Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
RISKY BEHAVIOURS AMONG DELIVERY RIDERS AT SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS IN MALAYSIA

The increasing number of food delivery riders, known as P-hailing riders, has increased the number of traffic crashes involving this group. The high demand for online orders and delivery time constraints causes the delivery riders to engage in risky riding behaviours during delivery. Thus, there is a need to study this alarming problem before it becomes more serious. This study aims to determine factors influencing risky behaviours among delivery riders at signalized intersections. A roadside observation was conducted in the month of October 2022 at Subang Jaya, Selangor. A total of 19,803 delivery riders were observed for four days observations at two signalized T- and two cross-signalized intersections. A bivariate analysis (logistic regression) was applied to determine the relationship between seven risky behaviours (unfastened helmet, not wearing shoes, incomplete set of side mirrors, red light running, mobile phone use, stopping after stop lines, and abrupt lane change) with five explanatory variables including the day of the week, time of the day, weather condition, type of intersection and approach road. The result shows that red light running, and mobile phone use is more likely to occur during the weekend. Clear weather increases risky behaviours such as red light running, using a mobile phone, and abrupt lane changes. The findings of this study are useful as input to the related authorities in developing programs to decrease the number of crashes involving food delivery riders.
Combination of exploitation systems to optimize yield of GT1 clone in smallholder rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) plantation in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Clone GT1 is one of the low metabolism clones and is recommended for smallholder and large plantations. These clones are responsive to stimulants and reach production peak at the mid-economic cycle period. Its production can reach 2200-3000 kg-1ha-1year-1 and is relatively more resistant to high exploitation pressures if the agroecosystem conditions are suitable. This study aimed to determine the effect of the combined application of liquid stimulant concentration and tapping interval on the physiology and productivity of latex in rubber clone GT1. This research was conducted at Naga Rejo Village, Galang District, Regency of Deli Serdang, Province of Sumatera Utara, located at an altitude of 49 masl with Ultisol soil type. The research design is factorial randomized completed block design (RCBD) consisting of 9 levels, namely S2d4 without a stimulant, S2d4 ET 3.5%, S2d4 ET 4.5%, S2d5 without a stimulant, S2d5 ET 3.5%, S2d5 ET 4.5%, S2d6 without a stimulant, S2d6 ET 3.5%, S2d6 ET 4.5 % with three replicas of each treatment. The results showed that the tapping system on clone GT1 obtained the highest annual production with tapping system S2d4 ET 4.5% (DS3) of 214.51 g/t/y. The lowest production is obtained in January-March when the leaves fall. High sucrose levels in the non-stimulant treatment (8.54 -12.98 mM) indicated that at least sucrose was converted into latex. The pH of latex is directly proportional to the stimulant, so an increase in the concentration of the stimulant raises the pH and metabolism of latex formation.
The Cannabigerol Derivative VCE-003.2 Exerts Therapeutic Effects in 6-Hydroxydopamine-Lesioned Mice: Comparison with The Classic Dopaminergic Replacement Therapy

(1) Background: A cannabigerol aminoquinone derivative, so-called VCE-003.2, has been found to behave as a neuroprotective agent (administered both i.p. and orally) in different experimental models of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in mice. These effects were exerted through mechanisms that involved the activation of a regulatory site within the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ). (2) Methods: We are now interested in comparing such neuroprotective potential of VCE-003.2, orally administered, with the effect of the classic dopaminergic replacement therapy with L-DOPA/benserazide in similar conditions, using 6-hydroxydopamine-lesioned mice. (3) Results: The oral administration of VCE-003.2 during 14 days at the dose of 20 mg/kg improved, as expected, the neurological status (measured in motor tests) in these mice. This correlated with a preservation of TH-labelled neurons in the substantia nigra. By contrast, the treatment with L-DOPA/benserazide (during 7 days at 2 mg/kg) was significantly less active in these experimental conditions, in concordance with their profile as a mere symptom-alleviating agent. (4) Conclusions: Our results confirmed again the therapeutic profile of VCE-003.2 in experimental PD and revealed a different and more relevant effect, as a disease modifier, compared to the classic symptom-alleviating L-DOPA treatment. This reinforces the interest in VCE-003.2 for a future clinical development in this disease.
Management of Pediatric Humeral Supracondylar Fractures in a Referral Center From a Developing Country: A Comparison With American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Guidelines

