Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A two-stage fluid history for the Orocopia Schist and associated rocks related to flat subduction and exhumation, southeastern California

ABSTRACT Stable isotopes combined with pre-existing 40Ar/39Ar thermochronology at the Gavilan Hills and Orocopia Mountains in southeastern California record two stages of fluid–rock interaction: (1) Stage 1 is related to prograde metamorphism as Orocopia Schist was accreted to the base of the crust during late Cretaceous–early Cenozoic Laramide flat subduction. (2) Stage 2 affected the Orocopia Schist and is related to middle Cenozoic exhumation along detachment faults. There is no local evidence that schist-derived fluids infiltrated structurally overlying continental rocks. Mineral δ18O values from Orocopia Schist in the lower plate of the Chocolate Mountains fault and Gatuna normal fault in the Gavilan Hills are in equilibrium at 490–580°C with metamorphic water (δ18O = 7–11‰). Phengite and biotite δD values from the Orocopia Schist and upper plate suggest metamorphic fluids (δD ~ –40‰). In contrast, final exhumation of the schist along the Orocopia Mountains detachment fault (OMDF) in the Orocopia Mountains was associated with alteration of prograde biotite and amphibole to chlorite (T ~ 350–400°C) and the influx of meteoric-hydrothermal fluids at 24–20 Ma. Phengites from a thin mylonite zone at the top of the Orocopia Schist and alteration chlorites have the lowest fluid δD values, suggesting that these faults were an enhanced zone of meteoric fluid (δD < –70‰) circulation. Variable δD values in Orocopia Schist from structurally lower chlorite and biotite zones indicate a lesser degree of interaction with meteoric-hydrothermal fluids. High fluid δ18O values (6–12‰) indicate low water–rock ratios for the OMDF. A steep thermal gradient developed across the OMDF at the onset of middle Cenozoic slip likely drove a more vigorous hydrothermal system within the Orocopia Mountains relative to the equivalent age Gatuna fault in the Gavilan Hills.
Enhancing Path Planning Capabilities of Automated Guided Vehicles in Dynamic Environments: Multi-Objective PSO and Dynamic-Window Approach

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are vital for optimizing the transport of material in modern industry. AGVs have been widely used in production, logistics, transportation, and commerce, enhancing productivity, lowering labor costs, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring safety. However, path planning for AGVs in complex and dynamic environments remains challenging due to the computation of obstacle avoidance and efficient transport. This study proposes a novel approach that combines multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) and the dynamic-window approach (DWA) to enhance AGV path planning. Optimal AGV trajectories considering energy consumption, travel time, and collision avoidance were used to model the multi-objective functions for dealing with the outcome-feasible optimal solution. Empirical findings and results demonstrate the approach’s effectiveness and efficiency, highlighting its potential for improving AGV navigation in real-world scenarios.
GeoExplorer and Gender Identity: The Impact of Gender in a Game-Based Learning Environment

This Work-in-Progress research paper focuses on the game-based learning environment of GeoExplorer, a digital learning tool that simulates Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) – a field test that civil engineers conduct to understand soil properties. This paper aims to investigate the gendered patterns of student interaction with GeoExplorer, if any, and the associated gendered patterns of content comprehension and self-efficacy related to one's ability to pursue CPT in the field, if any. As such, we ask: (1) How, if at all, does gender affect a student's belief in their ability to apply skills gained through engagement with GeoExplorer in real world environments? and (2) How, if at all, do prior gaming experience and gender impact the GeoExplorer play experience? Four open-ended semi-structured interviews regarding students' experience with gameplay, gender identity, and learning were analyzed. Preliminary analyses used narrative and grounded theory approaches. Our early findings indicate a lack of student insight on the role of their gender identity on their gameplay experience and the presence of a gendered impact of gameplay on student learning and self-efficacy in carrying out CPT in the field.
The Role of Digital Banking in Leading Sustainable Economic Development

This research examines the influence of Digital Banking on risk-taking and sustainability reporting in banks registered in Indonesia by analyzing panel data from 55 banks in Indonesia for the 2018-2021 period, thus collecting 220 observations. The research results show that Digital Banking is proven to reduce risk-taking and improve the quality of sustainability reporting of banks in Indonesia. Future research is expected to use data over a longer period and requires confirmation from independent parties who have expertise in this field so that they can combine quantitative and qualitative approaches so that the quality of the research is better. This research provides something new in examining the role of Digital Banking in making bank decisions as represented by risk and sustainability reporting.
Steroid hormone signaling: multifaceted support of testicular function

