Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Role of Junctionless Mode in Improving the Photosensitivity of Sub-10 nm Carbon Nanotube/Nanoribbon Field-Effect Phototransistors: Quantum Simulation, Performance Assessment, and Comparison

In this article, ultrascaled junctionless (JL) field-effect phototransistors based on carbon nanotube/nanoribbons with sub-10 nm photogate lengths were computationally assessed using a rigorous quantum simulation. This latter self-consistently solves the Poisson equation with the mode space (MS) non-equilibrium Green’s function (NEGF) formalism in the ballistic limit. The adopted photosensing principle is based on the light-induced photovoltage, which alters the electrostatics of the carbon-based junctionless nano-phototransistors. The investigations included the photovoltage behavior, the I-V characteristics, the potential profile, the energy-position-resolved electron density, and the photosensitivity. In addition, the subthreshold swing–photosensitivity dependence as a function of change in carbon nanotube (graphene nanoribbon) diameter (width) was thoroughly analyzed while considering the electronic proprieties and the quantum physics in carbon nanotube/nanoribbon-based channels. As a result, the junctionless paradigm substantially boosted the photosensitivity and improved the scaling capability of both carbon phototransistors. Moreover, from the point of view of comparison, it was found that the junctionless graphene nanoribbon field-effect phototransistors exhibited higher photosensitivity and better scaling capability than the junctionless carbon nanotube field-effect phototransistors. The obtained results are promising for modern nano-optoelectronic devices, which are in dire need of high-performance ultra-miniature phototransistors.
Study of Hull Form Development of Wave-Piercing-Type High-Speed Planing Boat

A new wave-piercing-type high-speed planing boat without a chin e was developed, and its basic performance was investigated in a model test, including the resistance, trim, and sinkage. The maximum speed of the developed ship was 35 knots. The hull form was developed by combining a VSV (very slender vessel) and TH (transonic hull), which have large deadrise angles at the bow. The main dimensions were estimated by a statistical approach using actual ship data. The effect of a side fin attached at the stern near the water line was investigated from a resistance point of view. It was found that the developed hull form showed the possibility of a new concept for a high-speed planing hull without a chine, and the side fin played an important role in increasing the resistance performance by controlling the trim and sinkage in the high-speed range.
Unpacking Public Perceptions of Effectiveness in Anti-Corruption Agencies: The Case of Hong Kong

Abstract Anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) serve the important function of protecting society’s moral and legal standards. How does the public perceive their effectiveness? What variables influence these perceptions? To what extent does perceived effectiveness interact with the level of trust in a government institution? Using the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong as a case and based on a disaggregated approach, this study attempts to unpack and understand public perceptions of ACA’s effectiveness in controlling corruption. It argues that the perceived effectiveness of the ICAC has two dimensions: an organizational dimension reflecting public perceptions of its structure, functions, procedures, and the integrity of personnel and an environmental dimension focusing on its ability to deal effectively with the changing social environment. The study also shows that trust may serve as a moderating variable to substitute or complement the impact of these dimensions on perceptions of institutional effectiveness. The data of this study are drawn mainly from a large-scale original survey conducted in Hong Kong in June 2019 and from official documents of the ICAC and the Hong Kong government.
La formación en traductología en el grado de Traducción e Interpretación de la Universidad española

Este estudio pretende identificar qué fortalezas y debilidades plantea la enseñanza de la traductología en el panorama nacional. Para ello, partimos de las competencias profesionales previstas en el Libro blanco del título de Grado en Traducción e Interpretación de la ANECA (2004) y tomamos como modelo los contenidos indicados en las referencias bibliográficas más citadas en las guías docentes de las 32 asignaturas analizadas. Los resultados sugieren la obra de Hurtado (2001) como obra de referencia en la mayoría de las guías docentes, un tercio de titulaciones que contemplan una formación integral en traductología, y una generalización de resultados de aprendizaje que pretenden el pensamiento crítico y la preparación en técnicas y tecnologías de la traducción, pero que se alejan de la motivación de la autonomía y de la formación en destrezas comunicativas.
A Sporulation-Specific sRNA Bvs196 Contributing to the Developing Spore in Bacillus velezensis

