Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Global mean thermosteric sea level projections by 2100 in CMIP6 climate models

Most of the excess energy stored in the climate system is taken up by the oceans leading to thermal expansion and sea level rise. Future sea level projections allow decision-makers to assess coastal risk, develop climate resilient communities and plan vital infrastructure in low-elevation coastal zones. Confidence in these projections depends on the ability of climate models to simulate the various components of future sea level rise. In this study we estimate the contribution from thermal expansion to sea level rise using the simulations of global mean thermosteric sea level (GMTSL) from 15 available models in the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). We calculate a GMTSL rise of 18.8 cm [12.8–23.6 cm, 90% range] and 26.8 cm [18.6–34.6 cm, 90% range] for the period 2081–2100, relative to 1995–2014 for SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios respectively. In a comparison with a 20 model ensemble from Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5), the CMIP6 ensemble mean of future GMTSL (2014–2100) is higher for both scenarios and shows a larger variance. By contrast, for the period 1901–1990, GMTSL from CMIP6 has half the variance of that from CMIP5. Over the period 1940–2005, the rate of CMIP6 ensemble mean of GMTSL rise is 0.2 ± 0.1 mm yr−1, which is less than half of the observed rate (0.5 ± 0.02 mm yr−1). At a multi-decadal timescale, there is an offset of ∼10 cm per century between observed/modelled thermosteric sea level over the historical period and modelled thermosteric sea level over this century for the same rate of change of global temperature. We further discuss the difference in GMTSL sensitivity to the changes in global surface temperature over the historical and future periods.
Cultural Beliefs and Infant Mortality in Nigeria

Rationale. Nearly half of all deaths prior to the age of five years globally occur in five nations: China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan, with almost a third of these deaths in India and Nigeria (Lawson et al., 2014). Methods. This study investigated the cultural beliefs about infant mortality among working mothers in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample (N = 2400) working mothers on their cultural beliefs in relation to infant mortality. The present study uses an indigenous questionnaire, “Cultural Beliefs of Infant Mortality Questionnaire (CBIMQ). ” A series of hierarchical regressions and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were employed to test the hypotheses that cultural beliefs about infant mortality would vary by geography, ethnicity, age, income, education, and marital status. Results. Findings revealed that age, education, and mothers’ monthly income significantly predicted working mothers’ cultural beliefs of infant mortality. Furthermore, results showed differences in marital status, urban vs. rural locality, ethnicity, and religious affiliation on working mothers’ cultural beliefs of infant mortality. Conclusion. We discuss the implications to address health issues and provide recommendations for targeted programs such as seminars and workshops to be organized by counselors on the scientific causes of infant mortality.
Heat And Moisture Production Of Growing-Finishing Barrows As Affected By Environmental Temperature

Heat and moisture production measurements were completed on barrows over the normal weight range of 60 to 120 kg and a temperature range of 16 to 32°C. All measurements were based on a 21-hr period and adjusted to a 24-hr base. Animals were acclimated to treatment temperatures for 2 weeks, and then moved to calorimeters maintained at that respective temperature. After calorimetry was completed, chamber temperatures were adjusted to the next treatment temperature. The process was repeated until all 30 animals were exposed to each of 5 treatment temperatures. Heat production decreased, feed intake decreased, and moisture production increased as environmental temperature increased. Heat production was directly affected by the level of feed intake as measured by the average daily feed consumption over four days prior to calorimetry measures. Dynamic measurements of heat production showed variable increases in heat production dependent on environmental temperature up to the time lights were off, followed by declines in heat production during night time and immediate increases again with lights on, again dependent on treatment temperatures. Measurements on gilts will be completed in a companion study.
Curie Point Depths and Heat Flow of Eastern Anatolia (Turkey)

