Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Integrated Industry-Based Methodology to Unlock Full-Scale Implementation of Phosphorus Recovery Technology

The recovery of phosphorus (P) from waste streams in specific industrial processes could really contribute to a more sustainable P supply chain, which is considered critical due to its high-risk economic relevance and to negative impacts on the environment. Although more than 30 types of P recovery technologies are already available, their full-scale implementation is not widespread. To make solutions for P recovery in the industrial sector mainstream, it is necessary to change the perception of companies that own flows rich in P, often considered an issue. The lack of decision-making tools and methodologies to identify the optimal solution for specific cases limits the diffusion of P recovery technologies. To unlock this situation, this paper proposes an integrated industry-oriented methodology to facilitate knowledge transfer from the scientific community to the industrial sector, supporting companies in the evaluation of technical, economic, environmental and social benefits/risks of P recovery. The methodology, applied to an Italian case study, uses both innovative and consolidated tools to provide quantitative information at the firm level to investigate a closed P loop: starting from mapping P flows in the industrial process, the methodology guides companies in the choice of the most suitable option for its business strategy, providing data to evaluate the economic feasibility of the investment and some Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess and monitor their efficiency in managing P. The methodology can be replicated in other contexts by both companies and consultants to explore and disseminate the opportunity to recover and reuse P from industries. The evaluation of the selected KPIs can be integrated into scientific analyses to compare solutions and to accelerate the shift from pilot to full-scale implementation of promising technologies. Finally, it can be used as an exercise for the training of new professionals in the P management sector.
In situ identification of the molecular-scale interactions of phenol-formaldehyde resin and wood cell walls using infrared nanospectroscopy

Atomic force microscope infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR), contact resonance AFM (CR-AFM) measurement, and nanoindentation were combined to identify the interactions between wood cell wall and phenol-formaldehyde resin (PF) on the nanoscale. Significant differences in both chemical structure and mechanics were observed among the cell wall, resin, and interphase regions, indicating that PF resin had diffused to the cell wall effectively. In particular, the maximum penetration depth of the resin in the glueline reached approximately 3 μm, showing that PF resin was able to penetrate into the wood's secondary cell wall. The penetrating resin molecules not only dispersed within the cell wall but also reacted with cell-wall polymers, resulting in an increase in the elastic modulus and hardness of the wood cell wall. Nanoscale mechanical interlocks also formed between the resin and the wood cell wall in the interphase region, which may improve adhesion performance in wood-based composites.
Pricing of Arithmetic Asian Options under Stochastic Volatility Dynamics: Overcoming the Risks of High-Frequency Trading

This research extended the model developed by Hull and White by integrating Taylor-series expansion into the model for deriving approximate analytical solutions for stochastic volatility forward-starting Asian options. Numerical experiments were performed to compare the proposed model with the Monte Carlo model over numerous simulations and demonstrated that the developed model has a pricing accuracy greater than 99%. Furthermore, the computation time was approximately 10−5 s for each simulation. The model’s outstanding computational performance demonstrates its capability to address the challenges of high-frequency trading.
Prospective multicentre mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes of 159 reverse total shoulder replacements and assessment of the influence of post-operative complications

Background The aim of our prospective multicentre study is to evaluate the five-year follow-up outcomes of primary reverse shoulder replacement utilizing two different designs of glenoid baseplates. Methods There were 159 reverse shoulder replacements (91 cemented and 68 uncemented stems, 67 Trabecular Metal baseplates and 92 Anatomical Shoulder baseplates in 152 patients (99 women) with a mean age of 74.5 (58–90) years. The principal diagnosis was rotator cuff arthropathy in 108 shoulders. Results Clinical and functional results improved significantly overall; the adjusted Constant Murley score improved from 28.2 ± 13.3 pre-operatively to 75.5 ± 22.8 (p < 0.0001) and the mean Subjective Shoulder Value improved from 27.5 ± 20 to 73.8 ± 21.3 points (p < 0.0001). Radiologically, there was good bony stability in 88% and 86% of cemented and uncemented stems without significant impact on the Constant Murley score and Subjective Shoulder Value at one, two and five years post-surgery. There were no significant clinical differences between Trabecular Metal and Anatomical Shoulder baseplates at five years. There were four cases of intraoperative shaft fractures that were managed with cables. Although the Trabecular Metal baseplates showed better integration radiologically, there was no significant difference in the mean of Constant Murley, Subjective Shoulder Value and the range of motion depending on the grade of inferior scapular notching at one-, two- and five-year intervals. Conclusions Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty restores the function in shoulder with significant improvements in function and moderate complications with minor differences between both designs of baseplates that were not reflected clinically.
The effects of length of residence (LOR) on voice onset time (VOT)

