Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Graphene nanoribbon wrapped cobalt manganite nanocubes for high performance all-solid-state flexible supercapacitors

Nanocubes of cobalt manganite, CoMn2O4, were grown in situ over graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) to form a CoMn2O4/GNR composite during hydrothermal processing. The proposed all-solid-state supercapacitor (SC), CoMn2O4/GNR//CoMn2O4/GNR, with a polymer gel electrolyte showed an excellent electrochemical performance. It can be reversibly cycled over a large potential range of 3 V, resulting from the synergism of the pseudocapacitive and electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) materials. The pseudocapacitance arises from the binary redox couple of the different cations in CoMn2O4, which, in combination with the GNRs, endows a high performance and long term stability. The SC demonstrates a high energy density of 44.6 W h kg−1 and a power density of 11.3 kW kg−1 with a short diffusion coefficient (Da) of 1.02 × 10−7 cm2 s−1 and a relaxation time constant (τ) of 5.6 μs. It demonstrates ∼95% capacitive retention with a steady coulombic efficiency even after 12 000 charge/discharge cycles. Moreover, a steady performance of the cell with good capacitive behaviour, even in the harsh environment of different bending states, encourages its commercial use in portable electronics.
Carbon Nanofilm with a New Structure and Property

We have prepared a carbon film of nanometer thickness, which is called here a carbon nanofilm (CNF), starting from the oxidation of graphite. The structure and thickness of the CNF are determined by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction. The structure is of a new type (S.G.: P3), in which carbon six-membered-ring planes are stacked with the sequence of . AA. According to electron energy loss spectroscopy, a substantial amount of oxygen is detected but the molar ratio of oxygen to carbon is possibly decreased to less than 0.1. The CNF changes from an insulator to a semiconductor when reduced on heating at 250°C.
Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Thermodynamic Analysis, and Experimental Study of Phase Stability of Zinc Sulfide Nanoparticles

A comprehensive study of the phase stability of ZnS nanoparticles was carried out using combined molecular dynamics simulations, thermodynamic analysis, and experimental investigations. Average surface energies of the sphalerite and wurtzite phases of zinc sulfide (ZnS) were calculated to be 0.86 and 0.57 J/m2, respectively, using results from dynamics simulations of free faces of ZnS crystals at 300 K. Thermodynamic analysis, making use of the surface energy data, shows that smaller wurtzite nanoparticles are more thermodynamically stable than sphalerite. When the average particle size is ∼7 nm, the temperature for the transformation from sphalerite to wurtzite is 25 °C, dramatically lower than that observed in bulk material (∼1020 °C at 1 bar). The transformation from 3-nm sphalerite to wurtzite was simulated, and the activation energy was found to be only ∼5 kJ/mol. The very small activation energy may imply a different mechanism for the phase transformation in very small ZnS nanoparticles. Results of .
Variability in ITS1 and ITS2 Sequences of Historic (herbaria) and Extant (fresh) Phalaris Species