Embryonic development and adult physiology are dependent on the action of steroid hormones. In particular, the reproductive system is reliant on hormonal signaling to promote gonadal function and to ensure fertility. Here we will describe hormone receptor functions and their impacts on testicular function, focusing on a specific group of essential hormones: androgens, estrogens, progesterone, cortisol, and aldosterone. In addition to focusing on hormone receptor function and localization within the testis, we will highlight the effects of altered receptor signaling, including the consequences of reduced and excess signaling activity. These hormones act through various cellular pathways and receptor types, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted research approach to understand their critical roles in testicular function. Hormones exhibit intricate interactions with each other, as evidenced, for example, by the antagonistic effects of progesterone on mineralocorticoid receptors and cortisol’s impact on androgens. In light of research findings in the field demonstrating an intricate interplay between hormones, a systems biology approach is crucial for a nuanced understanding of this complex hormonal network. This review can serve as a resource for further investigation into hormonal support of male reproductive health.
Taxpayer Compliance: Determinants of Tax Administration and Tax Volunteer Moderation

Taxes are the biggest contributor to the current state budget. The government, through the Directorate General of Taxes, tries to always optimize revenue from the tax sector by seeking changes in various aspects towards a better direction. In order to increase the level of taxpayer compliance, the Director General of Taxes has attempted to create innovation by implementing tax modernization. The aim of tax modernization itself is to optimize revenue, implement a reliable administrative system, utilize information technology, form a good image and trust from the public and tax modernization is also expected to be able to increase personal taxpayer compliance in completing their obligations when registering, reporting, making deposits. and pay taxes. The aim of this research is to find out whether the application of NIK as NPWP, e-Filling, e-Form and e-Billing affects individual taxpayer compliance and to find out whether the role of tax volunteers can moderate the application of NIK as NPWP, e-Filling, e-Form and e-Billing on individual taxpayer compliance
Exploring Possibilities of AI-Enabled Image Synthesis and Design in Education

We explore the usage of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) for image synthesis and design as learning tools. The emergence of GAI is expected to change the ways architects, designers, and students work by reducing their design cycle, lightening their design load, and providing them with richer and more diverse design ideas. We foresee that in the near future, the field of design work will become increasingly integrated with AI technologies. In this study, we trained a GAI model for image synthesis in a design task and evaluated its effectiveness in education. An experimental setup is scheduled for the coming months to evaluate our design in the context of diverse STEM major students.
Decoding Neoarchaean to Palaeoproterozoic tectonothermal events in the Rangnim Massif, North Korea: regional correlation and broader implications

ABSTRACT Any knowledge about Archaean to Palaeoproterozoic magmatic and metamorphic events in North Korea has the potential to make a significant difference to our understanding of the early tectonic configuration and evolution of East Asia. This zircon U–Pb dating and Hf isotopic study documents multiple Neoarchaean to Palaeoproterozoic tectonothermal events from the meta-igneous complex in the Machollyong ‘Group’ of the Rangnim Massif. Two tonalitic-trondjemitic gneiss samples record a crystallization age of meta-igneous protoliths at ca. 2.56 Ga and multiple migmatization and metamorphism from 2.52 to 1.85 Ga. A meta-dolerite sample yields a magmatic emplacement age of ca. 1.83 Ga. In situ zircon Hf isotopic data indicate that most zircons from the gneiss samples have εHf(t) values from –16.9 to + 3.1 and crustal model ages from 2.84 to 3.73 Ga, whereas magmatic zircons from the meta-dolerite dike record εHf(t) values from –5.2 to + 5.2 and model ages of 2.05–2.44 Ga. The first-recognized Neoarchaean tonalitic-trondjemitic migmatite complex in the Rangnim Massif, together with previously identified tonalitic-trondhjemitic-granodioritic (TTG) rocks in the Rimjingang Belt and the coeval counterparts in western Gyeonggi massif, represents the oldest crustal nuclei in the Korean Peninsula. The multiple tectonothermal events in this study present reliable evidence not only for attesting to consanguinity of the basement between the Korean Peninsula and the North China Craton but also for defining the influence scope of the late Palaeoproterozoic orogeny in the Korean Peninsula.
Enhancing competitiveness in cocoa associations: An integral project management approach based on Porter’s Diamond Model

This study aims to structure guidelines for an intervention model from the perspective of Integral Project Management to improve the competitiveness level of cacao associations in south region of Colombia. The research followed a mixed-method approach with a non-experimental cross-sectional design and a descriptive scope. The study employed a stage-based analytical framework which included: identifying the factors influencing the competitiveness of the cacao sector; grouping these factors under the six primary determinants of competitiveness with reference to Porter’s Diamond Model; and proposing guidelines for an intervention model to enhance the competitiveness of the studied associations through project management. The first stage was conducted via literature review. The second stage involved primary data collected through surveys and interviews with the associations, members, and cacao sector experts in Huila. The third stage entailed grouping the factors within the main determinants that promote and limit the competitiveness of the cacao sector in the context of Porter’s Diamond Model. Based on the analysis of the corresponding restrictive and promoting factors, strategic recommendations were formulated for the various sector stakeholders on the measures that can be adopted to address restrictive factors and maintain promoting factors to enhance and sustain the sector's competitiveness.
Distribution of ABO and Rhesus ‘D’ Blood Groups among Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria

