Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Understanding exhibition image in digital exhibitions: an application of cognitive appraisal theory

ABSTRACT Based on cognitive appraisal theory, this study examines the effects of visitors’ embodied cognition on exhibition images via the mediation of flow experience and the moderation of technical interactivity. Using a scenario-based experimental design, this research examined the direct effects of embodied cognition on exhibition images in Study 1, the mediating effects of flow experience in Study 2, and the moderating effects of technical interactivity in Study 3. The findings contribute to research on flow experiences in the exhibition industry, expand the breadth of the application of cognitive appraisal theory to digital exhibitions, and provide suggestions for organizing digital exhibitions.
Magnitude Estimation of Velocity in the X, Y, and Z Axes

The present study examined the perception of velocity along different axes. Participants viewed the movement of two small circles on a computer display and gave verbal responses for the perceived velocity of one of the circles relative to the other using the psychophysical method of magnitude estimation. Stimuli were presented along the x, y, and z axes. Other variables included direction traveled, time and distance constant, and velocity. Movement in the z axis was represented through angular expansion. As expected, results indicated that velocity judgments increased with increases in stimulus velocity. Perceived velocity was expected to be higher for vertical as compared to horizontal stimuli. The results provided partial support for this hypothesis. Estimates for velocity along the z axis were qualitatively different than for the other two axes. Further, velocity estimates depended upon whether the time or distance was held constant and suggest that the perception of velocity is tied to both spatial and temporal properties of the stimuli.
Unraveling Exchange Rate Volatility Impact on Economic Growth: A Study of Developing Countries through the Lens of Exchange Rate Regimes and Financial Openness

The paper investigates the relationship between exchange rate volatility and economic growth in developing countries. It utilizes a sample of 31 developing countries and covers the period from 1992 to 2022. The study employs the difference and system Generalized Method of Moments estimators (GMM) to conduct an empirical analysis. The findings indicate that both nominal and real effective exchange rate volatility, as measured by the generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) model, have a negative impact on economic growth. This suggests that higher levels of exchange rate volatility tend to hinder economic growth in the sampled countries. Furthermore, the study suggests that the effect of exchange rate volatility on economic growth is contingent upon two factors: exchange rate regimes and financial openness. Specifically, the negative impact of volatility is more pronounced in countries with flexible exchange rate regimes and higher degrees of financial openness. This implies that countries with flexible exchange rate regimes, where the value of the currency is determined by market forces, are more susceptible to the adverse effects of exchange rate volatility on economic growth. Similarly, countries with higher levels of financial openness, characterized by greater integration with international financial markets, are also more affected by exchange rate volatility. The study highlights the importance of stabilizing exchange rates and managing volatility to promote economic growth, particularly for countries with flexible exchange rate regimes and high financial openness. Policy measures aimed at reducing exchange rate volatility and enhancing stability may help mitigate the negative impact on economic growth in these countries.
UV Radiation Effect in New Materials Developed for the Construction of Beehives

In recent decades, there has been an increasing focus on the alarming decline in global bee populations, given their critical ecological contributions to natural pollination and biodiversity. This decline, marked by a substantial reduction in bee colonies in forested areas, has serious implications for sustainable beekeeping practices and poses a broader risk to ecological well-being. Addressing these pressing issues requires innovative solutions, one of which involves the development and fabrication of beehives crafted from composite materials that are ecologically compatible with bee biology. Importantly, these materials should also exhibit a high resistance to environmental factors, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, in order to maintain their mechanical integrity and longevity. To investigate this, we conducted accelerated UV degradation tests on a variety of composite materials to rapidly assess their susceptibility to UV-induced changes. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) served as the matrix material and was reinforced with natural fibers, specifically fique fibers (Furcraea bedinghausii), banana fibers, and goose feathers. Our findings indicate that UV radiation exposure results in a noticeable reduction in the tensile strength of these materials. For example, wood composites experienced a 48% decline in tensile strength over a 60-day period, a rate of deterioration notably higher than that of other tested composite materials. Conversely, HDPE composites fortified with banana fibers initially demonstrated tensile strengths exceeding 9 MPa and 10 MPa. Although these values gradually decreased over the observation period, the composites still displayed favorable stress–strain characteristics. This research underscores the substantial influence of UV radiation on the longevity and efficacy of beehive materials, which in turn affects the durability of natural wood hives exposed to these environmental factors. The resultant increased maintenance and replacement costs for beekeepers further emphasize the need for judicious material selection in beehive construction and point to the viability of the composite materials examined in this study.
The review of the management and prevention methods of bronchopleural fistula in thoracic surgery

The bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is one of thoracic surgery’s most critical post-operative complications (1). The BPF affects about 1.5% to 12.5% of pneumonectomies (2,3) and 1% of lobectomies or sublobar resections (4). It leads to further life-threatening complications, such as respiratory insufficiency, remaining lung pneumonia, or empyema. However, current studies report a reduction in mortality: 11% to 18% for early BPF (5) and 0% to 7% (6,7) for late BPF; it remains a significant prognostic factor for survival and a challenge for the surgeon
Two prototype fluvial suspended sediment samplers evaluated in an instream flume

Fluvial suspended sediment (FSS) is a measured physical component of hydrologic and environmental watershed studies. A variety of tools and strategies are employed to collect a FSS sample that is representative of the source water FSS. The discrete point-in-time automatic fixed speed pump sampler (DPS) is a commonly used tool in FSS studies. During May-October 2006, two prototype FSS samplers, a time integrated passive sampler (TIPS) and a continuous flow proportional variable speed pump sampler (CPS), were evaluated using an instream flume and a DPS sampler, placed in a small, low energy, second order stream in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. The time integrated passive sampler consisted of a passive instream sampler, and collected FSS continuously over a 24-hour period from a point in the stream cross-section. The CPS consisted of a combined instream suction pipe, pressure differentially controlled variable speed peristaltic pump, removable inclined pipe expansion, and filter bed system. The CPS pumped and filtered water for FSS continuously over a 24-hour period from a point in the stream cross-section. The instream flume consisted of an immersed 1 m diameter by 5 m long half pipe section on adjustable legs. Results indicated that all three samplers were correlated in the assessment of FSS silt/clay (mineral particle size fractions < 53 .tm), sand (mineral particle size fractions > 53 tim), and organic matter based on weight, concentration, and percent proportions. Regression results demonstrated that there was disagreement between the DPS and the other two samplers for the assessment of organic fractions. The CPSand TIPS-measured blend of percent organic and percent mineral fractions were in agreement, particularly if the TIPS measured percent sand was less than 35%. The TIPS collected FSS variables were most responsive to changes in flume flow velocity (log-log relationship), particularly the measurement of FSS total weight. The TIPS weight variables were predictors of flume FSS load values when calibrated to CPS or DPS load values. The study of the TIPS operational characteristics revealed that the inlet velocity was less than the ambient flume velocity of 400 mm s1 by a factor of 3.9. The proportion
Torsional Dynamic Impedance of a Tapered Pile Considering its Construction Disturbance Effect

The dynamic response of a tapered pile (considering its construction disturbance effect) is investigated when the tapered pile is subjected to a time-harmonic torsional loading. For most engineering conditions, the surrounding soil may be weakened or strengthened owing to the construction disturbance effect of the tapered pile, resulting in the soil becoming radially inhomogeneous. In order to consider this problem, the circumferential shear complex stiffness transfer model is proposed to simulate the radial inhomogeneity of soil. Then, the governing equations of a tapered pile-soil system subjected to torsional dynamic loading are established. By virtue of the circumferential shear complex stiffness transfer method and the impedance function transfer method, the analytical solution of torsional dynamic impedance at the head of the tapered pile is derived. Based on the presented solution, the influence of the construction disturbance effect of the surrounding soil on the torsional dynamic impedance at the pile head is investigated within the low-frequency range concerned in the design of a dynamic foundation. The results show that, even if the hardening range and softening range of the surrounding soil vary within a smaller scale, the hardening effect and softening effect also have a notable influence on the torsional dynamic impedance at the pile head.
Diagnosis of pulmonary sarcoidosis in tuberculosis endemic area—a narrative review

