Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Structural and Photometric Properties of the Andromeda Satellite Dwarf Galaxy Lacerta I from Deep Imaging with WIYN pODI

We present results from WIYN pODI imaging of Lacerta I (And XXXI), a satellite dwarf galaxy discovered in the outskirts of the Andromeda galaxy (M31) in Pan-STARRS1 survey data. Our deep, wide-field photometry reaches ∼3 mag fainter than the photometry in the Pan-STARRS1 discovery paper and allows us to trace the stellar population of Lac I beyond two half-light radii from the galaxy center. We measure a Tip of the Red Giant Branch distance for Lac I of mag (773 ± 40 kpc, or 264 ± 6 kpc from M31), which is consistent with the Pan-STARRS1 distance. We use a maximum-likelihood technique to derive structural properties for the galaxy, and find a half-light radius (rh) of 3.24 ± 0.21 arcmin (728 ± 47 pc), ellipticity ( ) of 0.44 ± 0.03, total magnitude MV = −11.4 ± 0.3, and central surface brightness mag arcsec−2. We find no H i emission in archival data and set a limit on Lac I’s neutral gas mass-to-light ratio of < 0.06 / , confirming Lac I as a gas-poor dwarf spheroidal galaxy. Photometric metallicities derived from Red Giant Branch stars within 2 rh yield a median [Fe/H] of −1.68 ± 0.03, which is more metal-rich than the spectroscopically derived value from Martin et al. Combining our measured magnitude with this higher metallicity estimate places Lac I closer to its expected position on the luminosity–metallicity relation for dwarf galaxies.
Revisiting the Iron Abundance in the Hyper Iron-poor Star HE 1327–2326 with UV COS/HST Data

We present a new iron abundance analysis of the hyper metal-poor star HE 1327−2326, based on Fe ii lines detected in its UV spectral range for the first time. In a Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) spectrum, five new Fe ii lines could be measured. A Si i line was also detected for the first time. We determine a 1D local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE) Fe ii abundance of [Fe ii/H] = −5.99 ± 0.25. We also investigate departures from LTE for both Fe i and Fe ii lines. Guided by 3D non-LTE (NLTE) analyses of other well-studied metal-poor stars, we identify potential “residual” 3D effects in HE 1327−2326 arising from the absence of full 3D NLTE Fe calculations. Accordingly, we employ measurements of 10 weak Fe i lines previously detected in an optical spectrum of HE 1327−2326, as no Fe i lines are detectable in our UV spectrum. Following our previous work, we adopt the 1D NLTE Fe i abundance of = −5.20 ± 0.12 for HE 1327−2326. Adopting a value based on the optical Fe i rather than UV lines was heavily informed by our extensive investigation of model atmosphere and radiative transfer effects on different lines across the entire UV–optical wavelength range. An iron abundance of = −5.20 ± 0.12 is only 0.2 dex higher than what was used in previous studies. Accordingly, no previous conclusions regarding the nature of the star are affected.
Onset of fast "ideal" tearing in thin current sheets: dependence on the equilibrium current profile

In this paper we study the scaling relations for the triggering of the fast, or "ideal", tearing instability starting from equilibrium configurations relevant to astrophysical as well as laboratory plasmas that differ from the simple Harris current sheet configuration. We present the linear tearing instability analysis for equilibrium magnetic fields which a) go to zero at the boundary of the domain and b) contain a double current sheet system (the latter previously studied as a cartesian proxy for the m=1 kink mode in cylindrical plasmas). More generally, we discuss the critical aspect ratio scalings at which the growth rates become independent of the Lundquist number $S$, in terms of the dependence of the $\Delta'$ parameter on the wavenumber $k$ of unstable modes. The scaling $\Delta'(k)$ with $k$ at small $k$ is found to categorize different equilibria broadly: the critical aspect ratios may be even smaller than $L/a \sim S^{\alpha}$ with $\alpha=1/3$ originally found for the Harris current sheet, but there exists a general lower bound $\alpha\ge1/4$.
Antecedents and Consequences of Implementation Work From Home Policy At The Foreign Investment Tax Service Office One In South Jakarta

