Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Developing narrative performance of 5–6-year-old children through combined use of narrative elements in their speech

ABSTRACT This paper aims to investigate to what extent preschoolers' narrative speech can be affected by the combined use of five narrative elements: narrative framing, narrative basic structure, intertextual hero, plot subversion and image–text interaction. It presents an intervention aiming to teach these elements to an experimental group of preschoolers, while a control group followed the regular curriculum. A novel evaluation tool, P.R. O.S. E, was designed to evaluate the level of the five elements' comprehension and use and applied to both groups. To assure regularity and homogeneity, the differences in performance were evaluated by the mixed-design two-way RM-ANOVA analysis. The performance of the experimental group after the intervention confirmed that the combined use of narrative elements can lead to the production of contemporary narrative types by 5–6-year-old children. Statistical analysis showed a notable differentiation of performance after the use of combined narrative elements. The empirical observation validates practices aiming at the development of narrative skill at preschool age, such as the particular teaching intervention which showed that 5–6-year-old children are capable of combining narrative elements in their narrative speech.
An introduction to numerical analysis

Error: Its Sources, Propagation, and Analysis. Rootfinding for Nonlinear Equations. Interpolation Theory. Approximation of Functions. Numerical Integration. Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations. Linear Algebra. Numerical Solution of Systems of Linear Equations. The Matrix Eigenvalue Problem. Appendix. Answers to Selected Problems. Index.
What the adnominal intensifier "sam" and Left Branch Extractions tell us about the structure of Polish nominal projections

Abstract In this paper, I reconsider the nature of sam (a Polish counterpart to Russian and Serbo-Croatian sam, German selbst, Italian solo, Danish selv), a lexical item generally assumed to be adjectival. First, I focus on its use as an adnominal intensifier and argue that in this function it should be considered pronominal. Since intensifying sam has a history of appearing in analyses propagating the DP Hypothesis, my proposal sheds some light on these issues and leads to bigger questions concerning the structure of Polish nominals, in particular whether they project DP or not. Answers to these questions constitute the second part of the paper, where I argue that D equals Person (hence DP/PersonP) and that it is universally present in Polish nominals. I draw on the evidence from Left Branch Extractions and adjunct extractions and show that, while such extractions are quite freely available in Polish, they are nevertheless blocked whenever in the presence of overt D/Person heads, just like in languages with articles, projecting DP. I further show that the difference between Polish and English with respect to adjectival LBE reduces to the employment of distinct case-checking strategies and agreement options.
Measuring the apparent phase speed of propagating EUV disturbances

Context. Propagating disturbances of the EUV emission intensity are commonly observed over a variety of coronal structures. Parameters of these disturbances, particularly the observed apparent (image-plane projected) propagation speed, are important tools for MHD coronal seismology. Aims. We design and test tools to reliably measure the apparent phase speed of propagating disturbances in imaging data sets. Methods. We designed cross-fitting technique (CFT), 2D coupled fitting (DCF) and best similarity match (BSM) to measure the apparent phase speed of propagating EUV disturbances in the running differences of time-distance plots (R) and background-removed and normalised time-distance plots (D). Results. The methods were applied to the analysis of quasi-periodic EUV disturbances propagating at a coronal fan-structure of active region NOAA11330 on 27 Oct. 2011, observed with the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) on SDO in the 171 A bandpass. The noise propagation in the AIA image processing was estimated, resulting in the preliminary estimation of the uncertainties in the AIA image flux. This information was used in measuring the apparent phase speed of the propagating disturbances with the CFT, DCF and BSM methods, which gave consistent results. The average projected speed is measured at 47.6 ± 0.6 km s-1 and 49.0 ± 0.7 km s-1 for R and D, with the corresponding periods at 179.7 ± 0.2 s and 179.7 ± 0.3 s, respectively. We analysed the effects of the lag time and the detrending time in the running difference processing and the background-removed plot, on the measurement of the speed, and found that they are fairly weak. Conclusions. The CFT, DCF and BSM methods are found to be reliable techniques for measuring the apparent (projected) phase speed. The samples of larger effective spatial length are more suitable for these methods. Time-distance plots with background removal and normalisation allow for more robust measurements, with little effect of the choice of the detrending time. Cross-fitting technique provides reliable measurements on good samples (e.g. samples with large effective detection length and recurring features). 2D coupled-fitting is found to be sensitive to the initial guess for parameters of the 2D fitting function. Thus DCF is only optimised in measuring one of the parameters (the phase speed in our application), while the period is poorly measured. Best similarity measure is robust for all types of samples and very tolerant to image pre-processing and regularisation (smoothing).
A Survey Exploring How Watch Officers Manage Effects of Sleep Restrictions during Maritime Navigation

