Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Increasing understanding of a data poor species to improve resource management : megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) in the northern North Sea

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Caracterização Florística e Estrutural de Matas Ripárias e Capões de Altitude da Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de um levantamento floristico e analise da estrutura e composicao efetuados nas matas riparias e capoes de altitude, entre cotas de 1000m e 1300m. Uma lista de 394 especies de plantas vasculares pertencentes a 97 familias e apresentada. Estimativas de indices de diversidade e equitatividade mostraram altos valores tanto na mata riparia como no capao. Comparacoes com outras florestas montanas do sul de Minas Gerais e do estado de Sao Paulo revelaram baixa similaridade.
Serum Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Markers in Patients with Vitiligo

Background: Vitiligo is a common chronic hypomelanotic skin disorder. An intricate pool of markers associated with a complex combination of biological and environmental factors is thought to be implicated in etiology. This study aims to investigate the most important markers associated with vitiligo pathogenesis, including redox status, inflammation, and immune profile, in patients with vitiligo. Materials and Methods: The study included a total of 96 subjects: 30 patients with active non-segmental vitiligo, 30 patients with stable non-segmental vitiligo, and 36 controls. The vitiligo area severity index (VASI) and vitiligo disease activity score (VIDA) were determined. The following serum parameters were assessed: antioxidant status (TAS), superoxide dismutase activity (SOD), catalase activity (CAT), glutathione peroxidase activity (GPx), glutathione-S-transferase activity (GST), malondialdehyde (MDA), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), C reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-15 (IL-15), and chemokines (CXCL9, CXCL10). Results: The VASI score was not significantly different between active and stable vitiligo patients, as it was approximately 0.1. TAS, CAT, GPx, and GST were significantly lower in vitiligo patients compared to controls (p < 0.05). They were also significantly lower in active vitiligo when compared to stable vitiligo (p < 0.05). However, SOD levels were significantly higher in vitiligo patients than in controls and in the active vitiligo group than in the stable vitiligo group (p < 0.05). MDA and AOPP levels were significantly higher in patients with active and stable vitiligo compared to controls (p < 0.05). However, they did not significantly differ between active and stable vitiligo patients (p < 0.05). In both active and stable vitiligo, CRP and IL-15 were significantly higher than controls (p < 0.05). Whereas CRP was significantly higher in active (range = 2.0–7.2, mean = 4.46 ± 1.09) than in stable vitiligo (range = 1.6–6.7, mean = 3.75 ± 1.08) (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in IL-15 levels between active and stable vitiligo. In both active and stable vitiligo, CXCL9 and CXCL10 were significantly higher than controls (p < 0.05), and they were significantly higher in active than stable vitiligo (p < 0.05). Conclusions: In vitiligo, oxidative damage induces an increase in pro-inflammatory IL-15, which in turn promotes IFN-γ-inducible chemokines such as CXCL9 and CXCL10. Further, there seems to be a link between the VASI score and IL-15 levels. These data imply that inhibiting IL-15 could be a promising method for developing a potentially targeted treatment that suppresses the early interplay between oxidant stress and IL-15 keratinocyte production, as well as between resident and recirculating memory T cells.
FedDCT: Federated Learning of Large Convolutional Neural Networks on Resource-Constrained Devices Using Divide and Collaborative Training

In Federated Learning (FL), the size of local models matters. On the one hand, it is logical to use large-capacity neural networks in pursuit of high performance. On the other hand, deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are exceedingly parameter-hungry, which makes memory a significant bottleneck when training large-scale CNNs on hardware-constrained devices such as smartphones or wearables sensors. Current state-of-the-art (SOTA) FL approaches either only test their convergence properties on tiny CNNs with inferior accuracy or assume clients have the adequate processing power to train large models, which remains a formidable obstacle in actual practice. To overcome these issues, we introduce FedDCT, a novel distributed learning paradigm that enables the usage of large, high-performance CNNs on resource-limited edge devices. As opposed to traditional FL approaches, which require each client to train the full-size neural network independently during each training round, the proposed FedDCT allows a cluster of several clients to collaboratively train a large deep learning model by dividing it into an ensemble of several small sub-models and train them on multiple devices in parallel while maintaining privacy. In this collaborative training process, clients from the same cluster can also learn from each other, further improving their ensemble performance. In the aggregation stage, the server takes a weighted average of all the ensemble models trained by all the clusters. FedDCT reduces the memory requirements and allows low-end devices to participate in FL. We empirically conduct extensive experiments on standardized datasets, including CIFAR-10, CIFAR-100, and two real-world medical datasets HAM10000 and VAIPE. Experimental results show that FedDCT outperforms a set of current SOTA FL methods with interesting convergence behaviors. Furthermore, compared to other existing approaches, FedDCT achieves higher accuracy and substantially reduces the number of communication rounds (with 4–8 times fewer memory requirements) to achieve the desired accuracy on the testing dataset without incurring any extra training cost on the server side.
data-driven HR practices improve HR service quality and innovation competency of SMEs

