Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Beach‐Profile Measurement, Theory and Analysis: Practical Guidance and Applied Case Studies

Whilst beach‐profile surveying is a relatively long‐established and widely utilised shoreline monitoring technique, a considerable gap exists between theoretical and practical requirements from, and uses of, beach‐profile data. The paper bridges this gap by providing a summary of the key elements of beach‐profile measurement, theory and analysis. The benefits of applying these elements to practical coastal management are given in three case studies. The first case study presents results from beach‐profile analysis on a regional scale in East Anglia. The second case study applies both analytical and theoretical techniques to investigate erosional problems along a coastal bay in Jersey. The third case study assesses the performance of two major sand‐replenishment schemes in Poole Bay (on the south coast of England) based upon beach‐profile volumetric analyses. Most importantly, the paper demonstrates that beach‐profile measurement, theory and analysis can provide information of practical use in coastal management.
Examining the impact of relational benefits on continuance intention of PBS services: mediating roles of user satisfaction and engagement

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the dimensionality of relational benefits in public bike sharing (PBS) and explore the mediating role of user satisfaction and engagement on the linkage between relational benefits and continuance intention.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a mixed method approach. Data were collected using convenience sampling technique from 411 users of PBS in Bhubaneswar, India. In the first part of the study, in-depth interviews were conducted to identify a set of relational benefits for scale development. In the second part, CB-SEM was used to establish the reliability and validity of the scale and test the hypotheses linking relational benefits with user satisfaction, engagement and continuance intention.FindingsThe analysis suggests that relational benefit is a second order construct having five distinct yet related dimensions namely economic, convenience, environmental, identity related and health and safety benefits. Also, the impact of relational benefits on continuance intention is positively and significantly mediated through user satisfaction and engagement.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is conducted in only one Indian city and is limited to PBS, which, is one of the elements of green transportation and does not cover other modes of transportation. Therefore, generalization of findings beyond this region and the mode of transportation should be done with caution.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the extant management literature by examining the mediating role of user satisfaction and engagement on the linkage between relational benefits and continuance intention which is an unexplored area of research. The study adds to existing knowledge by exploring the dimensionality of relational benefits in PBS context.
Photosynthetic nitrogen- and water-use efficiencies in C3 and C4 subtype grasses grown under two nitrogen supply levels

ABSTRACT C4 plants have higher photosynthetic nitrogen- and water-use efficiencies (PNUE and PWUE) than C3 plants. Some studies on C4 grasses have reported that NADP-malic enzyme (NADP-ME) grasses have higher PNUE than NAD-malic enzyme (NAD-ME) grasses, whereas other studies have suggested that this difference is caused by the traits of phylogenetic lineage. Further extensive studies are required to properly understand the PNUE and PWUE of C4 grasses. We investigated the PNUE and PWUE for 22 grass species of four photosynthetic types [4 NADP-ME, 6 NAD-ME, 6 phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PCK), and 6 C3 species] grown under two N supply levels. Under the same N level, the three C4 types showed higher photosynthetic rate and lower stomatal conductance and transpiration rate than the C3 type, but these parameters were similar in the C4 types. Although there were no significant differences in leaf mass per area and N content per leaf area among the four types, these traits tended to be somewhat lower in the NADP-ME type than in other types. As a result, PNUE was highest in the NADP-ME type, lowest in the C3 type, and intermediate in the NAD-ME and PCK types. PWUE was much higher in the C4 types than in the C3 type but similar in the C4 types. The N supply level did not greatly affect the trends of PNUE and PWUE. This study suggests that the NAD-ME and PCK grasses have the N-related physiological traits similar to each other but differing from the NADP-ME grasses. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
A baurusuchid yearling (Mesoeucrocodylia, Crocodyliformes), from the Adamantina Formation, Bauru Group, Upper Cretaceous of Brazil

ABSTRACT Occurrences of young and immature individuals, relatively rare in the fossil record, are important due to the great amount of morphological and evolutionary information they reveal about a lineage’s development. Although crocodylomorphs are the most abundant terrestrial vertebrates found in the Bauru Basin, southeastern Brazil, even outnumbering dinosaurian materials, much remains to be understood about their anatomy, ecology, and ontogeny. Egg fragments, nests and nesting sites attributed to Baurusuchus have been previously described, but unfortunately none of these yielded embryonic or hatchling remains. Here, we describe, for the first time, skeletal material of a small notosuchian yearling, recovered from the Adamantina Formation, with osteological features consistent with a baurusuchid affinity. We provide and discuss osteological and histological evidence of its ontogenetic stage, revealing morphological characters distinct from most adult forms, including conspicuous centro-parapophyseal laminae and developed ventral keels. Computerised tomography data also allowed for the identification of incipient ossification and a novel ontogenetic feature in the diminishing volume of the frontal´s internal recesses. Similar materials will increase our understanding of notosuchian ontogeny and diversity, thus requiring growth characters to be integrated into future phylogenies.
BIM Standard in Off-Site Construction