This research was motivated by the instructions to work, study and worship at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. State Civil Administration (ASN) are instructed to work at home or later called Work From Home (WFH). The application of the WFH concept has a fairly high level of flexibility. The types of work for ASN that are excluded from carrying out the flexible concept are jobs that are directly related to service users, both the community and other stakeholders. WFH implementation does not always go well, the emergence of a cultural shock to the use of technology, the responsibility to manage household activities that can affect the stress level of employees, as well as disturbances from family members and other problems that occur at home lead to the inability of employees to concentrate while working at home which will effect on employee performance. The Foreign Investment Tax Service Office One (KPP PMA Satu) routinely performs periodic performance measurements. Performance measurement is carried out using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) strategy. The Organizational Performance Value (NKO) of KPP PMA Satu in 2020 has decreased compared to 2019. Several factors that influenced the decline in NKO were the uncertain global economic conditions due to the pandemic and various online services. This research was conducted at KPP PMA Satu using 6 (six) variables with the aim of knowing the factors that influence the implementation of the WFH policy and the effect of the implementation of the WFH policy on the performance of KPP PMA Satu employees. The number of samples used are 111 employees who implement the WFH policy. The research method used is quantitative with a causal approach where the data obtained is processed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. The results obtained are that work from home has a significant effect on employee performance.
Combination of Immune-Related Network and Molecular Typing Analysis Defines a Three-Gene Signature for Predicting Prognosis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Recent breakthroughs in immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown promise in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Due to the intrinsic heterogeneity among TNBC, clinical response to ICIs varies greatly among individuals. Thus, discovering rational biomarkers to select susceptible patients for ICIs treatment is warranted. A total of 422 TNBC patients derived from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and Molecular Taxonomy of Breast Cancer International Consortium (METABRIC) dataset were included in this study. High immunogenic gene modules were identified using weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). Immune-related genes (IRGs) expression patterns were generated by consensus clustering. We developed a three-gene signature named immune-related gene panel (IRGP) by Cox regression method. Afterward, the associations of IRGP with survival outcomes, infiltration of immune cells, drug sensitivity, and the response to ICIs therapy were further explored. We found five high immunogenic gene modules. Two distinct IRGclusters and IRG-related genomic clusters were identified. The IRGP was constructed based on TAPBPL, FBP1, and GPRC5C genes. TNBC patients were then subdivided into high- and low-IRGriskscore subgroups. TNBC patients with low IRGriskscore had a better survival outcome, higher infiltration of immune cells, lower TP53 mutation rate, and more benefit from ICIs treatment than high IRGriskscore patients. These findings offer novel insights into molecular subtype of TNBC and provided potential indicators for guiding ICIs treatment.
Existence pour des systèmes de réaction-diffusion ou quasi linéaires avec loi de balance

Notre etude concerne des problemes d'existence (ou de non-existence) pour des systemes de reaction-diffusion elliptiques quasi lineaires presentant deux proprietes essentielles et frequentes dans les applications, a savoir: 1) les solutions (eventuelles) sont positives; 2) la masse totale des composants est a priori controlee: ceci correspond a une propriete structurelle des termes non lineaires, par exemple que leur somme est negative ou nulle. Pour les systemes semi-lineaires deux fois deux, c'est-a-dire lorsque les termes non lineaires sont independants des gradients et dans le cas ou l'un des composants est de plus a priori controle, nous faisons une etude complete. Nous analysons en particulier l'influence des donnees au bord relativement a l'existence ou la non-existence des solutions. Nous montrons ainsi, moyennant certaines hypotheses, que pour la plupart des combinaisons de donnees au bord, on a existence. Des resultats negatifs sont donnes pour les autres types de donnees au bord. Quand les termes non lineaires dependent des gradients et quand cette dependance est sous-quadratique, nous obtenons l'existence de solutions classiques. Nous donnons egalement un resultat d'existence lorsque les donnees sont tres peu regulieres. Nous etudions enfin le cas de croissance quadratique ou sur-quadratique et nous montrons l'existence de solutions classiques si les operateurs de diffusions sont proportionnels
Características físico-químicas do óleo de amêndoas de macaúba armazenadas após secagem em diferentes temperaturas

