Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Application of Solution Method to Prepare High Performance Multicomponent Oxide Thin Films

Capacitors play an increasingly important role in hybrid integrated circuits, while the MIM capacitors with high capacitance density and small thickness can meet the needs of high integration. Generally speaking, the films prepared with a single metal oxide dielectric often achieve a breakthrough in one aspect of performance, but dielectric layers are required to be improved to get better performance in leakage current, capacitance density, and transmittance simultaneously in modern electronic devices. Therefore, we optimized the performance of the dielectric layers by using multiple metal oxides. We combined zirconia, yttria, magnesium oxide, alumina, and hafnium oxide with the solution method to find the best combination of these five metal oxides. The physical properties of the multi-component films were measured by atomic force microscopy (AFM), ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer, and other instruments. The results show that the films prepared by multi-component metal oxides have good transmittance and low roughness. The thicknesses of all films in our experiment are less than 100 nm. Then, metal–insulator–metal (MIM) devices were fabricated. In addition, we characterized the electrical properties of MIM devices. We find that multi-component oxide films can achieve good performances in several aspects. The aluminum-magnesium-yttrium-zirconium-oxide (AMYZOx) group of 0.6 M has the lowest leakage current density, which is 5.03 × 10−8 A/cm2 @ 1.0 MV/cm. The hafnium-magnesium-yttrium-zirconium-oxide (HMYZOx) group of 0.8 M has a maximum capacitance density of 208 nF/cm2. The films with a small thickness and a high capacitance density are very conducive to high integration. Therefore, we believe that multi-component films have potential in the process of dielectric layers and great application prospects in highly integrated electronic devices.
The Genetic Diversity of Bletilla spp. Based on SLAF-seq and Oligo-FISH

Bletilla spp. Rchb. F. is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. In this study, Bletilla striata (Thunb. ex A. Murray) Rchb F, Bletilla formosana (Hayata) Schltr, and Bletilla ochracea Schltr were collected to analyze the genetic diversity of 16 materials using specific site-amplified fragment sequencing (SLAF-seq) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The results showed that the phylogenetic tree of the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data rendering system was correlated with the shape and geographical distribution of the material. The results of the population structural analysis showed that all the materials containing yellow labellum came from the same ancestor. The results of the principal component analysis were able to preliminarily judge the genetic distance and provided a reference for the selection of hybrid parents. The FISH analysis showed that the chromosomes of B. striata were 2n = 32 and the chromosomes of the B. striata (safflower) mutant were 2n = 34 and the chromosomes of B. ochracea and B. formosana were 2n = 34–36. The (AG3T3)3 non-terminal signal was different from the 5S rDNA signal. These results revealed that the 16 materials had rich genetic diversity, which can provide molecular and cytogenetic data for the study of the genus and its relatives and serve as a reference for the breeding of new genus varieties and improve breeding efficiency and cost.
Chinese speech intelligibility of children in noisy and reverberant environments

Reverberation time and signal-to-noise ratio in classrooms are critical factors to speech intelligibility. In this study, the combined effect of reverberation time and signal-to-noise ratio on Chinese speech intelligibility of children was investigated in 28 elementary school classrooms in China. The results show that Chinese speech intelligibility scores increase with an increase of signal-to-noise ratio and the age of children, and decrease with an increase of reverberation time in classrooms. Younger children require higher signal-to-noise ratio and shorter reverberation time than older children to understand the speech. The A-weighted signal-to-noise ratio combined with a wide range of reverberation time can be used to predict speech intelligibility score and serve as a criterion for classroom design for elementary schools.
Thyroid nodules: diagnostic performance of ATA and ACR tirads on risk for malignancy

Aim: we aimed to compare the American Thyroid Association (ATA) and The American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR TIRADS) guidelines that stratify the risk of nodule malignancy and compare with cytological classification. Then, the diagnostic performance of the ATA and ACR TIRADS categories for predicting malignancy were performed. Methods: a total of 190 thyroid nodules image obtained from 120 individuals were classified in accordance with ACR TIRADS and ATA guidelines. After classified, all nodules were categorized by using cytological classification (2017 Bethesda System). Results: comparing diagnostic accuracy of each ultrasound classification, both of them revealed the same sensitivity and negative predictive value but ACR TIRADS reached higher positive predictive value. A high positive correlation between the two methods were found (r=0.860, p <0.0001). The ATA and ACR TIRADS classifications were correlated with the cytological analysis, but the correlation was weak. Conclusions: Both guidelines have similar accuracy in the ultrasound evaluation of thyroid nodules but have shown an overestimation of the presence of malignant thyroid neoplasms.
Terapi Dzikir dalam Menurunkan Kecemasan pada Ibu Hamil Primigravida Trimester Ketiga di Puskesmas Somba Opu

