Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Actors, concepts, controversies: the conceptual politics of European integration

ABSTRACT The paper is a contribution to research methodology. It proposes a useful methodological import into the range of interpretative approaches in Political Science – the study of Conceptual Politics. Drawing on methodology and categories developed in Conceptual History, Conceptual Politics is understood as the political and rhetorical moves, strategies, debates and their actors, that coin, shape or reflect political concepts in both institutional and social reality and its perception, and with regard to their past and present meanings, understandings and practices. The main methodological premise and also the distinguishing trait with regard to other interpretative approaches is this analytical focus on concepts: A concept is a word or a cluster of words that functions as a nodal point in a political controversy. Concepts are socially constructed factors and indicators of the reality they describe, interpret and modify. Concepts have different layers of meaning that are studied in their temporality and historicity. The different, past and present, layers require the researcher´s prior knowledge and an interpretative approach. The article presents the theoretical and methodological backgrounds and premises of the approach of Conceptual Politics, its added value, the heuristic and analytical tools for analysing it, and the empirical application of the tools proposed. It is argued that the approach is especially beneficial in analysing European integration.
Recent advances in understanding the southern North Sea Basin: a summary

Abstract After a short-lived but very successful phase of exploration in the UK North Sea, the need for extreme confidentiality ceased to exist for those fields that had already been discovered, including the gas fields of the southern North Sea; this led to a widespread dissemination of data from 1974 onwards, to the great benefit of the industry as a whole. Early difficulties in producing gas from reservoirs whose permeability had been reduced by the growth of diagenetic illite led to studies in depth- and facies-related diagenesis, which continues today in different parts of the Southern Permian Basin. A change from analogue to digital recording of seismic data coincided with improvements in computer technology, and transformed seismic from a tool with limited depth penetration, which required the skill of a dedicated specialist to interpret, to one that today is used universally by all exploration and production geologists; these advances led, in turn, to much improved stratigraphic and structural resolution. Recent studies, especially in the former East Germany, have led to a better definition of the Permian. In Central Germany, Lower Rotliegend volcanics are overlain by sedimentary sequences of the Müritz sub-group (Upper Rotliegend 1), which are coeval coveal part of the combined Altmark and Saalian Unconformity. In northern Germany, this major hiatus is overlain by the Havel and Elbe subgroups (Upper Rotliegend 2) which, together with the succeeding Zechstein sequences, were all deposited within the youngest stages of the Permian, covering a probable time span of no more than 16 Ma. Deposition of up to 4000 m or so of Late Permian strata in such a short time indicates structurally controlled subsidence in addition to any of a thermal nature.
Buying Local Food: Shopping Practices, Place, and Consumption Networks in Defining Food as “Local”

Increasing awareness and concern with global climate change has led to a push to identify local food consumption as a way to reduce food miles and help preserve the environment. The journey from farm to fork is rarely a simple connection between farmer and consumer but involves a range of different actors and agents, located in different places and at different socioeconomic scales. The result is a confusing array of meanings that can be attached to food items considered to be local (e.g., local supplier, local producer, local commodity chain, local cultural product). This research explores the ways that retailers seek to sell local food, ways that this term is understood by consumers, and ways that consumers negotiate these differences. The research employs a case study methodology and draws on interviews with producers and white, middle-class consumers located in West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Shopping is a skilled activity and the local is revealed as a complex intersection of provisioning decisions and practices that household food buyers undertake in the context of food availability and the racialized and classed marketing strategies of retailers, which in turn makes problematic the food miles concept for political mobilization.
Possible mechanisms of magma redistribution under Mt Etna during the 1994-1999 period detected through microgravity measurements

SUMMARY We analyse a microgravity data set acquired along the Etna network and spanning a 5 year long period (1994‐1999). The main feature observed is a complete gravity increase (1994‐ 1996)‐decrease (1997‐1999) cycle mainly affecting the southeastern sector of the volcano and reaching a maximum amplitude of approximately 100 µGal peak-to-peak. The gravity changes are principally due not to elevation changes but rather to the direct gravitational effect of magma accumulation and drainage below the volcanic pile. In particular, a complete mass increase‐decrease cycle took place within a 2‐4 km bsl deep reservoir that is elongated, oriented NNW‐SSE, and lies in the southeastern sector of the volcano. The observed cycle accounts for a volume of magma ranging between 3 and 10 × 10 8 m 3 , which is believed to have passed through the inferred reservoir between 1994 and 1999. Since most of this magma has not been erupted nor accumulated at shallower levels (at the summit Etna stations a compatible gravity increase has not been observed), it could have been recycled by the Etna plumbing system, sinking down to a level deeper than that of the inferred source.
Passive microwave signature observations of the Baltic Sea ice