AbstractBuilding information modeling (BIM) is rapidly gaining acceptance as the preferred method of communicating the design professional’s intent to the owner and various stakeholders. These data-rich models can be used effectively by other members of the design team to coordinate the fabrication of a building’s different systems. This has innumerable advantages in off-site construction domain including speed, economy, sustainability, and safety. However, the ultimate success of BIM will in part depend on the ability to capture all relevant data in the BIM model and to successfully exchange data between different project participants. This demand plus a desire to avoid claims have indicated the need for a common standard to enable BIM to be the legal construction model. This standard forms the foundation for accurate and efficient communication and commerce that are required by the off-site construction industry. This study reviews the current state of BIM standards and its impact on off-site constructi.
On the trail of a comet's tail: A particle tracking algorithm for comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Context. During the post-perihelion phase of the European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission to comet 67P, the Optical, Spectroscopic, and Infrared Remote Imaging System on board the spacecraft took numerous image sequences of the near-nucleus coma, with many showing the motion of individual pieces of debris ejected from active surface areas into space. Aims. We aim to track the motion of individual particles in these image sequences and derive their projected velocities and accelera- tions. This should help us to constrain their point of origin on the surface, understand the forces that inﬂuence their dynamics in the inner coma, and predict whether they will fall back to the surface or escape to interplanetary space. Methods. We have developed an algorithm that tracks the motion of particles appearing as point sources in image sequences. Our algorithm employs a point source detection software to locate the particles and then exploits the image sequences’ pair-nature to reconstruct the particle tracks and derive the projected velocities and accelerations. We also constrained the particle size from their brightness. Results. Our algorithm identiﬁed 2268 tracks in a sample image sequence. Manual inspection not only found that 1187 ( ∼ 52%) of them are likely genuine, but in combination with runs on simulated data it also revealed a simple criterion related to the completeness of a track to single out a large subset of the genuine tracks without the need for manual intervention. A tentative analysis of a small ( n = 89) group of particles exempliﬁes how our data can be used, and provides ﬁrst results on the particles’ velocity, acceleration, and radius distributions, which agree with previous work.
The Relation between Maternal Personality and Internalizing/ Externalizing Behaviors: Mediating Role of Maternal Alexithymia, Children’s Alexithymia and Emotional Regulation

Objective: Although many studies have investigated the effect of maternal personality on internalizing and externalizing behaviors of a child, the role of both mother and child’s emotional mechanisms in these behaviors is little explored. The present study was focused on the relationship between the mother’s personality, and internalizing and externalizing behaviors of children with the mediating role of children’s alexithymia, mother’s alexithymia, and children’s emotion regulation (ER). Method: 162 mothers and elementary school-aged children were recruited regarding their demographics and completed the NEO personality inventory, Child behavior checklist, Toronto alexithymia scale, Children’s alexithymia measure, and Children’s emotion regulation checklist. Data were analyzed using SPSS (ver.23), and AMOS (ver.23). Results: Structural equations modeling demonstrated an acceptable model fit to data (CMIN/DF = 1.233, RSME = 0.038, GFI = 0.962). Mother’s alexithymia predicted internalizing problems whereas it didn’t predict externalizing problems in children. Also, the bootstrap results indicated that the mother and children’s alexithymia and children’s ER had mediating roles between mother’s personality and externalizing and internalizing problems. Conclusion: The present results demonstrated that mother’s personality can indirectly, through mother and children’s alexithymia and children’s ER act as an important factor in development of mental problems. In other words, findings indicated that children’s emotional development is not a one-way road, but it is a mutual process that involves both the mother and the child.
Impact of the Illinois Seat Belt Use Law on Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries

Consideration of statistical techniques to analyze the impact of seat belt use laws on traffic accidents and consequences suggests that the Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) method is preferable. This approach was applied to monthly fatalities, injuries classified by level of severity, and total accidents in Illinois. The most serious injuries did decline by over 500 per month. The ARIMA model did not indicate an overall increase in accidents or injuries, in contrast to a simple before-after comparison. It is estimated conservatively that the seat belt law provides benefits of $15 million per month in Illinois.
An analysis of success and failure factors for ERP systems in engineering and construction firms

