Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Efficient Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm for Multi-Objective Optimization

Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms (MOEAs) is actually one of the most attractive and active research field in computer science. Significant research has been conducted in handling complex multi-objective optimization problems within this research area. The Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II) has garnered significant attention in various domains, emphasizing its specific popularity. However, the complexity of this algorithm is found to be $O(MN^{2})$ with $M$ objectives and $N$ solutions, which is considered computationally demanding. In this paper, we are proposing a new variant of NSGA-II termed (Efficient-NSGA-II) based on our recently proposed quick non-dominated sorting algorithm with quasi-linear average time complexity; thereby making the NSGA-II algorithm efficient from a computational cost viewpoint. Experiments demonstrate that the improved version of the algorithm is indeed much faster than the previous one. Moreover, comparisons results against other multi-objective algorithms on a variety of benchmark problems show the effectiveness and the efficiency of this multi-objective version.
Establishing a Versatile 3-D Seismic Velocity Model for New Zealand

Over the past 15 years, we have developed 3-D seismic velocity models for many parts of New Zealand through individual regional studies using local earthquake data, often with regional temporary seismic networks. The permanent seismic network and earthquakes of M > 5 during the period 2001–2009 inclusive are shown in Figure 1. Since most of New Zealand is seismically active, most of the country is covered by 3-D velocity studies. While the motivation for the regional studies has been to understand crustal structure and tectonic processes, there are many applications of 3-D velocity models. Earth properties are inherently 3-D. Taking account of appropriate 3-D material properties and 3-D structures can improve results in seismology and numerical modeling. For example, the deeper structure obtained in teleseismic tomography studies is more reliable when appropriate 3-D crustal structure is incorporated, as in Kohler and Eberhart-Phillips (2002). Similarly, the use of appropriate regional 3-D structure can substantially aid in the reliability of finer-scale 3-D tomographic studies, such as in volcanic zones where the inclusion of regional structure allows incorporation of distant raypaths that sample below the shallow seismicity (Sherburn et al. 2006). Numerical modeling studies have most often used 1-D or 2-D material properties with simple structures, yet with their ever-increasing computational capability, they can now incorporate more realistic 3-D properties. Ellis et al. (2006) used the 3-D seismic model of Eberhart-Phillips and Bannister (2002) to input elastic properties for the Southern Alps and evaluated stress transfer in the mid-crust. Upton et al. (2003) used 3-D results of Reyners et al. (1999) in modeling strain-partitioning in an oblique subduction zone. On a large scale, Jadamec and Billen (2010) showed that using realistic 3-D shapes and properties for the subducted slab in central Alaska is required to understand the complex 3-D flow with distinctive …
Study into the Fire and Explosion Characteristics of Polymer Powders Used in Engineering Production Technologies

Polymers and their processing by engineering production technologies (injection, molding or additive manufacturing) are increasingly being used. Polymers used in engineering production technologies are constantly being developed and their properties are being improved. Granulometry, X-ray, FTIR and TGA were used to characterize polymer samples. Determination of the fire parameters of powder samples of polyamide (PA) 12, polypropylene, and ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene is the subject of the current article. An explosive atmosphere can be created by the powder form of these polymer materials, and introduction of preventive safeguards to ensure safety is required for their use. Although the fire parameters of these basic types of polymers are available in databases (e.g., GESTIS-DustEx), our results showed that one of the samples used (polypropylene) was not flammable and thus is safe for use in terms of explosiveness. Two samples were flammable and explosive. The lower explosive limit was 30 g·m−3 (PA12) and 60 g·m−3 (UHMW polyethylene). The maximum explosion pressure of the samples was 6.47 (UHMW polyethylene) and 6.76 bar (PA12). The explosion constant, Kst, of the samples was 116.6 bar·m·s−1 (PA12) and 97.1 bar·m·s−1 (UHMW polyethylene). Therefore, when using polymers in production technologies, it is necessary to know their fire parameters, and to design effective explosion prevention (e.g., ventilation, explosive-proof material, etc.) measures for flammable and explosive polymers.
Seeing green: phototactic responses for management of Rove beetle Paederus fuscipes

Paederus fuscipes Curtis (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) is a medical pest due to its attraction to bright light sources from human residential premises. This study aims to investigate the phototactic response on light wavelengths and colour preferences by P. fuscipes. Paedarus fuscipes showed positive responses to all types of light sources (fluorescent, LED, and incandescent) presented in the light and dark choice test, which indicates their attractiveness towards light presented in human habitation. However, most beetles showed a higher preference towards fluorescent and cool white LED. Paedarus fuscipes showed consistent preferences for white, blue and green, with the exception of red. Remarkably, green light elicited the strongest positive phototactic response compared to other colours. Overall, our results showed that P. fuscipes beetles prefer the range of 550 nm wavelength. Warm light colours such as yellow (warm white LED) with red illumination can be recommended to avoid infestation and in innovative management of Paedarus.
Brochoscopic Airway Clearance Therapy vs. Conventional Sputum Aspiration: The Future of Flexible Brochoscopes in Intensive Care Units?

