Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Study on Dynamic Fermentation of Oat Silage Assisted by Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes

Based on the low content of water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) attachment in oat raw materials, we assumed that the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content of oat can be reduced by adding cellulase or xylanase. The concentration of metabolizable sugars will be increased, which will assist the oat’s bacterial community in fermentation and obtain a better quality of oat silage. After wilting the oat, it was treated as follows: (1) distributed water (CK); (2) silages inoculated with xylanase (X); and (3) silages inoculated with cellulase (C), ensiling for 3, 7, 14, 30, and 60 days. Cellulase and xylanase treatments both alter the fermentation and nutritional quality of ensiled oat, resulting in lower NDF, acid detergent fiber (ADF), cellulose, and hemicellulose contents, increased lactic acid and acetic acid contents, and a significant decrease in ensiling environment pH. The bacterial community undergoes significant changes with cellulase and xylanase treatments, with a significant increase in Lactobacillus abundance in the C_14, X_30, C_30, X_60, and C_60 treatment groups, while Weissella abundance gradually decreases with longer ensiling times. Two exogenous fibrolytic enzymes also alter the bacterial diversity of ensiled oat, with different bacterial species and abundances observed in different treatment groups. Ensiled oat treated with cellulase and xylanase experiences significant changes in its own bacterial community, particularly in the abundance of Lactobacillus. These changes result in improved fermentation and nutritional quality of oat, but the higher metabolism levels observed after 60 days of ensiling with cellulase treatment may lead to energy loss.
Study of interface-trap and near-interface-state distribution in a 4H-SiC MOS capacitor with the full-distributed circuit model

In this research, the full-distributed circuit model was used to classify the contribution of interface traps (ITs) and near-interface states to the electrical characteristics of a 4H-SiC MOS capacitor over a wide range of operation. By fitting the measured capacitance and conductance at a certain value of applied gate voltage when the frequency varied from 1 kHz to 1 MHz, the density of both near-interface states and ITs was determined. The results reveal that, at RT, the frequency dispersion of capacitance in the depletion condition is mainly caused by the contribution of ITs. Nevertheless, in the strong accumulation condition, near-interface states become dominant for the frequency dispersion of the capacitance. Furthermore, the full-distributed circuit model also successfully explained the electrical characteristics of a 4H-SiC MOS capacitor when operating at 500 °C.
Title: A prospective cohort study of presenteeism and increased risk of unemployment among Japanese workers

Objective: We examined the association between presenteeism and risk of job resignations and unemployment among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A prospective study of 27,036 Internet monitors was conducted, starting in December 2020, with 18,560 (68.7%) participating in the follow-up by December 2021. The Work Functioning Impairment Scale (WFun) was used to measure the degree of work function impairment. Results: The group with the highest WFun scores had higher odds ratios (ORs) for both retirement and unemployment for health reasons than the group with the lowest WFun scores. ORs were 2.97 (95%CI: 2.46-3.59, p<0. 001) and 1.80 (95%CI: 1.64-1.98, p<0.001), respectively. Conclusions: Workers with work functioning impairment were at increased risk of resignation or unemployment. Management strategies for workers with work functioning impairment are needed to reduce their disadvantages in employment.
Acculturation and self-rated health among Chinese and Korean immigrants aged 49 to 75

Background Given the rapidly growing Asian populations in the U.S. due to immigration, and the aging demographic of Asian immigrants, it is crucial to understand how acculturation shapes health among older adult Asian immigrants. We study the relationship between acculturation and self-rated health (SRH) and moderating roles of age and Asian subgroup. Methods Our cross-sectional study consisted of 200 Chinese and 200 Korean immigrants aged 49–75 living in Baltimore–Washington DC metropolitan area, who were recruited from primary care physicians' clinics in Maryland and Northern Virginia. The participants completed the survey either in-person or by phone in their preferred language. Multidimensional proxies were used to measure acculturation: years living in the U.S. (≥23 years, <23 years), English proficiency (fluently/well, so-so, poorly/not at all), and ethnic identity (very Asian, mostly Asian, bicultural/westernized). SRH was measured using the question “How would you rate your general health? ” (excellent/very good/good, fair/poor). Poisson regression models with robust error variance examined associations between acculturation and SRH, accounting for socioeconomic and health insurance factors. Results Speaking English so-so and fluently/well had 0.73 (95% confidence intervals (CI): 0.55–0.97) and 0.51 (95% CI: 0.30–0.87) times the prevalence of having fair or poor SRH compared to speaking English poorly/not at all, respectively. The magnitudes and statistical significance of these associations were stronger among Chinese participants than Korean participants. Moreover, individuals who self-identified as bicultural/westernized had 0.63 times the prevalence of having fair or poor SRH (95% CI: 0.43–0.92) as those who self-identified as very Asian. The association was more pronounced among older participants (≥58) compared to younger participants (<58). Conclusion Further research should identify the possible mechanisms linking acculturation with health to find effective strategies to enhance health among aging Asian immigrant populations.
Development of a force–resultant model for spudcan footings on loose sand under combined loads

