Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Seismic Pounding Between Adjacent Buildings: A Review

The collision between adjacent buildings with an insufficient seismic separation distance has been reported after earthquakes. This collision between adjacent buildings, commonly referred to as earthquake-induced pounding, entails huge damages to the involved buildings. The main cause of damage was interpreted to the developed impact forces between colliding buildings. The intensity of the impact force relies on many factors, therefore, a significant research effort was found to address this issue from different perspectives. This paper presents a summary of the main research conducted in the context of structural pounding namely, field observations, experimental and numerical studies. The main recommendations and results of each category have been highlighted and insights for future research are provided.
Analisis tingkat kepuasan nasabah atas pelayanan dengan demografi sebagai variable Moderasi pada Bank Syariah Cabang Binjai

Segmentasi demografi seperti usia, jenis kelamin, pekerjaan dan pendidikan akan menjadi salah satu karakteristik responden yang akan memoderasi hubungan antara kualitas layanan dengan kepuasan nasabah. Usia nasabah pada Bank Syariah Mandiri Cabang Binjai menjadi faktor yang perlu dipertimbangkan untuk melihat kepuasan nasabah. Umumnya nasabah yang mengajukan pinjaman paling muda berumur 25-29 tahun hal itu disebabkan karena biasanya pada umur tersebut, nasabah telah mempertimbangkan semua hal yang berkaitan dengan economic factors. Kekecawaan calon nasabah atas lamanya proses tersebut, dikarenakan sistem pelayanan yang kurang baik pada Bank Syariah mandiri. Jumlah karyawan yang bertugas melakukan verifikasi tidak diimbangi dengan banyaknya jumlah calon nasabah yang mengajukan pembiayaan. Untuk itu maka, penelitian ini akan melihat seberapa besar pengaruh pelayanan Bank Syariah Mandiri Cabang Binjai yang terdiri atas tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, dan emphaty terhadap kepuasan nasabah dengan umur sebagai variabel moderasi. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 53 orang dari awal tahun 2013 – awal tahun 2014. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah Moderating Regression Analysis (MRA) dengan bantuan Software SPSS. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut (1) Kualitas pelayanan secara signifikan memberikan pengaruh yang positif terhadap kepuasan nasabah. (2) Demografi secara signifikan tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap kepuasan nasabah. (3) Demografi sebagai variabel moderasi memperlemah hubungan antara kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan nasabah namun pengaruhnya tidak signifikan.
Speaking with other animals through intuitive interspecies communication: towards cognitive and interspecies justice

Intuitive exchanges between humans and other species constitute a form of interspecies communication that has been experienced and practised widely over time and across cultures. Yet its uptake in academe has been slow, given the tricky terrain of knowledge and species hierarchies, together with a pervasive, socially constructed separation between humans and other beings. Anthropocentrism (human-centredness) and human exceptionalism (the valuing of humans above other animals1 based on purportedly superior traits) (Anderson, 2014) both reinforce this inaccurate and instrumentalist positioning, thwarting cognitive justice across species. In efforts to respect more-than-human animals as subjects, scholars studying animal geographies, together with colleagues from fields such as, but not limited to, environmental education, Indigenous studies, anthropology, feminist critical animal, trans-species, multispecies and human–animal studies, are seeking ways to engage animal voices in their research, educational practices and everyday lives (Bear, 2017; Blenkinsop et al., 2017; Buller, 2015; Deloria, 2006; Dowling et al., 2016; Fawcett, 2000; Gibbs, 2019; Hamilton and Taylor, 2017; Haraway, 2004, 2008; McGinnis et al., 2019; Taylor and Hamilton, 2014). For many animal studies scholars, the aim is to achieve ‘a portrait of shared existence’ (Lorimer, 2010: 73) and co-becoming (Haraway, 2008) that does not contribute unwittingly to the oppression of non-human beings (Anderson, 2014). Central to
Effects of Soil Properties and Plant Diversity on Soil Microbial Community Composition and Diversity during Secondary Succession

