Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Detection of Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) in Layer Birds of Selected Districts of Bangladesh using AIV Antigen Rapid Test Kits

Avian influenza (AI) is a highly infectious and emerging viral disease cause substantial economic losses and has the public health concerns. Hence, an attempt was taken to detect the occurrences of Avian influenza virus (AIV) using AIV antigen (ag) rapid test kit in layer birds of commercial poultry farm in selected area of Bangladesh. The study was conducted during January to December, 2020. A total of 97 tracheal swab samples were collected from the clinically suspected avian influenza (AI) infected dead layer birds immediately after postmortem and allowed to AIV ag rapid test kit. The overall AI occurrence by AIV Ag rapid test kit was 59.79%. Particularly, the highest proportion of positive cases was from Tangail district (78.57%), during the 2 nd quarter (73.68%) of a year, farms having less than 1500 birds (66.67%) and the layer birds of 22 or less weeks age (63.64%). The mean number of birds (2063.45±1238.28) was higher in positive cases farm than the result showed negative (2035.64±996.39). Similarly, the higher body weight (gm) of Layer bird was for negative cases (1704.36±341.20) to Avian influenza virus without any significant (p>0.05) difference with the positive case (1608.10±427.83). Nevertheless, the mortality rate was higher in positive case (9.57±10.52) than the negative case (7.74±7.55) without any significant difference (p>0.05). To the sum up, the small-scale layer farms having the layer birds of younger aged are susceptible to AIV especially from April to June of the year.
Effects of Dedicated Stop-Lamps on Nighttime Rear-End Collisions

Abstract This study was designed to evaluate whether dedicated stop lamps, in comparison to stop lamps that are functionally combined with tail or turn signals, provide additional safety benefits at night. The analysis compared the frequencies of rear-end collisions in which the vehicles were struck to those collisions in which the same vehicles were the striking ones. The analysis used 1999–2003 Florida and North Carolina crash data. The vehicle sample consisted of 38 passenger car models for the years 1994–2003. Overall, the results include a statistically significant pattern that suggests a beneficial effect of dedicated stop lamps. However, the results are complex and further analyses should be done to better understand the possible effect of dedicated vs. combined stop lamps.
Some fixed points of α-Meir-Keeler contraction mappings in Gb-metric spaces

unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract. In this note, we define the notion of Meir-Keeler contraction in Gb-metric spaces. Further, by adding the concept of α-admissible, we introduce the definition of generalised α-Meir-Keeler contraction and used it for examining the existence of fixed points and uniqueness. Various results are also given as consequence of our results.
A cellular-automata and particle-tracking simulation of abrasive jet micromachining of polymethyl-methacrylate

A cellular automaton simulation which is able to predict the geometry of micro-features etched into ductile erosive targets, as a result of abrasive jet micromachining (AJM), is presented. Similar to a previous simulation for the AJM of brittle erosive targets, the movement of individual erodent particles is tracked in a simulated environment, including their collisions with, and ricochet from, the mask and target substrate modeled as cellular-automatons. A new cell erosion algorithm is presented in order to allow the previous simulation to be applied to the AJM of ductile materials. A previously published empirical erosion rule, which related the erosion rate of ductile substrates caused by a jet, was also proven to be applicable, to a good approximation, to single particle impacts. With this new cell erosion algorithm, the predictions of the model compared well with measurements of the surface evolution of unmasked channels, masked micro-holes and micro-channels machined in polymethyl-methacrylate. The results also highlight the importance of modeling the effect of particle size on the prediction of the size and shape of features fabricated in ductile erosive materials using AJM.
The impact of hedonic and utilitarian dimension in mobile service banking quality towards relationship quality

