Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Landslide Hazard Assessment in a Monoclinal Setting (Central Italy): Numerical vs. Geomorphological Approach

A correct landslide hazard assessment (LHA) is fundamental for any purpose of territorial planning. In Italy, the methods currently in use to achieve this objective alternate between those based on mainly qualitative (geomorphological) and quantitative (statistical–numerical) approaches. The present study contributes to the evaluation of the best procedure to be implemented for LHA, comparing the results obtained using two different approaches (geomorphological and numerical) in a territorial context characterized by conditioning and triggering factors, favorable to the instability of the slopes. The results obtained, although preliminary, evidence the respective limitations of the methods and demonstrate how a combined approach can certainly provide mutual advantages, by addressing the choice of the best numerical model through direct observations and surveys.
High-entropy oxynitride as a low-bandgap and stable photocatalyst for hydrogen production

Metal oxynitrides are promising photocatalysts due to their narrow bandgap, but their lower stability compared to metal oxides is a drawback. The introduction of high-entropy alloys with entropy-stabilization features has shown high potential for various functional applications in recent years. By considering these two types of materials, we developed a high-entropy oxynitride for photocatalytic water splitting. The material, with a general composition of TiZrHfNbTaO6N3 and a d0 electronic configuration, showed a narrow bandgap as 1.6 eV, which is much lower than the bandgap of relevant binary and high-entropy oxides. The material exhibited photocurrent generation and photocatalytic hydrogen production with high chemical stability, suggesting the high potential of high-entropy oxynitrides as advanced low-bandgap and stable photocatalysts.
In-Band Pumped Thulium-Doped Tellurite Glass Microsphere Laser

Microresonator-based lasers in the two-micron range are interesting for extensive applications. Tm3+ ions provide high gain; therefore, they are promising for laser generation in the two-micron range in various matrices. We developed a simple theoretical model to describe Tm-doped glass microlasers generating in the 1.9–2 μm range with in-band pump at 1.55 μm. Using this model, we calculated threshold pump powers, laser generation wavelengths and slope efficiencies for different parameters of Tm-doped tellurite glass microspheres such as diameters, Q-factors, and thulium ion concentration. In addition, we produced a 320-μm tellurite glass microsphere doped with thulium ions with a concentration of 5·1019 cm−3. We attained lasing at 1.9 μm experimentally in the produced sample with a Q-factor of 106 pumped by a C-band narrow line laser.
Effects of ozone and salicylic acid on post-harvest quality of parsley during storage

ABSTRACT The present study investigated the effects of ozone and salicylic acid (SA) on storage life and quality of parsley. Parsley bunches were subjected to three treatments: immersion in SA solutions (1 and 2 mM), immersion in distilled water (control) and exposure to gaseous ozone (2.14 mg m−3) after dipping into distilled water. Treated bunches were stored at 1°C and 90% (± 5%) relative humidity for 28 days, assessing a range of quality criteria during the storage period. In cold storage conditions, the loss of fresh weight of the parsley was delayed in treatments with SA, compared with the control. Treatments with SA, especially at 2 mM, preserved the vivid green colour of the parsley during storage better than the treatment with ozone or the control. SA was the best treatment for maintaining the sensory quality of the parsley, while the ozone had negative effects on the external appearance and the taste. During storage, the respiration rate and the production of ethylene, indicators of metabolic activity, were suppressed (not significant for respiration rate) in parsley treated with ozone gas.
LMI-Based Results on Robust Exponential Passivity of Uncertain Neutral-Type Neural Networks with Mixed Interval Time-Varying Delays via the Reciprocally Convex Combination Technique

The issue of the robust exponential passivity analysis for uncertain neutral-type neural networks with mixed interval time-varying delays is discussed in this work. For our purpose, the lower bounds of the delays are allowed to be either positive or zero adopting the combination of the model transformation, various inequalities, the reciprocally convex combination, and suitable Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional. A new robust exponential passivity criterion is received and formulated in the form of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Moreover, a new exponential passivity criterion is also examined for systems without uncertainty. Four numerical examples indicate our potential results exceed the previous results.
A Perspective for Best Governance of the Bari Canyon Deep-Sea Ecosystems

