted of 52 factorially simple or pure items and 23 factorially complex items based on their factor loadings. Significance: The coefficient of internal consistency for the MAIP was found to be 0.98. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference in the mean meta-cognitive awareness ratings was observed between students in private and public schools, favoring students in private senior secondary schools when using the MAIP.
Metastatic cervical carcinoma to the brain masquerading as a butterfly glioma: A case report

Background: Metastatic cervical cancer to the brain is a rare occurrence, representing approximately 1.5% of metastatic cases. We report a rare presentation of cervical cancer with brain metastasis to the corpus callosum. The patient was initially suspected to have a primary glioma but was diagnosed with a metastatic cervical carcinoma lesion through both stereotactic and then opens biopsy. Case Description: A 53-year-old female, with Stage III adenosquamous cervical carcinoma, presented with a large heterogeneously enhancing mass in the corpus callosum body with extension in the cingulate gyrus concerning for glioma. A stereotactic biopsy revealed hypercellular and gliotic brain tissue, while an open biopsy showed an epithelioid neoplasm consistent with metastatic cervical adenosquamous carcinoma. The patient underwent a craniotomy and recovered well and was discharged in stable condition. Conclusion: Brain metastases from cervical cancer are uncommon. We present a rare case of metastatic cervical carcinoma which appeared on imaging to mimic a butterfly glioma. The patient’s history and histopathological examination were essential in determining the correct diagnosis and receiving timely treatment.
The way the wind blows : climate, history, and human action

List of IllustrationsList of TablesNotes on the Contributors1. Climate, History, and Human Action, by Roderick J. McIntosh, Joseph A. Tainter, and Susan Keech Mc Intosh1. Climate, Environment, and Human Action2. Climate Variability During the Holocene: An Update, by Robert B. Dunbar3. Complexity Theory and Sociocultural Change in the American Southwest, by Jeffrey S. Dean2. Social Memory4. Environmental Perception and Human Responses in History and Prehistory, by Fekri Hassan5. Social Memory in Mande, by Roderick J. McIntosh6. Memories, Abstractions, and Conceptualization of Ecological Crisis in the Mande World, by Tereba Togola7. From Garden to Globe: Linking Time and Space with Meaning and Memory, by Carole L. Crumley8. Chinese Attitudes Toward Climate, by Cho-yun Hsu3. Cultural Responses to Climate Change9. Three Rivers: Subregional Variations in Earth System Impacts in the Southwestern Maya Lowlands (Candelaria, Usumacinta, and Champoton Watersheds), by Joel D. Gunn and William J. Folan10. The Lowland Maya Civilization: Historical Consciousness and Environment, by David Freidel and Justine Shaw11. Social Responses to Climate Change Among the Chumash Indians of South Central California, by John R. Johnson4. History and Contemporary Affairs12. Global Change, History and Sustainability, by Joseph A. Tainter13. Land Degradation as a Socionatural Process, by S.E. van der Leeuw and the ARCHAEOMEDES Research TeamIndex
Elevated levels of IL-6 in IgA nephropathy patients are induced by an 1 epigenetically-driven mechanism triggered by viral and bacterial RNA 2

Recently, a several models has been proposed to describe the pathogenesis of Immunoglobulin A 21 nephropathy (IgAN), and among them the multihit and the gut-microbiota. These models explain the 22 pathogenesis of IgAN caused by the production of aberrant IgA, but it is believed further predisposing 23 factors are present, including immunological, genetic, environmental, or nutritional factors that can 24 influence the pathogenesis and that could be useful for development of precision nephrology and 25 personalized therapy. Newly, the role of IL-6 in pathogenesis is becoming increasingly important. It is essential for 27 glomerular immunoglobulin A deposition and the development of renal pathology in Cd37-deficient 28 mice, even if the reason why levels of IL-6 are elevated in IgAN patients is not well understood. One attainable hypothesis on high levels of IL-6 in IgAN comes out from our recent whole genome DNA methylation screening in IgAN patients, that identified, among others, a hypermethylated 31 region comprising Vault RNA 2-1 (VTRNA2-1), a non-coding RNA also known as precursor of 32 miR-886 (pre-mi-RNA). Consistently, the VTRNA2-1 expression was found down-regulated in 33 IgAN patients. Here we low subjects compared HS and we found that also in transplanted IgAN patients (TP-IgAN), compared to non IgAN transplanted patients (TP), transcript low. We found patients showed significant increased levels of IL-6 in IgAN patients with VTRNA2-1/PKR/CREB activated pathway respect to healthy group. An IL-6 increase was found in T-IgAN patients with VTRNA2-1/PKR/CREB activated pathway compared to TP group, even if
Economic and Social Determinants of Infant Under-Five Years’ Mortality in Cameroon