Soil microbial communities play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem during forest secondary succession. However, the underlying mechanisms that drive change in soil microbial community structures during secondary succession remain poorly defined in species-rich subtropical coniferous forests. In this study, Illumina high-throughput sequencing was used to analyze the variations in soil microbial community structures during forest secondary succession in subtropical coniferous forests in China. The role of soil properties and plant diversity in affecting soil bacterial and fungal communities was determined using random forest and structural equation models. Highly variable soil microbial diversity was observed in different stages of secondary succession. Bacterial community diversity rose from early to middle and late successional stages, whereas fungal community diversity increased from early to middle successional stages and then declined in the late stage. The relative abundance of Acidobacteria, Gemmatimonadetes, Eremiobacterota(WPS-2), Rokubacteria, and Mortierellomycota increased during succession, whereas the relative abundance of Ascomycota and Mucoromycota decreased. The community composition and diversity of the soil microbial community were remarkably influenced by plant diversity and soil properties. Notably, tree species richness (TSR) displayed a significant and direct correlation to the composition and diversity of both bacterial and fungal communities. The carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio had a direct impact on the bacterial community composition and diversity, and pH had a marked impact on the fungal community composition and diversity. Furthermore, succession stage and plant diversity indirectly impacted the composition and diversity of soil bacterial and fungal communities via soil properties. Overall, it can be concluded that soil intrinsic properties and plant diversity might jointly drive the changes in soil microbial community composition and diversity during secondary succession of subtropical coniferous forests.
Joint Association and Registration in a Multiradar System for Migratory Insect Track Observation

The migration of insects is an important way of material and energy transfer in nature. The accurate multitargets’ tracks are beneficial for studying insect flight mechanisms. Radar has been widely used in insect observation. Compared with a single radar system, a multiradar system can provide measurements from more dimensions and produce more accurate flight tracks. However, for insect observation, there are lots of targets and outliers in the measurement sets, which may challenge the measurement-to-measurement association between different radars. In addition, sensor bias estimation is needed to achieve good association and fusion results. We propose a joint association and registration method to simultaneously acquire bias estimates and association results for insect observation. The Gaussian-Seidel method is applied to solve the nonlinear least square bias estimate problem without any approximation. The Cramér-Rao bound is derived in the article. The simulation results show that our method can achieve the best association performance for different scenarios among the competing approaches, and bias estimation results are insensitive to the bias values, that can improve the accuracy of the fusion tracks.
Restoration of the Bearing Capacity of Damaged Transport Constructions Made of Corrugated Metal Structures

The paper deals with damages of transport constructions made of corrugated metal structures in the body of a railway track or a road during their operation. A constructive variant to restore the bearing capacity of structures was developed, which consists of installing an annular stiffening rib into the concave part of the corrugated metal profile. The main advantage of this method compared to the double corrugating method is the possibility of performing the reinforcement works during structure operation without interrupting the movement of transport vesicles. The study has proved that the reinforcement method significantly increases the carrying capacity of corrugated metal structures. A numerical finite element model was developed to determine the stress-strain state of structures made of corrugated metal structures reinforced with round stiffening ribs. The soil pressure on the corrugated shell in the model is taken into account with the application of radial and axial forces on the outer surface of the shell. It was determined that the most appropriate location of the ribs is in the centre of the building, where the reinforcement area corresponds to the width of the road or railway line. The advantage of this approach is the ability to more efficiently distribute the reinforcement material by selecting the ribs in the most loaded sections of corrugated metal structures.
How Self-Efficacy Drives Job Performance: The Role of Job Anxiety and Intrinsic Motivation

