Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Toll Road Construction: The Concept of Justice and Community Peace Against Environmental Change

The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) always encourages the completion of toll roads in every region in Indonesia in accelerating barrier-free connectivity for the community, one of which is the Trans Sumatra toll road at the Indralaya - Muara Enim intersection along 119 km. The purpose of this study is to find the right and appropriate pattern for the community around the toll road construction so that justice and peace can be realized over the environmental changes. This study uses a qualitative approach with inductive data analysis. Data collection is done repeatedly and continuously with triangulation techniques to produce a concept. Types and strategies in research are case studies. The analysis tools used are NVivo 12 Plus. The results of the study found a concept that creates justice and peace in the community due to the construction of toll roads. Environmental changes that occur must be based on the principle of benefit and benefit. The construction of toll roads must involve the local community in order to create conducive conditions in the pre, process and post-implementation processes. Negative impacts on the environment in the development process must be minimized through dialogue and contributions from the surrounding community. The conclusion of this study is that the construction of the Indarala – Muara Enim toll road as a whole is classified as meeting the requirements of the needs of the benefit, but there is still a lack of anticipation from this implementation project because there are still community complaints that can be read from respondents' responses. Environmental changes related to toll road construction must use a structured and orderly concept. In this case, the concept of environmental change must be bound by rules and regulations to anticipate and provide solutions for the negative impacts that occur and will occur, in the form of minimal compensation for land or land and buildings affected by the project. at a reasonable price, dealing with contaminated or polluted air and noise quickly and responsively.
Assessment of Effect of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy on the Quality of Life of Allergic Rhinitis Children

Background: When it comes to treating children with respiratory allergies and allergic rhinitis, allergen-specific immunotherapy is a crucial choice. Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of immunotherapy (AIT) on quality of life in children with allergic rhinitis. Subjects and methods: In a randomized-controlled trial we conducted this study at Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Zagazig University Hospitals on 40 pediatrics with allergic rhinitis, randomly allocated into 2 equal groups: the Immunotherapy group received (AIT + pharmacotherapy) and pharmacotherapy group received pharmacotherapy only. Results: The quality of life score started to show significant improvement after five weeks of start of immunotherapy for immunotherapy group and this improvement continued till the end of six months therapy, Total Nasal Symptoms (TNS) score started to show significant improvement after six weeks of start of immunotherapy for immunotherapy group and this improvement continued till the end of six months therapy. Significant improvement occurred in quality of life questionnaire score and in Total Nasal symptoms score among the immunotherapy group with a percentage of 77.97% and 81.67% respectively. There was statistically significant relation between percentage of improvement in quality of life questionnaire score and seasonality (Perennial Allergic Rhinitis is associated with better improvement). Conclusion: Subcutaneous Immunotherapy was safe and effective in the treatment of the Allergic Rhinitis in children. It resulted in significant improvement in QoL and symptoms through the study period, and this improvement was higher than in the pharmacotherapy only group. Subcutaneous immunotherapy was associated with minor adverse events.
Multivariate analytical approaches for investigating brain-behavior relationships

Background Many studies of brain-behavior relationships rely on univariate approaches where each variable of interest is tested independently, which does not allow for the simultaneous investigation of multiple correlated variables. Alternatively, multivariate approaches allow for examining relationships between psychopathology and neural substrates simultaneously. There are multiple multivariate methods to choose from that each have assumptions which can affect the results; however, many studies employ one method without a clear justification for its selection. Additionally, there are few studies illustrating how differences between methods manifest in examining brain-behavior relationships. The purpose of this study was to exemplify how the choice of multivariate approach can change brain-behavior interpretations. Method We used data from 9,027 9- to 10-year-old children from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive DevelopmentSM Study (ABCD Study®) to examine brain-behavior relationships with three commonly used multivariate approaches: canonical correlation analysis (CCA), partial least squares correlation (PLSC), and partial least squares regression (PLSR). We examined the associations between psychopathology dimensions including general psychopathology, attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms, conduct problems, and internalizing symptoms with regional brain volumes. Results The results of CCA, PLSC, and PLSR showed both consistencies and differences in the relationship between psychopathology symptoms and brain structure. The leading significant component yielded by each method demonstrated similar patterns of associations between regional brain volumes and psychopathology symptoms. However, the additional significant components yielded by each method demonstrated differential brain-behavior patterns that were not consistent across methods. Conclusion Here we show that CCA, PLSC, and PLSR yield slightly different interpretations regarding the relationship between child psychopathology and brain volume. In demonstrating the divergence between these approaches, we exemplify the importance of carefully considering the method’s underlying assumptions when choosing a multivariate approach to delineate brain-behavior relationships.
Evaluation of Novel Prosthesis Implant Adapter by Finite Element Analysis