(1) Background: The aim of our study is to investigate the effectiveness of bronchoscopic airway clearance therapy (B-ACT) on severe pneumonia (SP) patients with invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in the intensive care unit (ICU). (2) Methods: Our study retrospectively enrolled 49 patients with sputum aspiration and 99 patients with B-ACT, and the latter were divided into the ≤once every 3 days group (n = 50) and >once every 3 days group (n = 49). (3) Results: We found most laboratory blood results were significantly improved in the B-ACT group as compared with those in sputum aspiration group (p < 0.05). Patients in the B-ACT group and those in ≤once every 3 days group also had significantly better survival to hospital discharge than those in their counterpart groups (Logrank p < 0.001). In patients with cardiopulmonary diseases or positive cultures for bacteria, the B-ACT group and those in the ≤once every 3 days group had significantly better survival outcomes to discharge than those in their counterpart groups (Logrank p < 0.001). B-ACT and the average frequency of ≤once every 3 days had significantly better impact on survival outcomes than their counterpart groups (HR: 0.444, 95% CI: 0.238–0.829, p = 0.011; HR: 0.285, 95% CI: 0163–0.498, p < 0.001). (4) Conclusions: In the future, flexible bronchoscopes may paly an important role in ACT for SP patients with IMV.
Biopsy-proven acute tubulointerstitial nephritis in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a pooled analysis of case reports

Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) may recognize multiple causes. Here, we reviewed cases of biopsy-proven acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (ATIN) to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of this condition. Method We conducted a pooled analysis of clinical cases of ICI-related biopsy-proven ATIN up to 1 May 2022. We collected data on clinical characteristics, AKI, biopsy findings, laboratory examinations, and renal outcomes. Results Eighty-five patients (61.4 ± 19 years, 56 male) were evaluated. Melanoma was the most prevalent diagnosis (51%), followed by non-small cell lung cancer (30%). ICI treatment consisted of PD-1, PDL-1 (nivolumab, pembrolizumab, atezolizumab), and CTLA-4 inhibitors (i) (ipilimumab) or combination PD-1i+CTLA4i. Renal toxicity developed after a median of four cycles of therapy. Fifty-one patients (65.5%) developed the most severe form of AKI- stage 3, including five patients requiring dialysis. All the 19 patients treated with dual ICI blockade developed AKI-stage 3, compared with 29 patients out of the 60 receiving a single agent (p<0.001). Most events were managed with corticosteroids associated with ICI withdrawal. In 15 patients ICI was restarted, but in six (40%) AKI recurred. Overall, 32 patients (40%) presented a complete renal recovery, which chance was inversely associated with dual ICI blockade (OR 0.15, 95CI 0.03-0.7, p=0.01). Conclusion ICI-related ATIN may develop late after the therapy initiation, presenting as severe AKI, particularly in patients with dual ICI blockade. Although this complication may be partially reversible, concerns remain about the renal function sequelae and the possibility of restarting ICI treatment.
The Five-Factor Modified Frailty Index as a Predictor of Outcomes in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases worldwide. Though there are many pharmacological therapeutics approved today for PD, surgical interventions such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) have shown convincing symptom mitigation and minimal complication rates in aggregate. Recently, the concept of frailty - defined as reduced physiologic reserve and function affecting multiple systems throughout the patient - has gained traction as a predictor of short-term postoperative morbidity and mortality. As such, the Modified Frailty Index-5 (mFI-5) is a postoperative morbidity predictor based on five factors and has been used in neurosurgical subspecialties such as tumor, vascular, and spine. Yet, there is minimal literature assessing frailty in the field of functional neurosurgery. With the prevalence of DBS in PD, this study evaluated the mFI-5 as a predictor of postoperative complications in a selected patient population. Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2010-2019 Database was queried for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, as well as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 and ICD-10 codes pertaining to DBS procedures in PD patients. Each patient was scored by the mFI-5 protocol and stratified into groups of No Frailty (mFI-5=0), Moderate Frailty (mFI-5=1), and Significant Frailty (mFI-5≥2). The No Frailty group was used as a reference in multivariate and univariate analyses of the groups. Results A total of 1,645 subjects were included in the study and were subcategorized into groups of No Frailty (N=877), Moderate Frailty (N=561), and Significant Frailty (N=207) based on their frailty scores. The subjects' mean age was 65.8±9.4 years. Overall, 1,161 (70.6%) were male, while 484 (29.4%) were female. With reference to the No Frailty group in multivariate analysis, patients with moderate frailty experienced greater unplanned readmission (OR 2.613, 95% CI 1.143-5.973, p=0.023), while those with significant frailty experienced greater unplanned readmission (OR 3.723, 95% CI 1.376-10.073, p=0.010), any readmission (OR 2.396, 95% CI 1.098-5.230, p=0.028), non-home discharge (OR 4.317, 95% CI 1.765-10.562, p<0.001), and complications in aggregate (OR 2.211, 95% CI 1.285-3.806, p=0.004). Conclusions Until now, the available clinical tools were limited in providing accurate predictions with minimal information for postoperative outcomes in DBS for PD patients. Our data give clinicians insight into the relationship between frailty and surgical outcomes and will assist physicians in preparing for postoperative care by predicting outcomes of significantly frail PD patients receiving DBS therapy.
Distribution of oil spills in inland seas based on SAR image analysis: a comparison between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea

This article presents the results of routine satellite oil spill monitoring in the Eastern Black Sea (2011–2013) and the Northern & Middle Caspian Sea (2009–2013) by analysing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images acquired by space-borne SARs on board the European Environmental Satellite, Canadian SAR-equipped Radarsat-1, and Radarsat-2. The focus of operational monitoring is to provide information that assists in adequate responses, as well as further investigates the problem of recent oil pollution in these seas. A number of state-of-the-art technologies developed by Research and Development Centre SCANEX have been used to address this problem. For example, GeoMixer allows the integration and combination of all information needed for analysis by integrating all detected and verified spills and combining annual oil spill distribution maps and comparing them. Distributions of oil spills in the Black Sea and in the Caspian Sea are quite different, i.e. in their spatial patterns. In the Black Sea, the most important source of oil pollution is tank washing in the open sea (producing spills of 20–100 km2 or more) and illegal discharges. In the Caspian Sea, most of the detected oil spills in the northern and middle sections are from small ship-made discharges (≤10 km2) related to cargo traffic and fisheries. Despite the oil exploration and production (LUKOIL and others) in the Northern Caspian, no oil spills related to oil production have been detected. An ill-estimated source is natural oil seeping, mainly in the southern part of the Caspian. It is therefore concluded that the distribution of oil spills in a particular sea may depend strongly on a number of causes, including ship and tanker traffic.
DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE, INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUALITY, AND DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR AMONG
 ACADEMICS AT TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY

The study examined the effect of distributive justice on deviant behaviour, and the moderating role of individual spirituality among university academics at Taraba State University. Relevant literatures on distributive justice, deviant behaviour and spirituality were reviewed under conceptual, theoretical, and empirical review. The study was anchored on social exchange theory and person organisational fit theory. A descriptive survey research design method was used. The target population for the study is 586 academics at Taraba State University. The sample size was 226. The study employed a purposive sampling technique. The structural questionnaire was used to source data from the respondents. The researcher distributed 300 questionnaires, but only 190 copies were retrieved, and used for the analysis. Structural equation modeling specifically Partial least squares (PLS) software version 4 was used to test the hypotheses formulated. The findings of the study revealed that distributive justice has a negative and significant effect on the deviant behaviour of academics at Taraba State University. Individual spirituality does not moderate the relationship between distributive justice and deviant behaviour. The study recommends that the government and management of the university should ensure that academics’ salaries, benefits, allowances, and promotions are given to them at the right time to reduce deviant behaviour.
Achieving Marketing Performance through Orientation Innovation and Entrepreneurial Orientation

Research aims: The purpose of this study is to examine the connection between innovation orientation (IO) and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and its role in mediating marketing orientation (MO) to achieve marketing performance (MP), specifically focusing on MSMEs in the culinary sector in Banyumas, Purbalingga, Cilacap, and Kebumen (Barlingmascakeb). Design/Methodology/Approach: Data were collected from 100 food industry businesses in Barlingmascakeb. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used utilizing Smart PLS to analyze data.Research findings: The results demonstrated that innovation orientation had a positive effect on entrepreneurial orientation and marketing performance. EO, which mediated the relationship between IO and MP, acted as a partial mediator. RBV is still a relevant theory for MSMEs, where organizational resources are assets that need to be managed and become superior to expand in a dynamic market. The research findings also support the MBV theory, where the market is a necessary factor to be considered by MSMEs in business and entrepreneurial decision-making. RBV and MBV actually complement each other and have an important role in influencing marketing performance.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study contributes to the management study literature, which has built an empirical model that encourages MSME marketing performance by investigating the relationship between IO, EO, and MO to support MSME marketing performance.Practitioners/Policy Implications: This study provides insight into culinary MSME entrepreneurs to focus on innovation orientation and not ignore market orientation as a supporter of innovation and marketing performance.Research Limitations/Implications: This research only focused on MSMEs in the culinary sector, so generalizations and findings were limited. Therefore, future studies are expected to combine larger and more diverse samples.
Teachers’ Perspectives on Challenges to Providing Work-Based Learning Experiences for Students with Extensive Support Needs

