Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Variation in vegetation cover affect the herpetofauna assembly composition at the Serra Azul, eastern Amazon

The impacts of landscape alteration on herpetofauna assemblages can have negative consequences in the fauna composition, related to changes in the distribution and species diversity. In this study was evaluated the effect of vegetation in the composition of the herpetofauna community in a fragmented landscape of eastern Amazon, specify in the Serra Azul region, located in the Lower Amazon, municipality of Monte Alegre on Para State. We used two sampling methods: time-constrained searches and pitfall traps with drift fences. Sampling occurred in four localities with different land use history and vegetation cover. The sampling occurred during the rainy and dry seasons between the years 2013-2014, twice on begin rainy and once on begin dry, totaling a sampling effort of 120 hours-catcher and traps 1.912 hours-bucket. We record 23 species of anurans and 27 species of reptiles (12 lizards, 12 snakes, two turtles and one alligator). The species accumulation curve tended to stabilize. The richness of species estimated in this study was 71 (± 4.74). The richness of the community was higher in weir localities and crops area and lower in forest and primary forest edge localities.
Effects of grain‐size distribution and shape on sediment bed stability, near‐bed flow and bed microstructure

Different studies investigating the stability of mixed sediment have found that the fine fraction can either stabilize or mobilize the bed. This study aims to find where the transition between these two modes occurs for sandy sediment and to identify the underlying (grain‐scale) processes. Flume experiments with bimodal sediment were used to investigate near‐bed processes of a non‐cohesive sediment bed, and in particular how the grain shape and the ratio of different grain sizes influence bed mobility. Medium sand (D50,c ≈ 400 μm) was mixed with 40 % fine material of different diameters (D50,f = 53; 111; 193 μm) and subjected to increasing flow velocities (U = 1.3–22.2 cm s‐1). The bed mobility (i.e. the change of the bed level over time), turbidity and near‐bed hydrodynamics were analysed. Selected results were compared with similar previous experiments with spherical glass beads. The findings indicate that, due to the complex grain shapes of natural sediment, a sand bed is more stable than a bed composed of glass beads. The grain‐size ratio RD = Dc /Df between the coarse and fine grain diameters controls whether the mixed bed is stabilized or mobilized by the presence of fines, with the transition between the modes occurring at RD = 4–5.5. Mixed beds with a very low RD < 2 behave like a unimodal bed. The results suggest that RD and grain shape influence bed roughness, near‐bed flow, bed microstructure and the flow into and through the upper bed layers, which subsequently governs bed mobility. The interplay between all these processes can explain the transition between the stabilizing effect (high RD, small pore space) and the mobilizing effect (low RD, large pore space) of a fine fraction in a grain‐size mixture. © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Transactional Analysis Counseling to Improve Intercultural Communication of Tourism Vocational Students

Schools had never implemented special techniques in the implementation of Guidance and Counseling to develop students' intercultural communication at school. These problems cause failure in the communication process which can result in worsening social relations between students. The aim of this research is to analyze the differences in intercultural communication between Tourism Vocational School students before and after the transactional analysis counseling intervention. The research design used is a pretest posttest group design. The sampling technique in this research is purposive sampling, namely sampling based on the researcher's judgment. This research uses two types of instruments, namely: (1) transactional analysis counseling module treatment materials, and (2) data collection instruments in the form of an intercultural communication competency scale. The data collected in this research is then analyzed using the non-parametric Wilcoxon statistical test. To answer the hypothesis in this research, it can be seen from the results of the pretest and posttest hypothesis test table which shows a significance figure of 0.028 which means less than 0.05 so that Ho is rejected, so the hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is a difference in intercultural communication between Tourism Vocational School students before the transactional analysis counseling intervention and after intervention in the experimental group.
Bioactive Compounds from Pigmented Corn (Zea mays L.) and Their Effect on Health