Kecemasan sering dirasakan oleh ibu dalam masa kehamilan, terutama pada kehamilan pertama (primigravida) yang merupakan suatu pengalaman yang baru. Kecemasan akan meningkat dengan usia kandungan trimester ketiga menjelang persalinan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui terapi dzikir dalam menurunkan kecemasan pada ibu hamil primigravida trimester ketiga di Puskesmas Somba Opu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Quasi Eksperimen dengan desain the untreated control group design with dependent pretest and posttest samples using a double pretest. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu hamil primigravida usia kehamilan trimester ketiga (7-9 bulan) dengan kategori kecemasan sedang hingga tinggi, sebanyak 8 orang (4 orang pada kelompok eksperimen dan 4 orang pada kelompok kontrol). Data penelitian diperoleh dengan menggunakan skala kecemasan menghadapi persalinan yang di adaptasi dari Nurjannah (2020). Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis nonparametrik dengan metode Uji Mann- Whitney. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa treatment terapi dzikir efektif dalam menurunkan kecemasan pada ibu hamil primigravida trimester ketiga di Puskesmas Somba Opu. Hasil tersebut terlihat dari perbedaan yang signifikan setelah diberikan perlakuan pada kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol dengan nilai z=-2.309, p= 0,021 (p<0,05). Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah treatment terapi dzikir dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu cara untuk menurunkan kecemasan pada ibu hamil dalam menghadapi persalinan.
Students’ understanding in the subject of statistical method at moodle through scientific approach

This study aims to investigate the understanding of mathematics department students in the subject of statistical method at moodle through scientific approach. The research design is qualitative research. The research subjects are fourth semester students of mathematics department at IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro who are chosen using purposive sampling. The data is analysed using data triangulation. The results of study reveal that from all five subjects; in the online learning using moodle; get so easy in understanding the learning materials. The learning becomes flexible; it can be carried out anywhere and anytime. Students are able to study by looking for learning references from other sources. Hovewer, there are several problems in the online learning such as lecturer’s explanation is not as clear as when learning in class, there are more assignments given, and several materials have not been mastered by students. In the online learning, students have to be more focus when it is directed from YouTube. When the students have not understood the learning material in online learning, they can ask it to the lecturer or their classmates. Therefore, five subjects can anwer the questions about homogeneity and balance tests. Their completion steps are precise and perfect.
Incidental Findings Among Youth Participating in Multimodal Imaging Research: Characteristics of Findings and Description of a Management Approach

Research imaging in healthy and clinical youth populations yields incidental findings that require a management strategy. Our primary objective was to document the frequency and nature of incidental findings within a research group integrating multiple imaging modalities. A second objective was to describe the evolution of an approach to handling incidental findings. A case example was included to display the intricacies of some of these scenarios. Youth, ages 13–20 years, with bipolar disorder, familial risk for bipolar disorder, or healthy controls, obtained one or a combination of neuroimaging, cardio-thoracic imaging, retinal imaging, and carotid imaging. All images were systematically reviewed for incidental findings. Overall, of 223 participants (n = 102 healthy controls), 59% (n = 131) had a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) incidental finding and 27% (n = 60) had at least one incidental brain finding requiring non-urgent follow-up. In addition, of 109 participants with chest/cardiac MRI and carotid ultrasound, 3% (n = 3) had chest findings, 2% (n = 2) had cardiac findings, and 1% (n = 1) had a carotid finding. Of 165 youth with retinal imaging, 1% (n = 2) had incidental findings. While the vast majority of these incidental findings were of a non-serious, non-urgent nature, there were noteworthy exceptions. Imaging research groups need a system that emphasizes the value of clinical review of research images and one that is collaborative and responsive in order to inform follow-up plans. Rating systems that have been developed and used in neuroimaging for the classification of incidental findings can be adapted for use in areas other than the brain. Regardless of severity, incidental findings may raise anxiety in youth participants and their parents. The optimal threshold is one that balances transparency with utility.
The Influence of Steroid Hormones on Tooth Wear in Children and in Adolescents