This study seeks to investigate self-efficacy on job performance through the role of work anxiety and intrinsic motivation. The research sample consisted of 83 employees and ten leaders on the STIEM Bongaya campus, and data analysis used Warp PLS 7.0. This study does not support the hypothesis that the better the self-efficacy, the higher the job performance. So, as a practical implication, self-efficacy is not the main determining factor in determining the value of job performance in tertiary institutions. Interestingly, self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on work anxiety, and subsequently, job performance is getting better. It was found that the better the self-efficacy, the better the intrinsic motivation, and the better job performance. Hence, the role of work anxiety and intrinsic motivation as a complete mediation variable. The higher the self-efficacy, the higher the anxiety and the higher the job performance, but the impact is not significant or significant. Furthermore, the better the self-efficacy, the higher the intrinsic motivation and higher job performance, but the impact is not significant.
Transnational Labour Solidarity as Transformative Practice: Reframing the Role of Labour Transnationalism

In the 1980s and 1990s, a significant number of rank-and-file trade union activists in Canada became actively engaged in various forms of international labour solidarity. This activity, the end of the Cold War and the increasing impacts of neo-liberal globalisation combined to spark hopes for greatly expanding practices of labour transnationalism. This vision of transnationalising trade union organisation has not materialised and, in fact, inside Canadian unions there has been declining faith in the possibilities of building transnational solidarity. Starting with an analysis of the dominant dichotomies underlying the literature on labour transnationalism, I suggest that stepping outside these dichotomies can provide a different way of assessing the role of transnational labour solidarity within broader struggles for workers’ justice. In this article, drawing upon the case of transnational political solidarities built by workers inside Canadian unions in the 1980s and 1990s, I argue that assessing transnational practices with a longer view to class formation and the goals of workers’ emancipation can help to expand conceptions of what constitutes successful transnational practice. Such a reassessment of the role of labour transnationalism is particularly timely in the current context of right-wing populism.
Nicotinamide Inhibition Properties for Copper Corrosion in 3.5% NaCl Solution: Experimental and Theorical Investigations

This work reports the inhibition properties of nicotinamide (NAM) for copper protection during its applications in seawater systems such as water pipelines, shipbuilding, seawater desalination and heat exchange systems. The efficiency of NAM as a copper corrosion inhibitor in simulated seawater (3.5% NaCl solution) was investigated by Tafel extrapolation and linear polarization methods in the temperature range from 20℃ to 50℃. The corrosion parameters and the adsorption isotherms were determined using potentiodynamic polarization techniques. It was found that the inhibition efficiency (η) and the coverage rate (θ) increase up 80% at 25℃ for nicotinamide concentration of 10 mM but decrease as the temperature of the solution increases. Moreover, the obtained thermodynamic parameters using Langmuir model suggested a physical adsorption type. A correlation was found between the corrosion inhibition efficiency and the global theoretical parameters obtained by the functional density method B3LYP/ 6-31 + G (d, p). Local parameters such as condensed Fukui functions [f(r)] and condensed local softness [s(r)] indices have also been determined to obtain a chemical insight into atoms that have a significant tendency toward donation or acceptance of whole or fraction of electrons.
Dna Barcodes, a Powerful Tool for a Rapid Construction of a Baseline and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems in Sian Ka’an Reserve (Quintana Roo State, Mexico) And Adjacent Areas

This study is focused to the aquatic environments of the Sian Ka’an reserve, a World Heritage Site. We applied protocols recently developed for the rapid assessment of most animal taxa inhabiting any freshwater system, by using light traps, and DNA barcodes, represented by the mitochondrial gene Cytochrome Oxidase I (COI). We DNA barcoded 1037 specimens of mites, crustaceans, insects, and fish larvae from 13 aquatic environments close or inside the reserve, with a success rate of 99.8%. In total, 167 Molecular Operational Taxonomic Units (MOTU’s) were detected. From them we identified 43 species. All others remain as a MOTU. For analyzing the adult fish communities, we applied the non-invasive method of environmental DNA (eDNA), and identified the sequences obtained with the Barcode of Life Database (BOLD). We found 25 fish species, and other terrestrial vertebrates from this region. No alien species was found. After a comparison of the MOTU’s from all systems, we found that each water body was unique respect the communities observed. The reference library presented here represents the first step for future programs to detect any change in these ecosystems, including invasive species, or improve knowledge of freshwater zooplankton, because most of the MOTU’s are possibly new species to science.
Does Friday-Monday Dance with Harmony?

