Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Modeling the Urban Impact on Semiarid Surface Climate: A Case Study in Marrakech, Morocco

Abstract We combine Landsat and MODIS data in the simple biosphere model to assess the impact of urbanization on surface climate in Marrakech, circa 2010. We find the growing season surface temperature differences between urban and other cover types to vary between 1.6°C and 6.0°C at 1:00 p.m. , and between 0.7°C and 1.1°C at 5:00 a.m., local time. Annually however, the built-up area warmed the city 0.3°C during daytime and 0.1°C at night compared to a simulated preurban situation in which the area was fully vegetated. A complete urbanization of the area would decrease its carbon uptake by 0.13 tons and increase its daytime surface temperature by 1.3°C, with 5.72% increase in energy consumption. However, in a “smart” urban growth scenario, we assume the build-up to cover 50% of the area, allowing it to occur first on bare lands, and then we convert all remaining bare lands to orchards; this would counterbalance 60% of daytime warming and sequester 31% more carbon, compared to the actual situation. We find irrigated golf courses to be the most water-consuming covers types, requiring 15 times the region's summer rainfall, and urban areas to distribute 43.8% of incoming precipitation as surface runoff versus only 16.74% for all other cover types combined. This can be a predictor for flash floods.
Influence E-Service Quality Towards Customer Retention and Word of Mouth (WOM) Mediated By Customer Satisfaction

This study aims to investigate various significant relationships in the context of the online retail industry. The focus includes analyzing the positive influence of E-Service Quality on Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, and Word of Mouth, as well as identifying the positive influence of E-Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction. Furthermore, this study looked for the positive influence of Customer Satisfaction on Customer Retention and Word of Mouth. In addition, the study will also consider the effect of E-Service Quality on Customer Retention and Word of Mouth by mediating through Customer Satisfaction. This study used quantitative methods with survey techniques using questionnaires. The research sample was 190 respondents domiciled in Jabodetabek. The research instrument is prepared based on the operationalization of variables measured using the Likert scale. This research concludes that E-Service Quality plays an important role in influencing Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, and Word of Mouth in the context of the online retail industry. The quality of electronic services has a positive and significant impact on customer retention, retaining customers, and influencing their satisfaction. In addition, the quality of electronic services also plays a role in the development of brand reputation through positive recommendations and word-of-mouth influence. The results also show that Customer Satisfaction has a central role in linking the quality of electronic services with Customer Retention and Word of Mouth
Satellite sea surface temperatures along the West Coast of the United States during the 2014–2016 northeast Pacific marine heat wave

From January 2014 to August 2016, sea surface temperatures (SSTs) along the Washington, Oregon, and California coasts were significantly warmer than usual, reaching a maximum SST anomaly of 6.2°C off Southern California. This marine heat wave occurred alongside the Gulf of Alaska marine heat wave and resulted in major disturbances in the California Current ecosystem and massive economic impacts. Here we use satellite and blended reanalysis products to report the magnitude, extent, duration, and evolution of SSTs and wind stress anomalies along the West Coast of the continental United States during this event. Nearshore SST anomalies along the entire coast were persistent during the marine heat wave, and only abated seasonally, during spring upwelling‐favorable wind stress. The coastal marine heat wave weakened in July 2016 and disappeared by September 2016.
Empirical Exploration

