Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Review on Face Recognition Algorithms

Face recognition has been challenging and interesting area in real time applications. Face recognition is a form of biometric identification that relies on data acquired from the face of an individual. A large number of face recognition along with their modifications, have been developed during the past decades. Face recognition presents a challenging problem in the field of image analysis and computer vision, and as such has received a great deal of attention over the last few years because of its many applications in various domains. In real world applications, it is desirable to have a stand-alone, embedded facerecognition system. The reason is that such systems provide a higher level of robustness,hardware optimization, and ease of integration. In this paper an attempt is made to review a wide range of methods used for face recognition comprehensively. This include PCA, ICA, LDA, SVM, Gabor wavelet soft computing tool like ANN for recognition, LBP and various hybrid combination of this techniques. This review investigates all these methods with parameters that challenges face recognition like pose variation, facial expressions and illuminations.
The Effect of Burnout Fatigue After Static and Dynamic Squat Exercises to Isokinetic Leg Strength Yıldız Yaprak1* and Nigar Küçükkubaş2 The Relationship between Body Composition and Physical Fitness Performance in Handball Players

The classical approach to the analysis of positive social climate follows on the scope of criminal psychology. However, it has a wider perspective. After all, the criteria presented on this scale affect not only the psychological well-being of the convicts but also serve as a benchmark for real change in the conditions of holding the convicts, which is in the focus of attention to penal law and criminology. At the same time, the aim of the paper is to study the development and modern state of implementation of international standards for the treatment of convicted persons. The aim of this paper is to study the development and modern state of implementation of international standards for the treatment of convicted persons. It is also the task of the article to choose the most appropriate scale for assessing the social climate in Ukrainian prisons. This will allow contributing to the improvement of human rights in Ukraine, improve the state statistics, and help to understand the real needs of convicts. The article explores the importance of an effective prison crime prevention system. In order to assess the condition of detention according to international standards, the PSC scale is proposed. According to this scale, the current situations in Ukrainian prisons, as well as the penitentiary practice of Ukraine, is analyzed. This paper concludes that the concept of PSC is an effective mechanism that is recommended for implementation in Ukrainian penitentiary practice. PSC system is generally suitable for its application in Ukraine. However, architectural factors should be additionally considered, as the quality of the prisons’ buildings is unsatisfactory in Ukraine.
On the Origin of Systemic Risk

Systemic risk in the banking sector is usually associated with long periods of economic downturn and very large social costs. On one hand, shocks coming from correlated exposures towards the real economy may induce correlation in banks’ default probabilities thereby increasing the likelihood for systemic tail events like the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. On the other hand, financial contagion also plays an important role in generating large-scale market failures, amplifying the initial shocks coming from the real economy. To study the sources of these rare phenomena, we propose a new definition of systemic risk (ie the probability of a large number of banks going into distress simultaneously) and thus we develop a multilayer microstructural model to study empirically the determinants of systemic risk. The model is then calibrated on the most comprehensive granular dataset for the euro-area banking sector, capturing roughly 96% or €23.2 trillion of euro-area banks’ total assets over the period 2014–2018. The outputs of the model decompose and quantify the sources of systemic risk showing that correlated economic shocks, financial contagion mechanisms, and their interaction are the main sources of systemic events. The results obtained with the simulation engine resemble common market-based systemic risk indicators and empirically corroborate findings from existing literature. This framework gives regulators and central bankers a tool to study systemic risk and its developments, pointing out that systemic events and banks’ idiosyncratic defaults have different drivers, hence implying different policy responses.
Evaluation of Composts from Agricultural Wastes with Fish Pond Sediment as Bulking Agent to Improve Compost Quality