Many putative sRNAs have been characterized using bioinformatic analysis and high-throughput sequencing in Gram-positive Bacillus strains, but there are only a few functional studies on the sRNAs involved in the spore formation developmental process. In particular, there is no sRNA confirmed experimentally to regulate the late stages of sporulation. Bvs196 is an sRNA with a length of 294 nucleotides that is abundantly expressed in the stationary phase of several media and independently transcribed in Bacillus velezensis strain PEBA20, as validated by RNA-seq and Northern blot,. It is also confirmed, by qRT-PCR, that Bvs196 is transcribed abundantly throughout the intermediate and late stages of sporulation. Using the gfpmut3a gene transcriptional reporter demonstrates that Bvs196 is expressed specifically in the forespore during sporulation and controlled by σF and σG (mainly by σG). This was observed by fluorescence microscopy and multi-function microplate reader. Further evolutionary conservation analysis found that Bvs196 is widely present in Bacillus with a strongly conserved and stable secondary structure. Resistance phenotypic assays of spores formed from the Bvs196 deletion mutant, the overexpressed Bvs196 mutant, and the wild-type strain revealed that the absence of Bvs196 led to reduced heat and UV resistance and enhanced formaldehyde resistance. We determined, by MST analysis, that Bvs196 can directly interact with spo0A and sspN-tlp mRNAs in vitro, and that short incomplete complementary paired bases affect the binding affinity of Bvs196 to target mRNAs. Our results suggest that Bvs196 is a novel sporulation-specific sRNA of B. velezensis, 294 nt in length, independently transcribed under the control of σF and σG in the forespore during sporulation, and that it affects spore resistance, and is able to directly interact with spo0A and sspN-tlp mRNAs. The remarkable conservation and impressive expression level of Bvs196 imply that it acts as an important conservative regulator, presumably by interacting with many other unknown targets in the forespore, and therefore contributing to spore properties. This work provides new clues for further understanding of the spore formation regulatory network.
The use of ICT in learning language for specific purposes

Globalization as a 20th century phenomenon continued intensively in the 21st century and - coupled with a substantial economic crisis - has led to a massive migration of experts from all fields across the countries and continents. Together, these phenomena have forced people to seek employment not only in different cities but also in different countries and continents. Furthermore, scientists and researchers are changing their places of residence to do joint researches, which are intensifying in the XXI century. These migrations have led to a growing need for learning foreign languages, and not only the spoken language: oftentimes, people have to learn language for specific purposes to be able to have successful communication with their colleagues from other countries. Development of modern technologies has changed the way we learn language. Learning is no longer static, classroom-bound, relying on textbooks and teachers. It uses multimedia while applying ICT and is quite often done online, with a teacher who is, of course, still present, but whose role has undergone a complete change, and a new one is also being adapted to alterations, embracing the advantages of the new technologies utilization in the language learning processes, especially in learning language for specific purposes. The aim of the paper is to show the lecturers' role in foreign languages teaching , the use of ICT in foreign languages instruction, and the teacher-student relationship. The results of the survey and statistical data show that students have a great interest in learning LSP online, which is particularly popular among the employed. Hence we may conclude that IT and ICT greatly facilitate and improve LSP learning, since materials and courses are available at all times, and their number is constantly rising.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Women Regarding Postnatal Exercises; A Cross-Sectional Study Across Lahore in Private Sector

Objective: This study is aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice among women regarding post-natal exercises. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted across private sector in the gynecological and obstetrical department of Punjab Social Security Hospital, Ittefaq Hospital, Hameed Latif Hospital and Khair-un-Nisa Hospital. Through non-probability convenient sampling, 120 postpartum mothers were chosen. A structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and gynecological data, as well as to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding PNE. Married females of ages 18-40 were included and females with postpartum hemorrhage and active infection/sepsis were excluded from the study. An informed consent was taken from the study participants. SPSS 25 was used for data analysis. Results: 53.3% had lower segment caesarian section. Breathing exercises were the most common type of exercise among participants (51.7%). 74.2% believed that uterine prolapse can be prevented through PNE.99. 2% of the study population agreed that PNE is necessary while 81.7% felt guilty on omitting PNE. For 50% of participants, Household work was the most common barrier in performing PNE. Conclusion: There was significant correlation between knowledge, attitude and practice. More than half of the participants had knowledge (mean score=4.116) about PNE but they were not fully aware of its potential benefits and lack adherence. It is important to create awareness and educate people about the postnatal exercises so that postpartum dysfunctions can be prevented and women health can be improved. Keywords: Puerperal period, pelvic floor muscles, pelvic floor dysfunction, postnatal exercises.
Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Hypertensive Pregnant Women