Background and Objective Pulmonary sarcoidosis and tuberculosis (TB) are the most frequent tissue-confirmed granulomatous diseases. Due to its unknown etiology, pulmonary sarcoidosis is diagnosed by ruling out other granulomatous diseases and necessitating clinical, radiological, and pathological evidence. There are many factors that contribute to the diagnostic dilemma between these two diseases. Even though some aspects of both diseases, such as their pathological evidence and abnormal X-ray findings, are quite similar, the treatment options for each are entirely different. The standard treatment for sarcoidosis is immunosuppressive agents such as glucocorticoids, which can exacerbate TB. Consequently, the overlap between clinical and radiological features constitutes a significant challenge for many physicians in selecting the optimal treatment for each patient. Therefore, the exclusion of pulmonary TB is a mandatory step for the diagnosis of pulmonary sarcoidosis. This article reviews and summarizes basic science and clinical research on distinguishing these two disorders. Methods A systematic search of the MEDLINE and PubMed databases focusing on studies published within the last 35 years was conducted. The last search date is February 4, 2023. The authors used the following combinations of terms: tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, diagnosis, bronchoscopy, biomarkers, and radiography. All studies were reviewed, and 69 references from 1990 to 2023 were found to be relevant. Key Content and Findings Innovative laboratory tests are essential for distinguishing between pulmonary sarcoidosis and TB. The Xpert MTB/RIF assay diagnoses TB with 98% sensitivity and 89% specificity. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and simultaneous amplification and testing method for Mycobacterium tuberculosis rRNA (SAT-TB) are also highly sensitive and specific for TB diagnosis. Several novel tests, such as the difference of immune complexes for the ESAT-6/SFP-10 antigen in vitro with dynamic light scattering (DLS), lung tissue-based molecular markers, and the blood transcriptome, are promising for differentiating TB from sarcoidosis. Conclusions Recent advancements in laboratory investigations, non-invasive procedures, and invasive procedures play an important role in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis in TB-endemic areas. However, further study is needed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of all tests in terms of their competency in distinguishing between TB and sarcoidosis.
Total Polyphenols and Antioxidant Capacity in Different Varieties of Corylus avellana L. Micro-Propagated In vitro

test conditions, during the 30-day period, a significant influence of variety type on root number and size was identified, while leaf size and number were not significantly affected. In contrast, during the second 60-day observation period, leaf number and size were significantly influenced by variety type. Tonda di Giffoni and Barcelona varieties showed the best adaptability and plasticity under in vitro culture conditions, also showing the highest content of phenolic compounds (TPh) and increased antioxidant capacity (FRAP, DPPH). The results highlight the importance of genetic variation in influencing the morphological characteristics and phytochemical composition of hazelnuts. Therefore, proper selection and breeding of varieties are essential to obtain hazelnuts with desirable characteristics in terms of developmental plasticity under in vitro conditions as well as antioxidant quality. The results of the study suggest the importance of introducing varieties with increased adaptability, such as Tonda di Giffoni and Barcelona, to obtain higher-quality products in terms of antioxidant compounds content. These varieties can bring considerable benefits in increasing resistance to viroid through the use of in vitro multiplication, but also significant benefits in the food industry, contributing to the promotion of a healthy diet
Ilmenite mapping of the lunar regolith over Mare Australe and Mare Ingenii regions: An optimized multisource approach based on Hapke radiative transfer theory