Passive microwave signatures of various Baltic Sea ice types and open water leads were measured in the spring of 1995 and in March 1997 with airborne non‐imaging microwave radiometers (MWR) operating in the frequency range from 6.8 to 36.5 GHz. The MWR datasets were assigned by video imagery into open water leads and various ice type categories. The ground data provided further classification into dry, moist and wet snow sub‐categories. The datasets were used to study the behaviour of the brightness temperature and polarization ratio as a function of frequency and the degree of ice deformation; additionally, the dimensionality of multichannel datasets, classification of surface types, and suitability of the SSM/I and AMSR‐E data and NASA Team and Bootstrap ice concentration algorithms for the mapping of the Baltic Sea ice were examined. The results indicate that open water leads can be distinguished from sea ice regardless of the snow cover wetness, using even single‐channel MWR data. Classification of ice types is possible only under dry snow condition. Determination of the ice type concentrations from the coarse‐resolution space‐borne MWR data is not feasible, because the mean signatures for various ice types are very close to each other. The results also suggest that the SSM/I and AMSR‐E data and the NASA Team and Bootstrap algorithms can be used to map total ice concentration after modifications of open water and sea ice reference signatures.
Aging at home: factors associated with independence in activities of daily living among older adults in Norway—a HUNT study

Background Maintaining independence in activities of daily living (ADL) is essential for the well-being of older adults. This study examined the relationship between demographic and living situation factors and ADL independence among community-dwelling older adults in Norway. Methods Data was collected in Norway between 2017 and 2019 as part of the fourth wave of the ongoing Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) survey, sent to all citizens in Trøndelag county over 20 years of age, which is considered representative of the Norwegian population. Included in the current cross-sectional study were 22,504 community-living individuals aged 70 years or older who completed the survey and responded to all items constituting the ADL outcome measure. Group differences in ADL independence were examined with Chi Square tests, while crude and adjusted associations with ADL independence were examined with logistic regression analyses. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results The participants reported a high degree of independence in primary ADL and slightly lower in instrumental ADL. In the fully adjusted analyses, ADL independence was associated with lower age, female gender, higher levels of education and income, higher subjective well-being, having no chronic or disabling disease, and having someone to talk to in confidence. Surprisingly, women who were married had higher likelihood of ADL independence than unmarried women, whereas married men had lower likelihood of ADL independence than unmarried men. Conclusion In addition to known demographic and disease-related factors, the social context affects independence in ADL even in a society that offers advanced health and homecare services to all older adults equally. Furthermore, the same social setting can have differential effects on men and women. Despite the healthcare system in Norway being well-developed, it does not completely address this issue. Further improvements are necessary to address potential challenges that older adults encounter regarding their social connections and feelings of inclusion. Individuals with limited education and income are especially susceptible to ADL dependency as they age, necessitating healthcare services to specifically cater to this disadvantaged demographic.
Impact of wind on the spatial distribution of rain over micro‐scale topography: numerical modelling and experimental verification

The wind‐driven‐rain effect refers to the redistribution of rainfall over micro‐scale topography due to the existence of local perturbed wind‐flow patterns. Rainfall measurements reported in the literature point to the fact that the wind‐driven‐rain distribution can show large variations over micro‐scale topography. These variations should be taken into account in hillslope hydrology, in runoff and erosion studies and in the design of rainfall monitoring networks. In practice, measurements are often not suitable for determining the wind‐driven‐rain distribution. Therefore, a few researchers have employed numerical modelling. In order to provide confidence in using numerical models, experimental verification for a range of different topographic features is imperative. The objective of this study is to investigate the adequacy of a two‐dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model to predict the wind‐driven‐rain distribution over small‐scale topography. The numerical model is applied to a number of topographic features, including a succession of cliffs, a small isolated hill, a small valley and a field with ridges and furrows. The numerical results are compared with the corresponding measurement results reported in the literature. It is shown that two‐dimensional numerical modelling can provide a good indication of the wind‐driven‐rain distribution over each type of micro‐scale topography that is considered in this study. It is concluded that more detailed verification procedures are currently inhibited due to the lack of available and detailed spatial and temporal rainfall data from field measurements. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Mechanical thrombectomy for AIS from large vessel occlusion – current trends and future perspectives