Background: In developed countries, heart disease and stroke are the major causes of death. One of the main risk factors of cardiovascular disease is dyslipidemia, and this could be due to increased lipoproteins and/or decreased plasma clearance. Pregnancy is marked with changes in metabolism in preparation for the developing fetus and lactation after delivery. Pregnancy causes long-term metabolic and vascular changes, which may raise the general risk of heart disease. Aim: The goal of this study was to see how cardiovascular indicators changed during pregnancy in hypertensive pregnant women at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital. Methodology: The study included 150 people who were divided into three groups: Non-pregnant hypertensive women (50), pregnant hypertensive women (50), and pregnant hypertensive women (50). (50 hypertensive pregnant women). After giving their consent, subjects were chosen using a simple random procedure. Total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein (HDL), triglyceride (TG), low lipoprotein density (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), uric acid (UA), C-Reactive protein (CRP), apoprotein A1 (APoA1), and apoprotein B (APoB1) were all measured in the lab using the venipuncture technique under fasting conditions (APoB). Results: The findings revealed that there was a significant difference in each of the examined parameters (P<0.05) between hypertensive non-pregnant, 2nd trimester, and 3rd trimester pregnant women, with the exception of HDL, TG, and VLDL (P>0.05). Conclusion: This study has shown that hypertensive pregnant women are potential future candidates of cardiovascular disease.
The Association between Serum Anion Gap and All-Cause Mortality in Cerebral Infarction Patients after Treatment with rtPA: A Retrospective Analysis

Background No epidemiological study has determined the association between the anion gap (AG) and all-cause mortality in cerebral infarction patients after treatment with rtPA. This study is aimed at using AG levels as a prognostic factor for evaluating cerebral infarction patients after receiving rtPA treatment and to help the resident physicians accurately evaluate the therapeutic plan of rtPA. Methods We extracted clinical data from the public database (MIMIC-IV database V1.0) and used the Kaplan-Meier curve to estimate the survival probabilities of cerebral infarction patients after rtPA treatment for the one-year, four-year, and whole period by log-rank test in 948 intensive care unit patients. Cox proportional hazard models were used to assess the association between AG and one-year, four-year, and whole period mortality in cerebral infarction patients after treatment with rtPA. Results Kaplan-Meier survival curve indicated a higher AG value is significantly associated with an increased risk of one-year, four-year, and whole-period all-cause mortality in cerebral infarction patients after treatment with rtPA. Model I adjusted for ethnicity, age, gender, and skin tone. Model II adjusted for ethnicity, age, gender, skin tone, hypertension, diabetes, coronary atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular, hyperlipidemia, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), respiratory failure, and end-stage renal diseaseesrd (ESRD). On the basis of model II, model III adjusted for WBC, BUN, creatinine, platelet, MCH, MCHC, MCV, RBC, and RDW. In addition, there was better predictive ability between higher AG levels and mortality in certain subgroups, such as patients with platelet ≤ 247, RBC > 3.11. Conclusion Serum AG is positively related to all-cause mortality in cerebral infarction patients after treatment with rtPA.
Physicochemical and morphometric characterization of eggs from emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

There is a dearth of scientific information about the physicochemical characteristics of eggs from ratite birds including emus. Thus, an experiment was carried out with 19 laying emu ((Dromaius novaehollandiae) hens, maintained in cages, and divided into two groups according to age, to record morphometric and physicochemical characteristics of the eggs. The width, length, average weight, form index, Haugh unit, yolk index, percentage of egg components, yolk pigmentation, pH of yolk and albumen, and eggshell weight and thickness were recorded. This morphometric characterization was influenced by the age of the hen. Neither the yolk nor albumen pH was influenced by the age of the bird. The eggs from emus that were raised in captivity presented physical and morphometric characteristics that varied with age, although they remained within the ranges of observations that were previously observed for ratite species, but were different from those of domestic chickens. The high fragility and easy rupture of the vitelline membrane in the emu eggs may limit the use of this product in industrial applications. Further studies of emu eggs are needed to improve their suitability for consumption and for the food industry.
How Abusive User Behavior and Emotion Expression via Light Affects
 the Perception of Conversational Agents

The negative consequences of abusive user behavior towards (female) conversational agents (CAs) are widely discussed. This online experiment (N = 195) examined the impact of observing such behavior and related emotional expressions by CAs using light to foster observers' empathy towards CAs. We therefore used four different emotion expressions (neutral, joy, anger, sorrow) and two contrary user reactions to a misunderstanding (forgiving, abusive). Participants observed an interaction between Alexa and a user and evaluated the emotional state and perception of Alexa. Results indicate that abusive behavior cause a more negative perception of CAs and emotion expression via light can evoke empathetic reactions. This was stronger for negative emotions and when a congruent interaction context was present. Evoking empathy in the user via emotion expression is a potential solution to inhibit abusive behavior without using submissive verbal expressions that could be problematic in terms of gender stereotypes.
A new broadband dual‐layer monoplolar circular patch antenna with slot coupling

