Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Green's function representations for seismic interferometry

The term seismic interferometry refers to the principle of generating new seismic responses by crosscorrelating seismic observations at different receiver locations. The first version of this principle was derived by Claerbout (1968), who showed that the reflection response of a horizontally layered medium can be synthesized from the autocorrelation of its transmission response. For an arbitrary 3D inhomogeneous lossless medium it follows from Rayleigh's reciprocity theorem and the principle of time-reversal invariance that the acoustic Green's function between any two points in the medium can be represented by an integral of crosscorrelations of wavefield observations at those two points. The integral is along sources on an arbitrarily shaped surface enclosing these points. No assumptions are made with respect to the diffusivity of the wavefield. The Rayleigh-Betti reciprocity theorem leads to a similar representation of the elastodynamic Green's function. When a part of the enclosing surface is the earth's free surface, the integral needs only to be evaluated over the remaining part of the closed surface. In practice, not all sources are equally important: The main contributions to the reconstructed Green's function come from sources at stationary points. When the sources emit transient signals, a shaping filter can be applied to correct for the differences in source wavelets. When the sources are uncorrelated noise sources, the representation simplifies to a direct crosscorrelation of wavefield observations at two points, similar as in methods that retrieve Green's functions from diffuse wavefields in disordered media or in finite media with an irregular bounding surface.
Novel Asymmetric Operation Scheme for HfO2-Based FeRAM Based on Reconstruction of Ferroelectric Dynamics Impacts

In this work, with the consideration of pulsing sequence of FeRAM operation, the impacts of hafnia-based ferroelectric (FE) dynamics on polarization switching and memory window (MW) are experimentally investigated. For the first time, it is found that additional polarization switching when read “0” (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${P}_{ {SW}{0}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) occurs, and the change of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${P}_{ {SW}{0}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> is non-monotonical with varied pulse width. Moreover, the impact of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${P}_{ {SW}{0}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> on MW is analyzed, the unchanged maximum amount of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${P}_{ {SW}{0}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> under lower voltage operation may lead to severe MW degradation (47.1% @ 2V). It is concluded that longer pulse width is required for write operation than read operation, and with further proposed asymmetric operation scheme with longer write pulses, significant MW improvement is achieved, largely alleviating the MW reduction issue caused by extra switching <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${P}_{ {SW}{0}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>.
ASSETS AND THREATS TO Molinia MEADOWS (Molinion caeruleae ALLIANCE) ON CHOSEN NATURA 2000 AREAS IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE SILESIAN UPLAND

The studies on diversity and conservation status of Molinia meadows as significantly endangered natural habitats are very important in the context of nature protection on the European scale. The collected basic data for exemplary protected objects in the Silesian Upland, whose main subject of protection is the already mentioned natural habitat, provide basis for continuing monitoring and for drawing conclusions concerning their protection. This was the main aim of the undertaken research. Occurrence of the Galio veri-Molinietum and the Selino carvifoliae-Molinietum caeruleae associations from the Molinion caeruleae alliance were observed on the analyzed areas. The most important floristic assets of these areas include occurrence of a significant number of 5 plant species under strict protection as well as occurrence of Laserpitium prutenicum regarded as critically endangered on the areas of the Silesian Voivodeship. Communities on the designated Natura 2000 areas of "Meadows in Jaworzno" above all are endangered by natural processes (plant succession), while the area of "Meadows in Slawkow" by human activities connected with amelioration and development as well as devastation of the area by off-road vehicles. Significance of the areas designated for protection in preserving valuable phytocenotic structures has been highlighted, especially in the aspect of their
mediating role of organizational justice in the relationship tween transformational leadership and nurses ’ quality of work life : cross-sectional questionnaire survey

Background: The importance of transformational leadership for nurses’ well-being is increasingly acknowledged. However, there is a paucity of research examining the mechanisms that may explain the relationships between transformational leadership and nurses’ quality of work life. Objectives: First, to examine two possible psychological mechanisms that link transformational leadership behaviors to nurses’ quality of work life. Second, to study the relationship between nurses’ quality of work life and their work engagement. Design: Cross-sectional study design. Settings: The study took place in 47 different hematology, oncology, and hematology/ oncology units in France. Participants were nurses and auxiliary nurses. Participants: 343 nurses completed the questionnaire. Surveys were sent to all nurses working in the units. 95% were female, the average age was 36.30 years. Methods: Nurses were asked to rate their supervisor’s transformational leadership style and their perceptions of distributive and interactional justice in the unit. They were also asked to evaluate their own level of quality of work life and their work engagement. Results: Distributive justice and interactional justice were found to fully mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and nurses’ quality of work life. In addition, nurses’ quality of work life positively related to their work engagement. Conclusions: Transformational leaders may help ensure nurses’ quality of work life which in turn increases their work engagement. These leadership practices are thus beneficial for both employees and organization. 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Corresponding author at: E.A. 2114 Psychologie des Âges de la Vie, ersité François-Rabelais de Tours, UFR Arts et Sciences Humaines, artement de psychologie, 3 rue des Tanneurs, 37041 Tours Cedex 01, ce. Tel. : +33247366554. E-mail address: nicolas.gillet@univ-tours.fr (N. Gillet).
In Vitro Evaluation of Light-Induced Cytotoxic Property: Synergistic Effects of Anthocyanin/Curcumin as a Photosensitizer

