Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Posters, Politics and Power: Mediated Materialisation of Public Authority in Bangladesh Party Politics

Abstract Party-political posters, banners and hoardings mark the everyday urban landscape of Bangladesh. They have become pervasive visual and material expressions of everyday politics in an environment where ‘visibility means everything’. This article seeks to understand local politics and power dynamics in Bangladesh through party-political posters while suggesting that the symbolism and material permanence of these posters may be considered efficacious elements in a wider network of party politics. Political posters in Bangladesh are more than mere conveyors of political messages for electoral victory. Instead, they are essential ‘to the composition, maintenance, and assemblage’ of inter- and intra-party politics. Political posters emerged as an important device in the socio-material conceptualisation of power, political performance and space in local politics in Bangladesh; it is through these posters that inter-party rivalries over space and authority are mediated and how intra-party power relations become structured.
Assess the effectiveness of pursed lip breathing exercise on selected vital parameters and respiratory status among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a devastating lung disease that progressively robs a person’s ability to breath. We are facing a dual challenge because not only COPD is rapidly increasing in prevalence, but also many people with COPD are unaware that they have the disease. With proper medication, aggressive rehabilitation, and the right attitude most patients regain some lost functions and enjoy a happier, more productive life. Objectives: To assess the vital parameters and respiratory status of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in experimental and control group before and after administration of pursed lip breathing exercise . Evaluate the effectiveness of pursed lip breathing exercise among the patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in experimental group. Methodology: Quasi-Experimental design was used. A total of 60 COPD patients were selected by Non probability purposive sampling technique from medical wards of |Government Vellore Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data collected. The study result showed that there was definite improvement in mean score of vital parameters and respiratory parameters, ie. , pulse -6.20, systolic BP -5.17, diastolic BP-4.33,respiratory rate -4.93, Sao2 -1.67 and PEFR-54.67 in the experimental group, P<0.001 by using pursed lip breathing exercise. Hence the study proved the purse lip breathing exercise to be a very simple yet effective measure in improving the vital parameters and respiratory status 10 of COPD patients
Multifaith Third Spaces: Digital Activism, Netpeace, and the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change

Multifaith spaces typically imply sites where people of diverse faith traditions gather to participate in shared activities or practices, such as multifaith prayer rooms, multifaith art exhibitions, or multifaith festivals. Yet, there is a lack of literature that discusses online multifaith spaces. This paper focuses on the website of an Australian multifaith organisation, the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC), which we argue is a third space of digital activism. We begin by outlining the main aims of the multifaith movement and how it responds to global risks. We then review religion and geography literature on space, politics and poetics, and on material religion and embodiment. Next, we discuss third spaces and digital activism, and then present a thematic and aesthetic analysis on the ARRCC website drawing on these theories. We conclude with a summary of our main findings, arguing that mastery of the online realm through digital third spaces and activism, combined with a willingness to partake in “real-world”, embodied activism, can assist multifaith networks and social networks more generally to develop Netpeace and counter the risks of climate change collaboratively.
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV among people aged 50 years and older in Rombo district, Northern Tanzania

Background: It is estimated that over ten percent of the 36.7 million people living with HIV (PLWHIV) globally, are those aged ≥50 years. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for HIV among adult aged 50 years and above in Rombo district, northern Tanzania. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted from April to June 2015 among older adults aged ≥50 year in Rombo district. Interviews were conducted to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics, reproductive and sexual health characteristics of the participants, knowledge on HIV transmission, prevention and risk perception and on awareness and knowledge on voluntary and counselling testing services. In addition, a blood sample was taken for HIV diagnosis. Results: A total of 600 people were enrolled. Their age ranged from 50 to 90 years with mean of 64.9 (±SD 10.3) years. The HIV prevalence was 1.7% (n=10) and it was higher among women (2.1%) than men (1.3%). Sixty-percent (n=350) were knowledgeable on HIV transmission and only 40% (n=216) on HIV prevention. In bivariate analysis, age of partner <50 years, ever use of condoms, poor knowledge on HIV prevention and perception of risk on HIV were significantly associated with HIV. However, only partner’s age of <50 years remained significant after controlling for confounders. Conclusion: HIV prevalence and overall knowledge on its transmission among older adults in this rural population were low. There is a need for strategies to improve HIV preventive knowledge and testing in this group in order to continue keeping the transmission at low levels.
Mona Lisa in the Uncanny Valley

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Identity, Nationalism, and Cultural and Linguistic Policies in Québec