Osseointegration prosthesis is a directly implanted fixation in the bone for limb amputees. It has been used as an excellent alternative for amputees experiencing difficulties from the use of a traditional socket type prosthesis. A novel implant used for implanted prosthetics is designed and it depended on polymer as a primary material to increase bone osseointegration. As an alternative to the metallic material on the interface with the bone. The design consists of several parts and relies on thread to increase installation. This research aims to overcome the problems of loss implantation by using new designs for fixations. Evaluated this design by FEA (Finite element analysis) in different load cases to obtain the distribution of stress and force reaction when the implant displacement was applied. The polymeric part was designed in two shapes, each shape relies on a different size of threaded to verify the change of fixation with the threaded. As for the metal part, two cases were used, the first case, stainless steel 316L, and the second case titanium metal to reach the best stress distribution in this design.
On a Product of Mixing Length and Coefficient of Momentum Absorption within Plant Canopies

is the same for various plants. In this equation, * is the coefficient of momentum absorption by leaves, the exponent in the exponential profile of wind velocity within the canopy layer, H the plant height, and d the zero-plane displacement. The present note shows the observational evidence for independency of A on leaf area density within plant canopy. Inoue (1963) assumed a constant mixing length,
Growth of nano-dots on the grazing incidence mirror surface under FEL irradiation: analytic approach to modeling

Simple analytic equation is deduced to explain new physical phenomenon detected experimentally: growth of nano-dots (40–55 nm diameter, 8–13 nm height, 9.4 dots/μm2 surface density) on the grazing incidence mirror surface under the three years irradiation by the free electron laser FLASH (5–45 nm wavelength, 3 degrees grazing incidence angle). The growth model is based on the assumption that the growth of nano-dots is caused by polymerization of incoming hydrocarbon molecules under the action of incident photons directly or photoelectrons knocked out from a mirror surface. The key feature of our approach consists in that we take into account the radiation intensity variation nearby a mirror surface in an explicit form, because the polymerization probability is proportional to it. We demonstrate that the simple analytic approach allows to explain all phenomena observed in experiment and to predict new effects. In particular, we show that the nano-dots growth depends crucially on the grazing angle of incoming beam and its intensity: growth of nano-dots is observed in the limited from above and below intervals of the grazing angle and the radiation intensity. Decrease in the grazing angle by 1 degree only (from 3 to 2 degree) may result in a strong suppression of nanodots growth and their total disappearing. Similarly, decrease in the radiation intensity by several times (replacement of free electron laser by synchrotron) results also in disappearing of nano-dots growth.
International fitness scale (IFIS): association with motor performance in children with obesity

Background Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health; and compared with their normal-weight peers, these individuals tend to have a lower level of self-confidence, and consequently lower physical activity adherence. Due to these self-perceived barriers, the aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of an online training program on self-reported physical fitness (SRPF) in children with obesity (OB). Methods A total of 32 children with OB carried out physical fitness (PF) tests and were asked to complete the International Fitness Enjoyment Scale (IFIS) questionnaire. The physical fitness tests were the Standing Broad Jump (SBJ), the 6-Min Walking Test (6MWT) and the 4 × 10 m sprint test. Children participated in a 3-weekly 60-min training session through Zoom platform. Before the beginning of the training protocol, OB children were compared with normal weight (NW) ones for PF batteries and the IFIS questionnaire. Changes in performances after the training were assessed by paired Student t and Wilcoxon tests. Results After the online training program children increased their performance in 6MWT (mean difference (MD) = 54.93; p < 0.0001) in SBJ (MD = 10.00; p = 0.0001) and in 4 × 10 m sprint test (MD = −0.78; p < 0.0001). No differences were found in children’s physical fitness perception. Discussion Our study highlighted how a structured online training program can lead to improvements in PF of children with OB. Instead, the lack of differences in SRPF after the training suggests interesting questions to be explored on the aspects linked to self-perception. Therefore, even if our training protocol could not directly improve SRPF in children with obesity, the enhancement of their PF could be a starting point for achieving this result with a longer training period and consequently improve PA participation for children with OB.
THE EFFECT OF COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON THE LEARNING OF BLACK BODY, COMPTON AND X-RAYS