We model lunar ilmenite abundances over Mare Australe and Mare Ingenii regions using a new approach; we integrate Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Wide Angle Camera (WAC) and Clementine UV‐visible/near‐infrared (UVVIS/NIR) data to obtain a 14‐band mosaic (320‐2000 nm). We use Hapke's radiative transfer equations to compute spectra for various mixtures of orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, plagioclase, olivine, and ilmenite, with varying grain size, chemistry, and degree of maturity, and find the closest match between the modeled spectra and the spectra of the less mature pixels (optical maturity ≥ 0.2) in the 14‐band mosaic. We calculate a “maximum stoichiometrically possible ilmenite content”, using Clementine‐derived TiO2 abundances and the amount of TiO2 in stoichiometric ilmenite, and use it as a constraint in our model. We validate our methodology with lunar soil spectra of known composition. Our results show that the integrated WAC‐UVVIS/NIR data and the UVVIS/NIR data overestimate ilmenite abundances by 8.80 wt % and 7.97 wt %, respectively, when a fixed maximum of 20 wt % ilmenite is used. When the maximum stoichiometrically possible ilmenite content is used as a constraint, the integrated WAC‐UVVIS/NIR data give slightly more accurate ilmenite abundance estimation (±2.87 wt %) than when using only UVVIS/NIR data (± 3.04 wt %). We find ilmenite concentrations of 0−11 wt % in Mare Australe and 0−6 wt % in Mare Ingenii region. Ilmenite abundances between 4 and 7 wt % are exposed in Mare Australe, whereas ilmenite abundances between 7 and 11 wt % are found on the walls of 0.6‐11.8 km diameter craters within Mare Australe.
The Association between Teacher-student Relationship and Social-emotional Competence among Adolescents: The Chain Mediating Roles of Positive Empathy and Self-efficacy

To investigate the influence mechanism of teacher-student relationship and the social emotional competence of teenagers in ethnic areas of western China, 802 ethnic minority students were conducted by the teacher-student relationship scale, positive empathy scale, self-efficacy scale and social-emotional competence scale. The results show that the teacher-student relationship has a significant positive effect on the social and emotional competence of middle school students; positive empathy and self-efficacy play a separate role between the teacher-student relationship and social-emotional competence; the chain mediation of positive empathy and self-efficacy also plays a significant role between the teacher-student relationship and social-emotional competence. These finding indicates that the teacher-student relationship and individual internal positive resources can promote the social emotional competence of ethnic minority adolescents, and has guiding significance for the positive development of adolescents.
The effect of simulation-integrated context-based instructional strategy on grade 10 students’ achievement in chemistry

The purpose of this study was to examine whether a simulation-integrated context-based 7E instructional strategy (SICBIS) could increase students’ achievement in the chemistry of oxides, acids, bases, and salts (COABS) when compared to context-based 7E instructional strategy (CBIS), simulation-integrated conventional teaching approach (SICTA), and conventional teaching approach (CTA). An embedded mixed-method was employed. For the quantitative part, a 25-item chemistry achievement test was utilized to collect data from 229 grade 10 students as part of a quasi-experimental pre-/post-test control group study design. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to analyse the data. Semi-structured interviews were used to triangulate it the with quantitative results. Quantitative results demonstrated that although difference was not statistically significant, incorporating computer simulations within CBIS helps students do better than they would have without. SICBIS and CBIS outperformed SICTA and CTA in COABS. Also, implications and recommendations are made.
Can Antibiotic Stewardship Be Achieved by Utilizing the Stewardship Through Educating Patients (S.T.E.P.) Process?