Pigmented corn is a gramineae food of great biological, cultural and nutritional importance for many Latin American countries, with more than 250 breeds on the American continent. It confers a large number of health benefits due to its diverse and abundant bioactive compounds. In this narrative review we decided to organize the information on the nutrients, bioactive compounds and phytochemicals present in pigmented corn, as well as their effects on human health. Phenolic compounds and anthocyanins are some of the most studied and representative compounds in these grasses, with a wide range of health properties, mainly the reduction of pro-oxidant molecules. Carotenoids are a group of molecules belonging to the terpenic compounds, present in a large number of pigmented corn breeds, mainly the yellow ones, whose biological activity incorporates a wide spectrum. Bioactive peptides can be found in abundance in corn, having very diverse biological effects that include analgesic, opioid and antihypertensive activities. Other compounds with biological activity found in pigmented corn are resistant starches, some fatty acids, phytosterols, policosanols, phospholipids, ferulic acid and phlobaphenes, as well as a great variety of vitamins, elements and fibers. This review aims to disseminate and integrate the existing knowledge on compounds with biological activity in pigmented corn in order to promote their research, interest and use by scientists, nutrition professionals, physicians, industries and the general population.
A New Framework for Near‐Surface Wind Convergence Over the Kuroshio Extension and Gulf Stream in Wintertime: The Role of Atmospheric Fronts

It is well known that the wintertime time‐mean surface wind convergence patterns over the Kuroshio Extension and Gulf Stream show significant imprints of the underlying oceanic fronts. Previous studies have suggested that this collocation results from a time‐mean response to sea level pressure forcing from sea surface temperature gradients. However, more recent work has illustrated this phenomenon is heavily influenced by extratropical cyclones, although exact mechanisms are still debated. The purpose of this study is to introduce a new framework that explicitly distinguishes between two separate components in their contribution to the time‐mean surface wind convergence, that associated with and without atmospheric fronts. It is then argued that this distinction can help better explain the mechanisms driving the Kuroshio Extension and Gulf Stream influence on the atmosphere.
Psychological Wellbeing of Parents Who Have Children with Cancer at Ambu Cancer Fighter House Foundation

Cancer is a chronic disease that requires intensive treatment. While undergoing treatment, parents of children with cancer are faced with various problems that interfere with their mental health, which can delay the child's treatment process. The aim of this research is to find out the psychological well-being of parents who have children with cancer at the Ambu Cancer Fighters Home Foundation. This research used quantitative descriptions, involving 40 parents who had children with cancer at the Ambu Cancer Fighters Home Foundation. The number of samples taken in this research was 37. The research sampling technique was accidental sampling. The Ryff psychological well-being scale questionnaire was used as an instrument. The data analysis used was univariate. More than half of the respondents had a high level of mental well-being (59.5%), and less than half of the respondents had a low level of mental well-being (40.5%). High levels of psychological well-being indicate that parents are able to face various challenges in caring for their children. Efforts are needed to improve the psychological well-being of parents so they can provide maximum care to their children.
Gemcitabine Modulates HLA-I Regulation to Improve Tumor Antigen Presentation by Pancreatic Cancer Cells

Pancreatic cancer is a lethal disease, harboring a five-year overall survival rate of only 13%. Current treatment approaches thus require modulation, with attention shifting towards liberating the stalled efficacy of immunotherapies. Select chemotherapy drugs which possess inherent immune-modifying behaviors could revitalize immune activity against pancreatic tumors and potentiate immunotherapeutic success. In this study, we characterized the influence of gemcitabine, a chemotherapy drug approved for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, on tumor antigen presentation by human leukocyte antigen class I (HLA-I). Gemcitabine increased pancreatic cancer cells’ HLA-I mRNA transcripts, total protein, surface expression, and surface stability. Temperature-dependent assay results indicated that the increased HLA-I stability may be due to reduced binding of low affinity peptides. Mass spectrometry analysis confirmed changes in the HLA-I-presented peptide pool post-treatment, and computational predictions suggested improved affinity and immunogenicity of peptides displayed solely by gemcitabine-treated cells. Most of the gemcitabine-exclusive peptides were derived from unique source proteins, with a notable overrepresentation of translation-related proteins. Gemcitabine also increased expression of select immunoproteasome subunits, providing a plausible mechanism for its modulation of the HLA-I-bound peptidome. Our work supports continued investigation of immunotherapies, including peptide-based vaccines, to be used with gemcitabine as new combination treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer.
Comparison of some local and foreign walnut cultivars.