Spudcans are typical foundations used in shallow to moderate-depth water oil and gas fields to support jack-up drilling units. Understanding the behaviour of spudcans under combined loadings is crucial to the overall response of the jack-up structure. This paper presents the development of a strain-hardening plasticity model for a spudcan footing on loose sand. Most of the model components are developed from direct centrifuge observations. The centrifuge tests were performed at an acceleration of 100 times that of the Earth’s gravity on a model spudcan footing subjected to combined vertical, horizontal, and moment loads. All the experiments have been designed and conducted to allow the results to be interpreted with a strain-hardening plasticity framework. Combined loads were applied by using a novel apparatus, which enables independent vertical, horizontal, and rotational movements of the footing. Test results also revealed the existence of a three dimensional sliding surface that intersects with the con.
Directivity of Radiating Quantum Source Systems

We explore essential factors pertaining to the spatial directivity of quantum radiating source systems (QSSs), encompassing quantum antennas and quantum sensors. Our primary focus is on their capacity to control the emission of photons in speciﬁc spatial directions. We present a comprehensive deﬁnition of quantum directivity, drawing inspiration from Glauberˆa \ euros photon detection theory. This deﬁnition closely parallels the framework of analogous concepts in classical antenna theory. By conducting thorough conceptual and mathematical analysis, we address the challenge of characterizing the directive properties of a general QSS. Essentially, our approach presents a computational model that relies solely on the radiation ﬁeld operatora \ euros density as input.
Patient satisfaction mediates the influence of trust, service quality and hospital sharia compliance on patient loyalty in Sharia hospitals in Riau province from an Islamic perspective

This study seeks to assess patient satisfaction by examining the impact of trust, service quality, and hospital Sharia compliance on patient loyalty at Sharia hospitals in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province. The study takes an Islamic perspective and aims to enhance competitiveness by focusing on the development of high-quality and dependable services. The research uses structural equation modeling, a statistical methodology that combines quantitative data and qualitative causal assumptions to assess and estimate causal links. The study employed a questionnaire to gather primary data from 342 respondents, including patients. The research findings are as follows: (1) Trust has a positive and significant impact on patient loyalty. (2) Service quality does not have a significant impact on patient loyalty. (3) Sharia compliance has a positive and significant impact on patient loyalty. (4) Trust has a positive and significant impact on patient satisfaction. (5) Service quality has a positive and significant impact on satisfaction. (6) Sharia compliance has a positive and significant impact on satisfaction. (7) Satisfaction positively and significantly mediates the effect of trust on loyalty. (8) Satisfaction positively and significantly mediates the influence of service quality on patient loyalty. (9) Satisfaction positively and significantly mediates the influence of Sharia compliance on loyalty. (10) Satisfaction has a positive and significant influence on loyalty.
Uncovering the role of foreign ownership in the relationship between board nationality diversity and ESG

This study investigates the relationship between board nationality diversity (BND) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in developing countries. It also highlights the role of legitimacy concerns in investigating how foreign ownership moderates the connection between BND and ESG due to the increased liability of foreignness. Using a sample of listed firms in Johannesburg stock exchange (JSE) in South Africa over 2015–2020, our two-step system GMM findings show that board nationality diversity positively affects ESG. Moreover, our study found that foreign ownership strengthens the positive connection between BND and ESG. Our study contributes to the literature by highlighting the importance of legitimacy theory in the dynamic nexus between BND and ESG. The findings of this study have substantial implications for firms, investors, and stakeholders.
Prendre en compte la distance d'envol n'est pas suffisant pour assurer la quiétude des oiseaux en milieu littoral

Take off distance has long been considered as a key element in measuring the level of disturbance of wild species in their natural habitat. Nonetheless it appears that the approach distance plays an important part in preparing the birds to take off as soon as they spot a predator. In the case of a human induced disturbance, it has been shown that some species have a stronger reaction to a group that a single person. Take off distance also varies with the size of the flock. A drive effect can be noted between different species and it is not possible no find differences between hunted and protected species, even on nature reserve where they are all protected. These measures should enable a better management of protected coastal habitats.
Occurrence, origin, and significance of melagranites in the South Mountain Batholith, Nova Scotia