Composts with five different ratios of agricultural wastes, viz. rice straw (RS), wheat straw (WS), potato plant (PP), and mustard stover (MS) were prepared with or without fish pond bottom sediment to investigate the compost maturity and their suitability for field application. The composting process was monitored through the changes in physico-chemical parameters and germination index (GI) at every 7 days interval of the composting process. All the composts were dark brown and smelled like forest soil within 56 days of composting, which reflected its matured status. On the basis of the physico-chemical parameters (bulk density: 0.84 g/cm3; pH 7.05; electrical conductivity: 3.52 mS/cm; cation exchange capacity:82.4 cmol/kg; total carbon:321.4 g/kg; total nitrogen: 16.9 g/kg; As: 6.8 mg/kg; Cd: 2.96 mg/kg; Cr: 29.6 mg/kg, Cu: 243.6 mg/kg; Hg: 0.019 mg/kg; Ni: 24.3 mg/kg; Pb: 62.1 mg/kg and Zn: 812 mg/kg) and GI (89–96%), it could be concluded that RS/WS/PP/MS, 1:1:2:1 v/v/v/v with fish pond sediment produced better compost in accordance with the Indian compost standard. Application of a combined randomized block design analysis revealed that there is a significant difference in the responses of the five composts, in relation to the time of composting. Hierarchical clustering algorithm was applied with a view to form homogeneous groups of five different composts on the basis of different physico-chemical parameters. Therefore, the ratio of waste incorporation is an important decision for composting and addition of pond sediment can improve the quality of compost.
Extraction and characterization of natural soil nanoparticles from Chinese soils

Natural nanoparticles are present in soils but their abundance, properties and interactions with other soil components have not been studied widely. We used an ultrasonic‐centrifugal method to disperse and extract nanoparticles from 12 soils sampled in different regions of China. Various techniques were used to study the characteristics of the nanoparticles obtained, including particle size and zeta potential analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X‐ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that not all soils released nanoparticles by ultrasonic perturbation. For most Mollisols and Alfisols, large amounts of nanoparticles of relatively small size (around 25 nm) and simple composition (only muscovite and montmorillonite) were released preferentially at low ultrasonic energy. The suspension conditions (3–4 g kg−1 nanoparticle in solution with 0.4–0.6 mm ionic strength) were unfavourable for nanoparticle aggregation and the suspensions remained stable for up to 100 days. In contrast, it was difficult to release nanoparticles from Ultisols and Entisols. Ultisols and Entisols released small amounts of nanoparticles (size around 70 nm) and the suspension was very unstable, and some released no nanoparticles unless the dispersant was added. The study also indicated that the characteristics of the isolated nanoparticles were directly related to their respective matrix soils.
The Effectiveness of Social Media Support for Caregivers: A System- atic Review

Background: Caring for patients living with long term conditions is a long-term task. The augmenting use of social media (SM) supports for health information and communication has created new opportunities for new models of health-care. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of SM support for caregivers. Methods: This systematic review mainly includes research over the past decade on caregivers for chronic diseases, with the results focusing on SM support for caregivers. Results: This literature review found that SM-based interventions can meet caregivers’ needs and have a positive impact on caregiver burden (CB) of chronic diseases such as cancer, dementia and stroke. Experimental studies of health interventions for stroke caregivers (SCs) through WeChat interventions have been limited. Conclusion: More quantitative studies are needed in the future to explore the effectiveness of WeChat as an intervention in the burden of SCs.
Recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve injury in thyroid surgery: literature review

There is a world-wide increase in thyroid diseases in particular thyroid malignancy. In 2009, it was estimated that the incidence of thyroid cancer is 11.6 cases per 100000 in 2009 in the United States alone. Most of these cases are small papillary thyroid carcinoma. Thyroidectomy is the most successful and commonest procedure for various thyroid diseases and malignancies. However, thyroidectomy is associated with many complications that are associated with high morbidity. One of these complications is laryngeal nerve injury. Two ABSTRACT
Pancakes for a healthy diet: low-carb, prebiotic, gluten-free