(1) Background: From a young age, boys are more often affected by tooth wear than girls. This suggests an influence of the male sex hormone (testosterone) on the aetiology of tooth wear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the incidence of tooth wear in relation to steroid hormone levels in children. (2) Methods: 1022 test persons aged between 10 and 18 (491 male, 531 female) from the LIFE Child study underwent medical and dental examination. Tooth wear was measured through clinical inspection. Blood samples were taken to determine hormone levels (testosterone, SHBG). The level of free testosterone was calculated from the ratio of testosterone to SHBG. Using multivariable methods, the incidence of tooth wear was analyzed as a function of hormone levels, while controlling for confounders such as age, sex, social status, and orthodontic treatment. (3) Results: The incidence of tooth wear increased with age in both sexes. Boys showed significantly more often attrition facets than girls (17.5% vs. 13.2%, p < 0.001). Subjects with tooth wear showed significantly higher free testosterone levels than those without (males: p < 0.001, females: p < 0.05). After controlling for confounding variables, the risk of tooth wear increased by approximately 30.0% with each year of life (odds ratio [OR]boys = 1.29, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.04–1.56; [OR]girls = 1.32, 95% CI = 1.08–1.61). In addition, the risk of tooth wear increased by 6.0% per free testosterone scale score only in boys (OR = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.01–1.12). (4) Conclusions: Tooth wear is common in children and in adolescents, and it increases steadily with age in both sexes. The stronger increase and the higher prevalence among male adolescents can be explained by the additional effect of free testosterone.
Antecedents and loyalty of tourists visiting secondary cities in provinces in southern Thailand

Developing loyalty among tourists who visit secondary cities of provinces in Southern Thailand represents a way to support entrepreneurs in the areas of tourist attractions and businesses that are part of the networks of tourist service provision. However, the promotion of tourist loyalty is crucial problem in Southern Thailand. Despite the significant growth of tourism industry in Thailand, still the tourist loyalty is needed to promote to achieve higher performance in tourism industry. To address this challenge, this study examined the role of tourist attraction potential, government policies, service innovation and travel intention on tourist loyalty. To achieve this purpose, this study considered mixed method approach and data collection is performed through questionnaire survey and interviews in Southern part of Thailand. Statistical tool is used to examine the relationship between variables. Results of the study investigated that; tourist attraction potential, government policies, service innovation and travel intention have vital contribution to promote tourist loyalty in Southern part of Thailand. This study recommended that the tourism management companies should promote tourist loyalty by promoting tourist attraction potential, government policies, service innovation and travel intention.
Production and Characterization of Rhamnolipids Produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa DBM 3774: Response Surface Methodology Approach

Rhamnolipids are extensively studied biosurfactants due to their potential in many industrial applications, eco-friendly production and properties. However, their availability for broader application is severely limited by their production costs, therefore the optimization of efficacy of their cultivation gains significance as well as the information regarding the physio-chemical properties of rhamnolipids resulting from various cultivation strategies. In this work, the bioprocess design focused on optimization of the rhamnolipid yield of Pseudomonas aeruginosa DBM 3774 utilizing the response surface methodology (RSM). Six carbon sources were investigated for their effect on the rhamnolipid production. The RSM prediction improved the total rhamnolipid yield from 2.2 to 13.5 g/L and the rhamnolipid productivity from 11.6 to 45.3 mg/L/h. A significant effect of the carbon source type, concentration and the C/N ratio on the composition of the rhamnolipid congeners has been demonstrated for cultivation of P. aeruginosa DBM 3774 in batch cultivation. Especially, changes in presence of saturated fatty acid in the rhamnolipid congeners, ranging from 18.8% of unsaturated fatty acids (carbon source glycerol; 40 g/L) to 0% (sodium citrate 20 g/L) were observed. This demonstrates possibilities of model based systems as basis in cultivation of industrially important compounds like biosurfactants rhamnolipids and the importance of detailed study of interconnection between cultivation conditions and rhamnolipid mixture composition and properties.
Growth and phenology of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as influenced by irrigation scheduling under in situ rice residue management

ABSTRACT The impact of irrigation regimes on growth and phenology of wheat was studied under in situ rice residue management (RRM) using split plot design. Treatments were consisted of methods of rice residue management (3): conventional method, in situ RRM using Happy Seeder without Press Wheel (HSw/oPW) and Happy Seeder with press wheel assembly (HSwPW) in main plot and nine irrigation regimes[irrigations at growth stages (3): three irrigations at crown root initiation (CRI), booting and milking (I3CBM); four irrigations at CRI, tillering, flowering and milking (I4CTFM); five irrigations at CRI, tillering, booting, flowering and dough stages (I5CTBFD), and irrigation depths (3): 55 (I55), 65 (I65) and 75 (I75) mm] in subplot. Under in situ RRM, the physiological maturity was delayed resulting in higher accumulation of growing degree days (GDD), helio-thermal units (HTU) and photo-thermal units (PTU) than conventional method. The initial growth under HSw/oPW was slow, however, till harvest it was statistically at par with conventional method. I5CTBFD resulted in the highest days taken to physiological maturity and GDD, HTU and PTU accumulation. Grain yield (pooled) was significantly higher under I5CTBFD than I4CTFM and I3CBM. I75 recorded at par growth parameters and yield with I65.
Psychological Safety and Affective Commitment Among Chinese Hospital Staff: The Mediating Roles of Job Satisfaction and Job Burnout