Melagranites (colour index > 20, with biotite > garnet > cordierite) constitute ∼0.1% of the area of the 7300 km2 peraluminous South Mountain Batholith (SMB), Nova Scotia. The melagranites occur as small bodies showing sharp to gradational contacts against the Meguma Supergroup country rocks, and coeval mingling contacts against other facies of the batholith. They also occur as elliptical or blocky metre-scale enclaves elsewhere in the SMB. Characteristic petrological features of the melagranites include high modal abundances of sulphide minerals, strongly reacted metasedimentary xenoliths, mafic mineral-rich clots, apparent porphyritic textures with highly variable proportions of alkali feldspar megacrysts, and allotriomorphic-granular textures. Chemically and isotopically, melagranite rocks have wide compositional variations. In most major-element, trace-element, and isotopic variation diagrams, the melagranites lie on mixing lines between the more abundant granodioritic and monzogranitic phases of the .
Machine Learning and Symptom Patterns in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Web-Based Survey Study

Background Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM), a progressive spinal cord injury caused by spinal cord compression from degenerative pathology, often presents with neck pain, sensorimotor dysfunction in the upper or lower limbs, gait disturbance, and bladder or bowel dysfunction. Its symptomatology is very heterogeneous, making early detection as well as the measurement or understanding of the underlying factors and their consequences challenging. Increasingly, evidence suggests that DCM may consist of subgroups of the disease, which are yet to be defined. Objective This study aimed to explore whether machine learning can identify clinically meaningful groups of patients based solely on clinical features. Methods A survey was conducted wherein participants were asked to specify the clinical features they had experienced, their principal presenting complaint, and time to diagnosis as well as demographic information, including disease severity, age, and sex. K-means clustering was used to divide respondents into clusters according to their clinical features using the Euclidean distance measure and the Hartigan-Wong algorithm. The clinical significance of groups was subsequently explored by comparing their time to presentation, time with disease severity, and other demographics. Results After a review of both ancillary and cluster data, it was determined by consensus that the optimal number of DCM response groups was 3. In Cluster 1, there were 40 respondents, and the ratio of male to female participants was 13:21. In Cluster 2, there were 92 respondents, with a male to female participant ratio of 27:65. Cluster 3 had 57 respondents, with a male to female participant ratio of 9:48. A total of 6 people did not report biological sex in Cluster 1. The mean age in this Cluster was 56.2 (SD 10.5) years; in Cluster 2, it was 54.7 (SD 9.63) years; and in Cluster 3, it was 51.8 (SD 8.4) years. Patients across clusters significantly differed in the total number of clinical features reported, with more clinical features in Cluster 3 and the least clinical features in Cluster 1 (Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test: χ22=159.46; P<.001). There was no relationship between the pattern of clinical features and severity. There were also no differences between clusters regarding time since diagnosis and time with DCM. Conclusions Using machine learning and patient-reported experience, 3 groups of patients with DCM were defined, which were different in the number of clinical features but not in the severity of DCM or time with DCM. Although a clearer biological basis for the clusters may have been missed, the findings are consistent with the emerging observation that DCM is a heterogeneous disease, difficult to diagnose or stratify. There is a place for machine learning methods to efficiently assist with pattern recognition. However, the challenge lies in creating quality data sets necessary to derive benefit from such approaches.
Working Papers Department of Economics University of Vienna on Export Composition and Growth *

The effect of exports with different technological intensities on economic growth is estimated using a generalization of the model put forward by Feder (1983, " On Exports and Economic Growth " , Journal of Development Economics 12, 59-73). The hypothesis that exports in technology-intensive industries have a higher potential for positive externalities coupled with higher productivity levels (due to higher rates of capitalisa-tion) is tested using a comprehensive and detailed data set, covering 45 industrialised and developing countries and including exports of 33 industries over the time period 1981 to 1997. The estimation results, using a random effects model and employing an instrumental variables estimator, support the hypothesis of qualitative differences between high and low tech exports with respect to output growth. The superior performance of high tech exports stems from their positive productivity differential to the domestic sector, while the externality effect is not significant at any meaningful level of significance. The positive productivity differential is only significant for the subsample of developing countries. No significant effects were found to be present in the subsample of OECD member countries. * The authors would like to thank Neil Foster and Michael Landesmann for helpful comments and suggestions .
Analysis of Distribution Regulation of Annual Runoff and Affection to Annual Runoff by Human Activity in the Chaobaihe River