Service quality is vital for retail banking institutions nowadays to have a competitive advantage against their competitors. One of the ways was developing a mobile banking application. By relying on the mobile banking application, the banking institutions would serve their existing customers better and attract new potential customers. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of mobile banking service quality empirically in terms of the utilitarian and hedonic dimensions on the relationship quality variables, namely commitment, trust, and satisfaction. The research focused on 220 respondents from university students in Indonesia who are at least 17 years old and using a mobile banking application on their smartphones. The method for collecting data is based on convenience sampling. The Structural Modelling Equation was also used to analyze the data result. The findings show that trust significantly and positively influences commitment/satisfaction. Furthermore, the dimensions of mobile 'banking. Service quality (Security/ Privacy, Practicality, Design/Aesthetics, and Enjoyment) has a low-moderate effect on relationship qualitative variables (Trust, Satisfaction, and Commitment). The dimensions of mobile banking service quality positively influence the relationship quality, except PPracticalitydoes not affect Commitment, Design/Aesthetics does not influence trust, and enjoyment does not influence commitment.
Conflict detection predicts the temporal stability of intuitive and deliberate reasoning

Abstract Although the susceptibility to reasoning biases is often assumed to be a stable trait, the temporal stability of people’s performance on popular heuristics-and-biases tasks has been rarely directly tested. The present study addressed this issue and examined a potential determinant for answer change. Participants solved the same set of “bias” tasks twice in two test sessions, two weeks apart. We used the two-response paradigm to test the stability of both initial (intuitive) and final (deliberate) responses. We hypothesized that participants who showed higher conflict detection in their initial intuitive responses at session 1 (as indexed by a relative confidence decrease compared to control problems), would be less stable in their responses between session 1 and 2. Results showed that performance on the reasoning tasks was highly, but not entirely, stable two weeks later. Notably, conflict detection in session 1 was significantly more pronounced in those cases that participants changed their answer between session 1 and 2 than when they did not change their answer between sessions. We discuss practical and theoretical implications.
Analytical Anisotropic Algorithm Calculation in Total Body Irradiation: A Comparison with Monte Carlo Calculation and Dosimetry

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and accuracy of an analytical anisotropic algorithm calculation of the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system in the TBI treatment planning at an extended source-to-surface distance of 400 cm. Materials and Methods: The TBI treatment was planned with the Varian Eclipse TPS using the AAA for the dose calculation. Monte Carlo calculations were performed using the EGSnrc code package. Percentage depth dose curves, central axis dose profiles and absolute doses of the 6 MV photon beams from the Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator were measured at an extended SSD of 400 cm in water, solid water and anthropomorphic phantoms. Results: Calculated and measured PDD curves were in good agreement at the depths of 30.0 cm or less. Calculated J Cancer Sci Clin Ther 2021; 5 (4): 532-547 DOI: 10.26502/jcsct.5079136 Journal of Cancer Science and Clinical Therapeutics 533 and measured central axis dose profiles were clinically acceptable, observing the largest uncertainties close the field edges. Absolute dose measurements in water phantoms showed that the MC and AAA calculations overestimated doses by up to 2.2 % and 1.8 %, respectively. In the anthropomorphic phantom, the difference between measured and calculated mean doses in the whole body volume was 1.0 % and 6.2 % for MC and AAA, respectively. In the AAA calculation, the largest observed difference was 8.3 % in the head. Conclusions: The Eclipse’s AAA calculation can be safely used for the TBI treatment planning at the extended SSD of 400 cm. However, in order to achieve a higher level of accuracy in the TBI planning, one must carefully validate the TPS at extended SSDs.
Potential for spare capacity preconnection to reduce crossconnection workloads in mesh-restorable networks

A new approach is considered for mesh-restorable networks in which distributed computation of the restoration plan may be much faster than crossconnection to implement the plan. Spare capacity is preconnected in an optimised way. On failure, a distributed restoration algorithm computes the set of spare-link crossconnections needed at each node. To the extent that useful preconnections are present at each node, real time crossconnection workloads are reduced, accelerating restoration. The authors present an upper-bound assessment of the potential for failure readiness via preconnection.
A revisit to staining reagents for neuronal tissues