The bottom of the magnetized crust determined from the spectral analysis of magnetic anomalies is generally interpreted as the level of the Curie point isotherm. The spectral analysis method to estimate the depth extent of magnetic sources was applied to the magnetic anomalies of Eastern Anatolia and compared with the tectonic regime and heat flow data in the region. The Curie point depth of eastern Anatolia ranges from 6 to 24 km. The computed Curie depths and the heat flow values derived by using Curie depths are consistent with the geological and the seismological findings of the region. Shallow Curie point depths and high heat flow values are seen between the Bitlis Suture Zone and the pontides. At the same time, this region might contain a thinner crust than expected.
The Role of Credence Attributes in Consumer Choices of Sustainable Fish Products: A Review

This review aims to assess consumer choices of sustainable fish products, considering a number of attributes that have been considered in the academic literature on this topic. In order to examine the effectiveness of sustainable labels, the research question was focused on the relation between sustainable fish labels and consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP). The findings showed how, overall, consumers have positive perceptions regarding sustainable fish products and show a willingness to pay a premium price for the attribute of sustainability. According to the results, the country of origin attribute was found to be the most important attribute in relation to consumer choice. The results indicated a high WTP for local fish products, relative to imported alternatives. Consumers prefer wild-caught fish for its perceived quality, better safety and health aspects, and taste perception than the farm-raised option. As for animal welfare, the results show that consumers are willing to pay a moderate premium price for products that have an improved fish welfare or those that avoid by-catch, such as products with eco-labels like “turtle safe”. With regard to organic labels, the studies identified a positive organic price premium for fish products. However, organic labels do not play a major role in consumer choice, when compared with other attributes.
Okul Müdürlerinin Yenilik Yönetimi Yeterliklerinin Cinsiyete Göre İncelenmesi: Bir Meta-Analiz Çalışması

Bu meta-analiz arastirmasinin temel amaci Turkiye’de okul mudurlerinin yenilik yonetimi yeterliklerini ogretmenlerin cinsiyetlerine gore inceleyen arastirmalarin sonuclarini meta-analiz yontemiyle bir araya getirerek detayli sonuclar ortaya cikarmaktir. Ayrica arastirmada moderator analiz teknigiyle cinsiyetin ogretmenlerin okul mudurlerinin yenilik yonetimi yeterliklerine iliskin algilari uzerindeki etkisi, calismalarin yillarina gore (2012-2017 ve 2018-2019) anlamli bir farklilik gosterip gostermedigi de incelenmistir. Arastirmalarin etki buyuklukleri icin Cohen d olarak da bilinen Standardize Ortalamalar Farki (SOF) yontemi kullanilmistir. Alanyazin taramasi sonucunda konu ile ilgili 11 calismanin meta-analize alinmasi uygun gorulmustur. Arastirmanin orneklemini 2406 kadin ve 2046 erkek olmak uzere toplam 4452 ogretmen olusturmaktadir. Arastirmada sabit etkiler modelinde birlestirme islemi sonucu kadin ogretmenler lehine . 006’lik pozitif ve istatistiksel olarak anlamli olmayan bir etki buyuklugu tespit edilmistir. Bunun yani sira moderator olarak calismalarin yayin yili analize alinmistir. Yayin yili analizinde de cinsiyetin ortalama etki buyuklugunun degismedigi saptanmistir. Arastirmaya gore ogretmen algilari baglaminda okul mudurlerinin yenilik yonetimi yeterliklerinin cinsiyet degiskeni bakimindan istatiksel olarak anlamli bir farklilik gostermedigi sonucuna ulasilmistir.
Kinetics of H2S Sorption on Manganese Oxide and Mn-Fe-Cu Mixed Oxide Prepared by the Complexation Technique

Hydrogen sulfide sorption activities of manganese oxide and Mn-Fe-Cu mixed oxide sorbents were examined in a fixed bed reactor. Sulfur retention capacity of Mn-O sorbent was found to be quite high at 600 °C both in the absence and presence of hydrogen gas (0.17 and 0.14 g S/g sorbent, respectively). This sorbent has a high porosity and a relatively high surface area. Best regeneration temperature of this sorbent was found as 700 °C, with a gas stream containing 6% oxygen in nitrogen. Mn-Fe-Cu mixed oxide sorbent had a lower sulfur retention capacity (0.07 g S/g sorbent). However, both of these sorbents gave quite high initial sorption rate constants, resulting very sharp breakthrough curves. Deactivation model was shown to give good agreement with the experimental H2S breakthrough curves.
Understanding the Influence of High Velocity Thermal Spray Techniques on the Properties of Different Anti-Wear WC-Based Coatings