The performance of 12 walnut cultivars (‘Şebin’, ‘Şen1’, ‘Kaman1’, ‘Maraş18’, ‘Maraş12’, ‘Şen 2’, ‘Fernette’, ‘Chandler’, ‘Howard’, ‘Midland’, ‘Fernor’, ve ‘Pedro’) were evaluated under the ecological conditions at Niksar. The research orchard was established planted in 2008 with 7×7 m spacing. Phenological, pomological attributes and yield of cultivars were determined, between 2012 to 2015 years. Leafing of all of Turkish walnut cultivars in this research were found earlier than foreign cultivars. The leafing time of ‘Fernor’, ‘Fernette’, and ‘Chandler’ cv. were the latest among all cultivars. The cultivars with the earliest leaf fall dates were observed as ‘Maraş12’, ‘Maraş18’ and Şen2, the latest leaf fall dates were observed as ‘Chandler’, ‘Midland’ and ‘Pedro’. Nut weight was found between 10.32 g (‘Maraş12’) 20.15 g (‘Şen 1’), kernel weight 6.17 g (‘Maraş12’) 10.69 g (‘Şen1’), kernel percentage between 44.92% (‘Pedro’) 65.54 (‘Şebin’). Shell thickness was noted between 0.85 mm (‘Şebin’) – 1.97 mm (‘Fernor’). The total yield (kg/tree) of cultivars was determined between 2.29 (‘Maraş12’) and 23.56 (‘Pedro’). Later leafing cultivars seem to be more suitable for Niksar ecological region.
Pediatric Solid Cancers: Dissecting the Tumor Microenvironment to Improve the Results of Clinical Immunotherapy

Despite advances in their diagnosis and treatment, pediatric cancers remain among the leading causes of death in childhood. The development of immunotherapies and other forms of targeted therapies has significantly changed the prognosis of some previously incurable cancers in the adult population. However, so far, the results in pediatric cohorts are disappointing, which is mainly due to differences in tumor biology, including extreme heterogeneity and a generally low tumor mutational burden. A central role in the limited efficacy of immunotherapeutic approaches is played by the peculiar characteristics of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in pediatric cancer, with the scarcity of tumor infiltration by T cells and the abundance of stromal cells endowed with lymphocyte suppressor and tumor-growth-promoting activity. Thus, progress in the treatment of pediatric solid tumors will likely be influenced by the ability to modify the TME while delivering novel, more effective therapeutic agents. In this review, we will describe the TME composition in pediatric solid tumors and illustrate recent advances in treatment for the modulation of immune cells belonging to the TME.
Public Perception of Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) Services at the Madiun City Land Office

The study investigates the community's response to PTSL (One Stop Integrated Land Service) at the Madiun City Land Office, with the assistance of stakeholders, serving as a reflective tool for enhancing the quality of land services. Discrepancies in previous research findings regarding public perceptions of public service quality highlight the necessity for further exploration. Focused on understanding the perceptions of PTSL participants in Madiun City, particularly as 2021 marks the final year of PTSL implementation in the area, the research employs a mixed-methods approach. Findings reveal a prevailing lack of public awareness regarding the PTSL service process in Madiun City, alongside inaccurate assumptions regarding the services provided by the Land Office. Consequently, efforts to disseminate accurate information to the public are deemed imperative.
Estimation of Race and Sex Using Ischiopubic Index and Subpubic Angle in Upper Egypt