Changes in the first language (L1) sound system as a result of acquiring a second language (L2) (i.e., phonetic drift) have received considerable attention from a variety of speakers, settings, and environments. Less attention has been given to phonetic drift in adult speakers’ L2 learning as their length of residence in America (LOR) increases. This study examines the effects of LOR on voice onset time (VOT) in L1 Korean stops. Three different groups of Korean adult learners of L2 English were compared to assess how malleable their L1 representations are in terms of LOR and whether there is any relationship between L1 change and L2 acquisition. The results showed that the effect of LOR was linguistically unimportant in the production of Korean stops. However, VOT merger as evidence of sound change in Korean stops were robust in the speech production of most of the female speakers across the groups. The results suggest that L2 English may not be the primary cause of L1 sound change. For generalizability, further study is necessary to see whether other acoustic cues show a similar pattern.
Analysis of Window-Opening Patterns and Air Conditioning Usage of Urban Residences in Tropical Southeast Asia

Window-opening is one of the most important adaptive behaviours affecting indoor thermal comfort as well as household energy consumption in the tropics. In this study, large-scale surveys were conducted in major cities of Malaysia and Indonesia to extract various typical daily patterns of window-opening, air conditioning (AC) usage and fan usage among occupants in the tropics through a data mining approach based on a cluster analysis. Furthermore, influential factors for window-opening patterns, focusing especially on contextual factors and household attributes, were determined through a logistic regression analysis. As a result, several typical daily patterns of window-opening, AC usage and fan usage were extracted, respectively, even under the same hot-humid climate. It was found that household size, age of respondent, household income and concerns about insects were the most influential factors for daily window-opening patterns. The results of this study will fill the existing knowledge gap in driving factors of occupant behaviour in the tropics in which few studies have been conducted.
Down but not out: Union strategies and power resources in response to liberalization and changes in national postal services – The cases of Spain and Belgium

This article analyses national postal services unions’ strategic capacity in Spain and Belgium in response to the effects of liberalization and changes in the postal sector. The analysis shows, first, that despite having had to operate in a hostile context, Correos and bpost unions have been able to mobilize their power resources to resist the impact of market pressures on employment and working conditions. Second, it detects the relevance of national industrial relations institutions in order to understand the strategies unions adopt.
Effect of 12 Months of Exercise with Stachys Lavandulifolia Consumption on anxiety, Metabolic Syndrome Profiles and Antioxidant Defense and Lipid Peroxidation in Women with Syndrome Metabolic

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 12 months of aerobic exercise combining stachys lavandulifolia (S. lavandulifolia) consumption on anxiety, Metabolic Syndrome profiles and antioxidant defense (Glutathione) and lipid peroxidation (Malondialdehyde) in 50-65 years old women with syndrome metabolic.Methods48 women with syndrome Metabolic were randomly divided into four groups: exercise (n=12), exercise+S. lavandulifolia (n=12), S. lavandulifolia (n=12) and control group (n=12). S. lavandulifolia groups consumed 3 g aerial parts of S. lavandulifolia daily. Training groups performed an exercise protocol of aerobic exercise for 12 months (three sessions per week). Blood samples were obtained before and after training period for antioxidant indicators and lipid degradation measurement. Also, Beck anxiety questionnaire used for evaluating levels of anxiety. T-test and one-way analysis of variance were used for the evaluation of within-group and between-group differences, respectively.ResultsA significant increase was observed in serum levels of Malondialdehyde (P =0.004), Catalase indexes (Pvalue= 0.01), and Glutathione (P=0.001) in the training group and S. lavandulifolia groups after 12 months. Body weight, BMI, and SBP and Anexiety was decreased significantly greater in exercise +S. lavandulifolia group compared to control, exercise and S. lavandulifolia groups (P=0.001)ConclusionAnxiolytic effect and Anti-Oxidative Stress Activity was seen, so taking S. lavandulifolia along with exercises may have beneficial effects on reinforcement the antioxidant system and prevention of anxiety and The negative effects of indicators related to cardiovascular disease in women with metabolic syndrome.
Successful Recovery of a Child with COVID-19-Induced Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has imposed a significant burden worldwide, manifesting as a severe disease and causing mortality even in children. Severe COVID-19 disease is characterized by cytokine storm with progression to secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH). We describe an 18-month-old boy in Iran, previously healthy, diagnosed with COVID-19-induced sHLH. Three weeks after close contact with COVID-19 confirmed cases, he was admitted with high fever, lethargy, mild respiratory distress, skin rash, and conjunctivitis with swollen eyelids and lips. Laboratory data revealed elevated levels of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and liver enzymes, and mild thrombocytopenia. His clinical condition rapidly deteriorated, with septic shock, hepatosplenomegaly, and respiratory failure. Laboratory tests showed cytopenia, coagulopathy, hyperferritinemia, and hypertriglyceridemia, which met the criteria for sHLH diagnosis. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed bilateral infiltrations that suggested acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) of COVID-19 that was confirmed by a positive real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. Therefore, the child was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), glucocorticoid, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir, and interferonβ-1a. This therapeutic strategy enabled complete recovery from fever, regaining consciousness, weaning from respiratory support, and resolving shock. Serial chest radiographs showed diminishing infiltrations. Sequential physical examinations revealed an overall significant reduction in spleen and liver span. Laboratory data showed rapid improvement from cytopenia and coagulopathy, normalization of liver enzyme levels, and reduction in hyperinflammation markers. Although ARDS is the most common cause of death from COVID-19, other complications such as sHLH may be lethal; thus, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are necessary for saving patients’ lives.
Attitudes of the Third-Year Clinical Anesthesiology Residents Toward an Independent Clinical Practice Rotation in COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran

