Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Twinned calcite as an indicator of high differential stresses and low shock pressure conditions during impact cratering

Shock‐related calcite twins are characterized in calcite‐bearing metagranite cataclasites within crystalline megablocks of the Ries impact structure, Germany, as well as in cores from the FBN1973 research drilling. The calcite likely originates from pre‐impact veins within the Variscan metagranites and gneisses, while the cataclasis is due to the Miocene impact. Quartz in the metagranite components does not contain planar deformation features, indicating low shock pressures (<7 GPa). Calcite, however, shows a high density (>1/μm) of twins with widths <100 nm. Different types of twins (e‐, f‐, and r‐twins) crosscutting each other can occur in one grain. Interaction of r‐ and f‐twins results in a‐type domains characterized by a misorientation relative to the host with a misorientation angle of 35°–40° and a misorientation axis parallel to an a‐axis. Such a‐type domains have not been recorded from deformed rocks in nature before. The high twin density and activation of different twin systems in one grain require high differential stresses (on the order of 1 GPa). Twinning of calcite at high differential stresses is consistent with deformation during impact cratering at relatively low shock pressure conditions. The twinned calcite microstructure can serve as a valuable low shock barometer.
Evaluation of Eye Gaze Dynamics During Physician-Patient-Computer Interaction in Federally Qualified Health Centers: Systematic Analysis

Background Understanding the communication between physicians and patients can identify areas where they can improve and build stronger relationships. This led to better patient outcomes including increased engagement, enhanced adherence to treatment plan, and a boost in trust. Objective This study investigates eye gaze directions of physicians, patients, and computers in naturalistic medical encounters at Federally Qualified Health Centers to understand communication patterns given different patients’ diverse backgrounds. The aim is to support the building and designing of health information technologies, which will facilitate the improvement of patient outcomes. Methods Data were obtained from 77 videotaped medical encounters in 2014 from 3 Federally Qualified Health Centers in Chicago, Illinois, that included 11 physicians and 77 patients. Self-reported surveys were collected from physicians and patients. A systematic analysis approach was used to thoroughly examine and analyze the data. The dynamics of eye gazes during interactions between physicians, patients, and computers were evaluated using the lag sequential analysis method. The objective of the study was to identify significant behavior patterns from the 6 predefined patterns initiated by both physicians and patients. The association between eye gaze patterns was examined using the Pearson chi-square test and the Yule Q test. Results The results of the lag sequential method showed that 3 out of 6 doctor-initiated gaze patterns were followed by patient-response gaze patterns. Moreover, 4 out of 6 patient-initiated patterns were significantly followed by doctor-response gaze patterns. Unlike the findings in previous studies, doctor-initiated eye gaze behavior patterns were not leading patients’ eye gaze. Moreover, patient-initiated eye gaze behavior patterns were significant in certain circumstances, particularly when interacting with physicians. Conclusions This study examined several physician-patient-computer interaction patterns in naturalistic settings using lag sequential analysis. The data indicated a significant influence of the patients’ gazes on physicians. The findings revealed that physicians demonstrated a higher tendency to engage with patients by reciprocating the patient’s eye gaze when the patient looked at them. However, the reverse pattern was not observed, suggesting a lack of reciprocal gaze from patients toward physicians and a tendency to not direct their gaze toward a specific object. Furthermore, patients exhibited a preference for the computer when physicians directed their eye gaze toward it.
ADDITIVE MAIN EFFECTS AND MULTIPLICATIVE INTERACTIONS ANALYSIS OF YIELD PERFORMANCES IN COWPEA GENOTYPES UNDER UGANDAN ENVIRONMENTS.