Purpose: Today, Big data (BD) is considered as a crucial investment for firms to stay competitive. However, the human resource (HR) function within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been slow to adopt this innovation. Drawing on the organizational learning theory, this study proposes that BD can improve HR functions, especially of SMEs, thereby yielding them a competitive edge. Methodology: This study analyzed unstructured data from 41 journal articles, based on which a conceptual framework was developed. Further, this framework was validated with responses collected from 148 SMEs in India. Findings: Bibliometric analysis and results of partial least squares techniques revealed that better BD quality is needed to improve HR practices, HR service quality and innovation competency of SMEs. Research Implication: This paper contributes to extant literature by considering strategic management theories like Resource-based view and Organizational learning theory to evaluate BDA’s effect on organizational functional practices like HR and HR service quality. Practical Implication: In Indian SMEs, BD quality has a substantial effect on Big data HR practices and HR service quality. However, these factors influence can constructively impact SMEs, if SMEs are open to organizational change, whereby they need to develop technical skills and competencies of the HR professionals. Originality: Though BD research works have shown exponential growth in recent times, scholarly empirical research investigating BD’s impact upon HRM is scarce. The present study appraises extant literature on BD in HRM.
SRP baseline hydrogeologic investigation: Aquifer characterization. Groundwater geochemistry of the Savannah River Site and vicinity

An investigation of the mineralogy and chemistry of the principal hydrogeologic units and the geochemistry of the water in the principal aquifers at Savannah River Site (SRS) was undertaken as part of the Baseline Hydrogeologic Investigation. This investigation was conducted to provide background data for future site studies and reports and to provide a site-wide interpretation of the geology and geochemistry of the Coastal Plain Hydrostratigraphic province. Ground water samples were analyzed for major cations and anions, minor and trace elements, gross alpha and beta, tritium, stable isotopes of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon, and carbon-14. Sediments from the well borings were analyzed for mineralogy and major and minor elements.
Breastfeeding, maternal depressive mood and room sharing as predictors of sleep fragmentation in 12-week-old infants: a longitudinal study

Sleep fragmentation in infancy can burden a family by disrupting the sleep of all its members. However, there has been no longitudinal prospective investigation of the determinants of infant sleep fragmentation. We undertook such an investigation. New mothers (N = 106) completed questionnaires and were administered structured telephone interviews at three, six and 12 weeks postpartum. Pre- and postnatal maternal adjustment and sleep-related parental practices were evaluated as potential predictors of infants’ sleep fragmentation. Risk factors for infants sleeping less than six consecutive hours per night at 12 weeks were found to be mother’s depressed mood (OR = 1.55, p < .01), breastfeeding (OR = 6.40, p < .01) and room sharing (OR = 2.91, p < .05). The mother’s depressed mood and breastfeeding were also related to poor sleep consolidation when the latter was assessed as a continuous outcome (p < .01). This study identifies factors to target in sleep-focused interventions in families where the child’s sleep has become a problem.
Corporate Governance in Malaysia: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

: Purpose : This study provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on corporate governance aspects of the Malaysian market. It offers insights into the phases of Malaysian corporate governance, identifies crucial gaps in the literature and outlines an agenda for impending research. Design/methodology/approach : Following a systematic literature review approach, a final sample of 125 studies from Scopus and Web of Science databases were utilized in this study. These studies were selected based on quality assessment criteria. Then, the sample literature was evaluated in terms of journals, methodology, theories, modelling, research outcomes and corporate governance characteristics. Findings : Our results show that there is a growing interest among researchers to further explore corporate governance aspects in Malaysia due to the continuous development of the Malaysian corporate governance codes. Likewise, the review reveals that the majority of prior studies are quantitative and were carried out utilizing archived data from non-financial firms. Also, the existing literature has primarily focused on the outcomes of corporate governance, especially firm performance. Research limitations/implications : Overall, our results show that there is ample room for future research. The present paper identifies a number of methodological problems and concerns, and discusses the implications of these problems, while also providing recommendations for future research. The main caveat is that we use scholarly papers published in academic journals only, but this approach offers us with opportunities for considerable further developments. Originality/value : This study contributes to the literature by being the first of its kind to concentrate on the Malaysian context. It provides a comprehensive knowledge assessment of the Malaysian corporate governance research and offers advice regarding improvements in research, policy and practice by identifying possible knowledge gaps. Consequently, our study provides a cohesive story of the past and a road map for future research on Malaysian corporate governance.
Knowledge of Breastfeeding: A descriptive study among mothers in Kirkuk Governorate