Background: Phalaris species occupy diverse environments throughout all continents except Antarctica. Phalaris arundinacea is an important forage, ornamental, wetland restoration and biofuel crop grown globally as well as being a wetland invasive. The ITS (internal transcribed spacer) region has been used for Phalaris barcoding as a DNA region with high nucleotide diversity for Phalaris species identification. Recent findings that P. arundinacea populations in Minnesota USA are most likely native and not European prompted this analysis to determine whether Eurasian vs. native North American P. arundinacea differed in ITS regions. Our objectives were to amplify and compare ITS regions (ITS1 and ITS2) of historic (herbaria) and extant (fresh) Phalaris specimens; analyze ITS regions for species-specific polymorphisms (diagnostic SNPs); compare ITS regions of historic Phalaris specimens with known, extant Phalaris species.Results: We obtained complete ITS1 and ITS2 sequences from 31 Phalaris historic (herbaria samples, 1908 to 2001) and five extant (fresh) specimens. Herbaria Phalaris specimens did not produce new SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) not present in extant specimens. Diagnostic SNPs were identified in 8/12 (66.6%) Phalaris species. This study demonstrates the use of herbaria tissue for barcoding as a means for improved species identification of Phalaris herbaria type specimens. No significant correlation between specimen age and genomic DNA concentration was found. Phalaris arundinacea showed high SNP variation within its clade, with the North American being distinctly different than other U.S. and most Eurasian types, potentially allowing for future identification of specific SNPs to geographic origin.Conclusions: While not as efficient as extant specimens to obtain DNA, Phalaris herbaria specimens can produce high quality ITS sequences to evaluate historic genetic resources and facilitate identification of new species-specific barcodes. No correlation between DNA concentration and age of historic samples (119 years) occurred. Considerable polymorphism was exhibited in the P. arundinacea clade with several N. American accessions being distinct from Eurasian types. Further development of within species- and genus-specific barcodes could contribute to designing PCR primers for efficient and accurate identification of N. American P. arundinacea. Our finding of misidentified Phalaris species indicates the need for DNA sequence database curation for proper specimen identification.
Determinants of marketing innovation among SMEs in Vietnam: a resource-based and stakeholder perspective

Innovative marketing practices are essential for firms to increase sales and profitability. This paper aims to investigate the determinants of firms’ marketing innovation based on the employment of resource-based view and stakeholder theory. A probit regression model linking marketing innovation with proxies of firms’ resources and pressures from firms’ stakeholders was tested based on a dataset of 5,857 Vietnamese enterprises taken from a survey by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam in 2016. The findings indicate that firms’ size decreases the probability of marketing innovation by 1%, while internal knowledge gained from internal R&D causes the probability of marketing innovation to increase by 0.18%. Besides, the political connection and col- laborations with competitors and private consultants drive the probability that firms implement the marketing innovation up by 0.09%, 0.12%, and 0.09%, respectively. On the other hand, export-oriented firms are more likely to implement marketing innovation by 0.03%, while foreign ownership reduces the chance of this decision by 0.05%. This research also reveals the essential role of the firm’s market pressures to enter into new markets or improve product quality in encouraging marketing innovation by 0.16% and 0.13%, respectively.
Effect of feed supplementation on growth performance and plasma minerals and metabolites in hair lambs grazing Panicum maximum

Forty-eight hair lambs (12.7 ± 1.9 kg BW) that grazed Panicum maximum pasture in the daytime and were kept in yards overnight were used to evaluate the influence of a feed supplement on growth performance, plasma minerals and metabolites. Lambs were randomly assigned to two treatments: no feed supplement (control) and feed supplement (300 g/head per day). The growth performance trial lasted 77 days. At the end of the trial, blood samples were collected to determine plasma minerals and metabolites. Feed supplementation improved total BW gain, ADG and feed conversion as compared to no supplementation. Supplemented lambs had higher serum concentrations of total protein, albumin, globulin and glucose than lambs not supplemented. Packed blood cell volume, haemoglobin, urea and cholesterol, as well as blood mineral values in lambs not supplemented were similar to those of supplemented lambs. Feed supplementation of growing lambs grazing pasture in the daytime and kept in yards overnight is an important management strategy for improving growth performance and some blood metabolites related to health and nutritional status.
The prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in people with psychotic disorders in secure settings – a systematic review

ABSTRACT The aim of this review was to estimate the prevalence of cardiometabolic disease indicators in people with psychotic disorders in secure settings. A PRISMA guided systematic search and appraisal was conducted for studies of metabolic disease indicators in samples of adult male and female inpatients in secure psychiatric hospitals and inmates in custodial centres with diagnoses of psychotic disorders. Seventeen studies were selected for review. An ability to validly summarise and compare prevalence data across studies were limited by the extent of methodological heterogeneity. The weighted pooled prevalence rates were determined to be: metabolic syndrome 23.5% (N = 1,390, 95% CI 21.3, 25.7), diabetes 11.2% (N = 2,582, 95% CI 9.9, 12.4), dyslipidaemia 29.2% (N = 1,135, 95% CI 26.6, 31.9), hypertension 25.0% (N = 857, 95% CI 22.1, 27.9), being overweight or obese 72.4% (N = 840, 95% CI 69.4, 75.5) and cardiovascular disease 15.6% (N = 1,047, 95% CI 13.4, 17.8). The prevalence of CMD indicators in people with psychotic disorders in secure settings were predominantly higher compared to the general population and either similar or lower compared to people with psychotic disorders in the community.
Spatio-Temporal Evolution of Land Use Transition and Its Eco-Environmental Effects: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin, China