Title: AN ANALYSIS OF SUCCESS AND FAILURE FACTORS FOR ERP SYSTEMS IN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FIRMS BooYoung Chung, Ph.D., 2007 Directed By: Professor Miroslaw J. Skibniewski, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Even though the use of ERP systems is growing and becoming more popular, these systems are still somewhat unfamiliar in the construction industry. Many engineering and construction firms know how beneficial ERP systems are, but they still hesitate to adopt these systems due to their high cost and risk. Without a doubt, a successful ERP implementation is an essential for the benefits from such systems, so this issue is always considered top priority in the ERP related research area. It is obvious that several important factors must be considered for successful implementation, but most engineering and construction firms have no idea what factors should be considered most heavily. Therefore, the main goal of this research is to help these firms better understand the critical factors that need to be considered to ensure the success of ERP systems. This research formulated the conceptual ERP success model based on strong background theories and knowledge gained from several industry practitioners. The survey instrument was designed based on the conceptual ERP success model, and was tested before conducting the main survey. The ERP success model and its variables were finally fixed after completing a series of data analyses with the main survey. Since there have been few studies attempting to validate empirically the factors affecting both ERP implementation and user adoption, this research focused on identifying the factors for the ERP success from both implementation project and user adoption perspectives. Then, identified factors were examined to verify their relationships with success indicators associated with the redefined ERP success. Furthermore, the research suggested recommendations for the ERP success showing how to approach ERP implementation to avoid failure and what we should do considering the significance of each factor to a given dependent variable based on the findings of the study. These recommendations can provide helpful information to engineering and construction firms when they consider implementing or upgrading their ERP systems. This information should help companies reduce tremendous ERP implementation risks so that companies can have more chances to improve their business value with the success of EPR systems. AN ANALYSIS OF SUCCESS AND FAILURE FACTORS FOR ERP SYSTEMS IN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FIRMS
One-Year Outcomes of the ROBUST II Study Evaluating the Use of a Drug-Coated Balloon for Treatment of Urethral Stricture

Objective To report 1-year results of the ROBUST II study investigating the safety and efficacy of a paclitaxel-coated balloon for the treatment of recurrent urethral strictures. Methods Subjects were adult men with a single anterior urethral stricture ≤ 3 cm in length and at least 2 prior stricture treatments. After treatment with the Optilume urethral drug-coated balloon (DCB), subjects were followed through 1 year. The primary safety endpoint was the rate of treatment-related serious complications at 90 days post-procedure. Efficacy outcomes included symptomatic assessments, erectile function measured using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), Qmax, and anatomic success. Results Sixteen men with an average of 4.1 prior dilations were treated with the DCB. Anatomic success was achieved at 6 months in 73%. Average IPSS improved from 18.4 to 6.0 at 1 year (P < 0.001). Qmax improved from 6.9 mL/sec to 20.8 mL/sec (P < 0.001). There was no change in IIEF. Four subjects received additional treatment within 1 year. There were no treatment-related serious complications. Conclusions Short-term follow-up of men with urethral stricture treated with the Optilume DCB showed durable anatomic results at 6 months and sustained symptomatic improvement through 1 year. Treatment with the device was safe.
A Smartphone-Based Intervention as an Adjunct to Standard-of-Care Treatment for Schizophrenia: Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Antipsychotic medications have limited benefits in schizophrenia, and cognitive behavioral therapy may be beneficial as an adjunct. There may be potential for implementing mobile cognitive behavioral therapy–based treatment for schizophrenia in addition to standard antipsychotic medications. Objective This study aims to determine whether PEAR-004, a smartphone-based investigational digital therapeutic, improves the symptoms of an acute psychotic exacerbation of schizophrenia when it is added to standard treatments. Methods This was a 12-week, multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled, rater-blinded, parallel group proof‑of‑concept study of 112 participants with moderate acute psychotic exacerbation in schizophrenia. This study was conducted in 6 clinical trial research sites in the United States from December 2018 to September 2019. The primary outcome, change in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) from baseline to week 12 or the last available visit, was analyzed using the mixed-effects regression model for repeated measures, applied to an intent-to-treat sample. Results The total PANSS scores slightly decreased from baseline over the study period in both groups; the treatment difference at day 85 between PEAR-004 and sham was 2.7 points, in favor of the sham (2-sided P=.09). The secondary scales found no benefit, except for transient improvement in depressive symptoms with PEAR-004. Application engagement was good, and patient and clinical investigator satisfaction was high. No safety concerns were observed. There was some evidence of study site heterogeneity for the onboarding processes and directions on PEAR-004 product use at baseline and throughout the study. However, these differences did not affect the efficacy results. Conclusions In the largest-to-date randomized, sham-controlled study of a digital therapeutic in schizophrenia, PEAR-004 did not demonstrate an effect on the primary outcome—total PANSS scores—when compared with a nonspecific digital sham control. The secondary and exploratory results also did not demonstrate any notable benefits, except for possible temporary improvement in depressive symptoms. This study provided many useful scientific and operational insights that can be used in the further clinical development of PEAR-004 and other investigational digital therapeutics. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03751280; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03751280
Catch-22: Token Women Trying to Reconcile Impossible Contradictions between Organisational and Societal Expectations