Agbahoungba Symphorien 1,2 , Karungi Jeninah 1 , Talwana Herbert 1 , Badji Arfang 1 , Kumi Frank 1 , Mwila Natasha 1 , Edema Richard 1 , Gibson Paul 1 and Rubaihayo Patrick 1 . 1. Department of Agricultural Production, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. 2. Laboratory of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, 01 PO Box 526, Cotonou, Benin. Manuscript Info Abstract . Manuscript History
A parametric study of energy extraction from vortex-induced vibrations

This paper presents a parametric investigation of an oscillating-cylinder turbine concept based on vortex-induced vibrations. The parametric space includes four parameters: the Reynolds number, the mass ratio, the dimensionless stiffness, and the dimensionless damping. The damping–stiffness space is explored for four different mass ratios at a fixed Reynolds number of 200. Also, the influence of the parameters on the amplitude of cylinder displacement and on the efficiency of power harnessing is discussed. Vortex-shedding patterns observed within the parametric space are investigated. The 2S, 2P, and C(2S) wake modes are observed and are related to turbine performance. Preliminary results show a maximum efficiency of 10.6%, which is obtained with low mass ratios.
A Prospective Study”

The aetiology of colorectal cancer was studied in a cohort of 11,888 residents of a retirement community. After four and one-half years of follow-up, 58 male and 68 female incident colorectal cancers were identified. Daily alcohol drinkers experienced nearly a two-fold increase in risk (2 sided P=0.002). Colorectal cancer was also positively associated with Quetelet's index and inversely associated with avocational physical activity. The results were consistent for both sexes but were statistically significant only for males. With the exception of dietary vitamin C, none of the nutrients under study (i.e., vitamins A and E, dietary fibre, calcium, and beta carotene) showed a significant association with colorectal cancer. An inverse relationship between colorectal cancer and dietary vitamin C was observed in females, but there was no association with either vitamin C from supplements or with total vitamin C intake. Males and females who had 3 or more children showed a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer (RR=0.45, 95% CI=0.2, 0.9), but those with no children did not show the highest risk.
FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI KEBERHASILAN IMPLEMENTASI APLIKASI SAKTI (BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF PENGGUNA)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis seberapa sukses implementasi web SAKTI lengkap oleh pengguna pada unit kerja pelaksana pilot project SAKTI di lingkup 9 Kementerian. Data yang digunakan berasal dari kuesioner yang diisi oleh responden dan diperoleh 70 sampel yang berasal dari 9 kementerian. Analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan SEM-PLS atau Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square menggunakan software SmartPLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas sistem, kualitas informasi, berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap kepuasan pengguna dan kepuasan pengguna berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap manfaat bersih.
Comments by Microbiologists for Interpreting Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Improving the Appropriateness of Antibiotic Therapy in Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections: A Randomized Double-Blind Digital Case-Vignette Controlled Superiority Trial

In primary care, urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for the majority of antibiotic prescriptions. Comments from microbiologists on interpreting the antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) profile for urinalysis were made to improve the prescription of antibiotics. We aimed to explore the added value of these comments on the quality of antibiotic prescribing by a superior double-blind digital randomized case-vignette trial among French general practitioners (GPs). One case vignette with (intervention) or without (control) a ‘comment’ after AST was randomly assigned to GPs. Among 815 participating GPs, 64.7% were women, at an average age of 37 years. Most (90.1%) used a computerized decision support system for prescribing antibiotics. Empirical antibiotic therapy was appropriate in 71.9% (95% CI, 68.8–75.0) of the cases, without differences between arms. The overall appropriateness of targeted antibiotic therapy (primary outcome) was not significantly increased when providing ‘comments’: 83.4% vs. 79.9% (OR = 1.26, 95% CI, 0.86–1.85). With the multivariate analysis, the appropriateness was improved by 2-folds (OR = 2.38, 95% CI, 1.02–6.16) among physicians working in healthcare facilities. Among digital-affine young general practitioners, the adjunction of a ‘comment’ by a microbiologist to interpret urinalysis in community-acquired UTIs did not improve the overall level of appropriateness of the targeted antibiotic.
Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Etanol Daun Pacar Kuku (Lawsonia Inermis L.) Dan Bioautografi Terhadap Bacillus Subtilis Dan Shigella Sonnei