Background: Photodynamic therapy is one of the non-invasive treatment modalities used to treat a wide range of oral mucosal lesions including oral leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, post-radiation-induced oral mucositis, and aphthous ulcerations. High-level laser therapy has also been employed in the management of oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs). Photodynamic therapy includes three major components: photosensitizer, light source, and presence of oxygen. Examples of commonly used photosensitizers are methylene blue; porphyrins; and 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) with light sources of differing wavelengths such as diode, neon, and argon helium. Methodology: Anthocyanin extract was prepared from 25 g of Punica granatum diluted with methanol through the flash evaporation method. Curcumin extract was prepared by diluting initially with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and later with distilled water. Post-preparation, the samples were treated with MCF-7 cells (cancer cell line) and the MTT (mono-tetrazolium salt) test was performed to determine cell viability. Results: The anthocyanin group exhibited cell death of 27%, whereas the curcumin group exhibited cell death of 17%. A group containing a combination of anthocyanin-curcumin exhibited cell death of 30% compared to that of the control group proving to be superior among all the groups. Conclusion: Anthocyanin-curcumin proved to have a light cytotoxic property and could be further used in managing various oral mucosal lesions after evaluation of other photophysical properties.
Serum metallomics reveals insights into the associations of elements with the progression of preleukemic diseases toward acute leukemia

Abstract Acute leukemia (AL) is a critical neoplasm of white blood cells with two main subtypes: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This study is focused on understanding the association of the preleukemic disease aplastic anemia (APA) with ALL and AML at metallomic level, using healthy subjects as a control. In this study, a validated and efficient inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry/MS-based workflow was employed to profile a total of 13 metallomic features. The study encompassed 41 patients with AML, 62 patients with ALL, 46 patients with APA, and 55 age-matched healthy controls. The metallomic features consisted of eight essential elements (Ca, Co, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Se, and Zn) and five non-essential/toxic elements (Ag, Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb). Six out of the 13 elements were found to be substantially different (P < .05) using absolute concentrations between serum samples of AL (ALL and AML) and preleukemia (APA) patients in comparison with healthy subjects. Elements including magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, and zinc were upregulated and only one element (chromium) was downregulated in serum samples of disease when compared with healthy subjects. Through the utilization of both univariate tests and multivariate classification modeling, it was determined that chromium exhibited a progressive behavior among the studied elements. Specifically, chromium displayed a sequential upregulation from healthy individuals to preleukemic disease (APA), and ultimately in patients diagnosed with ALL. Overall, metallomic-based biomarkers may have the utility to predict the association of APA with ALL.
Annual rates of ground deformation (1993–2010) at Campi Flegrei, Italy, revealed by Persistent Scatterer Pair (PSP) – SAR interferometry

Campi Flegrei is an active volcanic district located along the Eastern Tyrrhenian continental margin, Italy, and is worldwide known for dramatic ground deformation phenomena (bradyseism) recorded over the last centuries. The purpose of this article is to present the annual rates of ground deformation fields (average velocity, average acceleration, and combined annual velocity/acceleration) at Campi Flegrei, during almost two decades (years 1993–2010). The research work was conducted based on a temporal analysis and advanced mapping of Persistent Scatterer Pair (PSP) data, obtained from interferometric processing of radar satellite European Remote Sensing-1/2 and Environmental Satellite (ENVISAT) scenes of the study area. Patterns and trends of annual PSP velocity have provided a reconstruction of the spatial and temporal variability of ground deformation in terms of uplift and/or subsidence along the satellite line of sight (LOS). The analysis of annual PSP velocity and acceleration has revealed an intense dynamics of the Campi Flegrei caldera collapse-resurgence system, testified by the high PSP velocity and acceleration values, as well as the significant changes in the rates of ground deformation through time. The main results of this research indicate that the largest ground deformation is localized within and around the structural border of the Campi Flegrei caldera and suggest a systematic recurrence of opposite trends (uplift vs. subsidence) in the ground deformation of the inner caldera region with respect to the surrounding areas throughout the analysed time period.
PHYTOCONSTITUENTS AND IN VITRO ANTI-UROLITHIATIC ACTIVITY OF VARIOUS HYDROPHILIC EXTRACTS OF TERMINALIA CATAPPA LEAVES ON CALCIUM OXALATE CRYSTAL