Abstract Issues related to the definition of national identity are increasing across the world, even though they are not new. Since their own rise in the mid-1950s, minority nation governments, for political reasons and "identity and cultural survival," have been dealing with the conundrum of promoting their national identity while including newcomers. Our paper highlights the approaches of one illustrative minority nation government – Québec – in managing national identity and its cultural development. Building on Saint-Pierre's (2004) framework of cultural policy and Bergeron’s (1982) theory of the state, we divide our analysis into distinct time periods and show that the political and socio-economic context affects the development of culture and language policies, as well as the identity and nationalism of Québec.
Cytotoxic Activities of the Crude Venoms of Macrovipera lebetina lebetina from Cyprus and M. l. obtusa from Turkey (Serpentes: Viperidae) on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells

Bu calismada, Kuzey Kibrisʼtan Macrovipera lebetina lebetina ve guneydogu Anadoluʼdan M. l. obtusa olmak uzere iki M. lebetina alt turunun zehirlerinin (venomlarinin) sitotoksik aktivitelerini karsilastirmak icin in vitro bir model olarak insan kordon veni endotel hucreleri (HUVEC) kullandik. Sitotoksik etkinin degerlendirilmesinde iyi bilinen bir yontem olan 3-(4,5- dimethyl-2- hiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromur (MTT) testi tercih edilmistir. Calismamizin sonuclari her iki zehrin de hucre canliligini zamana ve doza bagli olarak azalttigini gostermistir. M. l. lebetina zehrinin HUVEC uzerindeki sitotoksik etkisi ilk kez bu calismada rapor edilmistir.
Decoding the contents of consciousness from prefrontal ensembles

Multiple theories attribute to the primate prefrontal cortex a critical role in conscious perception. However, opposing views caution that prefrontal activity could reflect other cognitive variables during paradigms investigating consciousness, such as decision-making, monitoring and motor reports. To resolve this ongoing debate, we recorded from prefrontal ensembles of macaque monkeys during a no-report paradigm of binocular rivalry that instigates internally driven transitions in conscious perception. We could decode the contents of consciousness from prefrontal ensemble activity during binocular rivalry with an accuracy similar to when these stimuli were presented without competition. Oculomotor signals, used to infer conscious content, were not the only source of these representations since visual input could be significantly decoded when eye movements were suppressed. Our results suggest that the collective dynamics of prefrontal cortex populations reflect internally generated changes in the content of consciousness during multistable perception. One sentence summary Neural correlates of conscious perception can be detected and perceptual contents can be reliably decoded from the spiking activity of prefrontal populations.
Emotional Factors Affecting Knowledge Sharing Intentions in the Context of Competitive Knowledge Network

This study deals with a competitive knowledge network (CKN) where participants desire to pass their personally important exams, and henceforth want to contribute and seek knowledge about exam-related issues they need to solve. Besides, CKN members are basically competing with each other since they all aim to pass the same exams. Therefore, from the contributor’s perspective, if the advisor fears that his/her advice can be detrimental to his or her own benefits, knowledge sharing (KS) intention within the CKN may be hindered by their expectation of competitive advantage. However, few studies were done about the effects of such fear and a sense of competition on KS continuance intention in the context of CKN. In this sense, our study aims to elucidate the effects of competition and fear on KS continuance intention in a mobile CKN. By using 296 valid questionnaires, we obtained very meaningful conclusions such that competition is a driving force rather than an obstacle to KS among CKN members, and fear also enhances members’ sustainable KS intention.
Race, Ethnicity, Crime Type, and the Sentencing of Violent Felony Offenders

Within the large body of literature on racial/ethnic disparities in criminal sentencing, some research has demonstrated that these relationships are conditional upon various legally relevant case characteristics, including the type of offense for which the defendants are sentenced. To date, however, few studies have explored the potential moderating effects of different violent crimes. Using data from Florida (N = 186,885), the findings from these analyses indicate that Black–White sentencing disparities are particularly pronounced for manslaughter, robbery/carjacking, arson, and resisting arrest with violence. While Hispanic ethnicity exerts limited effects on sentencing outcomes generally, Hispanics are particularly disadvantaged in manslaughter cases. Relative to minority defendants, White offenders receive harsher sentences for sexual battery, other sex offenses, and abuse of children.
Hourly 4D‐Var in the Met Office UKV operational forecast model