Introduction Supracondylar fractures are the predominant type of pediatric elbow fractures. The usual mechanism of injury is falling over the hand with the elbow extended and the hand open. The management of these fractures encompasses a range of treatment options, and their goal is to recover the anatomy and achieve a stable contact area between them. There are some controversies on the management of these injuries mainly focused on those that present some degree of displacement. A review and analysis of the current treatment at our institution and a comparison with the guidelines suggested by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) for the treatment of these fractures in the pediatric population were performed. Materials and methods This was an observational, analytical, retrospective study of consecutive pediatric patients with displaced supracondylar humeral fracture treated at Hospital de Trauma “Manuel Giagni” in Asunción, Paraguay, from January 2016 to December 2021. Demographic and clinical data were assessed, and patients were clinically and radiologically followed for at least 12 months. The management of supracondylar humeral fractures at our hospital was compared with the guidelines suggested by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) by analyzing whether these guidelines were applied in each case. The mechanism of injury was divided into three groups, initial X-rays were measured, extension-type fractures were categorized into three groups, and the type of treatment was divided into two groups: non-operative and operative. Furthermore, trauma-related preoperative complications and postoperative complications were reported. Outpatient follow-up was performed for at least 12 months in all cases. Results Of the 843 patients analyzed, 71.5% were male, with a mean age of 5.6 years. It was observed that 57.5% of injuries were caused by falls on the same level. The most frequent type of injury was Gartland type III, accounting for 55% of the cases, and associated injuries were found in 4% of the cases. With regard to the type of treatment, 91.8% of patients were treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation. Complications on admission were found in 12% of the cases and late complications in 12% of the cases. Most patients (82%) had excellent Mayo Elbow Performance Score. Conclusion Supracondylar fractures were more frequent in males and in schoolchildren. Garland type III fractures were the most common type of injury. The treatment of choice was predominantly closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation. The Mayo Elbow Performance Score was excellent in most patients. Our service, a referral center of a public hospital in a developing country, complies with the guidelines recommended by the AAOS.
Contribution à l'étude géologique et hydrogéologique du Sud-Est de la Côte d'Ivoire (bassin versant de la Mé)

Le bassin versant de la Me, situe au Nord-Est d'Abidjan, comporte une couverture vegetale abondante du fait de l'importance des precipitations, en baisse reguliere du reste et de l'existence d'une tres epaisse frange d'alteration du substratum. Ce substratum est constitue, pour l'essentiel, des formations schisteuses, quartzitiques ou arkosiques du Birrimien et intrude de granitoides. La partie aval du bassin est occupee par les formations sedimentaires cotieres. Metasediments et Granitoides ont un chimisme bien distinct. Les donnees de terrains et images de satellites mettent en evidence plusieurs directions de fracturation qui jouent un role hydraulique majeur en creant des conditions d'infiltration et d'emmagasinement des eaux. Ces eaux souterraines correspondent soit a des nappes superficielles d'alterites soit a des nappes profondes localisees dans les fractures et fissures du substratum. Elles peuvent communiquer entre elles du fait des differences de charge hydraulique. La localisation des points d'eau se fait par geomorphologie et photographies aeriennes. L'etude des proprietes physico-chimiques des eaux permet de mettre en evidence d'une part l'influence des conditions d'alimentation des nappes sur la composition de leurs eaux et d'autre part l'etroite relation entre cette composition et celle des roches dans lesquelles elles circulent. Les teneurs isotopiques traduisent des difficultes de recharge des nappes et posent ainsi le probleme de l'alimentation des populations locales.
Just Play Cognitive Modern Board and Card Games, It’s Going to Be Good for Your Executive Functions: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Children at Risk of Social Exclusion

Modern board and card games are usually used for leisure. Few studies have focused on the type of game played in vulnerable populations. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of playing modern board and card games to enhance updating, inhibition, and flexibility in children at risk of social exclusion using games that activated specific basic executive functions. We developed a quadruple-blind randomized clinical trial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixty-eight participants (7–12 years old) were divided into two experimental groups: 35 children played games that directly activated basic executive functions, and 33 played games that directly triggered other cognitive domains. The primary statistical analysis consisted of mixed models. We found significant time effects in cognitive flexibility and inhibition and, to a lesser extent, in working memory in both gaming groups. We analyzed the cognitive profile of the games and found that all the games activated basic executive functions significantly, irrespective of the experimental group. Therefore, it is possible that playing any type of modern board and card game (excluding games with a high incidence of luck) could be beneficial for children at risk of social exclusion.
Adaptive Fuzzy Containment Control of Nonlinear Strict-Feedback Systems With Full State Constraints

In this paper, the distributed adaptive fuzzy containment control problem is investigated for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems guided by multiple dynamic leaders. Each follower is modeled by nonlinear strict-feedback systems subject to full state constraints. The function approximation technique using fuzzy logic systems is utilized to identify the unknown nonlinearities of each follower. Both the state feedback containment control and the observer-based output feedback containment control are constructed by combining distributed sliding-mode estimators with adaptive fuzzy backstepping control. To prevent constraint violation, multiple barrier Lyapunov functions associated with error surfaces are introduced in the control design. It is proven that uniformly ultimately bounded containment control is achieved without violating full state constraints under the condition that for each follower, there exists at least one leader that has a directed path to that follower. Simulation studies are performed to show the effectiveness of the proposed theoretical results.
Bioactive and Biodegradable Polycaprolactone-Based Nanocomposite for Bone Repair Applications