FROM A THEORETICAL standpoint, the lowest limit to fertility is zero. From an empirical standpoint, a more meaningful question is how low can both cohort and period fertility be in a present-day population of large size (as opposed to a small community in which one could observe abnormally low values). Mutatis mutandis it is the same question that, for high fertility, led to identification of the reproductive behavior of the Hutterites as a possible maximum of fertility in an actual population. Regarding maximum fertility, Henry (1961) defined natural fertility as fertility in the absence of deliberate birth control. Drawing on the work of Eaton and Mayer on the United States and of Henripin on Canada, among other studies, he cites a total legitimate fertility rate of 10.9 births per woman for the Hutterites (marriages from 1921-30) and of 10.8 for Canadians in the eighteenth century (marriages from 1700-30). Concerning the proportion of women who remain childless, Henry cites 4 percent in Taiwan (total fertility rate of 6.95 for women born about 1900) and 7 percent for the Fouta-Djalon in Guinea (TFR = 6.2, marriages from 1954-55). According to United Nations estimates, in contemporary African populations a period total fertility rate of 8.0 or more has been observed many times and in many countries between 1960 and 1985. A maximum was recorded for Rwanda in 1975-80 with a value of 8.5 (United Nations 1996b).
Proportion of Non-Medical Opioid Use of Prescription Opioids among Cancer Patients in Korea

Purpose Limited research has been conducted on the prevalence of non-medical opioid use (NMOU) in Korean cancer patients who have received prescription opioids (PO). This study aimed to identify the potential proportion of NMOU in cancer patients who had been prescribed opioids in Korea. Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on 14,728 patients who underwent cancer-related treatment between January 2009 and December 2019, using electronically collected data from a tertiary hospital in Korea. Information regarding the type and duration of opioid use was gathered. A detailed review of medical charts was carried out, focusing on patients who had been prescribed opioids for over 60 days beyond a 12-month period following the completion of their cancer treatment (long-term PO users). Results Out of the 5,587 patients who were prescribed PO and followed up for at least 12 months, 13 cases of NMOU were identified, representing 0.23% of the patient population. Among the 204 long-term PO users, the rate was 6.37% (13/204). The most commonly misused opioids were oxycodone and fentanyl. For the group confirmed to have NMOU, the median duration of prescription was 1,327 days in total. Of the 13 patients diagnosed with NMOU, 9 reported withdrawal symptoms, 3 exhibited craving behavior for opioids, and 1 experienced both symptoms. Conclusion This study found that 0.23% of cancer patients who had been prescribed opioids in Korea demonstrated NMOU. Despite this relatively low rate, careful monitoring is necessary to minimize the risk of NMOU in this population, especially among long-term PO users.
Large mantle upwellings and related variations in crustal thickness in the Oman ophiolite

Small mantle diapirs structurally defined and mapped in the southern part of the Oman ophiolite are associated with a thick Moho transition zone (MTZ) and copious wehrlitic intrusions in the overlying crust. The presenceof an abundance of wehrlites in the crust has been used as a first indicator of focused melt delivery to the crust that is related to mantle diapirism. The second indicator of melt activity is the thickness of the MTZ, which has previously been shown to sharply decrease away from mapped diapirs. Both indicators converge, but the second allows a finer definition of the presumed upwelling areas. Throughout this 500-km-long ophiolite, three broad areas, thus defined, may represent the loci of mantle upwelling below the paleoridge at which the ophiolite originated. The northernmost area, 70 km long, is located in the United Arab Emirates part of the ophiolite; another area, 30 km long, is located in the northern Fizh massif in Oman. The southernmost area covers 130 km of a 150-km-long propagating-ridge segment that opened into very young lithosphere in the central and southern part of the ophiolite. In contrast with the situation of the central area, where the ophiolite represents a piece of lithosphere that was drifted away from the oceanic ridge before obduction, the spreading axis of the northern and southern propagating-ridge segments and thus the underlying mantle diapirs were incorporated into the ophiolite during its oceanic detachment. The small individual diapirs, 10-20 km across, which have been mapped within the propagating-ridge segment, represent distinct heads of a much larger mantle upwelling. If the criterion of MTZ thickness is used, we see that these three upwelling zones encompass one to three small structurally defined diapirs. In a preceding study, we showed that the gabbro section of the crust was significantly thinner above the small structurally defined diapirs than away from them. We extend the previous study with 17 new, more complete sections and confirm the earlier result, as well showing that it applies to the wider upwelling domains. The thickness of the gabbro section is, on average, 2.5 km above these domains versus 3.7 km away from the upwelling areas. The thickness of the sheeted-dike section may also be less above the upwellings (on average, 1 km thick there versus 1.2 km away from the upwellings). If to these thicknesses is added the 0.7 km estimate for the so-called Geotimes or V1 lavas directly associated with the ophiolite, the total thickness of the crust is only 4.2 km above the presumed mantle upwellings compared to 5.6 km away from these areas.
Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Fruit Quality Formation in Actinidia eriantha Benth