Hourly cycling four‐dimensional variational data assimilation (4D‐Var) was implemented operationally in the Met Office's convective‐scale UKV forecast model in July 2017, replacing the previous three‐hourly cycling three‐dimensional 3D‐Var scheme. The new system was based on a previous Nowcasting Demonstration Project (NDP), developed and run in real time over a southern UK domain for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and focusing on precipitation forecasts. The new operational system extends this capability to the full UK (and surrounding) area, delivering outputs suitable for blending into nowcasting products and for general forecasting of a full range of meteorological variables. We describe the general formulation of the Met Office 4D‐Var system and some particular ingredients. Differences between the new system and its NDP and UK 3D‐Var antecedents are discussed for both the assimilation algorithm and the observational inputs. As an illustration of the impact on forecast performance, we compare the skill of 3D‐Var and 4D‐Var using an hourly cycle for both configurations. For precipitation skill, we also compare three‐hourly 3D‐Var and hourly 4D‐Var with a reference nowcasting system, in order to highlight the improvement from the new method at very short forecast ranges. Future avenues for developing the system are outlined.
Molecular identification, phylogeography, and genetic diversity of Culex quinquefasciatus in Central Java province, Indonesia

Species identification of Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes is crucial for planning vector control program. The progress of molecular entomology tool supports a better understanding of the species identification. In the molecular study, it has grown ITS2 sequences which are used as a potential marker for species identification and phylogenetic analysis. The genetic diversity of Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes has been reported worldwide, but until now there has been no study of diversity of Cx. quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine the genetic diversity of Culex quinquefasciatus as a filariasis vector in Central Java on the basis of ITS2 genes from ribosomal DNA. This study is done descriptively by collecting samples from filariasis endemic areas in Central Java. Results of the morphological and molecular analysis showed a difference of identification. ITS2 sequence alignment results of Cx. pipien complex from Central Java isolates have similarities with some isolates in many worlds. Phylogenetic analysis showed that ITS2 sequence of mosquitoes in this study is not monophyletic. The further results indicate the fact of introgression history ITS2 from Cx. pipien toCx. quinquefasciatus in Central Java. The introgression may occur before Cx. quinquefasciatus proliferate and spread in the Central Java region.
CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL OF PLANTS USED IN THE BEAUTIFICATION AND GREENING OF IKEJA METROPOLIS, LAGOS, NIGERIA

This study evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of carbon sequestration of plants used in the beautification and greening of Ikeja metropolis, Lagos State (South West, Nigeria). The efficiency of carbon sequestration of plants was extrapolated from foliar chlorophyll content of each plant. The results showed that in areas with ornamental plants, the level of carbon dioxide is relatively low compared to areas without plants. Along the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)/Bank Anthony location, the mean carbon dioxide concentration in areas without plants was 17.10±0.06 mg/ml while areas within the same location but with plants have a carbon dioxide concentration of 6.91±1.73 mg/ml. It was observed that, Terminalia catappa (Almond) has the greatest sequestration efficiency; with mean total chlorophyll content of 1.00±0.02 mg/l while Murraya paniculata (Murraya exotic) has a mean total chlorophyll content of 0.41±0.03 mg/l. The results of the research showed that plants found in the area sequester carbon efficiently with Terminalia catappa (Almond) and Polyalthia longifolia (Masquerade) having highest carbon sequestration potentials when compared to the shrubs. basis for a formal and on-going carbon management programme, with the potential to do more. This research provides a useful foundation for future action on carbon sequestration in the state and country at large. It could form the basis to inform the on-going management of carbon sequestration, including the planning of new planting and decisions regarding the management of mature trees to improve the state’s and country’s environmental reputation. Keywords— Carbon sequestration; climate change; Carbon dioxide: chlorophyll; Photosynthesis
Promoting living organ donation. The lived experience of five kidney donors.

Most campaigns carried out with the aim of increasing the number of organ donors encourage deceased organ donation. It is not common that living organ donation is actively promoted through campaigns. The reason for this is complex. The fact that the recipient has to undergo an operation with its medical implications and has a recovery period before resuming normal duties are major reasons. In spite of this fact, most studies carried out with live donors find that following a successful organ transplant, donors feel good both physically and psychologically and have no regrets. In this paper, five participants describe their experiences as live organ donors. Interviews are analysed using Thematic Analysis. The results show that for these participants, giving a kidney was the natural thing to do. The questions whether doctors should actively encourage live organ donation and whether live organ donation should be promoted through campaigns are discussed in light of these results.
Evidence from combined analysis of single cell RNA-Seq and ATAC-Seq data of regulatory toggles operating in native and iPS-derived murine retina

