Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Career Development on Employee Performance in PT. Dwi Indah Jakarta

The purpose of this study is to determine career development of the performance of PT. Dwi Indah Jakarta. This study used quantitative descriptive methods with data collection techniques through the distribution of questionnaires, and library data. In this study using a saturated sampling method used a total of 31 employees of PT. Dwi Indah Jakarta, using simple linear regression data analysis techniques. The results of this study show that there is an influence between career development on the performance of PT. Dwi Indah Jakarta has a strong positive influence and has an influence contribution of 55.2% on employee performance variables. The results of this study are expected to contribute to future research.
Molecular Aspects of the Functioning of Pathogenic Bacteria Biofilm Based on Quorum Sensing (QS) Signal-Response System and Innovative Non-Antibiotic Strategies for Their Elimination

One of the key mechanisms enabling bacterial cells to create biofilms and regulate crucial life functions in a global and highly synchronized way is a bacterial communication system called quorum sensing (QS). QS is a bacterial cell-to-cell communication process that depends on the bacterial population density and is mediated by small signalling molecules called autoinducers (AIs). In bacteria, QS controls the biofilm formation through the global regulation of gene expression involved in the extracellular polymeric matrix (EPS) synthesis, virulence factor production, stress tolerance and metabolic adaptation. Forming biofilm is one of the crucial mechanisms of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A common feature of human pathogens is the ability to form biofilm, which poses a serious medical issue due to their high susceptibility to traditional antibiotics. Because QS is associated with virulence and biofilm formation, there is a belief that inhibition of QS activity called quorum quenching (QQ) may provide alternative therapeutic methods for treating microbial infections. This review summarises recent progress in biofilm research, focusing on the mechanisms by which biofilms, especially those formed by pathogenic bacteria, become resistant to antibiotic treatment. Subsequently, a potential alternative approach to QS inhibition highlighting innovative non-antibiotic strategies to control AMR and biofilm formation of pathogenic bacteria has been discussed.
Evolving Environmental and Geometric Controls on Columbia Glacier's Continued Retreat

Geometry strongly controls the dynamic behavior of marine‐terminating (tidewater) glaciers, significantly influencing advance and retreat cycles independent of climate. Yet the recent, nearly ubiquitous retreat of tidewater glaciers suggests that changes in atmospheric and oceanic forcing may also drive dynamic change. To isolate the influence of geometry on tidewater glacier dynamics, we analyzed detailed observational time series from 2012 to 2016 for two tidewater glaciers with shared dynamic histories and environmental forcing: Columbia Glacier and its former tributary (Post Glacier) in southcentral Alaska. We find that although terminus retreat has driven decadal‐scale changes in dynamics of the Columbia‐Post system, environmental factors contribute to short‐term (i.e., seasonal) dynamic variability. In particular, analysis of force balance time series indicates that observed variations in speed result from seasonal changes to the subglacial hydrologic system and associated changes in basal drag. Variations in terminus position only drive noticeable speed change when the terminus retreats from regions of relatively high basal drag. In agreement with long‐term analyses of Columbia Glacier, we find that terminus geometry can perturb the timing of seasonal ice flow patterns. Specifically, our data support the idea that retreat of a glacier terminus into deeper water is accompanied by a shift in the primary control on frontal ablation. Although our analysis focuses on two Alaskan glaciers, our data suggest that changes in the relative importance of surface meltwater and buoyancy effects on submarine melting and/or calving may manifest as a shift in terminus change seasonality and offer a mechanism to identify frontal ablation controls.
DETERMINANTS OF INVESTOR BEHAVIOR IN GREEN SUKUK ON THE INDONESIAN ISLAMIC DIGITAL BANKING PLATFORM TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FINANCE ASEAN SUMMIT 2023