This work analyzes the differences found in hard metal coatings produced by two high velocity thermal spray techniques, namely high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and high velocity air-fuel (HVAF). Additionally, the effect of the metallic matrix and ceramic composition and the original carbide grain size on coating properties is compared to the most studied standard reference material sprayed by HVOF, WC-Co. For this evaluation, the physical properties of the coatings, including feedstock characteristics, porosity, thickness, roughness, hardness, and phase composition were investigated. Several characterization methods were used for this purpose: optical microscopy (OM), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD), among others. The final performance (abrasive wear and corrosion resistance) shown by the coatings obtained by these two methodologies was also analyzed. Thus, the abrasive wear resistance was analyzed by the rubber-wheel test, while the corrosion resistance was characterized with electrochemical methods. The characterization results obtained clearly showed that the coatings exhibit different microstructures according to feedstock powder characteristics (carbide grain size and/or composition) and the thermal spray process used for its deposition. Thus, the incorporation of WB to the cermet composition led to a high hardness coating, and the complementary hardness and toughness of the WC-Co coatings justify its better abrasion resistance. The presence of Ni on the metal matrix increases the free corrosion potential of the coating to more noble region. However, the WC-Co coatings show a lower corrosion rate and hence a higher protective performance than the rest of the coatings.
Molecular Epidemiology Characteristics of Brucella Abortus Strains in China and Their Relationships With World Lineages

Background Brucella abortus is a facultative intracellular Gram-negative bacterium that causes chronic persistent infections in humans and livestock. In this study, conventional bio-typing, multiple-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA), and whole-genome sequencing-single-nucleotide polymorphism (WGS-SNP) were used to investigate the molecular epidemiology characteristics of Brucella abortus strains in China and their relationships to world lineages. Results A total of 100 strains were collected from 1953 to 2013, suggesting that B. abortus circulated in China in the past five decades. Moreover, most strains were mainly distributed in the Northwest areas, suggest that provinces in the Northwest were a dominant epidemic area of this disease. During this period, seven biovars were found, indicating that B. abortus had a high diversity of biovars and it is also a potential reason for the disease ongoing spread in the Northern provinces. Strains have high genetic diversity, and bruce07 is the most helpful locus for genotyping of this population. Moreover, 17 MLVA-11 genotypes were found; 13 of them are of known genotypes and four are unassigned genotypes, indicating that B. abortus in this study had several geographic origins. Still, strains from unassigned genotypes may originate from China. Many shared MLVA-16 genotypes were observed in strains from the same provinces in Northern China, which confirmed a B. abortus brucellosis outbreak within Northern regions. WGS-SNP analysis showed that eight Chinese strains formed a ladder-like phylogram (C. Ⅶ) with strains from nine countries, including Uganda, Iraq, Russia, Georgia, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Mongolia, and China; suggest that strains were introduced to these countries from a single source. Conclusions Chinese B. abortus strains had high biovars and genetic diversity as well as represent characteristics of multiple geographic origins, and B. abortus strains from several mainly epidemic areas were closely related to strains from Russia and Mongolia; frequent animal (cattle) trade and exchanges may promote this process. We will provide new and valuable information to strengthening surveillance and control of B. abortus brucellosis in China.
Repeatability of Commonly Used Speech and Language Features for Clinical Applications