We report the generation and analysis of single-cell RNA-Seq data (> 38,000 cells) from native and iPSC-derived murine retina at four matched developmental stages spanning the emergence of the major retinal cell types. We combine information from temporal sampling, visualization of 3D UMAP manifolds, pseudo-time and RNA velocity analyses, to show that iPSC-derived 3D retinal aggregates broadly recapitulate the native developmental trajectories. However, we show relaxation of spatial and temporal transcriptome control, premature emergence and dominance of photoreceptor precursor cells, and susceptibility of dynamically regulated pathways and transcription factors to culture conditions in iPSC-derived retina. We generate bulk ATAC-Seq data for native and iPSC-derived murine retina identifying ∼125,000 peaks. We combine single-cell RNA-Seq with ATAC-Seq information and obtain evidence that approximately half the transcription factors that are dynamically regulated during retinal development may act as repressors rather than activators. We propose that sets of activators and repressors with cell-type specific expression constitute “regulatory toggles” that lock cells in distinct transcriptome states underlying differentiation. We provide evidence supporting our hypothesis from the analysis of publicly available single-cell ATAC-Seq data for adult mouse retina. We identify subtle but noteworthy differences in the operation of such toggles between native and iPSC-derived retina particularly for the Etv1, Etv5, Hes1 and Zbtb7a group of transcription factors.
Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Characteristics in Circular Wavy Microchannels with Sidewall Rib

Abstract Purpose: Numerical investigation was carried out to study the hydro-thermal characteristics in circular wavy microchannels (CWMCs) with sidewall rib. Thermal resistance and pressure drop penalty were compared with sinusoidal wavy microchannels (SWMCs) design. Parametric study on sidewall rib was also carried to minimize the pressure drop penalty and to achieve lower thermal resistance. Introducing sidewall rib in the CWMCs leads to the formation of more Deans vortices. This leads to an effective fluid mixing and augments the convective heat transfer. Design methodology/approach: A computational solid domain was created in SOLIDWORKS and the fluid domain was produced by circular arc profile for the entire length of heat sink. 3-D numerical investigation was carried out using ANSYS FLUENT software. Created computational domain was imported into ANSYS WORKBENCH. Meshing was executed in ANSYS mesh module. The computational domains were meshed using hexahedral elements adopting match control on both sides of microchannel (MC). The numerical investigation was carried out in the Re range from 100 to 300 with constant heat flux (50 W/cm2) applied at the bottom of the channel. Heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics were explained with velocity vectors, velocity contours and temperature contours. Findings: From numerical studies, it is concluded that CWMC with sidewall rib width (0.15 mm) leads to 33.6 % lower thermal resistance than SWMC with pressure drop penalty. Originality/Value: Present study is useful to identify the optimum deign to augment the heat dissipation performance of microchannel heat sink.
Adult mental health services in primary care

Those working in primary care settings have had increasing responsibility devolved to them since the late 1980s. Fundholding GPs emerged under the last Conservative government, and Primary Care Trusts now have a central role in commissioning services, including those for people with mental health problems. Primary Care Trusts are responsible for spending £45.3 billion on health care, of which £5.3 billion (11.85%) is allocated for mental health services (Glover, 2003). Although the bulk of this money is likely to be spent on hospital services there are incentives to develop services within primary care settings.
Above‐ and below‐ground biodiversity jointly regulate temperate forest multifunctionality along a local‐scale environmental gradient

Tree diversity has been shown to promote a broad range of ecosystem functions in forests. However, how important these effects are in driving ecosystem multifunctionality in natural forests, relative to other drivers, such as below‐ground biodiversity (e.g. soil microbial diversity), community‐level functional traits and environmental conditions, remains poorly understood. Here, we hypothesize that tree species or phylogenetic diversity (PD), stand structure, functional traits and soil microbial diversity jointly regulate temperate forest multifunctionality (FM) along a local‐scale environmental gradient. Using repeated census data from a 25‐ha old‐growth temperate forest, we first quantified eight ecosystem functions and properties related to above‐ and below‐ground nutrient cycling. We then used these to estimate ecosystem multifunctionality using both averaging and multiple threshold (50%, 75% and 95%) approaches. Finally, we used structural equation models to explore how different facets of tree (tree species, functional and PD) and soil (bacteria, fungi and nematode diversity) biodiversity influence ecosystem multifunctionality, as well as how these relationships are modulated by stand structural attributes and environmental conditions (topography and soil nutrients). Forest multifunctionality was positively related to stand structural complexity but negatively related to acquisitive traits (i.e. community‐weighted mean of specific leaf area). Plant PD had no significant direct effect on FM, but it had a significant indirect effect via increased stand structural complexity. The effect of soil microbial diversity on FM increased with increasing threshold levels of FM and outperformed tree diversity and environmental conditions at the highest threshold level (i.e. 95%). Forests on steep slopes had lower levels of ecosystem multifunctionality due to decreased stand structural complexity. Soil nutrients were responsible for regulating FM via plant trait composition and, to a lesser extent, via tree diversity, stand structure and soil microbial diversity. Synthesis. Plant PD, stand structure and soil microbial diversity jointly regulated FM, and these effects were influenced by local‐scale changes in environmental conditions. Soil microbial diversity was a key driver of highly multifunctional forests, whereas conservation of complex stand structure and conservative trait dominance could enhance mean values of multiple functions.