Actinidia chinensis Planch. is a fruit tree originating from China that is abundant in the wild. Actinidia eriantha Benth. is a type of A. chinensis that has emerged in recent years. The shape of A. eriantha is an elongated oval, and the skin is covered with dense, non-shedding milk-white hairs. The mature fruit has flesh that is bright green in colour, and the fruit has a strong flavour and a grass-like smell. It is appreciated for its rich nutrient content and unique flavour. Vitamin C, sugar, and organic acids are key factors in the quality and flavour composition of A. eriantha but have not yet been systematically analysed. Therefore, we sequenced the transcriptome of A. eriantha at three developmental stages and labelled them S1, S2, and S3, and comparisons of S1 vs. S2, S1 vs. S3, and S2 vs. S3 revealed 1218, 4019, and 3759 upregulated differentially expressed genes and 1823, 3415, and 2226 downregulated differentially expressed genes, respectively. Furthermore, the upregulated differentially expressed genes included 213 core genes, and Gene Ontology enrichment analysis showed that they were enriched in hormones, sugars, organic acids, and many organic metabolic pathways. The downregulated differentially expressed genes included 207 core genes, which were enriched in the light signalling pathway. We further constructed the metabolic pathways of sugars, organic acids, and vitamin C in A. eriantha and identified the genes involved in vitamin C, sugar, and organic acid synthesis in A. eriantha fruits at different stages. During fruit development, the vitamin C content decreased, the carbohydrate compound content increased, and the organic acid content decreased. The gene expression patterns were closely related to the accumulation patterns of vitamin C, sugars, and organic acids in A. eriantha. The above results lay the foundation for the accumulation of vitamin C, sugars, and organic acids in A. eriantha and for understanding flavour formation in A. eriantha.
Mesenchymal and Vascular Dissemination Markers, Erythroblastosis Virus E26 Oncogene Homolog (ERG) and Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin (α-SMA), in Colorectal Cancer and Adjacent Tissue, Pericytes or Microvascular Density

The harmony between malignant cells and the adjacent microenvironment is a sophisticated subject; however, it seems to play an important role in cancer evolution. This study aimed to assess the microvascular density (MVD) and the mean pericyte number in the tumor and adjacent tissue, and to correlate the results with special histopathological prognostic variables of the tumor. The study included 48 colorectal cancer (CRC) cases diagnosed in the central lab of Duhok. The immunohistochemical (IHC) expressions of the mesenchymal and vascular dissemination markers, erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog (ERG, a member of the ETS family of transcription factors) and alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) for microvascular density and pericytes, were assessed in tumor cells and in adjacent tissue around the tumor and then correlated to clinicopathological variables with a special concentration on inflammatory reaction, tumor budding, tumor deposition, and lymphovascular invasion. The results showed that the MVD was significantly higher outside the tumor in T1 and T2 compared with T3 and T4. Moreover, it was significantly higher in grade I when compared to grades II and III within the tumor. However, no correlation was found between the MVD and the special histopathological variables that had been studied. On the other hand, the low mean pericyte showed multiple significant associations outside tumor areas, with special histopathological features including a severe inflammatory reaction, a positive tumor deposit, and a negative lymphovascular invasion. These findings may indicate that defective or transformed pericytes around the tumor can participate in the development of the tumor and, subsequently, the outcome and prognosis.
Integrating Psychosocial Care into Orthopedic Settings: A Qualitative Study of Provider Perspectives