Merchant marine officers work shifted hours with a sometimes very tiring work/rest rhythm that can lead to sleep restrictions and increased sleepiness during navigation. The aim of this study is to assess the risk of sleep deprivation-related sleepiness during navigation and the factors contributing to this risk. A second objective is to evaluate the use and effectiveness of sleepiness countermeasures. An online quantitative survey of 43 questions was conducted on 183 French maritime officers. A total of 39.9% of the participants experienced at least occasionally severe sleepiness and 29% had fallen asleep during navigation. A total of 42.6% reported not being able to experience enough sleep on board. Sleep requirements were affected by time spent on board, area of activity, and watch system. Sleepiness was more common during monotonous than demanding sailing. Officers frequently use caffeine, as well as vigilance-enhancing activities that they consider effective, which are not yet validated, (i.e., social interactions). However, they are not inclined to seek replacements in case of severe sleepiness. Sleep deprivation is common among maritime officers and leads to the risk of severe sleepiness while operating the vessel, with few effective countermeasures available. Strategies used for sleep management and sleepiness prevention should focus more on sleep duration, safety culture, and improving countermeasures to sleepiness.
Electromagnetic scattering from perfectly conducting periodic surfaces by transforming into equivalent boundary condition

In this study, electromagnetic scattering from perfectly conducting periodic surface have been solved by means of transformation of problem into equivalent problem, that is scattering from plane represented by high order inhomogeneous impedance boundary condition (IBC). High order impedance functions are determined by function of the roughness of the surface. Then, transformed equivalent problem is solved by means of series expansion method using Floquet modes. This transformation makes the problem simple formulation and computational effectively without involving calculation of slowly converging periodic Green's function. Results and computational times obtained by transform method and those obtained by Method of Moment (MoM) technique are compared. Good agreements are observed in results. It is also observed that transform method needs much less computational time than MoM method. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 50: 1997–2000, 2008; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.23567
Effect of lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) as a soybean meal replacement on the performance, meat quality, and blood parameters of broilers

Abstract This study investigated the effects of dietary lupin (LP) as a replacement for soybean meal (SBM) on the performance, meat quality, and blood parameters of broilers. A total of 960 1-day-old Ross 708 broilers were divided into four dietary groups. The four diets were formulated with different levels of dehulled LP content in place of SBM; LP0: 0, LP50: 50, LP100: 100, and LP200: 200g/kg. There was a trend (P < 0.10) for reduced weight gain in the LP200 group compared with other groups. The feed conversion ratio was higher (P < 0.05) in the LP200 group than in the LP0 and LP50 groups. Concerning breast meat characteristics, the lightness color (L*) was lower (P < 0.05) in the LP200-fed group compared with the LP0 group. Polyunsaturated fatty acids were higher (P < 0.05) in LP100- and LP200-fed chickens than in LP0-fed chickens. Serum HDL cholesterol was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the group fed LP200 compared with the groups fed LP0 and LP50. A higher serum concentration of interleukin (IL)-2 was found in groups fed LP100 and LP200 than in groups fed LP0 and LP50. Our results suggest that LP could be a dose-dependent SBM substitute, and that the optimal level of LP inclusion is approximately 100g/kg.
A Synthesis of Reading Prosody: Evaluating Phrasing and Syntax Interventions

