Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Joint Use of a Low Thermal Resolution Thermal Camera and an RGB Camera for Respiration Measurement

Recently, joint use of thermal camera and RGB camera has emerged as a potential solution for respiration measurement. Bulky and large thermal cameras with high thermal resolution have been mostly used in thermal-imaging-based respiration measurement studies. We aim to present a method for respiration measurement using an RGB camera and a low thermal resolution thermal camera. Thermal cameras with low thermal resolution are small in size and easily portable, allowing flexible and a simple implementation of the measurement system. First, the cameras were calibrated and synchronized using calibration objects and sound analysis tools, respectively. Second, a cross-spectrum mapping method was developed which was followed by the extraction of the respiration signal. Third, the extracted and reference respiration signals were aligned. In the last step of the proposed method, a signal processing framework was applied to the estimated and reference respiration signals. The performance of the cross-spectrum mapping method was visually evaluated. The mapping method performed well when a participant had little to no head movements; however, the performance decreased when head movements were present. Our analysis showed that there is a relatively good agreement between the proposed and the reference respiration measurement methods. The number of breathing cycles from the estimated respiration signal was computed with a decent accuracy. However, the accuracy of measuring breathing rate is low compared to the previous studies. The estimated breathing patterns were measured with better accuracy than in the previous work. This study demonstrates that respiration measurement can be done by the joint use of an RGB camera and thermal camera that has a low thermal resolution, with a decent level of accuracy.
Navigating the Landscape of Mobile Banking in Bangladesh: A Critical Examination of Challenges and Opportunities

Mobile Banking is an emerging alternate channel for providing banking services. The primary purpose of this study is to identify the problems of mobile banking and the benefits of mobile banking users in Bangladesh. For the research, both primary and secondary data were used. The total sample consisted of 158 respondents (male 69% and female 31%), and a semi-structured close-ended questionnaire was used. This study adopts a descriptive. Besides, we used the Likert Scale to range the satisfaction and dissatisfaction levels. A frequency test was done to measure the result, and then a graph was used to represent and show the findings efficiently. Statistical software SPSS version 16.0 was used to analyze data. The most significant result shows that 59.5 % of respondents face security and safety risks, and 46.8 % think mobile banking is a quick customer service and time-saving transaction system. So, to run the mobile banking service effectively and efficiently, proper care has been taken, and necessary steps to improve the quality of services.
Cost and performance aware scheduling technique for cloud computing environment

Recently, lot of interest have been put forth by researchers to improve workload scheduling in cloud platform. However, execution of scientific workflow on cloud platform is time consuming and expensive. As users are charged based on hour of usage, lot of research work have been emphasized in minimizing processing time for reduction of cost. However, the processing cost can be reduced by minimizing energy consumption especially when resources are heterogeneous in nature; very limited work have been done considering optimizing cost with energy and processing time parameters together in meeting task quality of service (QoS) requirement. This paper presents cost and performance aware workload scheduling (CPA-WS) technique under heterogeneous cloud platform. This paper presents a cost optimization model through minimization of processing time and energy dissipation for execution of task. Experiments are conducted using two widely used workflow such as Inspiral and CyberShake. The outcome shows the CPA-WS significantly reduces energy, time, and cost in comparison with standard workload scheduling model.
Cretaceous Ray Traces?: An Alternative Interpretation for the Alleged Dinosaur Tracks of La Posa, Isona, NE Spain

Abstract At the locality of La Posa, Isona, Spain, an extensive Upper Cretaceous bedding plane is exposed and exhibits thousands of ovate prints that had been interpreted as dinosaur tracks. Detailed study of these trace fossils allows the proposal of an alternative hypothesis that they were produced by the feeding activity of rays or other fish with similar behavior. Comparison with modern stingray pits from a tidal flat in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, reveals a great deal of similarity with the Cretaceous trace fossils in their distribution, morphology, environmental setting, and associated invertebrate bioturbation. Moreover, ray body fossils are known from neighboring contemporaneous deposits. The trace fossils here are attributed to the ichnogenus Piscichnnus.
Urgent ERCP performed with single-use duodenoscope (SUD) in patients with moderate-to-severe cholangitis: Single-center prospective study