Background: In recent times, the role of ABO and Rhesus grouping in clinical practice has increased widely. There is a paucity of literature on blood group distribution, and its distribution has not been studied in our centre. This study aimed to determine the distribution of ABO, Rh D blood groups and haemoglobin genotype among pregnant women initiating antenatal care in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among antenatal clinic attendees in RSUTH, over 6 months. At booking 3ml of venous blood was collected in Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) vacutainer from the pregnant women, and ABO and Rh D typing was done by tile methods forward and reverse grouping methods and confirmed by microscopy. Haemoglobin genotype was done by electrophoresis. Data collected were analyzed using IBM Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS), version 25.0 (Armonk, New York). Results: One thousand one hundred and forty -seven patients were recruited for the study. Their mean age and mean gestational age at booking were 31.6 SD 4.6 years (95% CI: 31.3,31.8), and 21.1 SD 18.6 weeks respectively. Modal parity was para 1. The predominant blood group among pregnant women at the RSUTH was O [667 (58.2%)], followed by A [286 (24.9%)], B [171(14.9%)], and AB [23(2%)]. The prevalences of Rhesus D positive and Rhesus D negative blood group were 95.2% and 4.8% respectively. Concerning genotype, the most predominant was AA 898 (78%) followed by AS [245 (21.4)], SS [4 (0.4%)], and AC [2 (0.2%]. Conclusion: The predominant blood group and genotype among pregnant women in our centre is O Rh D positive and AA respectively. The findings from this study would help plan transfusion services antepartum and post-partum. This will be relevant in transfusion and coagulation management of obstetric haemorrhage.
Relation between Working Hours and Occupational Health Hazard among Staff Nurses at Hospitals

: Background: There are virtually endless occupational hazards for nurses in the workplace, in relation of their place of employment as well as the working hours which may be categorized into physical, social and psychological hazards. The study aimed to identify the relation between working hours and occupational health hazard among staff nurses at hospitals. Research design: A descriptive correlation research design was utilized in this research. Sample: Convenience sample were included all staff nurses who worked in critical care units in the three hospitals (Intensive Care Unit, Dialysis Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Care Unit) with total number is (301) nurse. Setting: This research was conducted at critical care units in three different hospitals named as Minia University, Minia General Hospital, and Alfekrya at Minia governorate, Egypt. Tools of data collection: two tools were used, 1 st tool: Working Hours Questionnaire and 2 nd tool: Occupational Health Hazards Questionnaire. Results: reveals that (91.7%) of the staff nurses were high exposure total hazards, while (8.3%) of them were low exposure total hazards. Conclusion: There were positive correlations between health hazards and (the number of working hours you work each week as well as the number of overtime hours you work each week). Recommendations: Providing clear and specific job description, flexible work schedules, fair treatment and regular meeting between supervisors and their staff nurses to discuss any occupational hazards and solve their problem
Analysis Creative Thinking Ability of Student’s on the Topic of Momentum and Impulse in Senior High School

The capacity for creative thought is one of the skills that people in the 21st century need to have. Creative thinking ability refers to a person's ability to use their way of thinking to generate new ideas. Teachers must choose the best teaching strategy to provide pupils the chance to be creative. This study seeks to give a general picture of students' capacity for creatively thought about momentum and impulse. This study is quantitative and descriptive. As the research subjects, 57 students from classes XI MIPA 1 and XI MIPA 2 of SMA Negeri 1 Menggala participated in the study. The sample for this study was chosen using the cluster random sampling technique. A four-essay creative thinking exam with a reliability score of 0.610 and measures of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The study's findings demonstrate that student have a considerable ability for creative thought. The indicator of fluency in thinking received the highest score of 54.67%, the indicator of flexibility of thinking was 47.2%, the indicator of originality was 34.93%, and the indicator of elaboration received the lowest proportion, 28.27%. This shows that students have the ability to develop different ideas in different ways, but they still have difficulty explaining these ideas.
Effect of Different Air Oven Temperatures on Chemical, Physical, and Microbial Properties of Dried Bio-Yoghurt Product