The main purpose of this study is to compare the effect of computer assisted instruction on the learning of black body, Compton, x-rays topics by pre-service science teachers with the method of traditional teaching. This research was conducted by the participation of 70 students from two different classes of 2nd grade at the İnönü University Education Faculty during the spring semester of 2008-2009 academic years. The study has been done as an experimental study according to pretest and posttest model. Independent sample t test was used for data analysis. While the instruction of black body, Compton, x-rays subjects in experimental group was performed for two weeks by means of animations which were prepared with Macromedia Flash 8.0 Program, the instruction of same subjects in control group was performed by using a traditional instruction method. The result of the study shows that students taught by computer supported animations were performed better scores than those in traditional teaching group (p<0,05).
The algebra of complex 2 × 2 matrices and a general closed Baker–Campbell–Hausdorff formula

We derive a closed formula for the Baker–Campbell–Hausdorff series expansion in the case of complex 2×2 matrices. For arbitrary matrices A and B, and a matrix Z such that exp⁡Z=exp⁡Aexp⁡B, our result expresses Z as a linear combination of A and B, their commutator [A,B], and the identity matrix I. The coefficients in this linear combination are functions of the traces and determinants of A and B, and the trace of their product. The derivation proceeds purely via algebraic manipulations of the given matrices and their products, making use of relations developed here, based on the Cayley–Hamilton theorem, as well as a characterization of the consequences of [A,B] and/or its determinant being zero or otherwise. As a corollary of our main result we also derive a closed formula for the Zassenhaus expansion. We apply our results to several special cases, most notably the parametrization of the product of two SU(2) matrices and a verification of the recent result of Van-Brunt and Visser (2015 J. Phys. A: Math. Theor. 48 225207) for complex 2×2 matrices, in this latter case deriving also the related Zassenhaus formula which turns out to be quite simple. We then show that this simple formula should be valid for all matrices and operators.
Clinical Management of COPD in the Real World: Can Studies Reveal Errors in Management and Pathways to Improve Patient Care?

Abstract Real world data comprise information on health care that is derived from multiple sources outside typical clinical research settings. This review focuses on what real world evidence tells us about problems with the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), problems with the initial and follow-up pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, problems with the management of exacerbations and problems with palliative care. Data from real world studies show errors in the management of COPD with delays to diagnosis, lack of confirmation of the diagnosis with spirometry, lack of holistic assessment, lack of attention to smoking cessation, variable adherence to management guidelines, delayed implementation of appropriate interventions, under-recognition of patients at higher risk of adverse outcomes, high hospitalisation rates for exacerbations and poor implementation of palliative care. Understanding that these problems exist and considering how and why they occur is fundamental to developing solutions to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with COPD.
In-Season Longitudinal Hydration/Body Cell Mass Ratio Changes in Elite Rugby Players

Background: Hydration status has a direct role in sports performance. Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) and Urine Specific Gravity (USG) are commonly used to assess hydration. The study aims to identify the sensitivity and relationship between BIVA and USG in a field sports setting. Methods: BIVA and USG measurements were conducted five times throughout one rugby season. 34 elite male rugby players (25.1 ± 4.4 years; 184.0 ± 7.8 cm; 99.9 ± 13.4 kg) were enrolled. Differences over time were tested using one-way repeated measures ANOVA, and Bonferroni’s post-hoc test was applied in pairwise comparisons. Resistance-reactance graphs and Hotelling’s T2 test were used to characterize the sample and to identify bioelectrical changes. A repeated measures correlation test was conducted for BIVA-USG associations. Results: Two clear trends were seen: (1) from July to September, there was a vector shortening and an increase of the phase angle (p < 0.001); and (2) from December to April, there was a vector lengthening and a decrease of the phase angle (p < 0.001). USG reported neither changes nor correlation with BIVA longitudinally (p > 0.05). Vector variations indicated a body fluid gain (especially in the intracellular compartment) and a body cell mass increase during the preseason, suggesting a physical condition and performance improvement. During the last months of the season, the kinetic was the opposite (fluid loss and decreased body cell mass). Conclusions: Results suggested that BIVA is sensitive to physiological changes and a better option than USG for assessing hydration changes during a rugby sports season.
Making Sense of Abstract Algebra: Exploring Secondary Teachers’ Understandings of Inverse Functions in Relation to Its Group Structure