As the leader of the 2023 ASEAN Summit, Indonesia has put forward one of itsideas, namely, regarding sustainable finance. One of the sustainable finance schemesoffered by the government is green sukuk. Islamic digital banking platforms in Indonesiainclude platforms that facilitate online purchases of green sukuk for investors. Individualdecision-making or intention in carrying out economic activities is often influenced byvarious factors, one of which is the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use ofTechnology (UTAUT) model. This study aims to analyze the determinants of individualbehavior as investors in green sukuk investment through the Islamic digital bankingplatform in Indonesia. The study population consisted of the people of Central Java, anda sample of 125 respondents was selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis usingStructural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results showed thatEffort Expectancy and Social Influence had an insignificant effect and had a positiveand negative effect, respectively. Meanwhile, Facilitating Condition and PerformanceExpectancy have a positive and significant influence on Behavioral Intention.Keywords: green sukuk, sharia digital banking, sustainable finance, UTAUT
Self-Reported Utilization of International (ACVIM Consensus) Guidelines and the Latest Clinical Trial Results on the Treatment of Dogs with Various Stages of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration: A Survey among Veterinary Practitioners

Simple Summary The most common heart disease in dogs is a leaky mitral valve. This disease is incurable and slowly progressive. However, with appropriate therapy, prolonged longevity and improved quality of life can be reached. International guidelines are available to help veterinarians treat these dogs according to the latest insights. However, these guidelines might become outdated because scientific evidence can only be reviewed until about a year before their publication. Moreover, disagreements among the panelists who prepare the guidelines, and newer study results challenging the guidelines can make it difficult for practicing veterinarians to choose the right treatment. Our study aimed to investigate, using a survey, how Dutch and Belgian veterinary practitioners treat dogs with a leaky mitral valve. From the 363 responses, we concluded that the more advanced the disease stage is, the more variation there is among the recommended drug regimes. The earliest asymptomatic stage of the disease was treated correctly by 93% of the respondents, whereas the more advanced asymptomatic stage was treated by 67% of the respondents correctly. For the treatment of the symptomatic stage of the disease, 16 various drug combinations were reported, of which only 2 are considered correct, recommended by 48%. No respondents recommended surgery. Abstract Background: Myxomatous mitral valve degeneration is the most common canine heart disease. Several clinical trials have investigated various treatments. The latest recommendations are published in the ACVIM consensus guidelines (2019). Our study aimed to investigate how closely veterinary practitioners apply the treatment recommendations of these guidelines and the latest clinical trials. Methods: An online survey was sent to Dutch and Belgian veterinary practices via digital channels. Results: The data from 363 fully completed surveys were analyzed. For stage B1 disease, 93% recommended, correctly, no treatment. For stage B2 disease, 67% of the respondents recommended starting pimobendan as monotherapy. For chronic treatment of stage C disease, 16 different drug combinations were mentioned, but nobody recommended surgery. Only 48% of the respondents recommended the only evidence-based drug combination: a loop diuretic with pimobendan. A concerning finding was the simultaneous prescription of two loop diuretics, by 19% of the respondents. Conclusions: Treatment recommendations showed an increasing variation with more advanced disease stages from B1 through B2 to C. This reflects the increasing disagreement among the panelists who prepared the ACVIM consensus guidelines. Practitioners of our study seem to practice more evidence-based medicine than veterinary cardiologists, as it was reported in a recent survey-based study.
Exploring the aromatic typicity of blended red wines from geographically close sub-regions in AOC Corbières: a sensory and chemical approach

Several studies have reported a terroir effect on monovarietal wines originating from geographically close areas, using both aromatic and sensory analyses. However, few studies have evaluated this effect on blended wines, a widespread practice that is recognised as adding great complexity to wines. This study aimed to discriminate blended wines produced in five sub-regions of the Corbières AOC according to their aromatic and sensory profiles and across two vintages: 2018 and 2019. The wines’ aromatic profiles were semi-quantified using HS-SPME-GC-MS, and the sensory descriptors enabling the differentiation of the wines were identified by QDA analysis. Although blending is a frequently used process adapted for the production of homogeneous wines within an appellation, the sensory and chemical profiles enabled us to differentiate wines of the Lagrasse and Lézignan sub-regions from those of the Maritime and Durban sub-regions. The variation in intensity of red fruit jam notes may be linked to terroir factors relating to the micro-climatic conditions. Wines from vineyards in coastal regions or at higher elevations were discriminated by lower intensities of this descriptor. However, other discriminating descriptors, such as amyl, earthy or cooked vegetables, could be related to the winemaking process. Correlations were found between the tendencies observed regarding the sensory markers (such as red fruit jam, butter/lactic, amylic, cooked vegetable) and those regarding the chemical families of aroma or specific aroma compounds (such as ethyl esters, higher alcohols and sulphur compounds), whose production is particularly affected by the winemaking processes. Finally, this study shows that it is possible to discriminate blended wines from different geographically close regions, and that the terroir factor with the greatest influence on this discrimination seems to be linked to winemaking processes, including the type of blending carried out.
Diversity and Biotechnological Potential of Cultivable Halophilic and Halotolerant Bacteria from the “Los Negritos” Geothermal Area