Abstract Research on prosody suggests it is an important consideration for both reading fluency and reading comprehension however research on how to teach prosody is limited. This systematic review expands the understanding of prosody by examining intervention studies of prosody focused on instruction to improve syntax and phrasing outcomes. A total of 18 studies between 1985 and 2020 (N = 770, Grades K-12) met inclusion criteria. Six studies were experimental and 13 were quasi experimental. Intervention instruction focused on modeling, instruction on a specific prosody component (e.g., syntax and phrasing), repeated reading, partner reading, independent reading, silent reading, choral reading, readers theater, and computer programs. Overall findings indicate interventions which include repeated reading and one or more of the following, modeled reading or immediate feedback have larger effects on prosody compared to interventions that include repeated reading and only instruction on a specific prosody component (e.g., syntax and phrasing).
Ultrasound Attenuation Improves Some Surface Properties of the Probiotic Strain Lacticaseibacillus casei ATCC 393

Ultrasound attenuation has been recently proposed as a tool to modulate probiotic metabolism. The study aimed to characterize the response of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus casei ATCC 393 to sonication. Two ultrasound treatments were tested (57 W, duty cycle 50%, 6 or 8 min). Attenuation was assessed as a pH decrease in MRS broth after 6 and 24 h of incubation at 37 °C. Cultivability was evaluated by plate count immediately after sonication and by growth index on overnight cultures. Surface changes were determined by auto-aggregation, hydrophobicity, biofilm production tests, and by membrane damages. The 6 min treatment induced a temporary attenuation, while a prolongated exposure to sonic waves caused major attenuation effects (ΔpH 0.97 after 24 h). Both sonication treatments affected probiotic cultivability with a significant (p < 0.05) reduction of plate counts and an alteration of the growth index. Although auto-aggregation was negatively affected upon sonication, the hydrophobicity and biofilm production were improved with no significant differences (p > 0.05) between the sonicated samples. Moreover, sonicated L. casei ATCC 393 resulted in increased membrane permeability. These results suggest that ultrasound technology can be successfully used to modulate the L. casei ATCC 393 fermentative metabolism and to improve its surface properties.
Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) Hair as a Bioindicator for the Environmental Presence of Toxic and Trace Elements

The return to pasture use as an alternative to intensive livestock farming implies some risks with the lack or the excessive presence of potentially toxic elements; in this regard, wild animals have been used as bioindicators for decades. Thus, the purpose of this study is quantifying Cu, Cr, Mn, Zn, Se, As, Cd, Ni, Pb, Al, Fe, and Mg in fur from roe deer and understanding if it is a valid bioindicator tool. Hair was collected from 39 hunted roe deer and divided by age (<36 months old/≥36 months old), sex (male/female), and area of origin (urbanized/rural area). The mean concentrations of Fe, Mg, Mn, Al, Cr, and Pb were higher (p < 0.05) in the urbanized group; the mean levels of Mg and Cr were higher (p < 0.05) in older animals; and Cu, Fe, Mg, Cd, and Cr showed a higher accumulation in females. Our findings showed an age-related variation of elements, with higher concentrations in adult animals and females. In conclusion, our findings prove that hair is a valid matrix for this type of survey, and wild animals are good bioindicators for monitoring the presence of trace elements in pastures.
The Spectroscopic and Astrometric Orbits of HR 672