: Infant mortality remains a major international public health problem. The situation in sub-Saharan Africa is particularly worrying, as children are at high risk of dying before their fifth birthday. This study analyses the economic and social determinants of infant mortality in Cameroon using a cross-sectional study design. A nationwide stratified, two-stage sampling was used to sample 9,733 children and their respective mothers. A logistic regression model was used for both bivariate and multivariate analysis with a statistically significant level of p<0.05. The children were predominantly male, with a sex ratio of 1.03. Infant mortality was associated with a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in economic and social characteristics of the child and its mother, such as: age of the child between 25 and 60 months, second or higher birth order, average birth weight of the child, number of 2 to 3 children in the household, age of the mother, domestic violence against the mother, non-use of contraception by the mother, mothers of children residing in the North, Far-North, East and North West regions of the country. On the other hand, infant mortality was associated with a statistically non-significant difference (p>0.05) in economic and social characteristics, namely: child sex, age between 13 and 24 months, low and high child weights at birth, mother's level of education, marital status, mother's employment, religion, level of economic well-being, access to media, use of modern contraception, prenatal consultations in a health center, residence in an urban area, mothers resident in other regions of the country. The elimination of preventable deaths among children under 5 five years old by 2030 will depend on the extent to which economic and social determinants are taken into account in the public policies of resource-limited countries like Cameroon.
Mapping of Diarrhea among Under-Five Children Based on Household Basic Sanitation in Pagurawan Health Center, Batu Bara Regency

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p><p><em>Diarrhea in under-five children continued to be the leading cause of morbidity in Batu Bara District. This research investigated the relationship between basic sanitation and diarrhea among under-five children and its spatial distribution in the Pagurawan Health, Batu Bara Regency. The research employed a cross-sectional observational analytical design. The population was all mothers who have under-five children as many as 2310 population then determining the sample size using the Lemeshow formula with a total of 105. The samples were taken by purposive sampling selected by proportional from 9 rural. Data analysis used the is-square test for bivariate analysis and the overlay technique for spatial analysis. The technique performed for spatial is the overlay technique. The research revealed a relationship between the incidence of diarrhea in under-five children and water supply (p=0.034), while latrines (p=0.191), waste management (p=1.000), and wastewater disposal (p=0.825) were not. Spatial results found that the highest cases of diarrhea were in Pematang Nibung Village with a vulnerability status. Based on this research, water supply is related to the incidence of diarrhea among under-five children. Meanwhile, the latrines, waste management, and wastewater disposal are not related to the incidence of diarrhea among under-five children in the Pagurawan Community Health Center with a vulnerability status in Pematang Nibung Village. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><strong><em>Keywords: Diarrhea, Sanitation, Under-five children</em></strong>
DIVERSITY, ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION STATUS OF NEPENTHES IN WEST SUMATRA PROVINCE, INDONESIA

Nepenthes is the largest carnivorous plant genus present in Indonesia. There are 39 species of Nepenthes pitcher plants recorded in Sumatra from lowland to montane forests, and 34 of them are endemic; this represents the greatest species diversity of Nepenthes after Borneo. Field studies were conducted in 2021 and 2022 to increase our knowledge of the diversity, habitats and distributions of Nepenthes in West Sumatra province. Twenty-three species of Nepenthes were recorded from the province, consisting of 15 highland species, 4 mid-elevation species and 4 lowland species. Ecophysiological studies conducted at Bukit Malalak showed clumped distributions of N. bongso, N. dubia, N. eustachya and N. rhombicaulis. Foliar and pitcher fluid nutrient concentrations were found to be similar to those cited in other recent studies although growth rates were slightly more rapid than at Gunung Talang. Bukit Malalak is a new locality for two threatened species, namely N. dubia (CR) and N. rhombicaulis (VU), enlarging their extents of occurrence. In total, nine species from West Sumatra are threatened and conservation actions are urgently needed for these and other Nepenthes species remaining on the island.
Seasonal rainfall variability in the southern Mediterranean border: Observations, regional model simulations and future climate projections

Particular attention has been given in recent years to precipitation and variations in climate change scenarios by modeling these phenomena at different timescales. Regional climate models enable assessing the impact of climate change at the regional and local scales. This study aims, firstly, to analyze the rainfall variability in northern Algeria, and secondly, to evaluate future seasonal rainfall variability using regional climate models of the ENSEMBLE project. Statistical tests and the bias method have been used for this study. Analysis of rainfall variability using statistical tests during the reference period (1961-1990) reveals a significant decrease of rainfall since the 1970s at the Tenes and Oran stations, located in the northwest of Algeria. This decrease occurs during the months of December and January (in winter), and March and April (in spring), and is as-sociated to a reduction of 10-20 and 20-50 mm of daily rainfall, respectively, while the rainfall increases in the eastern region. Simulated data of 12 regional climate models have been compared to observations carried out during the reference period (1961-1990) using the bias method. Future seasonal rainfall variability was analyzed for two projection periods: 2021-2050 and 2070-2099. Most often, models underestimate the wet seasons and overestimate the dry seasons during the reference period. The models simulated a significant 40S. Taibi et al.decrease of future rainfall in winter and spring over the two projected periods. Further investigations must be conducted to explain the underestimation of the models. It is also important to reconsider uncertainties that affect the results of this study.
ASSESSING THE RESILIENCE OF INDUSTRIAL AREAS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF URBAN RESILIENCE AND COMMONPOOL RESOURCES: THE CASE STUDY OF TAIWAN