Background COVID-19 was a worldwide pandemic with international health emergencies and great challenges; health care personnel shortage and physician burnout is a potential major challenge that should be planned and managed; especially in those countries with a high COVID-19 occurrence. Objectives This study was designed to assess the attitudes of 3rd-year anesthesiology residents toward an independent one month-length clinical care course for patients with COVID-19. Methods A closed self-administered questionnaire was developed to assess the attitudes of 3rd-year clinical anesthesiology residents. A self-administered closed questionnaire was developed. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to measure the reliability of the questionnaire; added with a factor analysis process. Results All 19 clinical anesthesiology residents took part in the study, with a 100% response rate. Cronbach’s alpha for the reliability of the questionnaire was 0.678. The eigenvalue for 8 factors was equal to 1; however, further assessment led us to 7 factors. Conclusions This one-month period could improve the competencies of the 3rd year clinical anesthesiology residents based on their viewpoints. Since the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing health and social problem worldwide, 3rd-year anesthesiology residents could help the health system to recover health care delivery faults regarding manpower; a promising point for crisis preparedness in the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, there were many constructive results for the clinical anesthesiology residents regarding their training and clinical service delivery.
APPROXIMATE QUERY PROCESSING TECHNIQUE FOR EXECUTING JOINAGGREGATE QUERIES ON BIG DATA

- Big Data query processing mainly deals with executing queries on Big Data. Since, most of the Big Data repositories are made up of unstructured data, coupled with high velocity and volume of data generation, designing efficient query processing techniques imposes significant challenges. Hence, Approximate Query Processing Techniques (AQPTs) are an attractive option. AQPT are ideally suited for executing aggregate queries, where the AQPT provides approximate results with attractive computational efficiency. Recently in the literature, AQPT was presented to execute simple non-join aggregate queries on Big Data. However, this presented AQPT does not deal with the more complex join-aggregate queries. Hence, in this paper, AQPT is presented for the approximate execution of join-aggregate queries. The proposed AQPT is designed using Central Limit Theorem (CLT), and achieves predefined estimation error. An empirical analysis study is presented in which the proposed AQPT is compared against a contemporary technique. In this empirical analysis study, the proposed AQPT significantly outperforms the contemporary technique both in-terms of estimation accuracy and computational latency.
Potential Treatment Approaches to SARS-CoV-2 and Evaluation of Drug Carrier Systems in Treatment

The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronaviruse-2 (SARS-CoV-2) genome is packaged in a helical nucleocapsid surrounded by a lipid bilayer The virus envelope contains at least three viral proteins called spike protein (S), membrane protein (M) and envelope protein (E) While M and E form the structure of the virus, S protein is the leading agent of the entry of viruses into the host Angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) has been identified as a functional receptor for coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 Viral fusion is the main step in the onset of SARS-CoV-2 infection It is thought that drugs that prevent spike protein and ACE-2 fusion, drugs acting on the renin-angiotensin aldesterone system, and a high dose ACE-2 can act on this fusion mechanism and take part in COVID-19 treatment In this context, especially nano-sized liposomal carriers attract attention due to their biocompatibility and cell-like structures in the treatment of infectious diseases There are studies in which liposomes are also used as a secondary therapeutic to support traditional anti-infective drugs In this review, therapeutic approaches that may reduce and treat the severity of the disease by preventing ACE-2 mediated entry of viruses are discussed
Improving the Teaching of Hypothesis Testing Using a Divide-and-Conquer Strategy and Content Exposure Control in a Gamified Environment