In the early days of deciphering the injured neuronal tissues led to the realization that contrast is necessary to discern the parts of the recovering tissues from the damaged ones. Early attempts relied on available (and often naturally occurring) staining substances. Incidentally, the active ingredients of most of them were small molecules. With the advent of time, the knowledge of chemistry helped identify compounds and conditions for staining. The staining reagents were even found to enhance the visibility of the organelles. Silver impregnation identification of Golgi bodies was discovered in owl optic nerve. Staining reagents since the late 1800s were widely used across all disciplines and for nerve tissue and became a key contributor to advancement in nerve-related research. The use of these reagents provided insight into the organization of the neuronal tissues and helped distinguish nerve degeneration from regeneration. The neuronal staining reagents have played a fundamental role in the clinical research facilitating the identification of biological mechanisms underlying eye and neuropsychiatric diseases. We found a lack of systematic description of all staining reagents, whether they had been used historically or currently used. There is a lack of readily available information for optimal staining of different neuronal tissues for a given purpose. We present here a grouping of the reagents based on their target location: (I) the central nervous system (CNS), (II) the peripheral nervous system (PNS), or (III) both. The biochemical reactions of most of the staining reagents is based on acidic or basic pH and specific reaction partners such as organelle or biomolecules that exists within the given tissue type. We present here a summary of the chemical composition, optimal staining condition, use for given neuronal tissue and, where possible, historic usage. Several biomolecules such as lipids and metabolites lack specific antibodies. Despite being non-specific the reagents enhance contrast and provide corroboration about the microenvironment. In future, these reagents in combination with emerging techniques such as imaging mass spectrometry and kinetic histochemistry will validate or expand our understanding of localization of molecules within tissues or cells that are important for ophthalmology and vision science.
Dynamic interdependence and volatility spillovers across bunker fuel markets and shipping freight markets

ABSTRACT This study firstly explores dynamic volatility spillovers across bunker fuel markets in shipping industry. Volatilities in bunker markets are measured by using the dynamic conditional correlation GARCH model. And then bunker volatility spillovers across markets are studied. Our analysis provides an evidence of unidirectional volatility spillovers within Asian (European/American) region and across regions, and also documents that Singapore bunker market is a leading market in transmitting volatility within Asian region and across regions. Furthermore, we measure time-varying volatility spillover effects among Singapore bunker market and shipping freight markets, and between Singapore bunker spot and futures market. The results reveal information transmission and could assist market participants and stakeholders to adjust hedging strategies and minimize risks according to the interrelationships across markets.
Ultrasensitive and rapid identification of ESRI developer- and piperacillin/tazobactam-resistant Escherichia coli by the MALDIpiptaz test

ABSTRACT Background The excessive use of piperacillin/tazobactam (P/T) has promoted the emergence of P/T-resistant Enterobacterales. We reported that in Escherichia coli, P/T contributes to the development of extended-spectrum resistance to β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor (BL/BLI) (ESRI) in isolates that are P/T susceptible but have low-level resistance to BL/BLI. Currently, the detection of P/T resistance relying on conventional methods is time-consuming. To overcome this issue, we developed a cost-effective test based on MALDI-MS technology, called MALDIpiptaz, which aims to detect P/T resistance and ESRI developers in E. coli. Methods We used automated Clover MS Data Analysis software to analyse the protein profile spectra obtained by MALDI-MS from a collection of 248 E. coli isolates (91 P/T-resistant, 81 ESRI developers and 76 P/T-susceptible). This software allowed to preprocess all the spectra to build different peak matrices that were analysed by machine learning algorithms. Results We demonstrated that MALDIpiptaz can efficiently and rapidly (15 min) discriminate between P/T-resistant, ESRI developer and P/T-susceptible isolates and allowed the correct classification between ESRI developers from their isogenic resistance to P/T. Conclusion The combination of excellent performance and cost-effectiveness are all desirable attributes, allowing the MALDIpiptaz test to be a useful tool for the rapid determination of P/T resistance in clinically relevant E. coli isolates.
Growth and Yield Response of BRRI dhan28 to Phosphorous Rates in Batiaghata Upazila of Southwestern Bangladesh