Soil salinization is negatively affecting soils globally, and the spread of this problem is of great concern due to the loss of functions and benefits offered by the soil resource. In the present study, we explored the diversity of halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms in the arable fraction of a sodic–saline soil without agricultural practices and two soils with agricultural practices (one sodic and one saline) near the geothermal area “Los Negritos” in Villamar, Michoacán state. This was achieved through their isolation and molecular identification, as well as the characterization of their potential for the production of metabolites and enzymes of biotechnological interest under saline conditions. Using culture-dependent techniques, 62 halotolerant and moderately halophilic strains belonging to the genera Bacillus, Brachybacterium, Gracilibacillus, Halobacillus, Halomonas, Kocuria, Marinococcus, Nesterenkonia, Oceanobacillus, Planococcus, Priestia, Salibactetium, Salimicrobium, Salinicoccus, Staphylococcus, Terribacillus, and Virgibacillus were isolated. The different strains synthesized hydrolytic enzymes under 15% (w/v) of salts, as well as metabolites with plant-growth-promoting (PGP) characteristics, such as indole acetic acid (IAA), under saline conditions. Furthermore, the production of biopolymers was detected among the strains; members of Bacillus, Halomonas, Staphylococcus, and Salinicoccus showed extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) production, and the strain Halomonas sp. LNSP3E3-1.2 produced polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) under 10% (w/v) of total salts.
NOAA’s Alaska Ocean Acidification Research Plan for FY18-FY20.

Dissolution of anthropogenic CO2 has reduced global mean surface water 0.1 pH units below preindustrial levels, a change of about 26% (Caldeira and Wickett 2003, Orr et al. 2005). In addition, deep oceanic waters are depleted in carbonate due to respiration resulting in a saturation depth below which calcium carbonate dissolves. Thus, decreased carbonate ion concentration hinders the formation of shells and support structures by some calcifying organisms (Caldeira and Wickett 2003, Feely et al. 2004, Orr et al. 2005). Crustaceans are calcifying organisms that are critical to marine food webs and support important commercial fisheries. In the North Pacific Ocean, where the saturation depth is relatively shallow due to the cold temperature and age of advected deep water masses, Golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio), Tanner crab (Chionoecetes bairdi), and red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) are ecologically and economically important crustaceans. The influence of lower pH and decreased carbonate ion concentration in seawater on the condition, survival, and shell calcium carbonate content of snow crabs in Alaska are unknown. Acidified waters can have a significant effect on the development (Findlay et al. 2009, Parker et al. 2009), development time (Findlay et al. 2009), viability (Kurihara et al. 2004a), and even behavior (Ellis et al. 2009) of the embryos of marine invertebrates (though see Arnold et al. 2009). Further, acidified waters can reduce fertilization success (Parker et al. 2009), the hatching success of embryos (Kurihara et al. 2004a), and the fecundity of females (Kurihara et al. 2004b). We propose to conduct experimental research on golden king crab juveniles, which are currently available from previous experimental treatments on embryological development and larval survival. Next we propose to initiate studies on snow crab. Snow crab culturing is more difficult than the other species, however, the important role of snow crab ecologically and economically to Alaska coastal communities necessitates that we test the effects of OA on this species. Snow crab adults (ovigerous females) will be included in experiments in the summer of 2014 so that embryological studies can be conducted in FY15. Further, snow crab will be treated similarly to its congener, Tanner crab, so that direct comparisons can be made to the physiological response of
Pattern of Parturition as Affected by Time of Feeding and Prediction of the Time of Day that Parturition Will Occur in Spring-Calving Beef Cows11Contribution no. 08-119-J, Agric. Exp. Stn., Manhattan, Kansas.