Introduction: Approximately 50% of persons with orthopedic injuries experience psychosocial distress (e.g., depression, anxiety), which can predict chronic pain and disability. Offering psychosocial services in orthopedic settings can promote patient recovery. This study explores health care professionals’ perceptions of and recommendations regarding integrated psychosocial care for orthopedic settings. Methods: We conducted 18 semi-structured focus groups with 79 orthopedic health care professionals (e.g., surgeons, residents, nurses) across three Level I Trauma Centers. This secondary data analysis used the evidence-based Rainbow Model of Integrated Care framework to structure hybrid inductive-deductive qualitative data analysis. Results: Orthopedic health care professionals identified potential benefits to psychosocial service integration across all dimensions of integration (i.e., clinical, professional, organizational, system, functional, and normative). These benefits included increased patient satisfaction with care, decreased burden on medical providers to manage patient distress, and decreased healthcare utilization costs. They also identified barriers (e.g., fast-paced clinic flow, mental health stigma) and offered recommendations to address barriers across dimensions of integration. Conclusion: Integrated psychosocial care for orthopedic trauma patients has the potential to improve patient recovery and long-term physical and mental health outcomes. This work identifies strategies to inform the development and implementation of initiatives to integrate psychosocial services within orthopedic settings.
PENGARUH KEADILAN ORGANISASIONAL TERHADAP MOTIVASI DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN

Human resources (HR) plays an important role for the success of a company. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of organizational justice on the motivation and performance of employees. The study was conducted at PT. Tunas Jaya Sanur engaged in the construction of buildings with a sample of 136 employees were taken using proportionate random sampling technique. Companies must be supported with good human resource and quality to maintain the viability of the company. Analysis techniques used in this study is partial least square (PLS). The results showed that organizational justice and significant positive effect on motivation. Organizational justice is also positive and significant impact on performance. the motivation to have a positive effect on performance. The results of this study prove that, the better the perceived organizational justice by employees, motivation and performance will also increase. Similarly, the higher the motivation for good organizational justice the higher the performance of employees. The results are consistent with the theory that employees get organizational justice will increase the motivation and high performance in the completion of their duties. The practical implications of this research can be considered firm or management in making decisions or making policies - policies related to organizational justice in order to improve the motivation and performance of employees.
Magnetic Measurements and Alignment Results of LQXFA/B Cold Mass Assemblies at Fermilab

MQXFA production series quadrupole magnets are being built for the Hi-Lumi (HL) LHC upgrade by the U.S. Accelerator Upgrade Project (US-HL-LHC AUP). These magnets are being placed in pairs, as a cold mass, within cryostats at Fermilab, and are being tested to assess alignment and magnetic performance at Fermilab's horizontal test stand facility. The ∼10 m - long assembly must meet stringent specifications for quadrupole strength and harmonic field integrals determination, magnetic axis position, and for magnet variations in positioning and local field profile. This paper describes the results of the magnetic and alignment measurements which characterize the first LQXFA/B assembly.
Evaluation of the Performance of Steel Slag and Waste Glass as a Cement Replacement

analysis of the wastes by XRF and XRD suggests a possible cementitious capability owing to the amorphous nature of WG and the presence of C 3 S and C 2 S in SS. Accordingly, due to international standards, cubic mortars were produced by replacing cement with SS at 50% and WG at 50% and 20%. The effects of such replacements on the compressive strength of mortars were evaluated by comparison with that of the control mortars. WG increases workability and results in a higher strength index (72.8%) than that of SS (48.7%) at similar replacement levels (50%). Subsequently, SS and WG replaced coarse aggregates (CA) and cement, respectively, in concrete. The results revealed positive effects of SS on compressive strength in contrast to WG influence. The compressive strength of concrete cured for 91d increased by about 20% compared to the control sample upon incorporation of 50% SS without any WG.
ECCC History and Value of Work Done for the Introduction and Use of Newer Materials