Ekstrak daun pacar kuku (Lawsonia inermis L.) memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap bakteri Gram negatif maupun Gram positif. Daun pacar kuku mengandung lawson (2- hidroksi, 1,4 naftokuinon), berbagai glikosida fenolik, flavonoid, kumarin, dan steroid (sitosterol), lemak, resin, dan henna-tanin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak etanol daun pacar kuku dan mengetahui golongan senyawa yang berpotensi sebagai antibakteri terhadap Bacillus subtilis dan Shigella sonnei. Ekstrasidaun pacar kuku dilakukan menggunakan metode maserasi dengan penyari etanol 70%. Uji aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak etanol 70% daun pacar kuku menggunakan metode difusi (Kirby-Bauer) dengan mengukur diameter zona hambat yang terbentuk. Identifikasi senyawa menggunakan kromatografi lapis tipis dengan fase gerak kloroform:etanol (9:1) v/v dan fase diam silika GF254. Uji bioautografi kontak dilakukan untuk mengetahui senyawa yang memiliki aktivitas sebagai antibakteri. Hasil ekstraksi menghasilkan ekstrak kental berwarna coklat kemerahan dengan rendemen sebanyak 22,53%. Uji aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak etanol 70% daun pacar kuku yang dilakukan terhadap Bacillus subtilis dan Shigella sonnei menunjukkan aktivitas antibakteri yang paling besar pada konsentrasi 4000 μg/disk dengan membentuk zona radikal masing-masing 9,3±0,3 mm dan 10,8±0,3 mm. Hasil analisis KLT dan bioautografi menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak etanol 70% daun pacar kuku mengandung senyawa fenol, kumarin, naftokinon, antrakinon, flavonoid, triterpenoid, dan steroid yang memiliki aktivitas antibakteri.
Wind turbine aeroacoustic noise prediction using computational models and comparison to experimental measurements

Energy from wind turbines has enjoyed a remarkable growth worldwide in the past decades. In Canada, generation capacity has increased dramatically. The issue of noise and wind turbines has become an issue of interest for researchers and acoustics practitioners. For utility scale wind turbines, broadband noise emanating from the trailing edge of the wind turbine blade is a large contributor to the overall noise emission. In order to minimize the noise impact, regulatory bodies often set limits to the noise level observed nearby. Good noise predictive tools are necessary to estimate noise emissions before a wind farm development. These tools are developed in this study from computational fluid dynamics studies such as Large Eddy Simulation (LES) in conjunction with the Ffowcs-Williams and Hawkings (FW–H) acoustic analogy to predict the far field sound. These results are compared to those obtained through the use of semi-empirical prediction models. Validation of these predictive tools are compared with experimental measurements of 2D airfoil self noise and with field measurements obtained at the University of Waterloo Wind Energy Research wind turbine field site. The developed predictive tools show good agreement with the measured experimental data leading to further development of the predictive tools.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOIL PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND VEGETATION BIODIVERSITY IN NEWLY FORMED RESERVOIR BUFFER STRIPS

The patterns of soil physicochemical properties at large-scales such as buffer zone have been extensively studied, while at fine-scales of vegetation buffer strips (represent a trade-off between economic and ecology benefits of land) and the relationship with vegetation biodiversity are yet to be deepened. This study focused on the discrepancy between soil physicochemical properties (categorizing as soil properties, soil texture, soil stoichiometric ratio, soil microbial activity) and vegetation biodiversity indices in the buffer strips of newly constructed Chushandian reservoir, China. The results showed that the woodland buffer strips had higher soil microbial activity and carbon sequestration capacity than grassland and abandoned cropland. Soil physicochemical properties at 0 m in the reservoir buffer strips with three land use types were more influenced by the overlying water. Distance from watercourse is an important factor affecting soil properties in the reservoir buffer strips with different land use types, mainly mediated by affecting the vegetation biodiversity indices. The width of the existing grassland and abandoned cropland (20 m) is not enough for ecological restoration and should be appropriately widened. Finally, we suggest that the restoration of reservoir buffer strips should be set with flexible width according to the previous land use types.
Evaluating the Antibacterial Activity of MgO Nanoparticles Synthesized from Aqueous Leaf Extract