There is growing awareness of the impact of fishery activities on fragile and vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems, stimulating actions devoted to their protection and best management by national and international organizations. The Bari Canyon in the Adriatic Sea represents a good case study of this, since it hosts vulnerable ecosystems, threatened species, as well as valuable commercial species, but virtually lacks substantial management plans for the sustainable use of resources. This study documents the high level of biodiversity of the Bari Canyon and the impact of human activities by analyzing remotely operated vehicle surveys and benthic lander deployments. An integrated socio-economic study provides information on fishing pressure in the Bari Canyon and in the surrounding areas. Finally, measures of conservation, protection, and management are discussed and suggested for this remarkable site in the context of the deep Mediterranean Sea.
Macro-level Criminological Perspectives and School Delinquency: A Meta-analysis

School delinquency in public elementary, middle, and high schools has decreased in recent years, but is still a major issue that has negative mental health and academic implications for adolescents. Although research has focused on both individual-level and school-level explanations of school delinquency, it is not yet clear which macro-level criminological perspectives best explains it. Using 656 effect sizes nested within 75 studies and 30 unique datasets, this study addresses two questions using meta-analytic methods: Which macro-level criminological perspectives explain between-school differences in delinquency? Are effect sizes invariant across samples and research design? Results indicate that only concentrated disadvantage and social cohesion are significantly related to school delinquency. With the exception of concentrated disadvantage, effects are homogenous. This suggests that some school-level explanations are useful and future research should not exclude these factors. Practical implications suggest that improving social cohesion in schools may be more effective at preventing violence than target-hardening efforts.
Characterization of Heterogeneous Polyacrylamide Hydrogels by Tracking of Single Quantum Dots

Single particle tracking (SPT) microscopy is a powerful experimental technique for characterizing mobility within complex media. In this paper, we study the motion of single core/shell CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) within synthetic polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogels to provide insight into the structure of these heterogeneous gel networks. Subdiffusive mean-square displacements (MSD) and non-Gaussian van Hove functions are observed for gels with a range of cross-linker contents, which we interpret in terms of transient caging events of QDs due to the presence of denser regions of the network. Experimentally determined caging time distributions follow power-law behaviors for short times, consistent with the predictions of a simple random trap model for the confining energy landscape. Over the range of composition studied, greater cross-linker concentrations are found to yield an increase in the frequency of long trapping events, corresponding to larger characteristic trapping energies and therefore a lower over.
Critical Legal Essay to Advocate Iranian Children's Right to "Proper" Education

This article aims to create a critical legal essay to answer the main question of how to help Iranian governance in improving the respect of children's right to "proper education"? The concept of the "right to proper education" serves the Iranian children's right to education more consistently with the very sociocultural-Islamic context of this developing country rather than an allegedly occidental form of right to education. To create such an approach, we have combined a critical view to the Iranian legal system, as well as a sociological view to the Iranian educational system, while benefiting the philosophical results of an inquiry on virtue ethics and Islamic education. Finally, this critical legal essay suggests the Iranian governance to be open to a shift toward a modern contractual authority in the educational system to be more compatible with the psycho-emotional needs of children and at the same time to apply the virtue ethics' political advice to move toward a liberal form of educational policies that promotes the virtues of autonomy and toleration.
Application of a multilayer perceptron artificial neural network for identification of peach cultivars based on physical characteristics