- Studies of post-harvest storage and drying in macauba fruit ( Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. Mart) are still in the early stages. The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of drying on the quality of macauba kernel oil during storage. Drying was carried out under three different air temperatures: 40 °C, 50 °C and 60 °C. Four replications were used for each temperature. After drying, the kernels were stored for 0, 60, 120, 240 and 360 days, and the following physico-chemical analyses were carried out for each period: kernel oil content, acidity index, oxidative stability, water activity and oil colour. An increase in storage time resulted in an increase in the acidity index and a reduction in the oxidative stability of the oil in all treatments. The mean value for water activity in the oil ranged from 0.56 to 0.68. The mean values of the L* and b* coordinates did not differ from the control, except for the storage times of 0 and 60 days. There was a difference in the a* coordinate between the drying processes when compared to the control. No signi ﬁ cant differences were seen for oil content. It was concluded that drying can be ef ﬁ cient tool in controlling the quality of kernel oil during storage.
Potential Effects of 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol on the Growth Performance, Blood Antioxidant Capacity, Intestinal Barrier Function and Microbiota in Broilers under Lipopolysaccharide Challenge

Our experiment was to detect the effects of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25OHD3) on antioxidant capacity, immune status and gut health of broilers under lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. In total, 108 male Arbor Acre broilers (48.5 ± 0.4 g) were allotted to three treatment groups containing six replicates for each group with six birds per replicate: (1) corn-soybean basal diet + injection of sterile saline (CON group); (2) corn-soybean basal diet + an injection of LPS (LPS group); (3) corn-soybean basal diet with 50 μg/kg 25OHD3 + injection of LPS (LPS + 25-D group). At the end of the experiment, birds were intraperitoneally injected with LPS in the LPS and LPS + 25-D groups based on the dosage of 5.0 mg/kg BW, or the equivalent volume of 0.9% sterile saline in the CON group. At 4 h postinjection, blood samples, jejunal and ileal tissues and cecal digesta were collected to analyze blood antioxidant capacity, intestinal barrier function and microbiota. The results showed that broilers challenged with LPS had significantly higher BW loss than the CON group, and 25OHD3 alleviated BW loss induced by the LPS challenge. 25OHD3 alleviated the LPS-induced decline (p < 0.05) in serum activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and immunoglobulin G (IgG), as well as prevented the LPS-induced increase (p < 0.05) in serum content of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). 25OHD3 significantly increased villus height in the jejunum and the relative mRNA abundance of Occludin in the jejunum and ileum, as well as prevented the LPS-induced increase in the jejunal content of interferon-γ (IFN-γ) compared with the LPS group. Compared with the LPS group, 25OHD3 significantly increased Lactobacillus abundance and decreased Lachnoclostridium abundance in the cecal digesta, as well as had the potential to enhance metabolite contents including propionate, isobutyrate, butyrate and total SCFA. The correlation analysis revealed that BW loss and serum contents of TNF-α, IL-1β and D-lactate were positively correlated with Lachnoclostridium and negatively correlated with Lactobacillus (p < 0.05). Overall, 25OHD3 partially improves the antioxidant status, immunity, intestinal barrier and microbial composition of broilers under the LPS challenge.
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND CORPORATE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A CONCEPTUAL PAPER

There is an ongoing debate on the relationship between corporate environmental performance (CEP) and corporate financial performance (CFP). This conceptual paper aims to contribute to the existing literature by integrating previous research on the CEP-CFP relationship and identifying the moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between these variables. It also proposes a new conceptual framework in which the positive relationship between the CEP and the CFP would be moderated by the firm size.
Phase transitions in sequential weak measurements