Human activities and environmental deterioration have resulted in land use transition (LUT), which seriously affects the ecosystem service value (ESV) of its region. Therefore, relevant policy measures are urgently needed. Nevertheless, research on the relationships between LUTs and ESVs from the overall watershed scale is lacking. Thus, the geo-information Tupu method was applied to analyze the dynamic patterns of LUT based on land use data from 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2018 of the Yellow River Basin (YRB). Then, a newly revised ecosystem services calculation method was utilized to the responses of ESV to LUTs. The results indicated that the Tupu units of the LUT were mainly based on the mutual transformation of grassland and unused land, and cultivated land and forestland, which were widely distributed in the upper and middle reaches of the basin. The spatial distribution was concentrated, and the expansion’s trend was also obvious. Moreover, the conversion of cultivated land into construction land was mainly distributed in the lower reaches of the basin. During 1990–2018, the total ESV fluctuated and increased (+10.47 × 108 USD) in the YRB. Thereinto, the ESV of grassland (45%) and forestland (30%) made the greatest contribution to the total ESV. As for different reaches, the ESV increased in the upstream, but decreased in the midstream and the downstream. In terms of contribution rate, the conversion of unused land into grassland (12.477%) and grassland into forestland (9.856%) were the main types to enhance the ESV in the YRB, while the conversion of forestland into grassland (−8.047%) and grassland to unused land (−7.358%) were the main types to reduce the ESV. Furthermore, the range of ecological appreciation zones was widely distributed and scattered, while the range of ecological impairment zones was gradually expanded. These findings could have theoretical support and policy implications for land use planning and environmental services in the YRB.
One molecule, two states: Single molecular switch on metallic electrodes

The state‐of‐the‐art density functional theory (DFT) has become an essential tool for the investigation and development of molecular electronics at the electronic and atomic level. In this review paper, we show several typical examples to demonstrate that the DFT approaches, combined with nonequilibrium Green's function method, are able to design many prominent molecular switches—the most fundamental component in molecular electronics that can be utilized in information storage and logic gates. We mainly review the progress and important features of four remarkable switches with distinct transition mechanisms: (a) azobenzene‐like switches based on the cis–trans isomerization; (b) diarylethene‐like switches based on open‐closed transition; (c) porphyrin‐like switches based on tautomerizations; and (d) benzene‐like switches based on the physisorbed state and chemisorbed state. Special attentions have been paid on the molecular configuration, switching mechanism, and the role of van der Waals forces between the molecules and the metallic electrodes. We also summarize the avenues to effectively tailor the bistability, reversibility, and transport properties of these systems.
Scaling of Al2O3 dielectric for graphene field-effect transistors

We investigate the scaling of Al2O3 dielectric on graphene by atomic layer deposition (ALD) using ultra-thin, oxidized Ti and Al films as nucleation layers. We show that the nucleation layer significantly impacts the dielectric constant (k) and morphology of the ALD Al2O3, yielding k = 5.5 and k = 12.7 for Al and Ti nucleation layers, respectively. Transmission electron microscopy shows that Al2O3 grown using the Ti interface is partially crystalline, while Al2O3 grown on Al is amorphous. Using a spatially uniform 0.6 nm-thick Ti nucleation layer, we demonstrate graphene field-effect transistors with top dielectric stacks as thin as 2.6 nm.
Surveying the X-Ray Behavior of Novae as They Emit γ-Rays