In the fresh fruit industry, identification of fruit cultivars and fruit quality is of vital importance. In the current study, nine peach cultivars (Dixon, Early Grande, Flordaprince, Flordastar, Flordaglo, Florda 834, TropicSnow, Desertred, and Swelling) were evaluated for differences in skin color, firmness, and size. Additionally, a multilayer perceptron (MLP) artificial neural network was applied for identification of the cultivars according to these attributes. The MLP was trained with an input layer including six input nodes, a single hidden layer with six hidden nodes, and an output layer with nine output nodes. A hyperbolic tangent activation function was used in the hidden layer and the cross entropy error was given because the softmax activation function was functional to the output layer. Results showed that the cross entropy error was 0.165. The peach identification process was significantly affected by the following variables in order of contribution (normalized importance): polar diameter (100%), L∗ (89.0), b∗ (88.0%), a∗ (78.5%), firmness (71.3%), and cross diameter (37.5.3%). The MLP was found to be a viable method of peach cultivar identification and classification because few identifying attributes were required and an overall classification accuracy of 100% was achieved in the testing phase. Measurements and quantitative discrimination of peach properties are provided in this research; these data may help enhance the processing efficiency and quality of processed peaches.
Service Quality Dimensions in Hotel Service Delivery Options: Comparison between Human Interaction Service and Self-Service Technology

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the similarities and differences of customers’ service quality evaluations between human interaction service (HIS) and self-service technology (SST). This study conceptualizes the service quality construct with five dimensions (i.e., reliability, competence, efficiency, tangibility, and enjoyment) that can be applied in HIS and SST. Such dimensions are hypothesized to have influences on customer satisfaction and service loyalty. The moderating effect of the two service delivery options in the relationships, as mentioned above, is also hypothesized. Results indicate that reliability, competence, efficiency, and enjoyment positively influence customer satisfaction, which increases loyalty. In addition, the relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty is stronger when customers receive HIS in hotels. Detailed implications are provided in the main body of this research.
UvA-DARE (Digital Academic Repository) EU health solidarity in times of crisis: Explaining public preferences for EU-risk pooling for medicines

The COVID-19 outbreak in Europe has brought attention to EU health policy as a focal point for solidarity, particularly as it concerns access to medicines. Against the backdrop of policy proposals for EU joint procurement of medicines, this article expands our understanding of public opinion towards this particular aspect of European integration. Drawing on data from a conjoint experiment in ﬁ ve EU countries, the study investigates the extent to which citizens ’ preferences concerning alternative policy designs for EU joint procurement of medicines are either structured along a pro-EU versus anti-EU or ideological divide, or are crisis driven by the perceived COVID-19 threat. The analysis reveals that individual preferences over the design of EU risk pooling for medicines are most strongly explained by Euroscepticism, while egalitarian ideology plays only a modest role. How citizens ’ perceived threat of COVID-19 a ﬀ ects their preferences for this form of EU risk pooling is dependent on the national context. access H3: People who are more concerned about the consequences of COVID-19 for their country are more supportive of risk pooling schemes that cover a wider scope of medicines (H3a) and that prioritise access to medicines according to medical need (H3b).
APLICAÇÃO DE REGULADORES VEGETAIS E DE FOSFITO DE POTÁSSIO EM MUDAS DE EUCALIPTO SUBMETIDAS À DEFICIÊNCIA HÍDRICA