ABSTRACT This article draws on semi-structured, task-based interviews to explore secondary teachers’ (N = 7) understandings of inverse functions in relation to abstract algebra. In particular, a concept map task is used to understand the degree to which participants, having recently taken an abstract algebra course, situated inverse functions within its group structure (i.e., the set of invertible functions under composition). In addition, their particular conceptions of functions and function composition throughout the interviews were then also considered as a means to explore further their responses during the interviews. Findings indicate that only two participants showed evidence of the desirable mathematically powerful understandings from abstract algebra in relation to inverse functions, and further analysis suggests a variety of challenges in terms of developing meaningful connections, which were more related to conceptions about secondary content than to the abstract algebra content. Implications for the mathematical preparation of secondary teachers are discussed.
An Integrated Damage, Visual, and Radar Analysis of the 2015 Foshan, Guangdong, EF3 Tornado in China Produced by the Landfalling Typhoon Mujigae (2015)

AbstractThis work presents an integrated damage, visual, and radar analysis of a tropical cyclone (TC) tornado that has not been documented as detailed as midlatitude tornadoes. On 4 October 2015, an enhanced Fujita 3 (EF3) tornado spawned into Typhoon Mujigae and hit Foshan, Guangdong Province, China. This tornado was generated in a minisupercell ∼350 km northeast of the TC center and lasted about 32 minutes, leaving a southeast-to-northwest damage swath 30.85 km long and 20–570 m wide. Near-surface wind patterns and the size of the tornado, juxtaposition of the condensation funnel with the damage swath and radar signatures, and consistency between near-surface wind speed estimated from visual observations and that estimated using EF scale were revealed based on ground and aerial surveys, radar and surface observations, photographs, and tornado videos. Tornado videos showed two occurrences of vertical subvortices followed by the formation of a horizontal vortex. Some features of the tornado, the parent s.
YEW EXTRACTS - A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS WITH POTENTIAL ALLELOPATHIC PROPERTIES

Representative species of the Taxus genus, known since antiquity for their toxicity, have been an essential plant resource for the production of plant extracts with medicinal properties (anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial) and, more recently, for the study of their allelopathic properties with significant implications in organic agriculture (bioherbicidal potential). With a view to the development of this new direction of research, the present work aims: to present a qualitative evaluation of two types of plant extracts (aqueous and alcoholic) of different concentrations (1% and 5%) obtained from various organs (bark, leaves, arils, and seeds) belonging to three Taxus taxa: a spontaneous taxa - Taxus baccata L. ( T1 ) and two cultivated taxa - Taxus baccata ( T2 ) and Taxus baccata 'Robusta' ( T3 ) at different times of the phenological cycle by determining their absorption spectra (of both types of extracts), total amounts of polyphenols and flavonoids, and by evaluating their antioxidant capacity (alcoholic extracts); to investigate, under experimental conditions of cultivation the possible allelopathic effects induced by the aqueous extracts on the germination, growth, and development of the seedlings in two test plant species: Amaranthus retroflexus L. (ruderal species) and Lycopersicon esculentum Mill, variety Silvia (crop species). The data indicates the presence of phenolic and compounds, alkaloids, and carotenoid pigments in the alcoholic extracts prepared from the different organs of the studied yew taxa, showing higher amounts of polyphenols and flavonoids in the extracts obtained from the leaves of taxon T2 compared to taxon T1. The effect of 1% and 5% aqueous extracts obtained from the bark of the three investigated yew taxa, as well as 1% aqueous extracts prepared from the leaves of taxon T3 on seed germination, seedling growth, and development was more pronounced in the crop species Lycopersicon esculentum Mill, variety Silvia, compared to the ruderal broadleaf weed Amaranthus retroflexus L. , both species having rapid germination stimulated by ambient light. Aqueous extracts of 5% concentration obtained from the arils of plants belonging to the three yew taxa stimulated the elongation of the seedlings’ hypocotyls of both test species.
Mathematics PISA Problems Using Local Context for Elementary School Students

Referring to the results of an international survey, one of which is PISA, the achievements of Indonesian students are still below the global average score. The main problem that is the causative factor is that students need to be used to solving similar problems. The issues used in PISA questions are familiar to only some students in Indonesia. This study aimed to develop PISA model mathematical problems with valid and reliable local contexts and potential impacts. The type of research conducted is development research using the ADDIE model with the stages of analysis, design, development, and evaluation. The test subjects were fifth-grade elementary school students in Bengkulu and South Sumatra provinces. The research instruments were product development validity sheets, legibility sheets, and student response questionnaires. Data analysis consisted of validity analysis using the Aiken Index and reliability with Cronbach Alpha. The study results show that PISA model mathematical questions with the regional context meet the validity, reliability, and potential impact criteria. The results of the implementation test showed that 11 students (27.50%) were in the low category, 32 students (55.00%), and 7 students (17.50%) were in the high category.