Foodborne pathogens especially bacteria cause a vast number of diseases which leads to a high mortality rate in humans. Conventional antibiotics have been employed in an attempt to eradicate these pathogens and this has led to the evolution of a multidrug resistant bacteria strain. Thus, a new genre of antibiotics is prepared by using nanoparticles as they show effective antibacterial capabilities. Biosynthesized nanoparticles are less toxic to humans as compared to chemically synthesized nanoparticles which are prepared using toxic precursors. They also exhibit enhanced antibacterial action along with the biomolecules that help in their formation. Among most metal oxides, magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles show unique antibacterial properties due to their exclusive oxide vacancies and crystalline structure. The antibacterial activity of MgO nanoparticles synthesized using leaf extract is further enhanced by the presence of phytochemicals. The present work is a comparative study of the antibacterial activity of MgO nanoparticles synthesized using three different leaf extracts: (1) Amaranthus tricolor, (2) Amaranthus blitum and (3) Andrographis paniculata and their reaction towards Escherichia coli which is a gram negative, food borne pathogen. The results showed that the ~78 nm spherical shaped MgO nanoparticles synthesized from A. blitum, exhibited the highest antibacterial activity at 60 µL dosage. In addition, the effects of the characteristics of the MgO nanoparticles such as size, morphology, concentration, surface charge and phytochemicals on antibacterial mechanism were also discussed.
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PHYSICAL ABILITIES OF THE MEMBERS OF SPECIAL POLICE UNIT

Abstract. Tactical or special units are terms used to describe elite military and police tactical teams, trained to perform dangerous missions or tasks with a high risk with which conventional units are unable to cope. Their high physical requirements demand continuous improvement and the maintenance of a certain level of physical fitness and operational performance through simulation of real conditions in training through a variety of polygons and situational scenarios. The purpose of this research was to analyze and evaluate the level of bio-motor abilities between members of the special police units with conventional measurement methods and the specific operational field test TONKA. The sample included 12 members of the special unit of the Slovenian police. The subjects were measured in three phases. The first set of measurements included measurements of physical characteristics, isometric hand strength, and maximal and explosive leg strength. The second set of measurements included measurements of speed and agility that were carried out in full tactical gear. The third set of measurements included a field test, measuring the operational capacity of TONKA. The average age of the members of the police special forces were 30.7 ± 5.35 years, average weight 80.77 ± 4.83 kg, and average height 180.85 ± 4.31 cm, with average body mass index of 24.71 ± 1.58 kg/m2, average muscle mass of 44.18 ± 3.64 kg, and average body fat percentage of 9.37 ± 1.91%. The average percentage score (AI INDEX) of the operational TONKA test was 74.62 ± 18.99% and the average of the efficiency index (EF INDEX) of TONKA test was 31.12 ± 16.98. Key words: Morphology, motor status, operational performance, field testing, police, tactical officers.
Impact of Radiation on the LHCb VELO Sensors

ticle trajectories and vertices produced at the LHCb interaction region. During 2010 and 2011 the VELO sensors were exposed to fluences of up to around 45×1012 1MeV neutron equivalent (1MeVneq). The silicon effective bandgap has been determined in VELO sensors using current versus temperature data, with an average value of Eg = 1.16±0.03±0.04eV obtained after sensor irradiation. The first observation of n+-on-n sensor type inversion at the LHC is reported, occurring at a fluence of around (10−15)×1012 of 1MeVneq. The only n+-on-p sensors in use at the LHC have also been studied, for which a decrease in the Effective Depletion Voltage (EDV) of ∼25 V is observed, following an initial fluence of approximately 3×1012 1MeVneq. After this, the EDV in n+-on-p type sensors is found to increase at a comparable rate to type inverted n+-on-n type sensors. A reduction in the charge collection efficiency is observed, due to an effect
Comparison of efficacy of single-port versus conventional laparoscopic treatment for uterine leiomyoma: a latest meta-analysis