This research is about the weekend effect, a combination of Friday and Monday, and its impact on Monday trading volume. It was found that there was no association between Friday return and Monday return. Still, they occur a combination both Friday and Monday negative return was more than combination both Friday and Monday positive return. There are both combinations (Friday and Monday), and price fluctuation has not affected Monday's volume. There is also no difference in characteristics between groups: Friday and Monday negative return and Friday and Monday positive return. Thus, Friday-Monday dances with harmony; the efficient market occurs. Keywords: Weekend Effect; Trading Volume; Liquidity; Risk-Return; Market Efficient
Micromagnetic Calculations of the Effect of Magnetostatic Interactions on Isothermal Remanent Magnetization Curves: Implications for Magnetic Mineral Identification

Isothermal remanent magnetization (IRM) curves are used widely in rock magnetic and environmental magnetic studies to characterize magnetic properties of natural samples. Previous theoretical and experimental investigations indicate that magnetostatic interactions can strongly affect the IRM behavior. In order to quantitatively investigate this effect, we modeled IRM curves and hysteresis properties for magnetite assemblages with variable morphologies (grain size, elongation, and shape) using the finite‐element micromagnetic modeling code MERRILL. We also conducted an analytical study of IRM behavior for noninteracting single domain grains utilizing the Stoner–Wohlfarth model. It is found that multiple Gaussian components do not necessarily reflect multiple magnetic mineral populations. For example, magnetostatic interactions can produce coercivity distributions that resemble results of some samples containing a detrital and extracellular (D + EX) and a biogenic soft or hard (BS/BH) coercivity components. Simulated IRM curves for different morphologies of interacting flattened grains are similar, indicating that the effect of interactions can overshadow the effect of grain morphologies. Moreover, our micromagnetic and analytical calculations consistently indicate that the IRM curves for noninteracting fine‐grained assemblages are mostly determined by grain shape (elongated or flattened) and elongation distributions of the magnetic mineral assemblages. Our simulations present possible outcome of IRM curves for magnetic mineral assemblages with controlled grain size, shape and microstructures, which provides important theoretical constraints on characterizing complex magnetic mineral components in natural samples through IRM curves and hysteresis.
A Spectrum of MRI Findings in the Knee Joint: A Retrospective Study of Selected Population in South-South Nigeria

The knee is a very important joint and injuries affecting it may cause significant disability and discomfort to the patient. Despite a variety of methods available to assess injuries of the knee joint, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) continues to play a major role. This study evaluated the spectrum of MRI findings in a relatively low resource environment, with limited access to MRI modality. The outcome should justify further investment in MRI services in this locality. The study involves retrospective analysis of MRI reports of 198 clinically symptomatic patients referred for imaging in a Port-Harcourt. All examinations were performed using GE BRIVO MR 235 machine with 0.35 Tesla field strength in a well-coupled standard knee coil. All images were analyzed for normality or otherwise and radiological reports generated by competent radiologists. The most common findings are traumatic in origin, notably cruciate ligament tears (37.37%) and meniscal tears (33.3%) as well as quadriceps tendon tears (3.03%). The medial meniscus and anterior cruciate ligaments were more frequently involved. Furthermore, patients in the 3rd and 4th decade of life were more commonly involved, with a male preponderance. The less common findings of Synovial chondromatosis, cyst-like lesions, tumors and loose bodies, all buttress the importance of routine MRI in atraumatic cases. The spectrum of MRI findings in this study is a reflection of growing interest and confidence in MRI of the diseased knee joint in our environment. The outcome would be a justification for future investments in MRI. Keywords: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, knee injuries, tibial meniscal tears, incidental findings
Physicochemical, Textural, Thermal Properties of Rice Bran Oil Spread as Alternate Shortening for Bakery Products

