Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Advances in exercise to alleviate sarcopenia in older adults by improving mitochondrial dysfunction

Sarcopenia is a chronic degenerative disease affecting primarily older adults. A growing aging population is gradually increasing the number of patients suffering from sarcopenia, placing increasing financial pressure on patients’ families and society in general. There is a strong link between mitochondrial dysfunction and sarcopenia pathogenesis. As a result, treating sarcopenia by improving mitochondrial dysfunction is an effective strategy. Numerous studies have demonstrated that exercise has a positive effect on mitochondrial dysfunction when treating sarcopenia. Exercise promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and mitochondrial fusion/division to add new mitochondria or improve dysfunctional mitochondria while maintaining mitochondrial calcium homeostasis, mitochondrial antioxidant defense system, and mitochondrial autophagy to promote normal mitochondrial function. Furthermore, exercise can reduce mitochondrial damage caused by aging by inhibiting mitochondrial oxidative stress, mitochondrial DNA damage, and mitochondrial apoptosis. Exercise effectiveness depends on several factors, including exercise duration, exercise intensity, and exercise form. Therefore, Moderate-intensity exercise over 4 weeks potentially mitigates sarcopenia in older adults by ameliorating mitochondrial dysfunction. HIIT has demonstrated potential as a viable approach to addressing sarcopenia in aged rats. However, further investigation is required to validate its efficacy in treating sarcopenia in older adults.
REFINING THE DYNAMICAL CLOCK FOR STAR CLUSTERS

We used a sample of 25 Galactic globular clusters to empirically measure the parameter A+ recently introduced by Alessandrini et al., and defined as the area enclosed between the cumulative radial distribution of blue straggler stars (BSSs) and that of a reference population. Based on N-body simulations, this parameter is expected to efficiently measure the level of BSS central segregation. Observationally, for a proper cluster-to-cluster comparison we use , i.e., the value of the parameter determined out to the half-mass radius in each system. We find that nicely correlates with the position of the minimum of the BSS normalized radial distribution and with the cluster central relaxation time. This demonstrates that it is a sensitive indicator of the cluster dynamical age as traced by the spatial segregation of the BSS population. In the context of the “stellar system dynamical clock,” this parameter provides a new clock-hand, which is easier to determine observationally and allows a more robust measure of the cluster dynamical age.
Mastitis caused by methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

M astitis is one of the most common diseases in dairy cattle and cause great economic loss to the dairy industry’, this study will shine a spotlight on Staphylococcus aureus isolates with particular reference to MRSA strains from milk of mastitic cows, as well as its in-vitro antimicrobial sensitivity. And biochemical blood changes. Our result indicates that out of 300 samples of quarter milk from cows showing signs of mastitis, 50 blood samples from mastitic cows and 10 blood samples from apparently healthy contact cows in Giza Provence; the results show that S. aureus was isolated from 100/300 samples with an incidence of 33.3%. of which 36/100 strains are Antibiotic resistant to at least one antibiotic was obtained through the results of antibiotic sensitivity tests. 10/100 strains of S. aureus were multi-drug resistant to more than three Antibiotics. 8/100 of strains are confirmed methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by Vitek 2 Compact System's declaration and the presence of the resistance MecA gene in MRSA strains was confirmed by PCR results. Significant increases in WBCs, neutrophils, lymphocytes, malondialdehyde, total protein, and globulin, AST, ALT, and ALP are also caused by mastitis. Mastitis also causes a significant decrease in RBCs, Hb, PCV percent albumin/globulin (A/G ratio), catalase, and super oxide dismutase. It is possible to draw the conclusion that mastitis has a negative impact on the hemogram, liver
Transferability of Machine Learning Algorithm for IoT Device Profiling and Identification

The lack of appropriate cyber security measures deployed on Internet of Things (IoT) makes these devices prone to security issues. Consequently, the timely identification and detection of these compromised devices become crucial. Machine learning (ML) models which are used to monitor devices in a network have made tremendous strides. However, most of the research in profiling and identification uses the same data for training and testing. Hence, a slight change in the data renders most learning algorithms to work poorly. In this article, we study a transferability approach based on the concept of transductive transfer learning for IoT device profiling and identification. Notably, this type of transfer learning works by explicitly assigning labels to the test data in the target domain by using the test feature space in the target domain, with training data from the source domain. Specifically, we propose a three-component system comprising: 1) the device type identification; 2) the vulnerability assessment; and 3) the visualization module. The device type identification component uses the underlying concept of transductive transfer learning where the trained model is transferred to a remote lab for testing. A variety of ML models are evaluated with respect to accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score in order to determine which are the most suitable for the proposed transferability profiling. Furthermore, the vulnerability of the predicted device type is also assessed by using three vulnerability databases: 1) Vulners; 2) National Vulnerability Database (NVD); and 3) IBM X-Force. Finally, the results from the vulnerability assessment are visualized and displayed on a dashboard.
Linking subjective financial well-being and compulsive buying behavior among college students: How Islamic financial literacy makes different