Abstract To determine if time of feeding affects time of day that parturition occurs and whether beef cattle display a predictable parturition pattern as individuals, calving data from 2 herds of spring-calving beef cows located at the University of Idaho (U of I) and Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center'Hays (KSU-ARCH) were analyzed. Each year, cows at U of I were fed between 0600 and 0800 h, and cows at KSU-ARCH were fed between 1600 and 1800 h. When feed was provided in the morning, parturition occurred randomly throughout the day. However, when cows were evening fed, more cattle gave birth during daylight hours (P
Comparison of Eating Habits, Body Composition and Densitometric Parameters between Subjects with Normal Cognitive Function and Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Observational Study

The role of nutrition in the ageing process of the brain is pivotal. Therefore, the study aimed to compare eating habits, body composition and densitometric parameters between subjects with normal cognitive function (NCF) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A total of 95 subjects with NCF (74% of women) and 95 individuals with MCI (77% of women) aged 50–70 years were studied. Densitometric parameters were evaluated using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry methods. Eating habits were assessed using the food frequency questionnaire and 3-day diary records, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) intake was calculated. Significant differences between groups were detected for the %fat in the right arm (NCF vs. MCI: 38.4 (30.4–46.8) vs. 43.5 (35.5–49.2)%, p = 0.0407). Moreover, the MCI group had a significantly lower intake of calcium (p = 0.0010), phosphor (p = 0.0411), vitamins B2 (p = 0.0138) and B12 (p = 0.0024) compared to the NCF group, with both groups also differing in the frequency of butter (p = 0.0191) and fermented milk beverages (p = 0.0398) intake. Analysis restricted to women showed significant differences between groups in right arm %fat, VAT mass, calcium, vitamins B2, B12, butter and fermented milk products intake, while in men, differences were detected in the intake of calcium, iodine, vitamin B1, water and AGEs. In conclusion, subjects with NCF and MCI have comparable densitometric variables but differ significantly in some body composition parameters and the intake of some food groups and nutrients.
Study on Pressure Drop Characteristics of Oil-water Two-phase Annular Flow in Horizontal and Inclined Pipes

Annular flow pattern is an important flow pattern in oil-water two-phase flow, especially plays an important role in drag reduction of heavy oil. But there are few researches on the flow characteristics of two -phase annular flow with low viscosity. In order to study the characteristics, the paper studied the slip ratio and pressure drop under different inclination angles. In the study, the flow pattern and pressure drop are measured and recorded by high speed camera, differential pressure gauge and automatic fast closing valve. The experimental results compare with the results predicted by the two-fluid model, the homogeneous flow model and VOF model. The results show that the friction pressure increases with the apparent velocity and decreases with pipe inclination. Compared with the experimental data, the accuracy of the two-flu id model is low, the VOF model is the most accurate, but the calculation is large.The four homogeneous flow models are h igher. Because the coefficient of friction is given by the Reynolds number, so the accuracy of the predicted annular pressure drop is high.
Gut Mycobiome and Asthma

This review explores the ‘gut–lung axis’ in asthma with a focus on commensal fungal organisms. We explore how changes to the intestinal commensal fungal community composition alter lung immune function. We comprehensively review available studies that have profiled the composition of the gut mycobiome in adults and children with asthma, and discuss mechanisms of gut–lung interactions that have been described in animal models of asthma. Studies indicate that intestinal fungal dysbiosis, such as an increased abundance of certain fungi like Candida, can elevate the risk of asthma in children and exacerbate it in adults. This effect is mediated through various pathways: the host immune system’s sensing of dysbiosis via C-type lectin receptors (e.g., Dectin-2), the impact of pro-inflammatory fungal metabolites (e.g., 12,13-diHOME, prostaglandin E2), and the role of lung immune cells (e.g., group 2 innate lymphoid cells [ILC2], M2 macrophages). We also describe strategies for modulating the gut mycobiome as potential therapies for severe asthma. The review concludes by emphasizing the necessity for further research into the role of the gut mycobiome in asthma to deepen our understanding of these complex interactions.
Basin scale variability of active diazotrophs and nitrogen fixation in the North Pacific, from the tropics to the subarctic Bering Sea