Quantum measurements and phase transitions are seemingly uncorrelated topics, but here we show that phase transitions occur in sequential quantum measurements. We find that the probability distribution of the measurement results of a sequence of quantum measurements on a two-level system (e.g. a qubit) is equivalent to the Boltzmann distribution of a classical lattice spin model. So the measurement results present phase transitions similar to those in the lattice spin model. In sequential commuting positive-operator valued measurements, the probability distribution is mapped to a long-range Ising model in the weak-measurement regime, and a projective measurement emerges from a sequence of weak measurement when the strength or the number of measurements becomes above certain critical values, which correspond to a second-order ferromagnetic phase transition of the lattice spin model. These findings not only provide new insights on sequential quantum measurements, but may also have potential applications in quantum technologies.
Compressibility effects on the Rayleigh–Taylor instability growth between immiscible fluids

The linearized Navier–Stokes equations for a system of superposed immiscible compressible ideal fluids are analyzed. The results of the analysis reconcile the stabilizing and destabilizing effects of compressibility reported in the literature. It is shown that the growth rate n obtained for an inviscid, compressible flow in an infinite domain is bounded by the growth rates obtained for the corresponding incompressible flows with uniform and exponentially varying density. As the equilibrium pressure at the interface p∞ increases (less compressible flow), n increases towards the uniform density result, while as the ratio of specific heats γ increases (less compressible fluid), n decreases towards the exponentially varying density incompressible flow result. This remains valid in the presence of surface tension or for viscous fluids and the validity of the results is also discussed for finite size domains. The critical wavenumber imposed by the presence of surface tension is unaffected by compressibility. Ho.
The Interpolation Theory of Radial Basis Functions

In this dissertation, it is first shown that, when the radial basis function is a $p$-norm and $1 2$. Specifically, for every $p > 2$, we construct a set of different points in some $\Rd$ for which the interpolation matrix is singular. The greater part of this work investigates the sensitivity of radial basis function interpolants to changes in the function values at the interpolation points. Our early results show that it is possible to recast the work of Ball, Narcowich and Ward in the language of distributional Fourier transforms in an elegant way. We then use this language to study the interpolation matrices generated by subsets of regular grids. In particular, we are able to extend the classical theory of Toeplitz operators to calculate sharp bounds on the spectra of such matrices. Applying our understanding of these spectra, we construct preconditioners for the conjugate gradient solution of the interpolation equations. Our main result is that the number of steps required to achieve solution of the linear system to within a required tolerance can be independent of the number of interpolation points. The Toeplitz structure allows us to use fast Fourier transform techniques, which imp lies that the total number of operations is a multiple of $n \log n$, where $n$ is the number of interpolation points. Finally, we use some of our methods to study the behaviour of the multiquadric when its shape parameter increases to infinity. We find a surprising link with the {\it sinus cardinalis} or {\it sinc} function of Whittaker. Consequently, it can be highly useful to use a large shape parameter when approximating band-limited functions.
Second Primary Cancers following Colorectal Cancer in Sicily, Italy

Simple Summary This study addressed the under-investigated issue of second primary cancer occurring in colorectal cancer survivors. Our aim was to explore whether patients recovered from a first colorectal cancer were at higher risk of developing a subsequent primary cancer. The hypothesis was that exposure to cancer treatment, enhanced health surveillance and shared risk factors may lead to an excess risk of second primary cancer in this population. The number of cases of second primary cancer exceeded the expected in this population, mainly driven by female genital cancers, and especially observed in the first years after colorectal cancer diagnosis. Our findings are overall consistent with previous studies, providing valuable information to better characterize and predict mortality from second primary cancer in subjects who suffered from first colorectal cancer. Abstract Background: Cancer survivors are at risk of developing second primary cancers (SPC). We investigated the risk of SPC in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors in Sicily, Southern Italy. Methods: We analyzed data from the Eastern Sicily cancer registry covering 2.5 million people diagnosed and followed up between 2003 and 2017. We calculated the standardized incidence ratio (SIR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of SPC overall and by cancer type, using the general Sicily population rates as reference. Results: A total of 19,040 cases of CRC and 1453 cases of SPC were included in the analysis. Mean age of occurrence of SPC was 68.1. The SIR for any SPC was 1.11 (95% CI 1.05–1.17); it was higher in women (1.18; 95% CI 1.08–1.29) than in men (1.07; 95% CI 0.97–1.14, p-value of difference 0.07). The SIR was increased for SPC from the ovary (SIR 2.01; 95% CI 1.33–2.95), kidney (SIR 2.00; 95% CI 1.54–2.56), endometrium (SIR 1.94; 95% CI 1.45–2.54), bladder (SIR 1.22, 95% CI 1.04–1.43) and stomach (1.29; 95% CI 0.98–1.66). The SIR for CRC as SPC was 0.84 (95% CI 0.70–1.01). No increased incidence was found for lung, prostate, breast, thyroid and liver cancer. The SIR for SPC overall and several cancers decreased with time of follow-up. Conclusions: In this population, CRC survivors have an 11% higher risk of developing a SPC than the general population, particularly cancers of the ovary, kidney, endometrium, bladder and stomach. Follow-up for SPC is required, especially during the first 5 years from CRC diagnosis.
Detection and Molecular Characterization of Enteric Viruses in Poultry Flocks in Hebei Province, China