This study aims to enhance our understanding of the reciprocal association between subjective financial well-being and compulsive buying behavior while also considering the role of Islamic financial literacy as a boundary condition. The data for this research were collected in two phases from a sample of 266 students in Jakarta. The collected data were then analyzed using macro process version 4 to assess the proposed hypotheses. The study's findings confirm that subjective financial well-being and Islamic financial literacy negatively impact compulsive buying behavior. Moreover, the study reveals a subsequent influence of compulsive buying on future financial well-being, supporting a reciprocal relationship. Additionally, Islamic financial literacy plays a crucial role in mitigating the effect of financial well-being on compulsive buying behavior. Public interest statements Technological developments have brought changes in consumer behavior and sometimes have a negative impact on compulsive buying behavior. This research helps mitigate the effects of subjective financial well-being on compulsive behavior and how the two influence each other. In addition, students need to be given an understanding of Islamic financial literacy to control their buying behavior. Article history Received: 6/12/2023 | Revised: 7/4/2023 | Accepted: 7/4/2023 | Online First: 7/5/2023
Integrating Physical Activity Strategies to Lower Hyperglycaemia in Structured Education Programmes for Children and Young People with Type 1 Diabetes Improves Glycaemic Control without Augmenting the Risk of Hypoglycaemia

Objectives. Investigate the effect of using short bursts of moderate-intensity activity between meals to lower hyperglycaemia on glucose metrics. Design and Methods. Children and young people with type 1 diabetes (CYPD) attending continuous glucose monitoring education were taught to use moderate-intensity activity to lower high glucose levels (to <10.0 mmol/L using 10–15 minlowers ∼2.0 mmol/L) between meals. Retrospective cross-sectional data analysis of CYPD at a single tertiary centre between 2019 and 2022. Data were collected on demographics and glucose metrics (HbA1c, time in range (TIR, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L), time above range (TAR, >10.0 mmol/L), time below range (TBR, <3.9 mmol/L)). Minutes of activity usually performed to lower a glucose level of 14.0 mmol/L trending steady at 6 months grouped the CYPD into low (<5 min), mild (5–10 min), or moderate (11–20 min) activity groups. Results. 125 (n = 53, 40% male) CYPD with a mean (standard deviations) age of 12.3 (±3.7) years and diabetes duration of 7.0 ± 3.7 years were included. HbA1c improved from 58.5 (±8.6) mmol/mol at baseline to 54.9 (±7.2) mmol/mol at 6 months ( p < 0.001 ). Low, mild, and moderate activity was reported by 30% (n = 37), 34% (n = 43), and 36% (n = 45), respectively. At 6 months, HbA1c (52.0 vs. 54.3 vs. 59.4 mmol/mol, p < 0.001 ), TIR (68.0% vs. 59.71 vs. 51.1%, p < 0.001 ) and TAR (29.9% vs. 38.3% vs. 45.3%, p < 0.001 ) were significantly different across the moderate, mild, and low activity groups, respectively. No association was found for TBR (2.16% vs. 2.32% vs. 2.58%, p = 0.408 ) across groups. Conclusion. Increasing the use of moderate-intensity activity to lower hyperglycaemia between meals is associated with improved glucose control without increasing hypoglycaemia for CYPD.
The intrinsic permeability of microcracks in porous solids: Analytical models and Lattice Boltzmann simulations

The paper presents a synthesis of analytical modeling and computational simulations of the intrinsic permeability of microcracks, embedded in porous materials taking into account the interaction of the fluid flow in the microcrack with the surrounding porous material. In the first part of the paper, using the DARCY, STOKES, BRINKMAN, and the BEAVERS–JOSEPH approximations, we derive the intrinsic permeability of a plain non‐rough microcrack in terms of the microcrack geometry and the permeability of the porous material surrounding the microcrack. In the second part of the paper, the intrinsic permeability of a microcrack is determined by means of computational simulations using the framework of the lattice Boltzmann method with partial bounceback conditions. The comparison of predictions from the analytical model and the numerical simulations show an excellent agreement. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
DEVELOPMENT OF LIDAR TECHNIQUES TO ESTIMATE ATMOSPHERIC OPTICAL PROPERTIES

The modified methodologies for one-directional and multiangle measurements, which were used to invert the data of the JHU elastic lidar obtained in clear and polluted atmospheres, are presented. The vertical profiles of the backscatter lidar signals at the wavelength 1064 nm were recorded in Baltimore during PM Supersite experiment. The profiles of the aerosol extinction coefficient over a broad range of atmospheric turbidity, which includes a strong haze event which occurred due to the smoke transport from Canadian forest fires in 2002, were obtained with the near-end solution, in which the boundary condition was determined at the beginning of the complete overlap zone. This was done using an extrapolation from the ground level of the aerosol extinction coefficient, calculated with the Mie theory. For such calculations the data of the ground-based in-situ instrumentation, the nephelometer and two particle size analyzers were used. An analysis of relative errors in the retrieved extinction profiles
Fractional Poisson field on a finite set