Extending tokenism theory, and Kanter’s work on numerical representation within organisations, we emphasise the societal context of gender inequality in order to understand token women’s lived experiences at work. Based on analysis of 29 in-depth interviews in a multinational (MNC) situated in the distinctive socio-institutional setting of Saudi Arabia, the article expands Kanter’s typology of roles, to capture token assimilation in a context-embedded way. In particular, we explore the interaction of a seemingly Western MNC espousing liberal values, rules and norms with the enduring patriarchal and traditional context of Saudi Arabia. Further adding texture to Kanter’s theory, this study reveals that the organisational context cannot be seen as fundamentally neutral and inevitably interacts with the societal context, resulting in unique manifestations of tokenism.
Nonrespiratory complications of nusinersen‐treated spinal muscular atrophy type 1 patients

Emergence of new treatments for spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1) has led to dramatic improvements in respiratory failure and survival. However, these “treated” patients sustain major problems in other organ systems, which may directly or indirectly affect their respiratory function. We observed three main nonrespiratory manifestations in these patients comprised of facial deformities, feeding problems, and spinal deformities.
Perioperative Complications of Laminoplasty in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy -A Comparative Study Between Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament and Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Using a Nationwide Inpatient Database

Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives Laminoplasty (LAMP) is one of the effective methods to successfully achieve surgical decompression in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). However, little evidence exists regarding the perioperative complications in LAMP for patients with ossification of the longitudinal ligament (OPLL) compared with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). We aimed to investigate the perioperative complication rates and medical costs of DCM, including OPLL and CSM patients who underwent LAMP using a large national inpatient database. Methods This study identified patients who underwent LAMP for OPLL and CSM from 2010 to 2016 using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database. We compared the incidence of perioperative complications (systemic and local), reoperation rates, medical costs during hospitalization, and mortality were between the OPLL and CSM groups after propensity score matching. Results This study included 22,714 patients (OPLL: 7485 patients, CSM: 15,229 patients). Consequently, 7169 pairs were matched. More perioperative systemic complications were detected in the OPLL group (one complication: 9.1% vs 7.7%; P = .002), especially for pneumonia (.5% vs .2%; P = .001) and dysphagia (.5% vs .2%; P = .004). The local complication rate was also higher in the OPLL group (paralysis: 1.1% vs .6%, P = .006; spinal fluid leakage: .4% vs .1%, P = .002). The hospitalization costs were approximately $2300 higher ($19,024 vs $16,770; P < .001) in the OPLL group. Conclusions More perioperative complications and higher medical costs were noted in patients with OPLL than in patients with CSM who underwent LAMP.
Changing treatments paradigms and role of immunotherapy in recurrent endometrial cancer

Purpose of review Over the past decade, the treatment of patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer (EC) shifted away from the use of chemotherapy to more novel targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches. Recent findings The Cancer Genome Atlas data demonstrated different subgroups within ECs, more specifically, it facilitated the identification of predictive biomarkers. In particular, immunotherapies (immuno-oncology (IO)) are active either as monotherapy or in combination with other agents, depending on the biomarker profile of the tumor. Summary In May 2017, pembrolizumab was approved for patients with microsatellite instability high (MSI-H) EC. More recently, this approval was extended for patients harvesting tumors with a high tumor mutational burden status. Furthermore, in July 2021, the combination of pembrolizumab and lenvatinib was approved for patients who do not exhibit MSI-H disease. Given the wealth of targets in EC and different targetable mutations, the challenge will be to choose the proper treatment and the proper sequencing to derive the best outcome in the first-line setting and improve outcomes in subsequent settings. This review summarizes the current indications of immunotherapy for the treatment of advanced and recurrent EC. We outline the role of testing for uterine cancer and its implication in therapy management. Finally, we address new concepts for immunotherapy combinations with other therapies.
Reduction of parasitic coupling in packaged MMICs

Electromagnetic coupling between circuit elements within a package is often significant, or even catastrophic, at frequencies near a package resonance. In future, large, highly integrated, millimeter-wave MMICs, this resonant coupling will be difficult to avoid. The addition of lossy materials to the enclosure will reduce the coupling, but not eliminate it. A rigorous application of the method of moments is used to determine the relative amount of power coupled from a microstrip circuit in an enclosure to a resonant mode. The full-wave analysis is used to analyze a large gap in a transmission line and a transmission line with a single shunt open-circuit stub attached midway between the input and output connectors. The scattering parameters and the power lost to the resonant modes of the enclosure are determined. The results indicate that a further reduction in the coupling of power to the resonant modes is possible by repositioning the circuit within the enclosure. <<ETX>>