The work aims to develop pancake recipes corresponding to the standards of a healthy diet by replacing traditional components with ingredients containing nutritional functional properties. Corn and rice flour are gluten-free and can be used to design gluten-free pancakes. Barley flour contains beta-glucans, a large amount of fiber, reduces the glycemic index of products, is useful not only for a healthy diet but also for people suffering from diabetes and obesity. Rye flour is low in calories, as millet flour contains dietary fiber, vitamins, and lowers cholesterol. Dietary fiber and inulin contribute to the regulation of intestinal microbiota. The results show the possibility of 100% replacement of wheat flour with other types of flour in the production of low-carb, prebiotic, and gluten-free pancakes. The water absorption capacity of flour, dough viscosity, humidity, texture of products, and sensory analysis of finished products were investigated. Replacing wheat flour with alternative types of flour can improve the nutritional value of products, increase the content of dietary fiber, and reduce the calorie content of pancakes.
READING ALOUD PERIODICALLY TOWARDS ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION OF NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS

This research aims to know about the effectiveness of reading aloud periodically method in assisting the English pronunciation problem made by non-English major students. The objectives of tis research are (1) to know the effectiveness of the method and (2) to gauge the reason why the students have problem in English pronunciation. The researcher method used quasi-experimental research. The data was taken from first semester students of the non-English department (students of the Transportation study program). In analyzing the data, the researcher used two analyses, which are statistical analysis and non-statistical which is presented in descriptive discussion. Based on the data, the researcher found that in the pre-test, before giving the treatment, students still made some mistakes in English pronunciation. After giving the treatment, students showed the progress in their English pronunciation. There was an increase between the pre-test and the posttest about 21,33 in score or t-test calculation, t count > t table = 10,718>3,12 with 32,53% mispronunciation made by students after giving the treatments ten times. It showed that the method of reading aloud was effective to help in improving students’ English pronunciation. Besides, the researcher found that the reason for students’ problems in pronunciation after interviewing students was there is an interference of students’ mother tongue, the familiarity to use English in daily activities and the influence of their habit reading the word in the Indonesian language.
A conceptual framework of differentiated food consumption: The case of Northern Greece

The study introduces a conceptual framework explaining consumer behaviour towards differentiated food (natural/traditional, organic, functional, and luxury foods). A sample of 400 participant drawn from Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was used in the study. The result of a regression analysis showed that health consciousness, environmental consciousness, consumer attitudes to exploring new tastes, quality, and consumers’ eating habits influence consumer behaviour. The antecedents of consumer behaviour can inform food related policies developed by stakeholders involved in the supply chains of differentiated products.
Visitor flows to World Heritage Sites in the era of Instagram

Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the extent of visitors to World Heritage Sites in Europe and North America, given their specific location and characteristics. Visitor flows are approximated by 680 million Instagram posts for about 525 World Heritage Sites. Independent variables encompass year of inscription, size, type (monuments, churches, castles, architecture, industrial heritage, archaeological sites and cultural and natural landscapes), covered by the danger list, inclusion criteria and country of location. Results using robust regression and spatial lag models show that entire world heritage cities receive the highest number of Instagram posts while industrial heritage and prehistoric sites get the lowest number. The number of Instagram posts is significantly higher for the few World Heritage Sites included in the danger list and World Heritage Sites that are nominated in the early years of the programme.
The crystal and molecular structure of 4-oxo-3H-2[N-(p-methoxyphenyl)iminium]6-methyl- 8-(p-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1 ,2-a]- 1,3,5-triazine trifluoroacetate