Background: Despite research and efforts to mitigate bacterial resistance, antibiotic overprescribing continues to occur, often due to real or perceived expectations of patients. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) if there's an association between the provider's patient education efforts and the patient's satisfaction, and (2) the research participant's subsequent behavior concerning antibiotic prescriptions, by utilizing the Stewardship Through Educating Patients (S.T.E.P.) process for positive prescriptive change. The S.T. E.P. program features straightforward, simple education via face-to-face counseling at patient encounters, along with presenting applicable printed educational pamphlets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These two interventions were utilized in this study with research participants from the healthcare provider, with education focused on appropriate antibiotic use in the treatment of adults diagnosed with common illnesses such as an upper respiratory infection (the common cold), acute sinusitis, and acute bronchitis, which oftentimes are viral in origin. Method: This Quality Improvement (QI) interventional study utilized the researcher's direct face-to-face patient education and CDC printed materials as a measure of antibiotic prescribing as a primary outcome, with patient satisfaction as a secondary outcome via convenience sampling of 40 hospital employees who utilized a free hospital-based employee healthcare clinic. Results: Patient-teaching by this study's researcher, along with supplemental printed patient education material from the CDC that were given to research participants during an initial medical encounter, were effective interventions used in reducing antibiotic prescribing, as evidenced by a positive patient satisfaction in 95% of research participants. Conclusions: Antibiotic use in the treatment of adults diagnosed with common illnesses such as an upper respiratory infection (the common cold), acute sinusitis, and acute bronchitis, may be safely reduced by using a combination of patient-education and clinician intervention.
Mechanism of Action

AML is one of the most common acute leukemias in adults. While many patients will achieve remission, up to 50% will relapse within one year, and long-term survival averages at six months.2,3 Onureg is used for the treatment of adult patients with AML who achieved first complete remission (CR) or CR with incomplete blood count recovery (CRi) following induction therapy with or without consolidation treatment, and who are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). 1 Onureg® (azacitidine tablets) Mechanism of Action
Diversify & Conquer: Outcome-directed Curriculum RL via Out-of-Distribution Disagreement

Reinforcement learning (RL) often faces the challenges of uninformed search problems where the agent should explore without access to the domain knowledge such as characteristics of the environment or external rewards. To tackle these challenges, this work proposes a new approach for curriculum RL called Diversify for Disagreement&Conquer (D2C). Unlike previous curriculum learning methods, D2C requires only a few examples of desired outcomes and works in any environment, regardless of its geometry or the distribution of the desired outcome examples. The proposed method performs diversification of the goal-conditional classifiers to identify similarities between visited and desired outcome states and ensures that the classifiers disagree on states from out-of-distribution, which enables quantifying the unexplored region and designing an arbitrary goal-conditioned intrinsic reward signal in a simple and intuitive way. The proposed method then employs bipartite matching to define a curriculum learning objective that produces a sequence of well-adjusted intermediate goals, which enable the agent to automatically explore and conquer the unexplored region. We present experimental results demonstrating that D2C outperforms prior curriculum RL methods in both quantitative and qualitative aspects, even with the arbitrarily distributed desired outcome examples.
Preparation and Microscopic Mechanical Characterization of L-Methionine-Based Polyphosphazene Fibrous Mats for Vascular Tissue Engineering

This study investigates the mechanical properties, degradation behavior, and biocompatibility of poly[(α-amino acid ester) phosphazene] electrospun fibers based on the ethyl ester of L-methionine (PαAPz-M), a material with potential applications in tissue engineering. We utilized atomic force microscopy (AFM) to evaluate the fiber mechanical characteristics and calculate its Young’s modulus, revealing it to closely mimic the stiffness of a natural extracellular matrix (ECM). We also studied the degradation behavior of PαAPz-M scaffolds over 21 days, showing that they maintain the highly porous structure required for tissue engineering. Further evaluation of mesenchymal multipotent 10T1/2 cell and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) behavior on the scaffolds demonstrated significant cell viability, proliferation, and successful MSC differentiation into smooth muscle cells. Expression of collagen and elastin by MSCs on the fiber mats highlighted potential ECM formation during scaffold degradation, confirming PαAPz-M as a promising material for vascular tissue engineering.