Industrial development is a critical factor for the economic development of a country. This study applies the fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) and a dynamic analytic network process (DANP) to develop a tool for the assessment of the resilience of industrial areas in Taiwan from the common-pool resources (CPRs) perspective to enhance the resilience of industrial areas and also ensure the efficient use of common urban disaster prevention resources. This study is innovative and may facilitate the assessment of the resilience of industrial areas and the validation of interactions between urban resilience, industrial area resilience and CPRs. The influencers of the resilience of industrial areas can be categorized into 5 dimensions and 24 indicators. The five dimensions are vulnerability, urban environment, industrial environment, factory properties
Antimicrobial Resistant Staphylococcus Species Colonization in Dogs, Their Owners, and Veterinary Staff of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Naples, Italy

This study aimed to identify Staphylococcus species isolated from nasal swabs of both healthy and diseased dogs, and those of human origin, obtained from nasal swabs of both owners and veterinary staff. Firstly, pet owners were requested to complete a questionnaire relating to the care and relationship with their pets, whose results mainly showed a statistically significant higher frequency of hand washing in diseased dogs’ owners than in healthy dogs’ owners. Canine nasal swabs were obtained from 43 diseased dogs and 28 healthy dogs, while human nasal swabs were collected from the respective dogs’ owners (71 samples) and veterinary staff (34 samples). The isolation and identification of Staphylococcus spp. were followed by disk diffusion method to define the antimicrobial resistance profiles against 18 different molecules. Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was the most frequent isolated strain in both diseased (33.3%) and healthy (46.1%) dogs. Staphylococcus epidermidis was the most frequent isolated bacterium in diseased dogs’ owners (66.6%), while in nasal samples of healthy dogs’ owners, the same frequency of isolation (38.4%) was observed for both Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus. All the isolated strains showed good susceptibility levels to the tested antimicrobials; however, the carriage of oxacillin-resistant strains was significantly higher in diseased dogs than in healthy ones (71% and 7.7%, respectively). Only in three cases the presence of the same bacterial species with similar antimicrobial resistance profiles in dogs and their owners was detected, suggesting the potential bacterial transmission. In conclusion, this study suggests potential transmission risk of staphylococci from dogs to humans or vice versa, and highlights that the clinical relevance of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius transmission from dog to human should not be underestimated, as well as the role of Staphylococcus aureus from human to dog transmission.
Squatter Citizen: Life in the Urban Third World

Drawing on their own skills, making the best use of limited resources and forming their own community organisations, the poor account for most new city housing in the Third World. However, the city rejects them, denying their right to water, education and health care. The first chapter provides the context for analysis, describing the development of Third World cities in the colonial and post-colonial periods, and the gap that continues to grow between the "legal' and the "illegal' city. Other chapters examine government intervention policies, environmental problems, the process of finding housing, and trends in urbanisation. Finally, developments and problems in smaller urban areas and surrounding rural areas are outlined, and the question of urban bias is addressed. -after Authors
The Relationship between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Snorkeling Satisfaction in Pulau Payar Marine Park, Kedah

Due to its popularity and lucrative business opportunity, snorkeling has become the predominant activity in many marine parks. Continuous growth in the number of tourists and mass tourism has resulted in uncontrolled number of tourists, sometimes to pass over the carrying capacity of the site. Due to the lack of control and enforcement, many tour boat operators are seen bringing snorkelers to small fragile sites at the same timeframe. Such situation has resulted in reduced quality of tourist experience and satisfaction level as they need to cram in with others at the designated snorkeling areas. This study analyzes the influence of tourist demographic profile on the satisfaction level with snorkeling experience in the Pulau Payar Marine Park, a small coral island in Malaysia. A total of 259 snorkelers answered the survey that forms the basis of this paper. The results tested using t-tests and ANOVA, show significant differences between satisfaction level and respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics. Findings of the study indicated that only origin and education level positively associated with visitor satisfaction. Several issues, such as limiting the numbers of boats to be allowed at the site and facilities management such as toilets, changing rooms and solid waste management were among issues need to be considered by the Marine Park Department, in order to protect the island and its sustainability. This study highlights the importance of site management, in environmentally sensitive areas, for marine park managers and tour operators toward developing strategic marketing mixes for the different market segments.