By the data of five hydrological observation stations, the paper analyzes the time-space distribution regulation of annual runoff. That is, for all of the hydrological observation, the annual runoff distributed unevenly. The runoff between July and October accounted for from 59.21%～76.03% of the total annual runoff. Besides, to annual runoff quantity, rich water period was very short, generally, only 1～3years; but low water period was very long, may last 13years. To analysis the variance of more than 40 years annual runoff, two methods are applied. The two results indicate that the variance tendency of the annual runoff show obviously decline.Using the data of the hydrological observation stations, the paper describes the accumulation curve of the annual runoff, which is divided into two parts in the various periods, one is not affected by human activity, and the other is affected by human activity. A correlation is founded between the annual runoff of affected by human activity and that of the stations unaffected by human activity. Through calculating accumulation value of affection by human activity of Daiying, Zhangjiafen, and Suzhuang hydrological observations, it accounts for 53.92%, 67.71%, and 71.23% of the total reduced value. The results demonstrate that human activity was the main factor leading to reduction of annual runoff compared with annual precipitation. Affected by human activity, especially the utilization of water resources, the natural ecology environment and the water recycle system had been deteriorating in recent several decade years. So reasonably utilization and optimal arrangements of water resources basing on systematic analysis are becoming more and more important. It will be urgent task to protect and use water resources rationally in the future.
Children's Hearing Health Panorama in the Unified Health System in the state of Sergipe

ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the panorama of children’s hearing health in the Unified Health System of the state of Sergipe. Methods A quantitative and retrospective study consisting of four steps: 1) Search the National Registry of Health Establishments of institutions affiliated to the Health Unic System in the state of Sergipe that perform obstetric services and hearing health services; 2) Collecting Neonatal Hearing Screening (NHS) coverage data through DATASUS (from 2012 to 2020); 3) Data collection from medical records of institutions with obstetrics and that perform NHS; and 4) Interview with the guardians of children undergoing auditory rehabilitation. The results were summarized using descriptive statistics (absolute and relative frequency, measures of central tendency, and dispersion). Results Only one out of the 29 establishments with obstetrics performs NHS. Two of the Hearing Health Reference Centers (HHRC) are qualified for cochlear implants and two Specialized Centers are qualified for Rehabilitation. From 2012 to 2020, NHS coverage in the state was less than 40%, and when performed in the maternity ward, there were no referrals for Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BERA) and audiological diagnosis. The HHRC showed considerable coverage and a lower evasion rate to perform BERA, with a diagnosis rate of 4.8%. The mean time from the NHS to rehabilitation was longer than recommended. Conclusion NHS coverage must be increased, adjusting the hearing health network to articulate the different levels of care, and reducing the time for identification, diagnosis, and start of rehabilitation.
Six Consecutive Seasons of High‐Resolution Mountain Snow Depth Maps From Satellite Stereo Imagery

Fine‐scale seasonal snow depth observations can improve estimates of snow water equivalent at critical times of year. Airborne lidar is the current gold standard for snow depth measurement, but it involves high costs and relatively limited coverage. Using very‐high‐resolution satellite stereo images from WorldView‐2, WorldView‐3, and Pléiades‐HR 1A/1B, we produced a six‐year time series (2017–2022) of spatially continuous digital elevation models for an 874 km2 study area over Grand Mesa, Colorado. We generated high‐resolution stereo snow depth maps that capture intra‐ and interannual variability and span multiple anomalous years (58%–158% of median peak SNOTEL snow depth). Comparisons with near‐contemporaneous airborne lidar snow depth measurements showed good agreement, with median offset of −0.13 m, precision of 0.19 m and accuracy of 0.31 m. Our results suggest that satellite stereo can provide snow depth observations with the spatiotemporal coverage needed to improve operational forecast models and inform adaptive management strategies.
Religion, Higher Education, and Environmental Sustainability: Identification of Green Fiqh in Islamic Religion Courses at Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Universities

Based on the ranking of 20 Indonesian Green Universities by UI Green Metric 2022, green campuses are dominated by public campuses that do not have a strong foundation in Islamic values. In fact, not a single Muhammadiyah and 'Aisyiyah Universities (PTMA) was included in the top 10 ranking release. Why has PTMA, which has developed Green Fiqh, not been able to present itself as a green campus? This research aims to identify Green Fiqh in Islamic Religion learning at PTMA. This qualitative research uses a thematic approach with a narrative-descriptive-explanative strategy. The research was conducted at three PTMAs in Yogyakarta. The findings obtained are: first, the Green Fiqh study materials in learning Islamic religion courses at PTMA are not optimal. Even though Muhammadiyah has created Green Fiqh products such as Environmental Fiqh, Disaster Fiqh, Water Fiqh and Agrarian Fiqh. Second, learning about Islamic religion at the three PTMAs where the emphasis is still limited to the basics of Islamic religious teachings, such as Aqidah, morals and worship. The Aqidah theme raised also does not optimally touch the role of rububiyah monotheism in preserving the environment. The moral theme also does not touch much on actual contemporary problems, including the problem of global climate change. Third, the Al-Ma'un ethos which is the foundation and spirit of Muhamamdiyah taught in the three meanings of PTMA has not yet developed. Al-Ma'un's main mission is only interpreted as fighting religious liars in a narrow sense. Al-Ma'un has not been developed towards "new" religious liars, namely those who destroy nature and the environment. Keywords: Environmental Sustainability, Green Fiqh, Islamic Value