The crystal structure of 4-oxo-3H-2[N-(p-methoxyphenyl)inünium]6-methyl-8-(p-methoxyphenyl)-imidazo[l,2-a]l,3,5-triazine trifluoroacetate [C20H20N5O3][CF3COO]was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound is monoclinic, space group P21/c. The unit cell parameters are a = 10.404(3), b = 12.997(3), c = 16.511(3) A, β = 92.45(3)°, V= 2230. 6Ä,Ζ = 4,Z)x = 1.463andDm = 1.44(2)g·cm". The structure was solved by direct methods, and the full-matrix least-squares refinement gave the R value of 0.060 for 2387 observed reflections. The nitrogen atom of the methoxyphenylimine group is protonated to give the univalent cation. The methyl imidazotriazinone ring system and the methoxyphenyl and the methoxyphenyliminium groups are all planar but are twisted with respect to each other. Strong hydrogen bonding is observed between the carboxylate oxygen atoms of the CF3COO~ ion and the two NH groups of the cation, one of the bonds being extremely short (O. . . Ν 2.666 Ä).
PHYTASE FROM BACILLUS SP. STRAIN LA12: ISOLATION, PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION

Phytate take effect as an anti-nutrient element in food and feed materials. Thus, phytase, by catalyzing phytate, hydrolyzing the phosphomonoester bonds and releasing the inorganic phosphorous, decrease the phytate and enhance their nutritional value. Therefore, in this study, Bacillus sp. strain LA12was isolated from natural origins and the phytase production activity was evaluated. The novel extracellular phytase was produced and precipitated by saturated ammonium sulfate. The ion-exchange chromatography on DEAE-sepharose and the size-exclusion chromatography on Sephadex G-100 were used to purify the enzyme. The results showed that the purification yield and concentration of final enzyme were 5.9% and 18.4%, respectively. Based on SDS-PAGE results the molecular weight of the phytase was determined about 73 kDa. Optimal activity of the enzyme was obtained at pH of 5.5 and 60 oC. Kinetic parameters Km and Vmax were 0.197 mM and 1.174 µmol/min, respectively. Mg2+, Co2+ and EDTA accelerated the effect on phytase activity; whilst adding other metal ions such as Ca2+, Zn2+ and Fe2+ in both concentrations could decrease its activity. Moreover, ‏ Mn2+ ion didn’t show indicative effect on its activity. The purified phytase exhibits good thermal stability after incubation at 50-70°C for 30 min, whereas the phytase activity drastically decreased up to 61% at 80°C. This study indicated that the purified phytase has the desired characteristics and can promisingly be used for hydrolyzing of phytate in food and feed.
The Effect of Concept Map on Academic Achievement of Thinking and Media Literacy Course

This paper aimed to study the effect of education based on concept map on the academic achievement of secondary school male students in the field of thinking and media literacy. Quasi-experimental research method was used with experimental and control groups. Three classrooms were selected by purposive sampling method (one concept map presentation class, one concept map presentation and construction class and one control class) by random arrangement. In the group of presentation and construction (combined), the course materials were presented to the learners in the form of a concept map. The experimental groups were trained separately for 8 sessions by the teacher-made and combined concept map method and the control group was trained by the traditional method. All groups completed the teacher-made test of academic achievement at two levels of knowledge and perception (understanding). The measuring instrument validity using S. H. Lawshe formula was 0.79 and the reliability of this instrument was 0.807 using Kuder-Richardson. Findings of covariance analysis showed that the mean scores of post-tests of all three groups increased in compared to the pre-tests, but the most effect was observed in the presentation and construction of concept man (combined) group and the least effect was in the control group. Therefore, teaching by a concept map has led to an increase in students' scores.
The Meaning-shift Unit of Chinese Intensifiers: A Corpus-based Study

Meaning-Shift unit put forward by John Sinclair is the latest theory of meaning in corpus linguistics in the early 21st century. In this paper, it aims to analyze the meaning units of wanquan, in an attempt to shed light on whether Meaning-Shift unit is valid to account for the behavior of such a Chinese intensifier. The result illustrates that Meaning-Shift unit is influenced by the categories of co-selection, in which semantic prosody plays a decisive role, and that wanquan has four types of Meaning-Shift units, each of which has a canonical form and several possible variants.
Query Content in Sequential One-shot Multi-Agent Limited Inquiries when Communicating in Ad Hoc Teamwork