Hypothesis testing has been pointed out as one of the statistical topics in which students present more misconceptions. In this article, an approach based on the divide-and-conquer methodology is proposed to facilitate its learning. The proposed strategy is designed to sequentially explain and evaluate the different concepts involved in hypothesis testing, ensuring that a new concept is not presented until the previous one has been fully assimilated. The proposed approach, which contains several gamification elements (i.e., points or a leader-board), is implemented into an application via a modern game engine. The usefulness of the proposed approach was assessed in an experiment in which 89 first-year students enrolled in the Statistics course within the Industrial Engineering degree participated. Based on the results of a test aimed at evaluating the acquired knowledge, it was observed that students who used the developed application based on the proposed approach obtained statistically significant higher scores than those that attended a traditional class (p-value < 0.001), regardless of whether they used the learning tool before or after the traditional class. In addition, the responses provided by the students who participated in the study to a test of satisfaction showed their high satisfaction with the application and their interest in the promotion of these tools. However, despite the good results, they also considered that these learning tools should be considered as a complement to the master class rather than a replacement.
Institutional Drivers of Crowdfunding Volumes

Crowdfunding improves access to financing, yet cases of crowdfunding’s importance, besides traditional financing, are rare and notably localized. In explaining why global crowdfunding volumes are so heterogeneous, previous academic research has focused mainly on the existence of a legal system that is supportive of crowdfunding, but with conflicting results. We argue that a broader range of institutions must be considered to describe the spread of crowdfunding at its current early stage of development, and provide first empirical evidence on the matter. Using a dataset covering crowdfunding volumes of 122 countries over the years 2015–2016, we confirm that the existence of crowdfunding-specific regulations has a positive association with total crowdfunding volumes per capita. We also find that regulation targeted at a specific type of crowdfunding has an economically stronger association with corresponding transaction volumes. In line with our argument, we find that a significantly broader range of less crowdfunding-specific institutions exhibit strong ties to crowdfunding volumes, with strong e-service culture emerging as an especially robust determinant of all types of crowdfunding volumes. Stronger legal rights, greater financial freedom, and higher democracy levels are also associated with greater total crowdfunding volumes, but exhibit varying relevance across different types of crowdfunding.
The New 2020 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Perspective of the Interamerican Adult Congenital Heart Disease Council of the Interamerican Society of Cardiology (ACHDC-IASC)

Recently, the new European Society of Cardiology guidelines for the management of adult congenital heart disease were published. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, on this occasion, they were presented virtually during the last European Cardiology Congress. The greater survival of adults with congenital heart disease is a result of the latest advances in new interventionist treatments for repairing congenital heart defects, the implementation of new medical management, and, especially, better risk stratification for catheterization and surgical times.
Preparation and characterization of singlet-oxygen generating thiol-ene networks containing fullerene and metallofullerene derivatives

ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . iv DEDICATION . v LIST OF TABLES . ix LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS . xi LIST OF SCHEMES. xvii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS . xviii CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION . 1 CHAPTER II SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL FULLERENE DERIVATIVES . 1
The channels of banks’ response to negative interest rates

Facing a potential zero lower bound on retail deposit interest rates, how do banks pass on the fall in net interest income due to negative interest rates? This paper aims to investigate the different channels of banks’ responses to negative interest rates using a detailed breakdown of the profit and loss account of 3645 banks in 59 countries from 2011 to 2018. We find that the decrease in interest income due to negative interest rates has been mitigated only partially by an increase in non-interest income. We show that banks responded to that shock by reducing the interest paid on non-customer deposit liabilities and their personnel expenses. We also show that banks’ responses are not instantaneous and that banks adjust their response as negative interest rates persist over time such that how long negative interest rates are implemented matters.
Modelación de la producción de biodiesel a partir de microalgas, utilizando aguas residuales industriales como sustrato de crecimiento

This paper presents a mathematical model validated with experimental data for the analysis of biodiesel production from microalgae biomass, using as an alternative substrate industrial wastewater. System dynamics methodology was used for its development, by which the mathematical model representing the production of biomass and lipids was obtained, as well as the generation of biodiesel from microalgae oil. Biomass generation was represented by a basic growth model which assumes that there is no restriction for nutrients. This biomass generates a quantity of lipids according to the nitrogen-phosphorus ratio present in the industrial effluent, with higher production under low nitrogen concentration. Finally, these lipids are transformed into an amount of fatty acid methyl-ester that varies at a rate of transesterification. Validation and calibration of model behavior, was performed with experimental data obtained in tests of the Scenedesmus sp. microalgae growth in wastewater from the textile and tanning industry. The simulation of the model represented with significant approximation the growth and the generation of lipids for Scenedesmus sp. Furthermore, it was shown that wastewater from tanneries would allow increased production of biodiesel by favoring the generation of biomass rich in amount of lipids. Thus, the proposed model can be a useful tool for assessing the production of biodiesel using industrial wastewater as alternative growth substrates.