The fractional Poisson field (fPf) can be interpreted in term of the number of balls falling down on each point of $\R^D$, when the centers and the radii of the balls are thrown at random following a Poisson point process in $\R^D\times \R^+$ with an appropriate intensity measure. It provides a simple description for a non Gaussian random field that has the same covariance function as the fractional Brownian field. In the present paper, we concentrate on the restrictions of the fPf to finite sets of points in $\R^D$. Actually, since it takes discrete values, it seems natural to adapt this field to a discrete context. We are particularly interested in its finite-dimensional distributions, in its representation on a finite grid, and in its discrete variations which yield an estimator for its Hurst index.
Beyond words in evaluation: Formulaic language in critical reviews of research articles across disciplines

Formulaic language, characterized by phraseological patterns such as lexical bundles, has been observed to significantly influence the discourse of speakers and writers. These patterns tend to differ across genres and disciplines. However, the examination of formulaic language in evaluative genres, particularly across different disciplines, has been relatively limited. This study aims to explore the use of formulaic language in review feedback on manuscripts submitted by Iranian junior researchers to international journals across three disciplines. Using a discourse analytical approach, the study analyzes the frequency, structure, and function of the most prevalent four-word lexical bundles in 120 authentic peer reviews (recommending either major or minor revisions) in applied linguistics (AL), engineering, and business (40 from each discipline). The study explores how reviewers employ formulas to convey their comments to writers. The results reveal disciplinary differences in the usage, structure, and function of lexical bundles among reviewers. However, commonalities exist due to the inherent conventions of the evaluative genre. These disciplinary tendencies are also reflected in the organization of reviewers' reports and their commenting styles. The study contributes to enhancing the understanding of evaluative practices within specific disciplines by offering valuable insights into the phraseological patterns used in peer reviews and highlighting the discipline-specific formulaic expressions employed by reviewers to provide constructive feedback to authors.
Seeking simplicity : the preference for minimal syllable structure in Dogrib

Dogrib is one of the most innovative members of the Northeastern Athapaskan language group. This thesis focuses on one major innovation that has occurred in the language over _l______l____ the last few-des-that of the reduction of the Dogrib syllable in shape and number. Codas have become neutralized in Dogrib and processes like vowel assimilation and intervocalic consonant deletion often result in a long vowel and one fewer syllable realized in the output than the input shape. This reduction is evident in three phonological domains: the syllable domain where codas become neutralized, the conjunct domain, where onsets are often not realized, and the stem domain, where vocalic suffixes are incorporated into the stem syllable. I> provide an Optimality Theory (Prince & Smolensky 1993) account of this movement towards simple prosodic shapes wherein the family of *STRUC markedness constraints, particularly *STRUC(O) (Zoll 1993), have been climbing up the phonological grammar of Dogrib and discourage the realization of complex structures. Thus I assume a conspiracy of simplicity is active in the language. Table of contents Seeking simplicity: The preference for minimal structure in Dogrib Aliki Marinakis . Abstract ii Table of
Convergence analysis of Padé approximations for Helmholtz frequency response problems

The present work concerns the approximation of the solution map S associated to the parametric Helmholtz boundary value problem, i.e., the map which associates to each (real) wavenumber belonging to a given interval of interest the corresponding solution of the Helmholtz equation. We introduce a least squares rational Padé-type approximation technique applicable to any meromorphic Hilbert space-valued univariate map, and we prove the uniform convergence of the Padé approximation error on any compact subset of the interval of interest that excludes any pole. This general result is then applied to the Helmholtz solution map S, which is proven to be meromorphic in ℂ, with a pole of order one in every (single or multiple) eigenvalue of the Laplace operator with the considered boundary conditions. Numerical tests are provided that confirm the theoretical upper bound on the Padé approximation error for the Helmholtz solution map.
THE IMPROVEMENT OF MSMEs' BUSINESS PERFORMANCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL LITERACY

The pandemic has impacted the global economy, including MSMEs, especially in financial issues such as minimal revenue flow and inadequate financial management. On the marketing side, there has been a decrease in demand due to the implementation of social restrictions, which will affect the company's existence, requiring MSMEs to be able to transform into online marketing. Improved financial and digital literacy can enhance MSME performance. This study aims to determine the moderating effect of financial literacy and digital literacy among MSMEs in improving their business performance. The research approach used a quantitative research method with Partial Least Square (PLS) for data analysis. The results show that financial management and digital marketing have a direct effect on MSMEs' performance. Furthermore, financial literacy can moderate and improve the performance of MSMEs, while digital literacy cannot effectively moderate the implementation of digital marketing to improve MSMEs' performance. This study implies that MSMEs need to improve their financial behavior and decision-making during crisis conditions and enhance their knowledge and skills in managing digital marketing content.JEL: L250, M310, G41.
Assessing the dietary intake among pregnant women attending layeni primary health care in Ajegunle Apapa Lagos state in their second and third trimester