The detection of GeV γ-ray emission from Galactic novae by the Fermi-Large Area Telescope has become routine since 2010, and is generally associated with shocks internal to the nova ejecta. These shocks are also expected to heat plasma to ∼107 K, resulting in detectable X-ray emission. In this paper, we investigate 13 γ-ray emitting novae observed with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, searching for 1–10 keV X-ray emission concurrent with γ-ray detections. We also analyze γ-ray observations of novae V407 Lup (2016) and V357 Mus (2018). We find that most novae do eventually show X-ray evidence of hot shocked plasma, but not until the γ-rays have faded below detectability. We suggest that the delayed rise of the X-ray emission is due to large absorbing columns and/or X-ray suppression by corrugated shock fronts. The only nova in our sample with a concurrent X-ray/γ-ray detection is also the only embedded nova (V407 Cyg). This exception supports a scenario where novae with giant companions produce shocks with external circumbinary material and are characterized by lower density environments, in comparison with novae with dwarf companions where shocks occur internal to the dense ejecta.
Bringing History Forward: Learning from Historical Context when Translating Contemporary Health Evidence into Planning Practice

We describe an historical review of planning documents related to a newly developing high-density locality in Sydney, Australia. The review was undertaken to support the translational component of a larger project investigating how best to include knowledge and experience from the health disciplines to ensure a way of living not hitherto commonplace in Australia is also health-supportive. This article presents (i) key findings from the historical data; (ii) associated learnings about practice, developed to assist the wider translational objectives; and (iii) observations on the potential for such historical reviews to inform better planning practice more broadly.
Residual Trees Response to Selective Cutting Operations in Caspian Forests

Nacrtak Damages to residual trees caused by felling operation were assessed in the stands of a Caspian hardwood forest. Following the felling operation, a fi eld survey was done to collect data of all residual trees (species, DBH, height) and of tree wounds (size class, location, intensity of damage). Different harvesting intensities were studied, and treatments were replicated three times. The results showed that the treatment with the medium and high harvest intensity was found to cause the highest percentage of damage and the largest stem wounds. It is concluded that harvesting intensity should be limited to 3 trees/ha during each harvesting operation to reduce the extent of tree damage and thus future fi nancial loss.
Scalable THz Network-On-Chip Architecture for Multichip Systems

While THz wireless network-on-chip (WiNoC) introduces considerably high bandwidth, due to the high path loss, it cannot be used for communication between far apart nodes, especially in a multichip architecture. In this paper, we introduce a cellular and scalable architecture to reuse the frequencies of the chips. Moreover, we use a novel structure called parallel-plate waveguide (PPW) that is suitable for interchip communication. The low-loss property of this waveguide lets us increase the number of chips. Each chip has a wireless node as a gateway for communicating with other chips. To shorten the length of intra- and interchip THz links, the optimum configuration is determined by leveraging the multiobjective simulating annealing (SA) algorithm. Finally, we compare the performance of the proposed THz multichip NoC with a conventional millimeter-wave one. Our simulation results indicate that when the system scales up from four to sixteen chips, the throughput of our design is decreased about 5.8 % , while for millimeter-wave NoC, this reduction is about 21 % . Furthermore, the average latency growth of our system is only 1 % compared with about 40 % increase for the millimeter-wave NoC.
Analysis of the acrylamide in breads and evaluation of mitochondrial/lysosomal protective agents to reduce its toxicity in vitro model

Abstract Acrylamide, as a carcinogenic agent, is formed during food processing. Because of the high number of gastrointestinal cancers in Ardabil City, we hypothesized that probably the amount of acrylamide is high in the traditional breads. Also, due to the human are inevitably subjected to acrylamide, we searched strategies for reducing its toxicity in cellular level. The concentration of acrylamide in Barbari, Taftoon, Sangak, and Lavash breads were 143.5 ± 2.5, 129.4 ± 1.7, 95.2 ± 1.3, and 17.5 ± 2.5 μg/kg, respectively. Mitochondrial/lysosomal protective agents decreased acrylamide-induced oxidative damages. Results indicated acrylamide is high in these breads and mitochondrial/lysosomal protective agents could be a strategy for reduction of its toxicity.
Thematic and Methodological Trends of Computational Thinking Skills-Related Graduate Theses in Turkey