From a very extensive set of radial velocities obtained at Fairborn Observatory we have computed a new spectroscopic orbit for HR 672. This binary has an orbital period of 93.290 days and an eccentricity of 0.5249. The greatly improved orbital elements have been incorporated into a new astrometric orbit, which has an inclination of 110°, from Hipparcos data. The primary is a slowly rotating early G star that is situated nearly 1 mag above the main sequence and is likely pseudosynchronously rotating. It has an iron abundance that is greater than that of the Sun. Lines of the secondary were not detected at red wavelengths, consistent with an adopted M0 dwarf spectral type. The age of the system is estimated to be about 5 billion years. The binary is a good candidate for interferometric resolution at infrared wavelengths.
Evaluation of Cloud Shading Effects on the Generation and Modification of Mesoscale Circulations

Abstract This study presents scale analysis and numerical model evaluations of the impact of cloud shading on 1) the development of sea breeze and thermally induced upslope flows and 2) the generation of mesoscale circulations between cloudy areas adjacent to clear areas. Based on the assumption of modifications of solar and longwave radiation which are typical for some overcast conditions, it was found that the reduction in the first type of circulation is significant and most noticeable in the vertical velocities. In the second case, thermally induced circulations in favorable conditions appear to approach the typical intensity of the sea breeze.
Stress-Driven Dynamic Behavior of Free-Standing Bent-Core Liquid Crystal Filaments

We present results on the effect of extension and compression on liquid crystal filaments formed in the B7 phase of bent-core mesogens. There are three distinct temperature regimes in which substantially different structures may form along the filament. The formation of these structures also depends on the velocity at which the filament is extended or compressed.
A Review of the Relationship between Gut Microbiome and Obesity

Obesity is a rapidly growing problem of public health on a worldwide scale, responsible for more than 60% of deaths associated with high body mass index. Recent studies underpinned the augmenting importance of the gut microbiota in obesity. Gut microbiota alterations affect the energy balance of the host organism; namely, as a factor affecting energy production from the diet and as a factor affecting host genes regulating energy expenditure and storage. Gut microbiota composition is characterised by constant variability, and is affected by several dietary factors, suggesting the probability that manipulation of the gut microbiota may promote leaning or prevent obesity. Our narrative review summarizes the results of recent years that stress the effect of gut microbiota in the development of obesity. It investigates the factors (diet, dietary components, lifestyle, and environment) that might affect the gut microbiota composition. Possible strategies for the prevention and/or treatment of obesity include restoring or modifying the composition of the microbiota by consuming prebiotics and probiotics, fermented foods, fruits, vegetables, and avoiding foods of animal origin high in saturated fat and sugar.
Determinants of Improving the Welfare of Fishermen's Households in the Coastal Areas of West Sumatera

This study aims to model the welfare of fishermen's households in the coastal area of West Sumatra which is determined by the socio-cultural environment, catches and added value of 373 fishing households with fishing gear by using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. The contribution of this research lies in the concept of the socio-cultural environment in improving the welfare of fishermen's households through the catch and added value that has been ignored by previous researchers. The results of the study found that the fisherman household welfare model can be achieved through strengthening added value. This study suggests to the government to increase the added value of fishery products through the added value obtained from the difference between the selling price and the cost of materials or other supplies from fishing activities, fish farming, fish handling, fish processing, and distribution in a production process. Furthermore, this study suggests to further researchers to involve the study of the physical environment such as natural conditions as a determinant of the welfare of fishermen's households.
Large eddy simulation of flow over a wall-mounted cube: Comparison of different semi dynamic subgrid scale models

In this paper the ability of different semi dynamic subgrid scale models for large eddy simulation was studied in a challenging test case. The semi dynamic subgrid scale models were examined in this investigation is Selective Structure model, Coherent structure model, Wall Adaptive Large Eddy model. The test case is a simulation of flow over a wall-mounted cube in a channel. The results of these models were compared to structure function model, dynamic models and experimental data at Reynolds number 40000. Results show that these semi dynamic models could improve the ability of numerical simulation in comparison with other models which use a constant coefficient for simulation of subgrid scale viscosity. In addition, these models don't have the instability problems of dynamic models.
Extratropical Transformation of Typhoon Vicki (9807): Structural Change and the Role of Upper-tropospheric Disturbances.