Stroke is found to be one of the global top causes of mortality and the major factor in years of life with a handicap (DALYs). Ischemic strokes contributed to nearly 70% of all strokes worldwide. For endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke with large vessel obstruction (AIS-LVO), using stent retrievers and/or reperfusion catheters has become the gold standard of therapy. The methodology involved keyword-based search in databases like PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar for recent publications on mechanical thrombectomy (MT), AIS, large vessel occlusion (Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO)), screening relevant articles, retrieving full texts, and synthesizing key findings on procedural advancements, patient selection, COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) impact, delay effects, effectiveness, clinical outcomes, and future perspectives. Only people with substantial cerebral artery obstruction may do well from MT. This includes the distal carotid artery and the proximal middle cerebral artery (segment M1). The size of a blocked vessel and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) score are directly connected. Both the 2018 and 2019 versions of the AHA/ASA (American Heart Association/American Stroke Association) Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke contained the recommendations that cases with AIS-LVO get endovascular therapy when administered during the time frame of 0–6 h after onset (Grade IA evidence). It is questionable whether this group of patients can be managed without the need for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator at the onset. When functional independence [modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score 2] was present at long-term follow-up, the endovascular intervention was favored. Tenecteplase, which differs from alteplase in terms of genetic variation, has a greater half-life and a higher level of fibrin selectivity, enabling bolus infusion. Studies have also demonstrated its efficacy and safety, as well as its long-term cost-effectiveness.
Even Nectar is Poisonous in Excess: The Impact of Leader Humility on Pride, Entitlement, and Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Studies on the effect of leader humility generally portray leader humility as beneficial, whereas a minority of studies recognize potential negative influences. This is probably most clearly the case in the study of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) for which both positive and negative relationships with leader humility have been established. We advance the analysis of the leader humility—OCB relationship by proposing that leader humility has diminishing returns, such that its effects are positive at lower levels but at higher levels turn negative. We argue that high levels of leader humility boost followers’ views of themselves, as expressed in higher levels of pride, which gives rise to psychological entitlement. Such entitlement in turn reduces OCB. This suggests a model in which leader humility has a curvilinear, increasing returns, relationship with follower entitlement, mediated by follower pride, that in turn mediates a curvilinear, decreasing returns, relationship with OCB. Results of a multiwave, multisource survey supported these predictions.
Effects of Leaf Removal on Free and Glycoconjugate Aromas of Skins and Pulps of Two Italian Red Grapevine Varieties

Leaf removal is a cultural practice mainly aimed at improving cluster zone microclimates and impacting primary and secondary metabolites, such as volatiles. This research aimed to assess the impact of defoliation on free and glycosylated aromas of a neutral (‘Nebbiolo’) and a semi-aromatic (‘Aleatico’) red variety. Defoliation was performed at fruit set (BBCH 71) and, for ‘Nebbiolo’, also at berries touch (BBCH 81) phenological stages. Skins and pulps were separately analyzed by Solid Phase Extraction–Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. Results showed that the response to defoliation was variety-dependent. For ‘Nebbiolo’, especially when performed at the berries’ touch stage, defoliation had a significant effect on the accumulation of free volatiles and glycosidic precursors. Differently, free and bound ‘Aleatico’ volatiles were less impacted by defoliation. Interestingly, in both grapevine varieties, defoliation significantly enhanced the accumulation of aroma precursors in grapes’ skins, which is of particular relevance for red wine production and their aging potential. Moreover, results could be helpful for the management of grape quality, as defoliation is currently considered as a strategy to address climate change issues.
Sedimentation from strong volcanic plumes

[1] We develop descriptions of the key processes influencing tephra dispersal from strong volcanic plumes. These are characterized by the development of a subvertical eruption column in the atmosphere that forms a spreading current at a level of neutral buoyancy. We describe the propagation of the spreading current due to both gravity and wind advection using scaling arguments and a simplified geometry to model particle sedimentation in a windy as well as a wind-free environment. New parameterizations are used to describe the wind field below the spreading current, particle aggregation, and particle density variations. We conducted a broad study to investigate the effects of these processes and made comparisons with field observations. The greatest variations resulted from wind advection below the spreading current, which shifts the plume-corner mass accumulation and the position of transitions in fallout regimes downwind. Particle aggregation strongly depends on the initial grain-size distribution and significantly affects deposit thinning, depending on the aggregate size and density, and on the relative amount of aggregating particles. Small aggregates can reproduce secondary maxima of mass accumulation when sedimenting in a wind field. Variation of particle density also affects the resulting thinning trend. The model provides acceptable reproduction of observations of the propagation of the spreading current (tested with the Plinian phase of the 18 May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens) and of observed thinning of tephra fallout deposits (tested with deposits from Mount St. Helens, 1980, Askja D 1875, Quizapu 1932, Minoan eruption, 3.6 ka B.P., Novarupta A, 1912 and Hudson, 1991).
Importance of Crop Yield in Calibrating Watershed Water Quality Simulation Tools 1