A new center‐fed dual‐layer circular patch antenna is proposed for bandwidth enhancement. The proposed antenna consists of a circular ground plane, a slotted circular patch on the lower layer and a parasitic circular patch on the top layer. The slotted circular patch is fed with a coaxial probe. With the help of the slots introduced to the lower patch, the parasitic patch on the top layer is strongly coupled. With the strong coupling of the two patches, a broadband is obtained. A prototype is fabricated. The measured results show that a wide bandwidth of 25% is obtained. Within the bandwidth, the measured peak gain is in the range of 6.2–8.7 dBi. The antenna produces an omnidirectional pattern in the horizontal plane, similar to that generated by a conventional monopole antenna. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 59:40–43, 2017
Strengthening Behavioral Health Services Through Partnerships and Data Integration

Background There has been an increase in emergency medical service (EMS) use for behavioral health reasons. Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) and Detroit East Medical Control Authority (DEMCA) collaborated to study the rising number of behavioral health (mental disorders and substance use disorders) calls to EMS. Methodology To examine the trend, DWIHN and DEMCA partnered on a data-sharing project and identified that a high volume of EMS runs (responses by EMS as a result of an emergency call) involved individuals served by DWIHN. Results Over a period of 2.5 years, an average of one-third (33.73%) of EMS runs involved individuals who receive behavioral health services through DWIHN. Conclusions DWIHN used the data to create interventions and internal process improvements that can help coordinate medical and behavioral healthcare for individuals who have been using EMS increasingly. The findings were also used to develop prevention efforts to decrease the occurrence of such crises and to avoid unwarranted member involvement with the justice system. We suggest that other comparable organizations consider similar partnerships, especially given the increasingly high EMS and Emergency Department use for behavioral health reasons.
Finite-Time Output Synchronization of Multiple Weighted Reaction–Diffusion Neural Networks With Adaptive Output Couplings

This article mainly considers the output synchronization (OS) problem of multiple weighted and adaptive output coupled reaction–diffusion neural networks (RDNNs) without and with coupling delays in finite time. Without coupling delays, an adaptive control law and an output feedback controller are, respectively, proposed to ensure that the multiple weighted and output coupled RDNNs are output synchronized and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$H_{\infty }$ </tex-math></inline-formula> output synchronized in finite time. With coupling delays, an adaptive coupling weights control scheme and a novel feedback controller are put forward to make the multiple weighted RDNNs with output couplings achieve OS in finite time. Moreover, the finite-time <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$H_{\infty }$ </tex-math></inline-formula> OS is considered in the presence of external disturbances. By the Lyapunov approach, several finite-time OS and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$H_{\infty }$ </tex-math></inline-formula> OS criteria are given. Finally, two simulation examples are presented to justify the effectiveness of the proposed adaptive control laws and controllers.
In Vitro and In Vivo Anticancer Activity of Basil (Ocimum spp.): Current Insights and Future Prospects

Simple Summary Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a medicinal herb of the family Lamiaceae that contains a variety of potential bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolics, and essential oils. Ocimum basilicum can boost phagocytic action of neutrophils and immunostimulant effect, antimicrobial activity due to linalool by having inhibitory action toward all tested microorganism, and additionally, rosmarinic acid shows inhibition in DNA synthesis, as well as protein synthesis when experimented on hepatoma-derived cell line (HepG2), this resulted by lower DNA fragments plus suppression on caspase-3 activation, which blocks apoptosis. The aim of this review is to spotlight and discuss the anti-cancer activity of basil (Ocimum) and its implications in cancer prevention and treatment. Antioxidants and other bioactive compounds in basil leaves show important potential anti-cancer activity regards to cell death and viability inhibition, cytotoxicity, inducing apoptosis, slowing down tumor growth and especially on cell cycle arrest both in vivo and in vitro. Abstract Background: Cancer is an irregular proliferation of cells that starts with a gene mutation that alters cellular function, is triggered by several factors, and can be inherited or acquired. The aim of this review is to discuss the anticancer activity of basil and its components’ strength, focusing on its implication in cancer prevention and treatment. Methods: This systematic review involves all of the studies published from 1 January 2010 through 1 January 2022. Results: In this review, 16 research articles are included to discuss the potential anticancer ability of the extracts of various Ocimum basilicum varieties at various dosages, applied to different cancer cells. Of those 16 articles, 2 were in vivo studies, 13 were in vitro studies, and 1 study conducted both in vivo and in vitro experiments. Antioxidants and other bioactive compounds in basil leaves show important potential anticancer activity at dosage of 4 mg/mL as aqueous extract or essential oil up to 200 µg/mL could slow-down tumor growth and progression with regards to cell death and viability inhibition. At dosages from 50 to 500 µg/mL is effective as anti-proliferative activities. cytotoxicity, inducing apoptosis, slowing down tumor growth, and especially cell cycle arrest, both in vivo and in vitro. Human studies show effects at dosages from 1 to 2.5 mg/daily on general vital activities and on reducing cytokines activity. Conclusions: Based on 16 published studies, basil demonstrates important anticancer activities in vivo and vitro models, and it could act as a potential cancer.