This study investigated the relationship between the structure and mechanical properties of polycaprolactone (PCL) nanocomposites reinforced with baghdadite, a newly introduced bioactive agent. The baghdadite nanoparticles were synthesised using the sol–gel method and incorporated into PCL films using the solvent casting technique. The results showed that adding baghdadite to PCL improved the nanocomposites’ tensile strength and elastic modulus, consistent with the results obtained from the prediction models of mechanical properties. The tensile strength increased from 16 to 21 MPa, and the elastic modulus enhanced from 149 to 194 MPa with fillers compared to test specimens without fillers. The thermal properties of the nanocomposites were also improved, with the degradation temperature increasing from 388 °C to 402 °C when 10% baghdadite was added to PCL. Furthermore, it was found that the nanocomposites containing baghdadite showed an apatite-like layer on their surfaces when exposed to simulated body solution (SBF) for 28 days, especially in the film containing 20% nanoparticles (PB20), which exhibited higher apatite density. The addition of baghdadite nanoparticles into pure PCL also improved the viability of MG63 cells, increasing the viability percentage on day five from 103 in PCL to 136 in PB20. Additionally, PB20 showed a favourable degradation rate in PBS solution, increasing mass loss from 2.63 to 4.08 per cent over four weeks. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the structure–property relationships of biodegradable-bioactive nanocomposites, particularly those reinforced with new bioactive agents.
Use of Whole-Lake Fluridone Treatments to Selectively Control Eurasian Watermilfoil in Burr Pond and Lake Hortonia, Vermont

Abstract : One method of selectively managing the invasive submersed plant Myriophyllum spicatum L. (Eurasian watermilfoil) in northern lakes is to treat the entire water body with low doses (6 to 8 micrograms/L) of the herbicide fluridone (1-methyl-3-phenyl-5-(3-(trifluromethyl)- phenyl)-4(1H)-pyridinone). A 3-year study (1999-2001) was conducted at Burr Pond and Lake Hortonia, Vermont, to determine whether submersed plant diversity and frequency of occurrence were impacted by whole-lake, low-dose fluridone applications in the year of treatment, and beyond, when targeting for control of M. spicatum. Bathymetric maps of both lakes were developed using fathometers and global positioning system techniques in May 2000, which was matched with thermocline data (29 May 2000 - Lake Hortonia only) to determine the amount of herbicide required to achieve the target concentration (6 micrograms/L of fluridone) in each lake. On 4 June 2000, Burr Pond (34.5 ha; average depth, 4.4 m) and Lake Hortonia (195 ha; average depth, 5.8 m) were treated to achieve a nominal rate of 6 micrograms/L of fluridone using the aqueous suspension (AS) formulation Sonar(R) AS. Both lakes were subsequently treated with a booster application of Sonar AS on 9 July 2000, 35 days after the initial treatment to re-set the whole-lake concentration to 6 micrograms/L of fluridone. Water samples were collected at various locations on both lakes from immediately prior to application through 116 days after treatment (DAT), and were analyzed for fluridone using immunoassay.
An improved fused feature residual network for 3D point cloud data

Point clouds have evolved into one of the most important data formats for 3D representation. It is becoming more popular as a result of the increasing affordability of acquisition equipment and growing usage in a variety of fields. Volumetric grid-based approaches are among the most successful models for processing point clouds because they fully preserve data granularity while additionally making use of point dependency. However, using lower order local estimate functions to close 3D objects, such as the piece-wise constant function, necessitated the use of a high-resolution grid in order to capture detailed features that demanded vast computational resources. This study proposes an improved fused feature network as well as a comprehensive framework for solving shape classification and segmentation tasks using a two-branch technique and feature learning. We begin by designing a feature encoding network with two distinct building blocks: layer skips within, batch normalization (BN), and rectified linear units (ReLU) in between. The purpose of using layer skips is to have fewer layers to propagate across, which will speed up the learning process and lower the effect of gradients vanishing. Furthermore, we develop a robust grid feature extraction module that consists of multiple convolution blocks accompanied by max-pooling to represent a hierarchical representation and extract features from an input grid. We overcome the grid size constraints by sampling a constant number of points in each grid using a simple K-points nearest neighbor (KNN) search, which aids in learning approximation functions in higher order. The proposed method outperforms or is comparable to state-of-the-art approaches in point cloud segmentation and classification tasks. In addition, a study of ablation is presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Airway Hydrogen Peroxide During a Naturalistic Period of Airway Hydrogen Peroxide During a Naturalistic Period of Sustained Psychological Stress in Individuals With Asthma and Sustained Psychological Stress in Individuals With Asthma and Healthy Controls Healthy Controls