Nitrogen‐fixing microorganisms (diazotrophs) provide biologically available nitrogen to plankton communities and thereby greatly influence the productivity in many marine regions. Various cyanobacterial groups have traditionally been considered the major oceanic diazotrophs, but later noncyanobacterial and presumably heterotrophic diazotrophs were also found to be widespread and potentially important in nitrogen fixation. However, the distribution and activity of different diazotroph groups is still poorly constrained for most oceanic ecosystems. Here we examined diazotroph community structure and activity along a 7500 km south‐north transect between the central equatorial Pacific and the Bering Sea. Nitrogen fixation contributed up to 84% of new production in the upper waters of the subtropical gyre, where the diazotroph community included the gammaproteobacterium γ‐24774A11 and highly active cyanobacterial phylotypes (>50% of total nifH transcript abundance). Nitrogen fixation was sometimes detectable down to 150 m depth and extended horizontally to the edge of the gyre at around 35°N. Nitrogen fixation was even detected far north on the Bering Sea shelf. In the Alaskan Coastal Waters on the Bering Sea shelf, low nitrate together with high dissolved iron concentrations seemed to foster diazotroph growth, including a prominent role of UCYN‐A2, which was abundant near the surface (1.2×105 nifH gene copies L−1). Our study provides evidence for nitrogen fixation in the Bering Sea and suggests a clear contrast in the composition of diazotrophs between the tropical/subtropical gyre and the separate waters in the cold northern regions of the North Pacific.
Shifting paradigms: a pivotal study on laparoscopic resection for colovesical fistulas in diverticular disease

Background Colovesical fistulas (CVFs) pose a challenge in diverticulitis, affecting 4% to 20% of sigmoid colon cases. Complicated diverticular disease contributes significantly, accounting for 60%−70% of all CVFs. Existing studies on laparoscopic CVF management lack clarity on its effectiveness in diverticular cases compared to open surgery. This study redefines paradigms by assessing the potentiality, adequacy, and utility of laparoscopy in treating CVFs due to complicated diverticular disease, marking a paradigm shift in surgical approaches. Methods Conducting a retrospective analysis at Ospedale Monaldi A.O. R.N dei Colli and University Federico II, Naples, Italy, patients undergoing surgery for CVF secondary to diverticular disease between 2010 and 2020 were examined. Comprehensive data, including demographics, clinical parameters, preoperative diagnoses, operative and postoperative details, and histopathological examination, were meticulously recorded. Patients were classified into open surgery (Group A) and laparoscopy (Group B). Statistical analysis used IBM SPSS Statistic 19.0. Results From January 2010 to December 2020, 76 patients underwent surgery for colovesical fistula secondary to diverticular disease. Laparoscopic surgery (Group B, n = 40) and open surgery (Group A, n = 36) showed no statistically significant differences in operative time, bladder suture, or associated procedures. Laparoscopy demonstrated advantages, including lower intraoperative blood loss, reduced postoperative primary ileus, and a significantly shorter length of stay. Postoperative morbidity differed significantly between groups. Mortality occurred in Group A but was unrelated to surgical complications. No reoperations were observed. Two-year follow-up revealed no fistula recurrence. Conclusion This pivotal study marks a paradigm shift by emphasizing laparoscopic resection and primary anastomosis as a safe and feasible option for managing CVF secondary to diverticular disease. Comparable conversion, morbidity, and mortality rates to the open approach underscore the transformative potential of these findings. The study's emphasis on patient selection and surgeon experience challenges existing paradigms, offering a progressive shift toward minimally invasive solutions.