Communication in Ad Hoc Teamwork (CAT) is a research area that investigates how communication can be leveraged by an agent that plans in a distributed, multi-agent collaborative environment, even if that agent does not have knowledge about its teammates or their plans a priori. This paper reports our progress in identifying three factors that can impact the complexity of CAT – environment, teammates, and communication protocol. Following the identiﬁcation of these components, this paper investigates three extensions from existing work that affect each of these factors respectively – richer environments, complex teammate representations, and complex communication protocols. We present new algorithms to compute when to query under these new conﬁgurations, as well as preliminary results of their performance.
Characterization and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Pathogenic Escherichia Coli Isolated from Diarrhea Samples within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Developing countries like South Africa are still faced with numerous challenges such as poor environmental sanitation, lack of clean drinking water and inadequate hygiene which have contributed largely to diarrheal infections and deaths in children. This study was aimed at investigating the prevalence of pathotypes, antimicrobial resistance and drug resistance determinants among Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolates from diarrhea stool samples within Buffalo City Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Fresh diarrheal stool samples were collected from 140 patients attending public health centres within the Municipality and presumptive E. coli isolates were obtained from the stool samples using E. coli chromogenic agar while PCR amplification methods were used to confirm the presumptive isolates as well as delineate them into pathotypes based on the presence of certain virulence genes. In addition, antimicrobial susceptibility and screening of some of the antimicrobial resistant determinants were performed on all the confirmed isolates. A total of 394 presumptive E. coli isolates from 140 diarrhea stool samples were subjected to polymerase chain reaction amplification, of which 265 were confirmed positive as E. coli. Pathotypes delineation of the positive E. coli isolates validated the presence of ETEC 106 (40%), EAEC 48 (18%), DAEC 37 (14%), and EPEC 31 (11%) while no EIEC pathotype was detected. All E. coli isolates exhibited maximum susceptibility to gentamicin (95%), amikacin (91%), nitrofurantoin (91%), meropenem (90%), chloramphenicol (91%) norfloxacin (84%) and imipenem (83%). However, the isolates showed multidrug resistance to penicillin G, ampicillin, trimethoprim, tetracycline, doxycycline, and erythromycin, with over 71% of the isolates resistant to the drugs. The prevalence and distribution of the five resistance determinants assessed were as follow; sulphonamides; sulII (12%), beta lactams; [ampC (22%); blaTEM, (25%)], and tetracyclines (tetA (35%). The results from this study suggest the probable involvement of E. coli pathotypes as an etiologic agent of diarrhea in the study area and revealed high levels of multidrug resistance among the isolates, which could be a major health burden.
Effect of Delayed Bleeding on Carcass and Eating Qualities of Rabbit Meat

A total of forty eight matured New Zealand rabbits with an average weight of 2.06±0.45 kg were used to evaluate the effect of delayed bleeding on carcass and organoleptic characteristics of rabbit meat. The rabbits were fed concentrate diet containing 19.11% Crude Protein (CP) and 2514.3 Kcal/kg Metabolizable Energy (ME) for a period of thirty five days. The rabbits were randomly assigned to fou r treatment groups in a completely randomized design. Each treatment was replicated thrice with each replicate consisting of four rabbits. Treatment one served as control where the 12 rabbits were bled immediately after stunning while treatments 2, 3 and 4 comprised of rabbits that were bled 5, 10 15 minutes after stunning. After proper bleeding, the rabbits were skinned, washed and eviscerated and cut into primal cuts. Samples for sensory evaluations were taken from the thigh muscle and the remaining carcasses were aged at 4°C for 24 and 72 hours. The result showed that the dressing percentage, chilled carcass weight and the pH were not affected (p>0.05) by delayed bleeding while the volume of blood drained decreased (p 0.05) by delayed bleeding.