Accurate estimations of race and sex are essential tools in forensic anthropology. The pelvic bones are the most accurate bones from which sex can be determined, where ischiopubic index and subpubic angle are important parameters in these bones. The objective of our study is to determine ischiopubic index and subpubic angle in Egyptian males and females and compare them with other populations. Antero -posterior radiographs of 120 adult males and females (aged from 18 to 70 years) were studied for measurement of the pubic length, the ischial length and subpubic angle. Results: the mean of pubic length, ischial length, ischiopubic index and subpubic angle in Egyptians males were 72.4 mm, 80.6 mm, 86.3 and 102.4° respectively. The mean of pubic length, ischial length, ischiopubic index and subpubic angle in Egyptians females were 83.5 mm, 74.5 mm, 103.5 and 141.2° respectively. The mean of pubic length was significantly increased in females than males in the (p<0.05), while the mean ischial length was significantly higher in males than females (p<0.05), the mean ischiopubic index was significantly higher in females than males (p<0.05), while the mean of subpubic angle in females was significantly higher than males
Identifying Differences in Molecular Characteristics Relevant for Remodeling of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells from the Upper and Lower Jaw

Periodontal defects’ localization affects wound healing and bone remodeling, with faster healing in the upper jaw compared to the lower jaw. While differences in blood supply, innervation, and odontogenesis contribute, cell-intrinsic variances may exist. Few studies explored cell signaling in periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSC), overlooking mandible-maxilla disparitiesUsing kinomics technology, we investigated molecular variances in PDLSC. Characterization involved stem cell surface markers, proliferation, and differentiation capacities. Kinase activity was analyzed via multiplex kinase profiling, mapping differential activity in known gene regulatory networks. Upstream kinase analysis identified stronger EphA receptor expression in the mandible, potentially inhibiting osteogenic differentiation. The PI3K-Akt pathway showed higher activity in lower-jaw PDLSC. PDLSC from the upper jaw exhibit superior proliferation and differentiation capabilities. Differential activation of gene regulatory pathways in upper vs. lower-jaw PDLSC suggests implications for regenerative therapies.
Effects of Adolescent Empathy on Emotional Resilience: The Mediating Role of Depression and Self-Efficacy and the Moderating Effect of Social Activities

Background: This study aims to investigate the role of empathy in fostering emotional resilience and the impact of social activity on adolescents’ mental health. Methods: A survey was conducted on 1666 adolescents aged from 11 to 15 across seven cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, etc. Results: Empathy is significantly positively related to emotional resilience (β = 0.128; p < 0.001). Moreover, depression acts as a mediator between empathy and emotional resilience (ab = 0.106, SE = 0.021, 95% confidence interval [0.065, 0.146]), while self-efficacy plays an incomplete mediating role (ab = 0.286, SE = 0.020, and a 95% confidence interval of [0.246, 0.326]). Additionally, social activity was able to modulate the relationship between empathy and depression (β = 0.004; p < 0.001), as well as the relationship between empathy and self-efficacy (β = 0.003; p < 0.001). Conclusion: For adolescents, (1) greater emotional resilience is associated with higher levels of empathy; (2) improving empathy can indirectly enhance their emotional resilience by reducing their depression level; (3) the relationship between empathy ability and depression is modulated by social activity, and the predictive effect of empathy on depression is reduced when adolescents have high social activity levels; and (4) the relationship between empathy and self-efficacy is also modulated by social activity, and the predictive effect of empathy on self-efficacy is enhanced when adolescents have higher levels of social activity.
Optimization of the Minmax Function as Inventory Management on Non-Prescription Products at Kimia Farma Pharmacy Balikpapan