Background: Medicinal plants play an important role in the alternative or complement therapy to manage of urinary stones at this time. Terminalia genus was proved anti-urolithiatic activity via in vitro inhibition of calcium oxalate formation. Among the samples, Terminalia catappa showed as a potential plants for this activity in India. Moreover, they were a common plant species in Vietnam and there was no research on this topic in our country. Objectives: To evaluate in vitro antiurolithiatic activity of Terminalia catappa leaves in Vietnam, through inhibition of calcium oxalate formation. In addition, moisture value, preliminary screening of the chemical composition and determination of tanninoid content of aqueous extract also were conducted. Materials and methods: Moisture content of herbs was conducted according to guidelines of 5th Vietnam pharmacopoeia, appendix 9.6. Qualitation of the phytochemical constituents of aqueous extract with appropriate reagents to confirm the presence of natural compounds via chemical reactions. Determination of tanninoid content of aqueous extract was evaluated by using oxidation-reduction titration method (Lowenthal assay) and skin powder method in instructing of appendix 12.6 from 5th Vietnam pharmacopoeia. Inhibitory effect of calcium oxalate formation of three hydrophilic extracts (45% ethanol, 96% ethanol and aqueous extracts) was confirmed by nucleation assay with cystone as a positive control. Results: Moisture content of medicinal plant was 11.625%. Terminalia catappa leaves contain the major phytochemical constituents such as flavonoids, tanninoids and saponins. The tanninoid content according to Lowenthal method and skin powder method were 10.88% and 10.70%, respectively. Therefore, the average tannin content was confirmed to be approximately 10.79%. Among the investigated samples, aqueous extract showed the best inhibitory activity of calcium oxalate crystal formation with an IC50 of 602.67 μg/mL when compared to cystone with IC50 423.05 μg/mL. Conclusions: The aqueous extract from Terminalia catappa leaves has been shown to be a promising source for anti-calcium oxalate crystals formation activity on experimental model. The anti-urolithic potential of Terminalia catappa leaves may be related to its major phytoconstituents.
Discordant Beliefs and Conflict Avoidance among Islamic Sects in North-Western Nigeria

This article examined the discordant beliefs among Islamic sects in Northwest Nigeria on the second coming of Prophet ‘Iisa (Jesus), within the context of Hadeeth as a primary source of Islamic law; respecting the companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW); abiding by the governance of secular political rulers and using Shaykhs (past pious spiritual leaders) as intermediaries to attain spirituality from Allah. It then investigated how each sect reacts when confronted with rivalry or aggression fromanother sect(s). Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) was used to collect data from male and female members of four purposively selected sects in Katsina, Kaduna and Kano States. Findings were analysed using thematic, narrative and textual explication approaches. Findings indicate that discordant beliefs within the context of believing in the second coming of Prophet ‘Iisa (Jesus), using Hadeeth as an Islamic source of legislation, respecting the Prophet’s companions, and abiding by secular leaders’ rules exist among the sects. While some of the discordant beliefs among them led to verbal insults and confrontations, some were managed and handled with calmness, wisdom and avoidance of potential conflicts, thereby averting any potential combative/physical intra-religious and inter-sectarian violent conflicts that may arise from discordant beliefs among the sects. The study concludes that although there were discordant beliefs among the four Islamic sects, they were able to manage their discordance through strategic conflict avoidance techniques. Therefore, we recommend that members of different Islamic sects in Northwest Nigeria find time to enroll themselves in formal education where they can seek knowledge for self-development and intellectual growth instead of relying only on the interpretations of their leaders on religious matters.
A REVIEW OF PARACETAMOL: MECHANISM OF ACTION AND THE EFFECTS ON SPERMATOGENESIS

Nowadays, there are many factors causing the decrease of male reproductive function such as diet, routine, chemical, . But some of them have not been paid appropriate attention to, especially the use of paracetamol, which has a significant negative effect on the reproductive process. In this study, we will summarize the results of several studies on the harmful effects of prolonged high-dose use of paracetamol on sperm number, quality, portability and testicular morphology in experimental animals and humans. The association between the long-term usage of paracetamol in chronic human diseases and their toxicity is highly concerned, especially the reproductive function. Their toxicity has increased more in adult male subjects, along with the introduction of studies on the use of high and long-term doses of paracetamol affecting reproductive quality. This review discusses the link between long-term usage of high doses of paracetamol and fertility as well as the effects of sex hormones in experimental animals and humans nowadays. As a result, paracetamol affects the reproductive system, impairing spermatogenesis and sperm quality. The amount of reproductive function damage, the dosage and duration of paracetamol usage are closely correlated. When groups of participants take paracetamol, numerous investigations in both experimental animals and humans have shown a decrease in sperm count and sperm motility as well as abnormalities in sperm morphology and testicular histology. Physicians have to exercise caution while treating patients with paracetamol and other related medications, especially men. Therefore, more studies should be done to determine the relationship between dosage, response, and treatment duration. When treating patients with decreased sexual function, medications that can prevent paracetamol toxicity should be used in conjunction with other medications. Especially, traditional medicine continues to play a significant part in the research and development of many new medicines despite the rapid advancement of contemporary medicine.
Exploring the Effects of Rearing Densities on Epigenetic Modifications in the Zebrafish Gonads