Introduction: Changes in speech have the potential to provide important information on the diagnosis and progression of various neurological diseases. Many researchers have relied on open-source speech features to develop algorithms for measuring speech changes in clinical populations as they are convenient and easy to use. However, the repeatability of open-source features in the context of neurological diseases has not been studied. Methods: We used a longitudinal sample of healthy controls, individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and individuals with suspected frontotemporal dementia, and we evaluated the repeatability of acoustic and language features separately on these 3 data sets. Results: Repeatability was evaluated using intraclass correlation (ICC) and the within-subjects coefficient of variation (WSCV). In 3 sets of tasks, the median ICC were between 0.02 and 0.55, and the median WSCV were between 29 and 79%. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that the repeatability of speech features extracted using open-source tool kits is low. Researchers should exercise caution when developing digital health models with open-source speech features. We provide a detailed summary of feature-by-feature repeatability results (ICC, WSCV, SE of measurement, limits of agreement for WSCV, and minimal detectable change) in the online supplementary material so that researchers may incorporate repeatability information into the models they develop.
DEM Simulation for Irregular Particles using the Equivalent Rolling Friction Coefficient

粉体挙動に大きな影響を与える粒子形状を離散要素法（DEM）シミュレーションに取り込むために，転がり摩擦に着目し，球形要素を用いて経済的に粒子形状の効果を表現する方法を提案した．まず，傾斜部を持つ平板上を転動する多角柱の挙動から転がり摩擦係数が粒子形状に関する係数と回転速度の関数で与えられることを明らかにし，円柱要素を用いたDEMシミュレーションにより多角柱の挙動を再現した．また，この粒子形状と転がり摩擦係数の関係を任意の物質へ適用する換算法を明らかにした．つづいて，輪郭フーリエ変換を用いて不規則形状粒子の形状の等価多角形数を求め，転がり摩擦係数を得た．傾斜樋上における不規則形状粒子群の流動挙動の実験およびシミュレーションの結果は良好な一致を示し，提案した形状表現法およびその形状から求める粒子群の等価転がり摩擦係数の信頼性を確認した．
Knowledge and use of accounting software: evidence from Oman

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to determine the influence of knowledge and use of accounting software among small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) in Oman.Design/methodology/approachThis study has used qualitative approach. Further, the paper elucidated the significance of knowledge of accounting software and evaluated the relationship between knowledge and its adoption or use of accounting software among SMEs in Oman. Purposive sampling method was used to choose the target interviewees required for the survey (semi-structured interview). This method has been applied by selected accountants who work in SMEs in Oman. Based on practical experience and basic knowledge in the field of accounting, a total of six members are selected as the sample size for the study.FindingsThe findings revealed that the knowledge of accounting software has a significant effect on the use of accounting software, meaning that there is significant and positive relationship among the knowledge of generalized accounting software and the use of such generalized or customized accounting software by SMEs in Oman. In addition, this research shows the empirical evidence of knowledge of accounting software effects on the adoption or use of accounting software among SMEs in OmanPractical implicationsThe study has brought about a new discussion on the importance of information communication technology (ICT) knowledge and use or adoption of accounting software by SMEs for accounting literature. Further, this study emphasizes the usage and benefits of accounting software by accountants in various SMEs. Further, it would be useful to suggest that SMEs and such other types of organizations adopt customized or generalized accounting software that will enhance the practice among accounting professionals.Originality/valueThis paper contributes both theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting in accountants using generalized or customized accounting software and its relationship with accountant in various SMEs or such other organizations; it is an approach that is not widely discussed in the previous studies. Besides, conducting such study in the field of SMEs gives novelty in the literature between SMEs and developing economies. This has discussed the weakness of accountant in implementing accounting software in the organization.
Polymorphism of Growth Hormone (GH) Gene in Lakor Goat from Lakor Island of Southwest Maluku Regency