ECCC is a voluntary grouping formed in 1991 to co-ordinate Europe-wide development of creep data to be used to design components for high temperature plants, bases on a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by all partners. The ECCC is deeply involved in EU coordination for the development of knowledge on the damage caused by the creep phenomenon and the consequent reliability assessment activities. Strong links exist with the technical committees of the European Standard organizations, giving an efficient network to mutually exchange of technical information relating to current/future activities for the improvement or development of new materials. For several years ECCC (1991-2005) concentrated efforts by EU support. Nevertheless, revitalization of ECCC has been generated by definition of Joint Industrial Project (JIP) started in 2011 and still running (JIP4). ECCC has a very strong link to industrial applications and it is presently organized in four Work Packages: WG1 on common procedures, data generation/assessment and three material specific Working groups: ferritic steels, austenitic steels, nickel-based alloys. Two main outputs are ECCC data sheets and ECCC Recommendation Volumes. The ECCC activities are almost completely carried out by members’ contribution-in-kind. The ECCC plays a part of its role, in term of generation of design properties for new materials introduction into power plant and related applications. It therefore engages a crucial role in assessing and realising the potential of new developments.
Rab18 Drift in Lipid Droplet and Endoplasmic Reticulum Interactions of Adipocytes under Obesogenic Conditions

The adipose tissue stores excess energy in the form of neutral lipids within adipocyte lipid droplets (LDs). The correct function of LDs requires the interaction with other organelles, such as the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) as well as with LD coat-associated proteins, including Rab18, a mediator of intracellular lipid trafficking and ER–LD interaction. Although perturbations of the inter-organelle contact sites have been linked to several diseases, such as cancer, no information regarding ER–LD contact sites in dysfunctional adipocytes from the obese adipose tissue has been published to date. Herein, the ER–LD connection and Rab18 distribution at ER–LD contact sites are examined in adipocytes challenged with fibrosis and inflammatory conditions, which represent known hallmarks of the adipose tissue in obesity. Our results show that adipocytes differentiated in fibrotic conditions caused ER fragmentation, the expansion of ER–LD contact sites, and modified Rab18 dynamics. Likewise, adipocytes exposed to inflammatory conditions favored ER–LD contact, Rab18 accumulation in the ER, and Rab18 redistribution to large LDs. Finally, our studies in human adipocytes supported the suggestion that Rab18 transitions to the LD coat from the ER. Taken together, our results suggest that obesity-related pathogenic processes alter the maintenance of ER–LD interactions and interfere with Rab18 trafficking through these contact sites.
3D MAPPING OF BENTHIC HABITAT USING XGBOOST AND STRUCTURE FROM MOTION PHOTOGRAMMETRY

Abstract. Benthic habitats mapping is essential to the management and conservation of marine ecosystems. The traditional methods of mapping benthic habitats, which involve multibeam data acquisition and manually collecting and annotating imagery data, are time-consuming. However, with technological advances, using machine learning (ML) algorithms with structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry has become a promising approach for mapping benthic habitats accurately and at very high resolutions. This paper explores using SfM photogrammetry and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) classifier for benthic habitat 3D mapping of a vertical wall at the Charlie-Gibbs Fracture Zone in the North Atlantic Ocean. The classification workflow started with extracting frames from video footage. The SfM was then applied to reconstruct the 3D point cloud of the wall. Thereafter, nine geometric features were derived from the 3D point cloud geometry. The XGBoost classifier was then used to classify the vertical wall into rock, sponges, and corals (Case 1 - three classes). In addition, we separated the sponges class into three types of sponges: Demospongiae, Hexactinellida, and other Porifera (Case 2 - five classes). Moreover, we compared the results from XGBoost with the widely used ML classifier, random forest (RF). For Case 2, XGBoost achieved an overall accuracy (OA) of 74.45%, while RF achieved 73.10%. The OA improved by about 10% from both classifiers when the three types of sponges were combined into one class (Case 1). Results showed that the presented 3D mapping of benthic habitat has the potential to provide more detailed and accurate information about marine ecosystems.