Surendran Nair, Sujithkumar, Kevin W. King, Jonathan D. Witter, Brent L. Sohngen, and Norman R. Fausey, 2011. Importance of Crop Yield in Calibrating Watershed Water Quality Simulation Tools. Journal of the American Water Resources Association (JAWRA) 47(6):1285–1297. DOI: 10.1111/j.1752‐1688.2011. 00570.x
Accidents and injuries related to paragliding on mount Babadağ, Turkey: A cross-sectional study

OBJECTIVES: In light of the growing popularity of paragliding, this cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of paragliding accidents, providing insights into the types and severity of injuries sustained as well as the body regions most commonly affected. METHODS: This cross-sectional retrospective study utilized data on adverse paragliding events on Mount Babadağ in Turkey, collected by the Muğla Sports Tourism Board (STB) between January 2020 and December 2021, with data sources including out-of-hospital STB forms and in-hospital electronic health records. RESULTS: Out of 241,420 paragliding flights, a total of 44 accidents were identified, with only three resulting in fatalities. Most of the accidents occurred during take off and landing, but the deadliest phase was during flight. The majority of accidents were of low severity, with a median National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics score of 1 (interquartile range [IQR] 1–3) and a median injury severity score of 1 (IQR 1–7.75). The lower limb was the most commonly injured body part, accounting for 55.8% of injuries, followed by the upper limb at 30.8%. CONCLUSIONS: Despite being considered an extreme sport, paragliding carries a relatively low risk of accidents and serious injuries, owing to advancements in training, equipment inspection, and protective gear.
Conservation of greater sage-grouse- a synthesis of current trends and future management

Recent analyses of Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations indicate substantial declines in many areas but relatively stable populations in other portions of the species’ range. Sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) habitats necessary to support sage-grouse are being burned by large wildfires, invaded by nonnative plants, and developed for energy resources (gas, oil, and wind). Management on public lands, which contain 70% of sagebrush habitats, has changed over the last 30 years from large sagebrush control projects directed at enhancing livestock grazing to a greater emphasis on projects that often attempt to improve or restore ecological integrity. Nevertheless, the mandate to manage public lands to provide traditional consumptive uses as well as recreation and wilderness values is not likely to change in the near future. Consequently, demand and use of resources contained in sagebrush landscapes plus the associated infrastructure to support increasing human populations in the western United States will continue to challenge efforts to conserve Greater Sage-Grouse. The continued widespread distribution of sage-grouse, albeit at very low densities in some areas, coupled with large areas of important sagebrush habitat that are relatively unaffected by the human footprint, suggest that Greater Sage-Grouse populations may be able to persist into the future. We summarize the status of sage-grouse populations and habitats, provide a synthesis of major threats and challenges to conservation of sage-grouse, and suggest a roadmap to attaining conservation goals.
The Virucidal Effect of the Chlorination of Water at the Initial Phase of Disinfection May Be Underestimated If Contact Time Calculations Are Used

For the microbiological safety of drinking water, disinfection methods are used to remove or inactivate microorganisms. Chlorine and chlorine dioxide are often used as disinfectants in drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs). We investigated the effectiveness of these chemicals in inactivate echovirus 30 (E30), simian 11 rotavirus (RV SA11), and human adenovirus type 2 (HAdV2) in purified water from a DWTP. Within two minutes of contact, chlorine dioxide inactivated E30 by 4-log10, RV SA11 by 3-log10, and HAdV2 could not be detected, while chlorine reduced E30 by 3-log10, RV SA11 by 2–3log10, and HAdV2 by 3–4log10. However, viral genomes could be detected for up to 2 h using qPCR. The CT method, based on a combination of disinfectant concentration and contact time, during such a short initial phase, is problematic. The high concentrations of disinfectant needed to neutralize organic matter may have a strong immediate effect on virus viability. This may lead to the underestimation of disinfection and overdosing of disinfectants in water with organic contamination. These results are useful for the selection of disinfection systems for reuse of treated wastewater and in the risk assessment of water treatment processes using chlorine and chlorine dioxide.
Viewing familiar landscapes affects pigeon homing

Vision is not generally thought to be an important cue used in navigation by pigeons (Columba livia). By the use of clear or opaque sided release boxes, we show experimentally that pigeons allowed to observe their surroundings 5 min before release at sites from which they have previously flown home faster. Their disappearance directions, tortuosity or flight path distances in the immediate vicinity of the release site are not affected. We suggest several ways in which viewing familiar landscapes remote from the home loft might be involved in pigeon homing.