Aims: The present study aims at assessing mothers’ knowledge of breastfeeding in Kirkuk governorate,besides determining the relationship between mothers’ knowledge and some of their demographicattributes.Methodolgy: A descriptive study was used the assessment approach and applied on mothers in Kirkukgovernorate from January 15th 2011 to July 25th, 2011. Non-probability sampling a convenience sample of(72) mothers, attending pediatric general hospital in Kirkuk governorate for following up the health statusof their children, was selected for the purpose of the study. A questionnaire was developed for thepurpose of the study. It was comprised of two parts; the first part includes the mothers' demographicattributes and the second part assessed the knowledge of breastfeeding with (20) True or False questions.A pilot study was carried out for the period of January 15th to 25th, 2011 to determine the questionnairereliability through the use of (Test – Retest). A panel of (8) experts was involved in the determination of thequestionnaire content validity. Data were analyzed through the application of descriptive statistical dataanalysis approach (frequency and percentage), and inferential data analysis approach (chi-square). Results: The study findings revealed that more than half (58.3%) of mothers were young, (45.8%) of themhad completed primary school, more than two-third (84.7%) of them were housewife mothers, (61.1%) ofthem have lived inside Kirkuk city, also (61.1) of mothers have more than one children, (63.9%) of themwere regularly visited primary health care center during antenatal period and only (40.3%) of them havereceived antenatal orientation about breastfeeding. According to the level of knowledge of breastfeeding,(66.7%) of mothers answered correctly all questions about breastfeeding, and there was a highly significantrelationship between health education during antenatal period and mothers’ knowledge of breastfeeding.Recommendations: The study findings highlight the need for excessive health education aboutbreastfeeding during antenatal period and advice the mothers to comply with recommended visits duringpregnancy period.
Perceived Childbirth Self-Efficacy and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in South-Central Ethiopia

Background Childbirth self-efficacy has been identified as a significant indicator of a positive childbirth experience. It is, however, the most neglected aspect of maternal care, and evidence in this regard was lacking in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess perceived childbirth self-efficacy and its associated factors among pregnant women in the Gurage zone, southern Ethiopia. Methods The current study was conducted from April to May 2022 using a facility-based cross-sectional study design. We used a systematic sampling technique and selected a total of 423 women. To collect the data, we utilized an interviewer-administered questionnaire containing a childbirth self-efficacy inventory scale. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to discover the factors influencing a woman’s self-efficacy during childbirth. Results The current study included 423 pregnant women in total. This study revealed that the overall mean score for perceived childbirth self-efficacy was 489.06 (SD = 65.77). Social support (β = 0.214, P< 0.001), psychological well-being (β = 0.254, P< 0.001), education status at the secondary level (β = 0.151, P< 0.001), no fundal pressure (β = 0.11, P = 0.010), and planned pregnancy (β = 0.10, P =0.013) were positively associated with childbirth self-efficacy. Fear of childbirth (β = 0.19, P< 0.001), Primipara women (β = 0.14, P< 0.001), women who had experienced discomfort during vaginal examination (β = 0.10, P = 0.009), and women who experienced the inability to push (β = 0.10, P = 0.013) were negatively associated with childbirth self-efficacy. Conclusion The overall mean score for the perceived childbirth self-efficacy was high when compared to the previous studies conducted in Australia. Healthcare professionals should create multifaceted strategies to support childbirth self-efficacy, such as relaxation techniques, prenatal psycho-education to reduce childbirth fear, enhance psychological well-being and encourage social support, particularly partner support during pregnancy and childbirth.
A fine resolution model of the Coastal Eastern Boundary Current systems off Iberia and Morocco

Abstract : To investigate the role of wind forcing, bottom topography and thermohaline gradients on classical as well as unique features in the northern Canary Current system (NCCS), four experiments are conducted with a sigma coordinate primitive equation model. The first experiment, which investigates the pressure gradient force error, shows that velocity errors inherent in three dimensional sigma coordinate models can be successfully reduced from ^1 m/s to less than 0.5 cm/s in the NCCS. The second experiment, which investigates the effect of annual wind forcing on a flat bottom, accurately portrays classical eastern boundary current features as well as unique NCCS features associated with a large embayment (i.e., the Gulf of Cadiz), poleward spreading of Mediterranean Outflow, and the generation of Meddies. The additional effect of bottom topography in Experiment 3 shows that topography plays important roles in intensifying and trapping the equatorward current near the coast, in weakening the subsurface poleward current and in intensifying eddies off the capes of Iberia. The use of full instead of horizontally averaged thermohaline gradients in Experiment 4 highlights the development of the Iberian Current off the Portugal west coast, a feature not seen in the previous experiments. This shows that thermohaline gradients play an important role for the formation of the Iberian Current.
Arthonia protoparmeliopseos, a new lichenicolous fungus on Protoparmeliopsis muralis from Spain and Luxembourg