The aim of this study was to compare the physical, chemical, and microbiological features of bio-yoghurt that had been air-oven-dried at three temperatures (40, 50, and 60 °C) to those of fresh bio-yoghurt. The results showed that drying bio-yoghurt at 40–60 °C decreased the number of probiotic starter bacteria in dried yoghurt products compared to fresh bio-yoghurt. The dried yoghurt’s moisture, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and ash contents were 4.16–4.55%, 38.22–40.02%, 1.33–1.43%, 47.94–49.45%, and 6.37–6.55%, respectively. The pH and total acidity levels of dried yoghurt were within acceptable ranges at various temperatures and storage durations. At different temperatures, the viscosity values of the products decreased by 620–550 cp; however, the hygroscopicity values remained constant. During a 90-day storage period, the dried yoghurt product’s physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics remained within acceptable levels. Using a drying temperature of 40–50 °C kept the number of live bacteria below acceptable ranges during storage periods. Lactobacillus acidophilus counts were 6.75 and 6.70 log CFU/g, respectively, whereas Bifidobacterium bifidum numbers were 6.66 and 6.08 log CFU/g, respectively. In conclusion, drying bio-yoghurt in an air oven at 40–50 °C provided a dried product with a high number of viable probiotic bacteria and satisfactory physicochemical characteristics after 3 months.
The first observation of GAM induced by negative biasing in J-TEXT tokamak

Recently, the geodesic acoustic modes (GAMs) induced by negative electrode biasing (EB) are first observed in J-TEXT tokamak, and the electrostatic and magnetic fluctuation characteristics of GAMs and ambient turbulence (AT) are measured by combined Langmuir-magnetic probe. Experimental results reveal that with the ramped up negative biasing, the mean flow shear gradually strengthens, and exciting a high-frequency GAM (H-GAM) and a low-frequency GAM (L-GAM) with frequencies of 24 kHz and 17 kHz respectively. With the combined effects of Er×B shear by EB and E˜r×B shear by GAMs, the amplitude of AT is effectively suppressed, leading to an improvement in plasma confinement. This work investigates the relationship between AT, GAM zonal flows and Er×B mean flow shear, which provides proper mean flow shear can enhance the Reynolds stress via enhancement of symmetry breaking and thus enhance the amplitude of GAMs, but excessive flow shear can simultaneously suppress AT and GAM zonal flows.
Proline Dehydrogenase (PRODH) Is Expressed in Lung Adenocarcinoma and Modulates Cell Survival and 3D Growth by Inducing Cellular Senescence

The identification of markers for early diagnosis, prognosis, and improvement of therapeutic options represents an unmet clinical need to increase survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), a neoplasm still characterized by very high incidence and mortality. Here, we investigated whether proline dehydrogenase (PRODH), a mitochondrial flavoenzyme catalyzing the key step in proline degradation, played a role in NSCLC tumorigenesis. PRODH expression was investigated by immunohistochemistry; digital PCR, quantitative PCR, immunoblotting, measurement of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and functional cellular assays were carried out. PRODH expression was found in the majority of lung adenocarcinomas (ADCs). Patients with PRODH-positive tumors had better cancer-free specific and overall survival compared to those with negative tumors. Ectopic modulation of PRODH expression in NCI-H1299 and the other tested lung ADC cell lines decreased cell survival. Moreover, cell proliferation curves showed delayed growth in NCI-H1299, Calu-6 and A549 cell lines when PRODH-expressing clones were compared to control clones. The 3D growth in soft agar was also impaired in the presence of PRODH. PRODH increased reactive oxygen species production and induced cellular senescence in the NCI-H1299 cell line. This study supports a role of PRODH in decreasing survival and growth of lung ADC cells by inducing cellular senescence.
Assessing Student Nurses Perceptions of Practical Education at the Nursing Institute in Kenitra Morocco: A Comparative Study

Practical education is one of the main components of nurse training. Assessing student nurses enables us to detect their perceptions of the style of practical education and its impact on practical learning. This diagnosis informs improvements in student nurses' practical learning. Student nurses' perceptions of the practical teaching method are essential as beneficiaries of this training and as partners in the training program. The aim of our study is to describe and analyze the views of student nurses on the parameters of practical education at the Kenitra nursing institute in Morocco. This study was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of Knox and Mogan's (1985) theoretical model of practical nursing education. The results detected reveal that the parameter of teaching ability is ranked first with a high rating (5,74±1.81), secondly, we find the parameter of nursing competence followed by interpersonal relationship and personality, the parameter of evaluation is underestimated by students with a very low rating (5.35±1.88). The Mann-Whitney test showed that there was a difference in perception of the practical teaching parameters between the two groups of students, but this was statistically insignificant, with p-values greater than 0.05. In order to achieve continuous improvement in the education of student nurses, further in-depth studies must be carried out to complete the diagnosis and plan actions for improvement, with the aim of producing qualified and competent nurses able to deal with the realities of the health system. Received: 21 July 2023 / Accepted: 12 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024