Simple Summary Enteric viruses act as etiological agents for a series of health disturbances that pose a threat to commercial chickens worldwide. The affected chickens exhibit stunted growth, low feed conversion, etc. On a global scale, research on enteric virus diversity has been performed in countries such as India, South Korea and Brazil, yet at present, there have been no conclusive reports of avian enteric viruses in China. In the present study, the virus species, infection types, clinical symptoms, and relationships among the virus species were studied in 145 positive enteric virus samples. Additionally, the evolutionary relationship and recombination of the viruses were also further studied. The results of this study can be used to define the distribution and infection type of enteric viruses in poultry, and to analyze the classification of and evolutionary relationship between certain viruses. Abstract Enteric viruses, as a potential pathogen, have been found to be vital causes of economic losses in poultry industry worldwide. The enteric viruses widely studied to date mainly include avian nephritis virus (ANV), avian reovirus (ARe), chicken astrovirus (CAstV), chicken parvovirus (ChPV), fowl adenovirus group I (FAdV-1), infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), and avian rotavirus (ARoV). This paper aimed to identify single and multiple infections of the seven enteric viruses using the data obtained from positive 145 enteric virus samples in poultry flocks from different areas in Hebei Province, throughout the period from 2019 to 2021. Next, the correlation between bird age and clinical signs was investigated using PCR and RT-PCR techniques. Furthermore, the whole genomes of seven parvovirus strains and open reading frame 2 (ORF2) of six CAstV strains and eight ANV strains were sequenced for phylogenetic analysis and recombination analysis, to characterize the viruses and evaluate species correlation and geographic patterns. A total of 11 profiles of virus combinations were detected; 191 viruses were detected in 145 samples; 106 single infections were reported in 73.1% of the samples; and multiple infections were detected in the remaining 26.9%. For viruses, 69% of ChPV was correlated with single infection, while ANV (61.4%) and CAstV (56.1%) were correlated with multiple infections. However, IBV and ARe were not detected in any of the samples. Recombination events were reported in parvovirus, and all CAstV sequences investigated in this paper were included within genotype Bii. The eight ANV strains pertained to different subtypes with significant differences. The above results revealed for the first time the complexity of enteric viruses over the past several years, thus contributing to disease prevention and control in the future.
Universal behavior of multiplicity differences in quark-hadron phase transition

The scaling behavior of factorial moments of the diﬀerences in multiplicities between well separated bins in heavy-ion collisions is proposed as a probe of quark-hadron phase transition. The method takes into account some of the physical features of nuclear collisions that cause some diﬃculty in the application of the usual method. It is shown in the Ginzburg-Landau theory that a numerical value γ of the scaling exponent can be determined independent of the parameters in the problem. The universality of γ characterizes quark-hadron phase transition, and can be tested directly by appropriately analyzed data.
Decay photons from the axionlike particles burst of type II supernovae

We determine limits from SN 1987A on massive axion-like particles (ALPs) with masses in the 10 keV - 100 MeV range and purely coupled to two photons. ALPs produced in the core collapse escape from the star and decay into photons that can be observed as a delayed and diffuse burst. We discuss the time and angular distribution of such a signal. Looking into the future we also estimate the possible improvements if the red supergiant Betelgeuse explodes in a supernova event.