Background: Pregnancy is a physiological condition in which a woman carries and nurture a developing embryo or fetus as the case may be according to the age in her uterus. Objective: This Study Assessed. The Dietary Intake of Pregnant Women Attending, Layeni Primary Health Care in Ajegunle Apapa Lagos State in their Second and Third Trimester Method: A cross sectional study design was adopted to address the research problems. The study was designed to determine the nutritional knowledge of pregnant women in the study area. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 195 respondents. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 20 to determine the mean with their standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages as well as drew chart. Results: The analysis showed that most of the respondents (93.3%) were in their third trimester, 54.9% were between the ages of 20-30 years, 57.4% had children between ages 1-3 years. A larger percentage of (91.8%) had gave birth to their child at the clinic and only 9.7% attended antenatal clinic sixteen (16) times and above. The Yoruba’s constituted the main population of 74.4%. There were more Christians than Muslims as 55.9% were Christians and 42.6% were Muslims. Results also indicated that 36.9% were artisans, 17.9% were traders, 16.9% were housewife, and 13.3% were students. 39% had secondary school education, showing that majority of the respondents had secondary education Majority of the respondents earned less than 30,000 per month. Mean nutritional knowledge score was 42.8+ 6.9 and only 29.2% had good knowledge. 10.3% of the respondents had low dietary intake, 46.2% had moderate dietary intake, 43.6% had high dietary intake. The result of hypothesis 1 showed there was a significant relationship between the nutritional knowledge and dietary intake of the pregnant women at P=0.001. However, about 68.7% practice food taboo based on family history. Conclusion: The increased in Low Nutritional knowledge in this study intensify great need for nutrition counselling in antenatal clinics in urban and rural places in Nigeria to help teach pregnant women on the significance of healthy food choice throughout pregnancy which is key in healthy pregnancy and growth of the child.
A Perspective into Development of Pavement Design Methods for Low Volume Roads: A Review

The definition of low volume roads (LVRs) is not time static and it varies from place to place around the world. The importance of such roads for providing access, in connecting communities and link farms to markets is well appreciated worldwide. LVRs are credited as the direct source of social economic development in rural communities, growth, reduction of poverty and sustaining livelihood. Nevertheless, the LVR network is growing at an unsatisfactory rate especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The slow rate in developing LVR network is attributed to the high cost of construction and maintenance. To the author’s perspective, research has a significant role in lowering both maintenance and construction costs and in turn realise a growth in the network size and adequacy. To demonstrate the importance of research in road development, a comparison has been made between the current and the previous pavement design methods for LVRs in Tanzania. The improvement so far has been in the determination of subgrade strength using the Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) method instead of the less accurate and more demanding California Bering Ratio (CBR) method; a simpler approach in estimating design traffic load that is also less conservative; encouraging the use of local natural materials which could be marginal for construction instead of the conventional but expensive crushed rock; and improvement in layer design which result to less pavement thickness. While all these improvements enhance saving in pavement cost, it is argued that further development is possible through research especially in local materials and procedures.
The Mediating Role of Religiosity on the Big Five Personalities and Marital Satisfaction in Indonesia: A Perspective of Da'wah Psychology

Personality and religiosity have been found to be the most important predictors of marital satisfaction in empirical studies. However, there has not yet been any research that examines the causal relationship between personality and religiosity and the impact of both on marital satisfaction in the same model, from the perspective of da'wah psychology. In the current study, we aimed to verify the relationship between personality and marital satisfaction is mediated by religiosity, as it is perceived as motivation from the perspective da’wah of psychology. This research uses a quantitative approach, and statistical analysis methods in path analysis research using Mplus software version 8.0. The sample consisted of 347 participants. The results show that 1) Personality type affects marital satisfaction mediated by religiosity fit with data significantly and negatively and 2) Negative personality emotionality affects marital satisfaction both directly and through religiosity as a mediator variable, where religiosity is as a partial mediator. The perspective of da'wah psychology is an approach that integrates religious principles with psychological knowledge so that it can provide a deeper understanding of helping individuals develop their potential and improve the quality of their lives and provide a framework for understanding the role of religiosity by emphasizing the importance of applying religious values in shaping marital satisfaction. The implications of this study highlight the importance of religiosity as a mediator in overcoming problems and suppressing negative emotionality so as to increase marital satisfaction in each couple within the framework of da'wah psychology.