The new Arthonia protoparmeliopseos is described from the apothecia and thal- lus of Protoparmeliopsis muralis in Spain and Luxembourg. It has relatively large, blackish ascomata, and 2- or 3-septate ascospores, and is compared with the other known licheni- colous Arthonia species with pluriseptate ascospores.
Letter from Academia Training in Emotional Intelligence: A Proposed Solution to COVID-19 Related Problems that Interfere with Innovation Management

People from all over the world are overwhelmed by the news and information related to the global COVID-19 pandemic on a daily basis. The social, economic, political, environmental, and technological landscapes have been undergoing unprecedented vicissitudes which have hindered innovation management. It hence behooves policy makers and leaders to develop and implement effective solutions and practices to immediately address the issues and catastrophes engendered by COVID-19. We discuss the promises of emotional intelligence to deal with the negative impact of COVID-19 and propose a list of practical recommendations for policy makers and leaders to consider when developing and assigning emotional intelligence training.
A CATEGORIZATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF ENTREPRENEURIAL FAILURE – VALIDATED IN HUNGARY

social, professional, legal and physiological consequences. Based on the results, failure is not a negative experience for all entrepreneurs; in fact, for many, negative and positive consequences balanced each other out, or they were not impacted by the failure. During the analysis, potential connections between categories of consequences and the identification of root consequences are also presented.
Dose-Dependent Shift in Relative Contribution of Homologous Recombination to DNA Repair after Low-LET Ionizing Radiation Exposure: Empirical Evidence and Numerical Simulation

Understanding the relative contributions of different repair pathways to radiation-induced DNA damage responses remains a challenging issue in terms of studying the radiation injury endpoints. The comparative manifestation of homologous recombination (HR) after irradiation with different doses greatly determines the overall effectiveness of recovery in a dividing cell after irradiation, since HR is an error-free mechanism intended to perform the repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSB) during S/G2 phases of the cell cycle. In this article, we present experimentally observed evidence of dose-dependent shifts in the relative contributions of HR in human fibroblasts after X-ray exposure at doses in the range 20–1000 mGy, which is also supported by quantitative modeling of DNA DSB repair. Our findings indicate that the increase in the radiation dose leads to a dose-dependent decrease in the relative contribution of HR in the entire repair process.
Morphotectonics of the Padul-Nigüelas Fault Zone, southern Spain

The Padul-Niguelas Fault Zone (PNFZ) is situated at the south-western mountain front of the Sierra Nevada (southern Spain) in the Internal Zone of the Betic Cordilleras and belongs to a NW-SE trending system of normal faults dipping SW. The PNFZ constitutes a major tectonic and lithological boundary in the Betics, and separates the metamorphic units of the Alpujarride Complex from Upper Tertiary to Quaternary deposits. Due to recent seismicity and several morphological and geological indicators, such as preserved fault scarps, triangular facets, deeply incised valleys and faults in the colluvial wedges, the PNFZ is suspected to be a tectonically active feature of the south-eastern Granada Basin. We performed morphotectonic GIS analyses based on digital elevation models (DEM, cell size: 10 m) to obtain tectonic activity classes for each outcropping segment of the PNFZ. We have determined the following geomorphic indices: mountain front sinuosity, stream-length gradient index, concavity index and valley floor width to height ratio. The results show a differentiation in the states of activity along the fault zone strike. The western and eastern segments of the PNFZ indicate a higher tectonic activity compared to the center of the fault zone. We discuss and critically examine the comparability and reproducibility of geomorphic analyses, concluding that careful interpretation is necessary, if no ground-truthing can be performed.
EXTENDING THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOUR: THE ROLE OF PERSONAL NORM, INSTRUMENTAL BELIEFS AND AFFECTIVE BELIEFS IN PREDICTING DRIVING VIOLATIONS

This chapter summarises recent work by the Manchester Driver Behaviour Group. The authors begin by briefly outlining the research which indicates why it is important to understand the attitudes, beliefs and motivations behind violations on the road. They summarise the work they have done in applying, extending and developing the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) approach. As an aid to other researchers wishing to apply the TPB in this domain, they illustrate the operationalisation and measurement of theory components. This covers both core components of the theory - attitude to the behaviour, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control, and behavioural intentions - and additional components that the authors have used in their research - personal norm (anticipated regret and moral norm), positive and negative affective beliefs, habit and personal identity. The final section of the chapter summarises data from four studies indicating how predictive power has been increased by the inclusion of these additional measures. For the covering abstract, see IRRD 896859.