The experiment was carried out during the period from January to May, 2018 at Professor Purnendu Gain Field Laboratory of Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University to evaluate the effect of phosphorous (P) on yield and yield attributes of BRRI dhan28. The experiment was consisted of seven P doses viz. T0 = without phosphorus (P), T1 = 9 kg P ha-1, T2 = 12 kg P ha-1, T3 = 15 kg P ha-1, T4 = 18 kg P ha-1, T5 = 21 kg P ha-1 and T6 = 24 kg P ha-1 as treatments. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Only the grain yield and biological yield showed significant variations due to the effect of different rates of phosphorous. Others growth and yield attributes varied insignificantly. The result of this experiment showed that the highest grain yield (3.82 t ha-1) and biological yield (10.87 t ha-1) was obtained from 21 kg P ha-1 (T5). There was an increasing trend of grain yield with the increase of phosphorous level up to 21 kg P ha-1 and then it declined. From the result of this experiment it could be revealed that 21 kg P ha-1 gives better result regarding grain yield of HYV rice variety BRRI dhan28 at Batiaghta upazila of southwestern Bangladesh. South Asian J. Agric. , 7(1&2): 30-33
LDPC Coded PPM and Iterative Detection for Free-Space Optical Links

The pulse position modulation, which has the advantage of average energy efficiency and bandwidth efficiency, is an attractive modulation scheme for free-space optical communication. An important practical issue is to employ an efficient channel coding to this modulation. In this view, we consider the use of low density parity-check code together with iterative soft demodulation and channel decoding at the receiver. In particular, we discuss the calculation of the soft information at the demodulator to accommodate the LDPC decoder. We show that the proposed scheme is quite efficient against demodulation errors due to the receiver noise.
The Magmatic Architecture of Continental Flood Basalts: 2. A New Conceptual Model

Continental flood basalts intruded and erupted millions of km3 of magma over ∼1–5 Ma. Previous work proposed the presence of large ( >105 $ > {\mathrm{10}}^{5}$ –106 km3) crustal magma reservoirs to feed these eruptions. However, in Paper I, we illustrated that this model is inconsistent with observations, by combining eruptive rate constraints with geochemical and geophysical observations from the Deccan Traps and other Continental flood basalt provinces (CFBs). Here, we use a new mechanical magma reservoir model to calculate the variation of eruptive fluxes (km3/year) and volumes for different magmatic architectures. We find that a single magma reservoir cannot explain the eruptive rate and duration constraints for CFBs. Using a 1D thermal model and characteristic timescales for magma reservoirs, we conclude that CFB eruptions were likely fed by a number of interconnected small‐medium (∼102–103 km3) magma reservoirs. It is unlikely that each individual magma reservoir participated in every eruption, thus permitting the occasional formation of large xenocrysts (e.g., megacrystic plagioclase). This magmatic architecture permits (a) large volume eruptive episodes with 10–100s of years duration, and (b) relatively short time‐periods separating eruptive episodes (1000s of years) since multiple mechanisms can trigger eruptions (via magma recharge or volatile exsolution, as opposed to long term (105–106 year) accumulation of buoyancy overpressure), and (c) lack of large upper‐crustal intrusive bodies in various geophysical datasets. Our new proposed magmatic architecture has significant implications for the tempo of CFB volatile release (CO2 and SO2), potentially helping explain the pre‐K‐Pg warming associated with Deccan Traps.
Transglutaminase 2: Development of therapeutic antibodies reveals four inhibitory epitopes and confirms extracellular function in fibrotic remodelling

Transglutaminase type 2 (TG2) catalyses formation of ε‐(γ‐glutamyl)‐lysine bonds between proteins, including those of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Elevated extracellular TG2 leads to accelerated ECM deposition and reduced clearance that underlies tissue scarring and fibrosis. Many transglutaminase inhibitors exist and allowed for proof‐of‐concept studies in disease models, but their lack of specificity for the TG2 isoform, and/or poor pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties have limited their clinical application. We sought to develop a high affinity TG2‐specific antibody against extracellular TG2 activity, with characteristics suitable for therapeutic development.
Degree completion in short professional courses: does family background matter?