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos da aplicacao de reguladores vegetais e de fosfito de potassio em mudas de hibrido de Eucalyptus grandis vs. Eucalyptus urophylla submetidas a deficiencia hidrica. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualisado com nove tratamentos e quatro repeticoes, em casa de vegetacao no Nucleo de Pesquisas Avancadas em Matologia, pertencente ao Departamento de Producao e Melhoramento Vegetal da Faculdade de Ciencias Agronomicas da UNESP, localizada no municipio de Botucatu (SP). Cada parcela experimental foi composta por um vaso contendo 5 L de solo, no qual foi transplantada uma muda no estadio de 3 a 4 pares de folhas. Os tratamentos foram aplicados quando as plantas estavam uniformes e bem aclimatadas, via pulverizacao foliar, utilizando 50 mL de solucao com a dose especifica de cada regulador vegetal e do fosfito de potassio. A irrigacao foi suspensa sete dias apos a aplicacao dos tratamentos. Cada tratamento constituiu-se de: 200 g ha -1 de acido salicilico (AS), 200 g ha -1 de metil salicilato (MeS), 1000 g ha -1 de acido jasmonico (AJ), 1000 g ha -1 de metil jasmonato (MeJ), 1000 g ha -1 de acido dihidro jasmonico (DHJ), 1000 g ha -1 de metil dihidro jasmonato (MeDHJ), 5 L p.c. de fosfito de potassio e dois tratamentos testemunhas, sem aplicacao de compostos, sendo um deles submetido a deficiencia hidrica e o outro irrigado. As variaveis avaliadas foram: taxa de transpiracao, taxa de transporte de eletrons (ETR) e teor de lipoperoxidos nas folhas. Os resultados obtidos mostram que o estresse por deficiencia hidrica elevou os teores de lipoperoxidos e reduziu o ETR nas folhas de eucalipto, contudo a aplicacao dos reguladores vegetais e do fosfito de potassio atenuaram os efeitos do estresse hidrico nas plantas, sobretudo nos tratamentos com o acido salicilico e o fosfito de potassio. Palavras-chave: Eucalyptus , acido salicilico, acido jasmonico.
Innovation policy and performance of Polish enterprises: in search for cluster cooperation additionality

The aim of the study is to identify the effect of European Union funds for innovation activities on the cooperation of enterprises as well as to assess the impact of cluster and out of cluster innovation cooperation on the innovation performance of Polish enterprises. Possible indirect policy outcome is connected with the concept of behavioural additionality used to measure the changes in the processes within firms resulting from public support. This article proposes the concept of cluster cooperation additionality, defined as the influence of policy instruments on enhanced innovation cooperation in and between clusters. Path analysis was used to verify the occurrence of these variables in Polish economy, with sample covering data from a Community Innovation Survey for 2008–2010, including 7783 medium and large manufacturing firms, from which n = 2795 enterprises declaring the introduction of product or/and process innovation were extracted to the final study.
Effects of Wood Product Utilization on Climate Change Mitigation in South Korea

Many countries, including South Korea, decided to suspend the inclusion of harvested wood products in their Nationally Determined Contributions, as part of the carbon inventory, in 2016. The inclusion of harvested wood products in the national greenhouse gases inventory must ensure the accuracy of carbon accounting and its conformity with the policy direction. The method used for harvested wood product carbon accounting can influence the accuracy of carbon account value, as well as policy direction based on greenhouse gas accounting. This research evaluated the utilization of domestic wood resources in South Korea in terms of carbon storage impacts from the perspective of the cascading use of wood products. The study also compared the two accounting methods (Tier 2 and Tier 3) of carbon storage for the period from 1970 to 2080, assuming the current pattern of wood resource utilization for the next sixty years. The results show that the current utilization of domestic wood resources is inefficient in terms of climate change mitigation. The analysis shows that there is a significant difference between the Tier 2 and Tier 3 methods in carbon storage effects, and the amount of harvested wood products carbon stock calculated by the Tier 2 method was found to be approximately double that of Tier 3. This result implies that there is a possibility of overestimating the carbon storage of harvested wood products when using the Tier 2 method in the case of net timber-importing countries, such as South Korea. The study can provide guidance for designing timber resource management from the perspective of the cascading use of wood products in order to contribute to sustainable development goals, including climate change mitigation.
Contrasting hydrological and thermal intensities determine seasonal lake-level variations – a case study at Paiku Co on the southern Tibetan Plateau