Lakor goat survive in Lakor island in Southwest Maluku with high temperature and limited water. Growth trait in goat is interest to explore cause related with economic trait that encoded by growth hormone (GH) gene. The aim of this study was identify of polymorphism GH gene of Lakor goat in Lakor island. A total of 63 samples were collected from three locations (village) i.e Ketti Letpey (18), Werwawan-Yamluli (26), and Letoda (19). DNA was extracted from hair follicles. A 422 bp specific DNA fragment was successfully amplified and genotyped by PCR-RFLP method using Hae III enzyme. Results showed that polymorphism was found with two variant of genotypes (AA and AB) and two alleles (A and B). AB genotype was dominant in all of populations (93.7%) with A and B alleles were 0.53 and 0.47, respectively. Heterozygosity observed and expected value reached 0.502 and 0.498, respectively while Polymorphic Information Content was in moderate values (0.374). All of populations were in disequilibrium genetic. It maybe caused limited buck and nonrandom mating in population that effect of low genetic variation. Inbreeding study are needed to explore it. The introgression of bucks from other families in several locations within Lakor island can be an alternative solution to increase the genetic diversity of the lakor goat population.
Hydrodynamic Cross-Scale Archaeology at a Roman River Harbour

Trans-disciplinary research methods and data from archaeology, geology, hydrology, and hydraulic engineering are successfully merged to reevaluate hydrodynamic effects of Roman hydraulic structures at a Rhine river harbour. The archaeological site Colonia Ulpia Traiana, is characterized by its exceptional preservation, providing ample research data on its river harbour. Constructed by the Romans, the berthing area is lined by a wooden quay-wall. Setting this harbour apart is its up-stream tip, which is fitted with a unique hydraulic structure with unknown purpose. Structure related hydrodynamic impacts on the historic Rhine regime are examined by introducing a novel cross-scale multi model approach, consisting of three steps: (i) Scaled physical experiments are performed to investigate the roughness influence of the wooden quay on a local scale. (ii) A numerical representation of the physical experiments is done in Delft3D, validating a linear loss term to accurately capture the roughness influence on the velocity distribution. (iii) A mid-scale Rhine river model of the area is generated that approximates the historic river bathymetry through morphological evolution. The quay-wall is implemented in parametric form and induces a substantial velocity reduction throughout the harbour. The unique structure exhibits hydromechanic properties mimicking present day current-deflection walls, potentially rendering it their primal prototype.
Understanding the customer psychology of impulse buying during COVID-19 pandemic: implications for retailers

PurposeDuring COVID-19 pandemic, the use of social media enhances information exchange at a global level; therefore, customers are more aware and make backup plans to take optimal decisions. This study explores the customer psychology of impulse buying during COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThe researcher, being a social constructionist, aims at understanding social patterns in impulsive buying strategies during COVID-19 pandemic. Forty UK consumers were participated using the telephonic interview method with the purpose to maintain social distancing practices.FindingsResults revealed that vulnerable group of people, fear of illness, fear of empty shelves, fear of price increase and social inclination to buy extra for staying at home, increased panic impulsive buying behaviour among customers. Many people socially interpreted the evidence of death rate and empty shelves, which led to more disinformation, rumours and sensationalism, which increased customers' impulsive buying behaviour. Finally, risk of going outside, COVID-19 outbreak among employees of local retail stores, and health professionals' recommendations to stay at home, led to impulsive buying behaviour.Originality/valueThis study has constructed a research framework of customer psychology of impulse buying based on the results of this study and fear and perceived risk theories. The study also explains how the fear of fear, risk perception and conformist tendency enhanced impulsive buying during COVID-19 pandemic. This study has discussed specific implications for retailers.
WinXAS : A New Software Package not only for the Analysis of Energy-Dispersive XAS Data

A new software package particularly adapted to the demands of energy-dispersive XAS (DXAS) and time resolved XAS experiments is introduced. Owing to the dispersive set-up and the employed measuring procedure, treatment of dispersive XAS data requires a series of additional steps compared to conventional XAS data reduction. WinXAS is running under MS-WINDOWS® and contains some unique features in terms of a user friendly graphical environment, energy calibration of dispersive XAS data and the capabilities to process a large number of consecutive absorption spectra. Since the number of absorption spectra measured during a single time-resolved experiment can amount to several hundreds, WinXAS allows to record single data reduction steps and to apply the obtained series on each absorption spectrun of one experiment. Additionally, WinXAS contains a large number of numerical functions, including conventional XAS data reduction including a complete FEFF [5] interface, smoothing, glitch removal, least-squares refinement, etc.