Extratropical transformation of Typhoon Vicki (9807) is diagnosed in relation to its environment, particularly with respect to interactions with upper tropospheric disturbances, using the gridded dataset of global analysis (GANAL) produced by the Japan Meteorological Agency. TY Vicki made landfall on Japan with its maximum intensity on 22 September 1998, causing damage with strong winds. Vicki lost the diabatically generated potential vorticity (PV) anomaly at 00UTC 23 September 1998, when it was supposed to complete the extratropical transformation. It still had a considerable diabatic PV anomaly during passage over Japan, which is consistent with the cyclone intensity. At 06UTC 22 September, Vicki was located in the lower-baroclinic zone, and strong horizontal divergence directly above the cyclone center was dissipated in the upper troposphere, which suggest that was already beginning extratropical transformation. Regarding the upper tropospheric environment, Vicki was moving northward to the right entrance of the jet streak, and a trough, i.e., mesoscale PV anomaly, approached to the west of Vicki. To the north of the cyclone, mid-tropospheric warm frontogenesis and the associated northward out-flow were induced. To the west of the cyclone, the upper-tropospheric frontogenesis associated with the jet entrance and the trough contributed to upper-tropospheric outflow from the cyclone and midtropospheric dry-air inflow. These contributed to organizing a wide rainfall region in the northern semicircle of the cyclone and to limiting the rainfall region in the southwest of the cyclone center. It is also suggested that interactions between upper- and mid-tropospheric outflow, and the midlatitude jet streak to the north of the cyclone contributed to a deepened layer of horizontal divergence that delayed the weakening of the cyclone during the start of the extratropical transformation.
Enhancement of ultrafine coal slime flotation using high-shear pretreatment and polyvinylpyrrolidone

ABSTRACT Flotation has been used to treat coal over the last century. However, the conventional flotation condition can hardly be applied to ultrafine coal slime (UCS). An alternative combined method, which has the potential to improve UCS separation efficiency, is using high-shear pretreatment (HSP) and polymer regulator. Presented in this paper are the findings from an investigation into the flotation performance and aggregate characteristics of UCS with the assistance of HSP and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Electrokinetic, laser particle size, and rheology experiments were employed to analyze the influence of HSP and PVP on ultrafine particles. The UCS studied has a high ash content of 53.62%. The flotation results were analyzed through flotation efficiency and selectivity indexes. The results show that the flotation concentrate has less gangue entrainment and high combustible recovery, low ash content (12.74%) and higher flotation efficiency (66.26%) were obtained. Moreover, the results of flotation kinetics illustrate the advantage of using PVP, which improves the cumulative combustible recovery and flotation rate. The introduction of HSP was conducive to the improvement of separation selectivity. These findings provide fundamental insights into the effect of HSP and PVP on ultrafine particles and offer an effective technique for the enhancement of UCS flotation.
Pediatric Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection

ABSTRACT Aim Youth who have not recovered from COVID-19 have been referred to as having Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC). The goal of this study was to better understand which symptoms persisted since onset of infection and how these symptoms compare to symptoms experienced by those with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Method A sample of 19 parents who had a child with PASC were recruited using social media to fill out a questionnaire detailing symptoms at two time points. The first time point included their child’s current symptoms and the second captured symptoms at initial infection. These participants were compared to a sample of 19 youth with ME/CFS. Results Findings indicated significant decreases among several immune, neuroendocrine, pain, post-exertional malaise (PEM), and COVID-19 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) domain symptoms from time of acute infection to time of current reporting. Fatigue remained at a high level as did several symptoms within the sleep and PEM domains. Participants with ME/CFS had overall worse symptomatology when compared to participants with PASC, especially in the neurocognitive domain. Conclusion Most symptoms of those with PASC decline over time, but several remain at high levels, including fatigue. These findings are helpful in better understanding common symptom presentation profiles for youth with PASC and can be used to more adequately tailor diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for youth.