Abstract. Evaporation from hydrologically closed lakes is one of the largest components of the lake water budget; however, its effects on seasonal lake-level variations remain unclear on the Tibetan Plateau (TP) due to a lack of comprehensive observations. In this study, weekly lake evaporation and its effects on seasonal lake-level variations are investigated at Paiku Co on the southern TP using in situ observations of thermal structure and hydrometeorology (2015–2018). Lake evaporation from Paiku Co was estimated to be 975±142 mm during the ice-free period (May to December), characterized by low values of 1.7 ± 0.6 mm d−1 during the pre-monsoon season (May to June), high values of 5.5±0.6 mm d−1 during the post-monsoon season (October to December), and intermediate values of 4.0±0.6 mm d−1 during the monsoon season (July to September). There was a ∼ 5-month lag between the maximum net radiation (June) and maximum lake evaporation (November). These results indicate that the seasonal pattern of lake evaporation from Paiku Co was significantly affected by the large lake heat storage. Contrasting hydrological and thermal intensities may play an important role in the large amplitude of seasonal lake-level variations at deep lakes like Paiku Co. High inflow from monsoon precipitation and glacier melting and moderate lake evaporation, for instance, drove rapid lake-level increase during the monsoon season. In contrast, high lake evaporation and reduced inflow caused lake level to decrease significantly during the post-monsoon season. This study implies that lake evaporation may play an important role in the different amplitudes of seasonal lake-level variations on the TP.
International BEAT-PCD consensus statement for infection prevention and control for primary ciliary dyskinesia in collaboration with ERN-LUNG PCD Core Network and patient representatives

Introduction In primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) impaired mucociliary clearance leads to recurrent airway infections and progressive lung destruction, and concern over chronic airway infection and patient-to-patient transmission is considerable. So far, there has been no defined consensus on how to control infection across centres caring for patients with PCD. Within the BEAT-PCD network, COST Action and ERS CRC together with the ERN-Lung PCD core a first initiative has now been taken towards creating such a consensus statement. Methods A multidisciplinary international PCD expert panel was set up to create a consensus statement for infection prevention and control (IP&C) for PCD, covering diagnostic microbiology, infection prevention for specific pathogens considered indicated for treatment and segregation aspects. Using a modified Delphi process, consensus to a statement demanded at least 80% agreement within the PCD expert panel group. Patient organisation representatives were involved throughout the process. Results We present a consensus statement on 20 IP&C statements for PCD including suggested actions for microbiological identification, indications for treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Burkholderia cepacia and nontuberculous mycobacteria and suggested segregation aspects aimed to minimise patient-to-patient transmission of infections whether in-hospital, in PCD clinics or wards, or out of hospital at meetings between people with PCD. The statement also includes segregation aspects adapted to the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Conclusion The first ever international consensus statement on IP&C intended specifically for PCD is presented and is targeted at clinicians managing paediatric and adult patients with PCD, microbiologists, patient organisations and not least the patients and their families. For the first time ever, an international consensus statement for infection prevention and control in PCD is presented. A total of 20 statements were developed in a collaboration of BEAT-PCD, COST Action, ERS CRC and ERN-LUNG PCD Core Network. https://bit.ly/3yuahKt
A Monotonic Weighted Banzhaf Value for Voting Games

The aim of this paper is to extend the classical Banzhaf index of power to voting games in which players have weights representing different cooperation or bargaining abilities. The obtained value does not satisfy the classical total power property, which is justified by the imperfect cooperation. Nevertheless, it is monotonous in the weights. We also obtain three different characterizations of the value. Then we relate it to the Owen multilinear extension.
Modelling teachers’ caring behaviour through the lens of high school students

ABSTRACT Students’ positive perceptions of teachers’ caring behaviour have favourable outcomes, yet they have been little researched, especially in an Asian context. This study aims to establish a model explaining teachers’ caring behaviour (TCB) by testing multiple indicators. The survey instrument was administered to 296 students, whose responses were analysed using variance-based structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results proved that modelling, teacher-student interactions (TSI), pedagogical caring (PC), and teachers’ dispositions (TD) were significantly associated with TCB. Findings suggest that TCB would have a positive impact on the academic development and well-being of students.