The purpose of this research is to analyse the thematic and methodological trends of computational thinking skills-related graduate theses in Turkey. Within the scope of this purpose, a total of 38 works, including 30 Master's and 8 doctoral studies, published in the National Thesis Centre database of YÖK (Council of Higher Education), were analysed using a document analysis model, one of the qualitative research methods. A descriptive content analysis technique was used to examine graduate theses. According to the results of the research, it has been concluded that the effects of programming teaching, robotics, and block-based visual programming on computational thinking skills are examined in graduate theses. It has been determined that a very limited number of design and development studies have been carried out to develop computational thinking skills. It has been observed that the majority of graduate theses were made in the field of Computer Education and Instructional Technology and most theses were published in 2019. It has been concluded that graduate theses are mostly designed by using the quantitative research method and quasi-experimental design, and secondary school sample profile is mostly preferred in the studies. However, it has been seen that the data collected by using a scale, interview, and observation data collection tools are analysed in accordance with predictive analysis techniques. As a result of the research, it has been recommended that design studies should be carried out in which qualitative or mixed research methods are used and especially pre-school sample profiles are preferred.
Growth of Collisional Orogens From Small and Cold to Large and Hot—Inferences From Geodynamic Models

It is well documented that the interplay between crustal thickening and surface processes determines growth of continent‐continent collision orogens from small and cold to large and hot. Additionally, studies have demonstrated that the structural style of a mountain belt is strongly influenced by inherited (extensional) structures, the pattern of erosion and deposition, as well as the distribution of shallow detachment horizons. However, the factors controlling distribution of shortening and variable structural style as a function of convergence and surface process efficiency remain less explored. We use a 2D upper‐mantle scale plane‐strain thermo‐mechanical model (FANTOM) coupled to a planform, mass conserving surface‐process model (Fastscape), to investigate the long‐term evolution of mountain belts and the influence of lithospheric pull, extensional inheritance, surface processes efficiency, and decoupling between thin‐and thick‐skinned tectonics. We establish an evolutionary shortening distribution for orogenic growth from a mono‐vergent wedge to an orogenic plateau, and find that internal crustal loading is the main factor controlling the large scale evolution, while lithospheric pull modulates the plate driving force for orogenesis. Limited foreland‐basin filling and minor exhumation of the orogen core are characteristic for low surface‐process efficiency, while thick foreland‐basin fill, and profound exhumation of the orogen core are characteristic for high surface‐process efficiency. Utilizing a force balance analysis, we show how inherited structures, surface processes, and decoupling between thin‐and thick‐skinned deformation influence structural style during orogenic growth. Finally, we present a comparison of our generic modeling results with natural systems, with a particular focus on the Pyrenees, Alps, and Himalaya‐Tibet.
CEO CHARACTERISTICS, OWNERSHIP CONCENTRATION AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE

The study aims at investigating the influence of CEO characteristics on Corporate Social Responsibiliy (CSR) Disclosure and the moderation effect of ownership concentration on the influence of CEO characteristics on CSR disclosure. The sample consist of 93 companies listed in the Indonesian Stock Exchange from 2013 to 2015. The data of CEO characteristics were gathered from the economics and business-related educational background, the functional experience, the gender and the age in the annual reports of the sampled companies and other relevant sources. On the other hand, the data of ownership concentration and of control variable such as company size, financial performance, financial leverage and audit quality were gathered from the BvD Osiris database. The data of CSR disclosure were gathered by means of checklist method on the annual reports of these companies based on the GRI G4 index. The results of the study show that the output functional experience characteristic has positive influence on the level of CSR disclosure. In addition, the moderation test from the ownership concentration on the influence of CEO characteristics on CSR disclosure do not show significant results.