Work-based learning experiences (WBLEs) are an important part of vocational programming for students with extensive support needs (ESN); however, the development and implementation of these experiences can present challenges for special education teachers. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the challenges that special education teachers face when providing WBLEs for transition-age students with ESN. Nine special education teachers were identified through purposeful sampling methods. Participants met the following inclusion criteria: (a) teach students aged 14 to 22, (b) serve primarily students with ESN, (c) have 3 or more years of experience teaching 14-to 22-year-old students with ESN, and (d) be actively involved in planning and implementing WBLEs for 14-to 22-year-old students with ESN. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings from this study suggest that special education teachers face many diverse challenges when providing WBLEs to students with ESN, including establishing and sustaining appropriate WBLEs, securing high-quality staff, gaining support of important partners, and navigating logistics. Findings from this study have practical implications for supporting special education teachers who provide WBLEs for students with ESN. Findings also highlight the importance of improving attitudes and perceptions around employment outcomes for students with ESN.
Climate Variability and Glacier Evolution at Selected Sites Across the World: Past Trends and Future Projections

The availability of freshwater from glaciers and snowmelt is of vital importance for people and ecosystems in the context of global climate change. Here, we focus on 25 glaciers located in different climates and latitudes and investigate their recent (1958–2020) and future projected trends (2020–2050 and 2070–2100) in monthly precipitation (Pr), maximum and minimum temperatures, ice mass loss, and their relationships with cloud properties. The study sites are located in Temperate Europe (France), the Inner (Ecuador, Venezuela, and Colombia) and Outer Tropics (Bolivia and Peru), Central America (Mexico), tropical Southeast Asia (Indonesia), Equatorial Africa (Uganda), and the Southern dry and Patagonian Andes (Chile and Argentina). The climate analyses are based on TerraClimate data (Monthly Climate and Climatic Water Balance for Global Terrestrial Surfaces) and 28 CORDEX (Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment) climate simulations. Our findings reveal that, extrapolating current glacier volume change trends, almost half of the studied glaciers are likely to vanish (95%–100% volume loss) by 2050, with widespread warming and drying trends since 1958. A shift toward wetter conditions at Pico Humboldt (Venezuela) and Martial Este (Argentina) identifiable in the CORDEX simulation will very likely not have a limiting impact on glacier mass loss owing to increasing temperatures, which will raise the elevation of the rain/snow limit. Our results provide useful new information to better understand glacier‐climate relationships and future scenarios dominated by ice mass loss trends across the globe. These findings suggest serious consequences for future water availability, which exacerbate the vulnerability of local populations and ecosystems.
Mineralogy of the Koktokay No. 3 pegmatite, Altai, NW China: implications for evolution and melt–fluid processes of rare-metal pegmatites

The Koktokay No. 3 pegmatite is the largest Li-Be-Nb-Ta-Cs pegmatitic rare-metal deposit of the Chinese Altai orogenic belt, and is famous for its concentric ring zonation pattern (nine internal zones) and rare-metal reserves. In this paper, we present the results of major and trace element analysis for garnet, tourmaline, and beryl from the outer to inner zones of the No. 3 pegmatite. From previous studies on tourmaline and beryl, potential tracers of the degree of pegmatite evolution could be found by comparing with accepted indicators and evolutionary trends from the outer to inner zones of this pegmatite. The Sc, Y, Li, Ta contents and Y/Ho value of garnet, together with the Ti, Ca, Na, Pb, Bi and REE contents of tourmaline, and the Fe, Ga and Rb concentrations of beryl could be possible tracers of the degree of evolution of pegmatites. The textures and internal structures (homogeneity, oscillatory pattern, heterogeneous rims, replacement structures) of minerals in the pegmatite suggest that the rock underwent (1) rapid undercooling and crystallization after emplacement, resulting in the formation of an unidirectional solidification texture (UST), and then (2) became relatively stable, forming coarse crystals in outer zones, and finally (3) experienced disequilibrium crystallization, leading to the formation of complex internal structures of minerals in the inner zones, mainly caused by exsolution of more fluid and the formation of immiscible melts with different alkali contents. The evolutionary trend and the internal structures of tourmaline and beryl indicate that the formation of the Koktokay No. 3 pegmatite was controlled mainly by fractional crystallization. The convex tetrad effect, non-CHARAC Y/Ho values, and extreme Eu depletion of garnet suggest that immiscibility, which is a significant mechanism during the formation of the No. 3 pegmatite, occurred during emplacement. The differences in composition and internal structures of the minerals between the outer and inner zones of the No. 3 pegmatite suggest that there was an abrupt change, during transition from the melt stage to the melt–fluid stage, resulting from a decompression event, which led to the exsolution of the fluid and initiated the Li-Ta-Cs deposition in the pegmatite.