ABSTRACT Many studies have found a greater risk of dropping out among students from modest social origins compared to those from families characterised by high levels of education. This paper investigates social differences in student completion rates in short professional programmes, such as nursing, social work, early childhood and primary school teacher education. These programmes differ from regular undergraduate programmes, both in terms of student recruitment patterns, as more students are recruited from less privileged backgrounds, and through the types of jobs they lead to, which almost always grant the degree holder employment in the public sector. By using Norwegian register data on students starting a higher education degree programme in the period 2000 to 2010, we investigated how completion rates in nursing, social work, early childhood and primary school teacher education varied according to gender, grades and parental educational level. We found significant differences based on grades and gender but surprisingly small differences related to parental education. These findings were contrasted with earlier findings regarding patterns of completion and dropout in more disciplinary-oriented programmes. Conceptually, the analyses draw on the work of Tinto and Gambetta.
Is the Anatomical Type of the Arcus Aorta an Effective Factor for the Success of Endovascular Therapy?

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the aortic arch structure classification and the success of endovascular reperfusion therapy in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Material and Methods: Between January 2018 and December 2018, 207 patients, who were brought to the Stroke Center of Gaziantep University, Şahinbey Research and Practice Hospital due to AIS and who underwent endovascular therapy, were analyzed retrospectively. The demographic features of patients, aortic arch classification
Relevant prognostic factors in patients with stage IV small intestine neuroendocrine neoplasms

There are few, but controversial data on the prognostic role of upfront primary tumour resection and mesenteric lymph node dissection (PTR) in patients with diffuse metastatic small intestinal neuroendocrine neoplasia (SI‐NEN). Therefore, the prognostic role of PTR and other factors was determined in this setting. This retrospective cohort study included patients with stage IV SI‐NETs with unresectable distant metastases without clinical and radiological signs of acute bowel obstruction or ischaemia. Patients diagnosed from January 2002 to May 2020 were retrieved from a prospective SI‐NEN database. Disease specific overall survival (OS) was analysed with regard to upfront PTR and a variety of other clinical (e.g., gender, age, Hedinger disease, carcinoid syndrome, diarrhoea, laboratory parameters, metastatic liver burden, extrahepatic and extra‐abdominal metastasis) and pathological (e.g., grading, mesenteric gathering) parameters by uni‐ and multivariate analysis. A total of 138 patients (60 females, 43.5%) with a median age of 60 years, of whom 101 (73%) underwent PTR and 37 (27%) did not, were included in the analysis. Median OS was 106 (95% CI: 72.52–139.48) months in the PTR group and 52 (95% CI: 30.55–73.46) in the non‐PTR group (p = 0.024), but the non‐PTR group had more advanced metastatic disease (metastatic liver burden ≥50% 32.4% vs. 13.9%). There was no significant difference between groups regarding the rate of surgery for bowel complications during a median follow‐up of 51 months (PTR group 10.9% and non‐PTR group 16.2%, p = 0.403). Multivariate analysis revealed age < 60 years, normal C‐reactive protein (CRP) at baseline, absence of diarrhoea, less than 50% of metastatic liver burden, and treatment with PRRT as independent positive prognostic factors, whereas PTR showed a strong tendency towards better OS, but level of significance was missed (p = 0.067). However, patients who underwent both, PTR and peptide radioreceptor therapy (PRRT) had the best survival compared to the rest (137 vs. 73 months, p = 0.013). PTR in combination with PRRT significantly prolongs survival in patients with stage IV SI‐NEN. Prophylactic PTR does also not result in a lower reoperation rate compared to the non‐PTR approach regarding bowel complications.