Reactive oxygen species in the form of exhaled hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) and nitric oxide (NO) are important biological markers of inflammation and immune response in the airways of both asthmatics and healthy individuals. Previous research has linked psychological distress to changes in these processes in the airways, which can impact overall disease management outcomes. The current study examined changes in H 2 O 2 , NO, mood, and other physiological measures during times of prolonged stress using a naturalistic paradigm. Both healthy and asthmatic participants were assessed at three separate time periods; once during a low stress period mid-semester, and twice during the week of final examinations. At each session, participants completed questionnaires regarding mood, social support, stress, cold symptoms, and physical activity. They also provided saliva samples, a blood pressure measurement, and several measures of lung function and airway physiology. Online surveys of stress and cold symptoms were completed one week after final examinations. Mixed models analyses were used to examine changes mood and physiological variables both between and within participants across time. Significant changes were found for stress, negative affect, H 2 O 2, and NO. Implications for these results are discussed as well as directions for future research endeavors.
The Impact of Temporal and Transformational Leadership on Innovation Performance: A Mediation Analysis of Self-Efficacy

Introduction/Main Objectives: Current business growth cannot be optimal if it is not accompanied by innovation performance. This study explores the relationship between innovation performance, temporal leadership, and transformational leadership involving an intervening variable of self-efficacy. Background Problems: The process of transforming management from manual to digital requires leaders to be temporal and transformational to support direct and indirect atmosphere of innovation performance through employees’ self-efficacy. Novelty: Temporal and transformational leadership are like two complementary currency coins in the process of changing from manual management to a digital system. Furthermore, this research has never been carried out, therefore validation is needed. Research Methods: The nonprobability sampling method of the study using saturated sampling involved 85 respondents of the employees of distributor company. The hypotheses were tested using SmartPLS. Finding/Results: The results showed that temporal leadership has a direct significant positive impact on innovation performance and self-efficacy. Additionally, transformational leadership also shows a direct significant positive impact on innovation performance and self-efficacy. This study argues that self-efficacy also shows a significant positive impact on innovation performance. In addition, self-efficacy intervened the impact of temporal and transformational leadership on innovation performance. Conclusion: Temporal and transformational leadership have a beneficial effect in increasing innovation performance and self-efficacy is proven to be a mediation. The practical implication is the need to strengthen leaders to maintain a positive attitude towards employee self-efficacy to carry out innovative performance.
Statistical Inference Enables Bad Science; Statistical Thinking Enables Good Science

ABSTRACT Scientific research of all kinds should be guided by statistical thinking: in the design and conduct of the study, in the disciplined exploration and enlightened display of the data, and to avoid statistical pitfalls in the interpretation of the results. However, formal, probability-based statistical inference should play no role in most scientific research, which is inherently exploratory, requiring flexible methods of analysis that inherently risk overfitting. The nature of exploratory work is that data are used to help guide model choice, and under these circumstances, uncertainty cannot be precisely quantified, because of the inevitable model selection bias that results. To be valid, statistical inference should be restricted to situations where the study design and analysis plan are specified prior to data collection. Exploratory data analysis provides the flexibility needed for most other situations, including statistical methods that are regularized, robust, or nonparametric. Of course, no individual statistical analysis should be considered sufficient to establish scientific validity: research requires many sets of data along many lines of evidence, with a watchfulness for systematic error. Replicating and predicting findings in new data and new settings is a stronger way of validating claims than blessing results from an isolated study with statistical inferences.
Effect of Influenza Vaccination on Rate of Influenza Virus Infection in Chinese Military Personnel, 2015–2016: A Cluster Randomized Trial

Influenza is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The protective effect of a trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) is undetermined in military personnel. We conducted an open-label, cluster randomized trial on active-duty servicemen of Beijing, Tianjin, and Shijiazhuang, who were randomly assigned to receive either a single dose of TIV or no treatment, according to cluster randomized sampling. The subjects were then followed for a maximum of six months to assess the incidence of laboratory-confirmed influenza. A total of 5445 subjects in 114 clusters received one dose of TIV before the 2015/2016 influenza season. Laboratory-confirmed influenza was identified in 18 in the vaccine group compared with 87 in the control group (6031 subjects in 114 clusters), resulting in a vaccine effectiveness (VE) of 76.4% (95%CI: 60.7 to 85.8) against laboratory-confirmed influenza. Influenza-like illness was diagnosed in 132 in the vaccine group compared with 420 in the control group, resulting in a VE of 64.1% (95%CI: 56.2 to 70.6). The estimated VE against influenza B viruses was 80.5% (95%CI: 65.6 to 88.9) and 8.6% (95%CI: −241 to 75.5) against influenza A viruses. In conclusion, the trivalent influenza vaccine is moderately effective, highly immunogenic, and generally safe to use in healthy male military servicemen.