Purpose The affective commitment of hospital staff is important for human resources management and the sustainable development of hospitals. Psychological safety is an important factor that contributes to an emotional connection to an organization among staff, yet its functional mechanism remains unclear. This study explored how psychological safety influenced affective commitment through the mediating roles of job satisfaction and job burnout. Methods A battery of surveys were administered to all medical staff (n = 267) in a local second-grade comprehensive hospital. The surveys included the Psychological Safety Scale, Affective Commitment Scale, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Service Survey, and Perceived Organizational Support Scale. Results Job satisfaction and job burnout fully mediated the relationship between psychological safety and affective commitment among hospital staff. In addition, perceived organizational support moderated the mediating path via job burnout, and the indirect effect of job burnout decreased when perceived organizational support increased. Conclusion Psychological safety may enhance the affective commitment of hospital staff through improving job satisfaction or reducing job burnout. Perceived organizational support may counteract the deleterious effect of job burnout on affective commitment. Effective strategies to improve affective commitment among hospital staff may require consideration of job burnout and job satisfaction.
Potential Therapeutic Applications of Natural Compounds in Diabetes-Associated Periodontitis

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major worldwide health burden. DM is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, and if left untreated, can lead to various complications. Individuals with uncontrolled DM are more susceptible to periodontitis due to both a hyper-inflammatory host response and an impaired immune response. Periodontitis, on the other hand, may exacerbate DM by increasing both local and systemic inflammatory components of DM-related complications. The current standard for periodontal treatment in diabetes-associated periodontitis (DP) focuses mostly on reducing bacterial load and less on controlling the excessive host response, and hence, may not be able to resolve DP completely. Over the past decade, natural compounds have emerged as an adjunct approach for modulating the host immune response with the hope of curing DP. The anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic characteristics of natural substances are well-known, and they can be found in regularly consumed foods and drinks, as well as plants. The pathophysiology of DP and the treatment benefits of various bioactive extracts for DP will be covered in this review.
Modeling and experimental validation of lever-based electromechanical actuator for dry clutches

A new motor-driven lever-based servo actuator is proposed for automatic manipulation of dry clutches. The dynamic model considering the negative stiffness of the diaphragm spring is built. The characteristics of torque-saving and power-saving are analyzed. Moreover, the stability addressing the negative stiffness is analyzed. The simulation results are verified by the experimental results. The results from quasi-steady experiments show the proposed actuator reduces the motor torque up to 23.9%, the motor power loss up to 38.7%, and the motor output power up to 21.9% compared to the ordinary lever-based actuator. As a whole, the energy consumption during a usual clutch engagement is reduced by 30.1%. In addition, the proposed actuator can track the desired displacement well under the negative stiffness case, and thus overcomes the weakness of the “Luk-like” actuator.
Rethinking the Role of Saw Palmetto Extract for Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in North America

Introduction: The effect of the lipidosterolic extract derived from Serenoa repens (commonly known as “saw palmetto extract” or LSESr) berries on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) has been extensively studied in the global literature. However, a lack of global consensus with regard to its effectiveness remains, resulting in differing recommendations on the role of LSESr in the BPH/LUTS treatment paradigm. Here, we describe the consensus reached by an international panel of urology experts. Methods: In an independent meeting on 24 April 2021, an international panel of urology experts convened with the goal of developing consensus statements to address the following: the differences between the AUA and EAU guidance regarding the use of LSESr for the treatment of BPH/LUTS, the proposed mechanism of action of LSESr, and data examining the efficacy and safety of LSESr. These consensus statements were developed over the course of several months after an extensive review of the global literature and a discussion thereof. Results: A total of seven consensus statements were agreed upon by the panel. These statements addressed the proposed mechanism of action of LSESr, LSESr quality, and the results from clinical trials examining the efficacy and safety of various LSESrs. Conclusion: Based on the reviewed evidence, the panel recommends that LSESr should be considered as a treatment option for men with mild-to-moderate BPH/LUTS as an alternative to watchful waiting.