Rearing density directly impacts fish welfare, which, in turn, affects productivity in aquaculture. Previous studies have indicated that high-density rearing during sexual development in fish can induce stress, resulting in a tendency towards male-biased sex ratios in the populations. In recent years, research has defined the relevance of the interactions between the environment and epigenetics playing a key role in the final phenotype. However, the underlying epigenetic mechanisms of individuals exposed to confinement remain elucidated. By using zebrafish (Danio rerio), the DNA methylation promotor region and the gene expression patterns of six genes, namely dnmt1, cyp19a1a, dmrt1, cyp11c1, hsd17b1, and hsd11b2, involved in the DNA maintenance methylation, reproduction, and stress were assessed. Zebrafish larvae were subjected to two high-density conditions (9 and 66 fish/L) during two periods of overlapping sex differentiation of this species (7 to 18 and 18 to 45 days post-fertilization, dpf). Results showed a significant masculinization in the populations of fish subjected to high densities from 18 to 45 dpf. In adulthood, the dnmt1 gene was differentially hypomethylated in ovaries and its expression was significantly downregulated in the testes of fish exposed to high-density. Further, the cyp19a1a gene showed downregulation of gene expression in the ovaries of fish subjected to elevated density, as previously observed in other studies. We proposed dnmt1 as a potential testicular epimarker and the expression of ovarian cyp19a1a as a potential biomarker for predicting stress originated from high densities during the early stages of development. These findings highlight the importance of rearing densities by long-lasting effects in adulthood conveying cautions for stocking protocols in fish hatcheries.
Melting behavior of (Mg,Fe)O solid solutions at high pressure

High pressure melting of (Mg,Fe)O ferropericlase, the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's lower mantle, is of fundamental importance for understanding the chemical differentiation, geodynamics and thermal evolution of the Earth's interior. We report the first systematic experimental study of melting behavior in the MgO‐FeO system up to 3600 K and 7 GPa, indicating the ideal solution between solid and liquid (Mg,Fe)O in the MgO‐rich portion. The zero pressure melting slope of MgO is ∼221 K/GPa derived from our resistance heating measurements, which is several times higher than the value from the previous measurements in a CO2‐laser heated diamond anvil cell, but consistent with the theoretically predicted melting curves. Our results combined with the previous first‐principles simulations suggest that the melting temperature of MgO‐rich (Mg,Fe)O is significantly higher than the geotherm through the lower mantle and this would place an upper bound on the solidus of the lower mantle.
Organ Donation Awareness among Family Members of ICU Patients

Background and Objectives: With one of the lowest donation rates in the European Union, Romania faces challenges in organ donation from brain death donors, within an opt-in system. This study aims to measure the attitudes and knowledge of ICU patient’s relatives toward organ donation. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the intensive care unit of the Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Oradea, Romania. A 24-item self-administered questionnaire (N = 251) was used to collect data on knowledge about organ and tissue donation and transplantation, as well as the willingness to donate. Results: A high degree of awareness and willingness for organ donation and transplantation was recorded. The main positive predictor of willingness to donate was the perception of helping others by donating their organs after brain death (β = 0.537, OR = 1.711, p < 0.05), and the main negative predictor was the idea that the whole body should be buried intact (β = −0.979, OR = 0.376, p < 0.01). Conclusions: A basic understanding of organ donation and transplantation and favorable attitudes toward organ donation were registered. Families’ interviews for organ donation consent may be affected due to extreme emotional distress.
Mandatory CSR disclosure, institutional ownership and firm value: Evidence from China

This study aims to contribute to the relevant accounting, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) literature by examining the value relevance of mandatory CSR disclosures in China. Using a difference‐in‐differences (DID) research design and a sample based on propensity score matching (PSM) over the period from 2003 to 2020, our findings suggest that mandatory CSR disclosures are negatively associated with firm' values. We also find that firms with a high level of institutional ownership and leverage experience a relatively lower drop in firms' values as a result of the mandatory CSR disclosures. These findings remain robust to alternative sampling design, use of market to book value as an alternative measure of firms' market‐based performance, and a parallel test to validate our DID analysis. Our findings have useful implications for managers, regulators, policy makers and other stakeholders.