The rice bran oil (RBO) can form its semisolid spread through solvent fractionation. The rice bran oil spread (RBOS) is proposed to be included in the production of bakery products. The aim of this is study is to compare the physicochemical, textural properties and thermal properties of RBOS with commercial shortening (CS). Spreadability analysis was conducted using a texture analyzer. There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in firmness and work of shear between CS and RBOS. The fatty acid compositions were determined through GC-MS. The major fatty acids in RBOS were palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid which is similar to those in RBO but significantly (p < 0.05) higher in saturated fatty acid content. RBO contains a high amount of γ-oryzanol and phytosterols which is beneficial in solid fat structuring. The quantitation of γ-oryzanol was performed by using UV-Vis spectrophotometer while the phytosterol content was analyzed by using HPLC. There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in γ-oryzanol between RBO (1,299.88 ± 50.97 mg/ 100 g sample) and RBOS (1,201.86 ± 84.37 mg/ 100 g sample). However, there was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in phytosterols between CS (4.17 ± 0.26 mg/ 100 g sample), RBO (247.00 ± 0.89 mg/ 100 g sample) and RBOS (184.16 ± 0.56 mg/ 100 g sample). Besides, thermal analysis of CS and RBOS were carried out using DSC and TGA. The similar textural properties but better physicochemical properties make RBOS becomes a suitable choice as alternate shortening for bakery product.
THE DIFFERENCE OF RISK FACTORS OF ACUTE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION IN THE URBAN AND RURAL PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER SEMARANG

Abstract Background: The acute upper respiratory tract infection was an infection on respiratory tract organ from the nose until pharynx. The geographical condition of a region could affect the case of acute upper respiratory tract infection. The factors related to both urban and rural life could affect in the difference of respiratory condition. The biological change of age, nutritional status, and allergy status were highly related to the increase of respiratory condition.Aim: To identify the risk factors of acute upper respiratory tract infection in the urban and rural public health center of Semarang.Methods: This research exerted observational research design and cross-sectional method. The total of research subjects were 200 patients with the diagnosis of acute upper respiratory tract infection in both the urban and rural public health center of Semarang. The risk factors were comprised of age, gender, body height, body weight, and history of drug allergy. The data sampling was taken through consecutive sampling technique. Moreover, the statistic test used Chi-square test.Results: This research finding referred that the largest number of sample on the age category in both urban and rural public health center were in the adult age (20-60 years old) with percentage of urban public health center (66,5%) and rural public health center (46%). The risk factor of age indicated a significant result in the urban public health center (p = 0,000) and rural public health center (p = 0,010). Next, the risk factor of gender indicated an insignificant result in the urban public health center (p = 0,391) and rural public health center (p = 0,885). Last, the risk factor of nutritional status in the urban public health center indicated an insignificant result (p = 0,094), while in the rural public health center indicated a significant result (p = 0,006). Conclusion: The risk factors of acute upper respiratory tract infection in rural public health center was different from the risk factors in urban public health center. The risk factors of acute upper respiratory tarct infection in the rural public health center were age and nutritional status, while the risk factor of acute upper respiratory tract infection in the urban public health center was age.
Unemployment Duration and Re-employment Wages

I take a control function approach to overcome the difficulty raised by the simultaneity issue in the estimation of the impact of unemployment duration on re-employment wages. I consider three alternative instruments, which are based on the rules of the potential duration of unemployment benefits around 2007 in Portugal. The results show that each additional month in unemployment duration is expected to decrease the re-employment wage by around 0.5%. Results are robust when I account for selectivity, either by considering the conventional Heckman two-step approach or the augmented inverse probability of censoring weighted estimation.