Objective Single-port laparoscopy has been proposed as an ideal surgical method for the treatment of uterine leiomyoma. It can effectively remove the lesion, reduce the loss of hemoglobin, and has superior cosmetic effects. Therefore, we searched relevant studies and conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of single-port laparoscopy on myoma resection, hemoglobin loss, and scar beauty compared to conventional laparoscopy. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, scope, Cochrane, CNKI, and other databases to find randomized controlled studies on the efficacy of single-port laparoscopy and traditional laparoscopy for meta-analysis. The main outcomes of our study were the duration of surgery, the reduction of hemoglobin, and the cosmetic effect of the postoperative scar. The effect model was selected according to heterogeneity (random effect model or fixed effect model), and the relevant sensitivity analysis and publication bias test were performed. Results We searched a total of 501 related literature articles and finally included 19 studies involving 21 researchers. Comparison of single-port laparoscopic myomectomy with traditional surgery: Operation time had no significant difference (Standardized Mean Difference [SMD]: 0.13, 95% Confidence interval (CI), -0.04 to 0.30; I²=74%; P = 0.14); The reduction of hemoglobin is lower ([SMD]: -0.04; 95% CI, -0.23 to 0.14; I²=71%; P = 0.65), and the cosmetic effect of postoperative scar is more satisfactory ([SMD]: 0.42, 95% CI: 0.02 to 0.83; I²=72%, P= 0.04). There was no significant difference in conversion rate, postoperative pain, blood loss, postoperative gastrointestinal recovery time, or length of hospital stay. Conclusion Compared with traditional laparoscopy, the operation time of the treatment of uterine leiomyoma by single-port laparoscopy is not extended, the reduction of hemoglobin is less, and the cosmetic effect of the scar is better. Therefore, single-port laparoscopy is superior to traditional surgery in the treatment of uterine leiomyoma. Systematic review registration https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2023-3-0071/, identifier INPLASY202330071.
Glass Forming Ability in Systems with Competing Orderings

Some liquids, if cooled rapidly enough to avoid crystallization, can be frozen into a nonergodic glassy state. The tendency for a material to form a glass when quenched is called “glass-forming ability,” and it is of key significance both fundamentally and for materials science applications. Here, we consider liquids with competing orderings, where an increase in the glass-forming ability is signaled by a depression of the melting temperature towards its minimum at triple or eutectic points. With simulations of two model systems where glass-forming ability can be tuned by an external parameter, we are able to interpolate between crystal-forming and glass-forming behavior. We find that the enhancement of the glass-forming ability is caused by an increase in the structural difference between liquid and crystal: stronger competition in orderings towards the melting point minimum makes a liquid structure more disordered (more complex). This increase in the liquid-crystal structure difference can be described by a single adimensional parameter, i.e., the interface energy cost scaled by the thermal energy, which we call the “thermodynamic interface penalty. ” Our finding may provide a general physical principle for not only controlling the glass-forming ability but also the emergence of glassy behavior of various systems with competing orderings, including orderings of structural, magnetic, electronic, charge, and dipolar origin.
The Intestinal Microbiome after Traumatic Injury

The intestinal microbiome plays a critical role in host immune function and homeostasis. Patients suffering from—as well as models representing—multiple traumatic injuries, isolated organ system trauma, and various severities of traumatic injury have been studied as an area of interest in the dysregulation of immune function and systemic inflammation which occur after trauma. These studies also demonstrate changes in gut microbiome diversity and even microbial composition, with a transition to a pathobiome state. In addition, sex has been identified as a biological variable influencing alterations in the microbiome after trauma. Therapeutics such as fecal transplantation have been utilized to ameliorate not only these microbiome changes but may also play a role in recovery postinjury. This review summarizes the alterations in the gut microbiome that occur postinjury, either in isolated injury or multiple injuries, along with proposed mechanisms for these changes and future directions for the field.