The minmax method is the method applied by Kimia Farma Pharmacy Balikpapan. There are some constraints in this method, such as empty stock, impact on turnover, and visits. The purpose of this research is to see the effect of optimization of minmax method on inventory management that affects customer satisfaction, increase in turnover and number of visits. The research method used descriptive quantitative One Group Design Pre and Post Test method and cross-sectional analytical survey. Researchers observed the variables of customer satisfaction, non-prescription turnover and visits before and after the minmax method intervention, looking at the correlation between customer satisfaction and the increase in turnover and visits. A survey was conducted with 379 customers before and after the intervention to see customer satisfaction. Optimization of the minmax method after the intervention, namely orders via defect with a frequency of every day, cito orders, adding SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) items, HR control of goods. The results of the study before the intervention were Pareto A availability of 81.2%, SKU 2453, and inventory life of 66 days. The customer satisfaction index is 3.38, the average non-prescription and visit turnover is Rp. 811,753,502 and 7818, while after the intervention the increase in pareto A availability is 95.8%, SKU 3346, and inventory life is 42 days. The customer satisfaction index is 4.61, the average non-prescription turnover and visits are Rp. 1,140,740,604 and 9940. Optimization of minmax method is successfully applied by Kimia Farma Pharmacy Balikpapan and has an influence on customer satisfaction, turnover, and visits.
ACTIVITY OF MOUND-BUILDING MACROTERMES BELLICOSUS (ISOPTERA: TERMITIDAE) AROUND KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS GUINEA SAVANNAH ECOZONE, NIGERIA

This study was designed to investigate Macrotermes bellicosus, nesting mounds, abundance and activity in the savannah ecological zone of Kwara State, North-Central, Nigeria. The research was conducted at four randomly selected villages around and including Kwara State University. A systematic survey of visible mounds of M. bellicosus was carried out over the entire study area. Also, the heights of mounds were measured using a measuring tape. M. bellicosus collection was conducted using baited traps consisting of cardboard, toilet tissue, wooden stakes and wood shaving. These were embedded or placed on ground within plots at a regular distance of 10 m and checked twice weekly. The samples collected per baited trap per plot per location were preserved in 90 % ethanol and identified. Similarly, survey of physically damaged items was conducted and recorded to observe termite activity. The result from the four different locations of the study showed that the number of M. bellicosus mounds in urban area was the highest in urban site (74.33 ± 5.93) and was significant when compared to the other locations. Farmland had the tallest M. bellicosus mound (17.3 cm) followed by uncultivated land mass (15 cm), while the least mean height (12 cm) was encountered at the urban area. The abundance and distribution of the M. bellicosus showed no significant difference when comparing the study locations except in urban site. Proper precautions on protection of the building and barns are recommended.
Fundamental Limits of Coded Caching in Request-Robust D2D Communication Networks

D2D coded caching, originally introduced by Ji, Caire, and Molisch, significantly improves communication efficiency by applying the multi-cast technology proposed by Maddah-Ali and Niesen to the D2D network. Most prior works on D2D coded caching are based on the assumption that all users will request content at the beginning of the delivery phase. However, in practice, this is often not the case. Motivated by this consideration, this paper formulates a new problem called request-robust D2D coded caching. The considered problem includes K users and a content server with access to N files. Only r users, known as requesters, request a file each at the beginning of the delivery phase. The objective is to minimize the average and worst-case delivery rate, i.e., the average and worst-case number of broadcast bits from all users among all possible demands. For this novel D2D coded caching problem, we propose a scheme based on uncoded cache placement and exploiting common demands and one-shot delivery. We also propose information-theoretic converse results under the assumption of uncoded cache placement. Furthermore, we adapt the scheme proposed by Yapar et al. for uncoded cache placement and one-shot delivery to the request-robust D2D coded caching problem and prove that the performance of the adapted scheme is order optimal within a factor of two under uncoded cache placement and within a factor of four in general. Finally, through numerical evaluations, we show that the proposed scheme outperforms known D2D coded caching schemes applied to the request-robust scenario for most cache size ranges.