Background and study aims To assess the outcomes of urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) performed with a single-use duodenoscope (SUD) in patients with moderate-to-severe cholangitis. Patients and methods Between 2021 and 2022 consecutive patients with moderate-to-severe cholangitis were prospectively enrolled to undergo urgent ERCP with SUD. Technical success was defined as the completion of the planned procedure with SUD. Multivariate analysis was used to identify factors related to incidence of adverse events (AEs) and mortality. Results Thirty-five consecutive patients (15 female, age 81.4±6.7 years) were enrolled. Twelve (34.3%) had severe cholangitis; 26 (74.3%) had an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score ≥3. Twenty-eight patients (80.0%) had a naïve papilla. Biliary sphincterotomy and complete stone clearance were performed in 29 (82.9%) and 30 patients (85.7%), respectively; in three cases (8.6%), concomitant endoscopic ultrasound-gallbladder drainage was performed. Technical and clinical success rates were 100%. Thirty-day and 3-month mortality were 2.9% and 14.3%, respectively. One patient had mild post-ERCP pancreatitis and two had delayed bleeding. No patient or procedural variables were related to AEs. ASA score 4 and leucopenia were related to 3-month mortality; on multivariate analysis, leukopenia was the only variable independently related to 3-month mortality (odds ratio 12.8; 95% confidence interval 1.03–157.2; P =0.03). Conclusions The results of this “proof of concept” study suggest that SUD use could be considered safe and effective for urgent ERCP for acute cholangitis. This approach abolishes duodenoscope contamination from infected patients without impairing clinical outcomes.
CONSUMO DE ALCOHOL EN ADOLESCENTES DEL ESTADO DE GUERRERO, MÉXICO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS FROM STATE OF GUERRERO, MÉXICO

Resumen Due to the consequences that causes each individual, family and society, alcohol consumption is a public health growing problem. Furthermore, alcohol is the psychoactive substance most used by public at large. The aim of the study was to describe the kind of alcohol consumption in adolescents from the state of Guerrero. A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken in 292 adolescents from the mentioned state. In the study was identified that 72.1% of adolescents have used alcohol at some time in their lives and 46.9% have used it over the past year. Alcohol consumption began the age of 14. Related to kind of alcohol use a harmful consumption was predominated down in 38% of the adolescents; followed by sensible drinking of alcohol (37.2%) and 24.8% have a harmful use of alcohol. The results shows that alcohol consumption in adolescents represents a priority health problem, which the design and implementation of preventive programs is necessary to carry out to this group of society.
Genesis of the Marathon Cu-platinum-group element deposit, Port Coldwell alkalic complex, Ontario; a Midcontinent rift-related magmatic sulfide deposit

The Marathon copper and platinum-group element (PGE) deposit is hosted by the Two Duck Lake intrusion, located at the eastern margin of the Port Coldwell alkalic complex, northwestern Ontario. The Two Duck Lake intrusion is subdivided into an upper layered zone and a lower unlayered zone that consists of olivine gabbro and pegmatite with trace amounts of granophyre. The sulfides are hosted in the lower zone which is referred to here as Two Duck Lake gabbro. Petrography, mineral-chemistry, and geochemical data imply that Two Duck Lake gabbro crystallized in situ from a plagioclase crystal mush. There is no geochemical evidence for metasomatic alteration of the gabbro. The sulfides are disseminated in gabbro and pegmatite and consist of approximately equal proportions of chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite and minor amounts of pentlandite and pyrite. Samples of Two Duck Lake gabbro exhibit a significant correlation between sulfur and Ni, Ir, Rh, Pt, Pd, Au, and Cu. Further, the Pd/Ir and Pd/Ni ratios increase with increasing concentrations of Rh, Pt, Pd, Au, and Cu. Consequently, bulk sulfide compositions are best explained by the separation of a sulfide liquid from a gabbroic magma. This origin is contrary to that proposed by previous workers. They presented detailed petrographic and mineral-chemical data that imply inter-action of Cl-bearing hydrous fluids and sulfides at low temperatures. In the light of our study, we interpret these observations to indicate that elements migrated over very short distances and that bulk sulfides were not enriched with Cu and PGE, as previously proposed. A model for the genesis of the Marathon deposit is proposed.Many characteristics of the Marathon deposit bear a striking resemblance to observations reported in disseminated sulfide deposits at the base of the Duluth Complex, Minnesota. The features include mineral textures, abundances, and compositions; crystallization paths for the host gabbroic bodies; silicate-sulfide associations; trace element trends; and chalcophile element fractionation trends. The similarities imply that the Marathon deposit and deposits in the Duluth Complex formed by analogous processes.
On the linkage between the Asian summer monsoon and tropopause fold activity over the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East

A climatology of tropopause folds occurring over the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East (EMME) has been established using the ERA‐Interim reanalyses for the years 1979–2012. The methodology employs an algorithm that detects folds at grid points where the vertical profile features multiple crossings of the dynamical tropopause and allows their classification according to their vertical extent. Our results confirm the findings of an earlier 1 year climatology that recognized a global “hot spot” of summertime fold activity between the eastern Mediterranean and central Asia, in the vicinity of the subtropical jet. Two distinct maxima of activity are identified over Turkey and Iran‐Afghanistan where fold frequency exceeds 25%. Occasionally, medium and deep folds form over the two regions at surprisingly low latitudes. This summertime peak in fold activity diverges from the zonal mean seasonal cycle over the subtropics and is driven by the South Asian Monsoon. Starting in late spring, the EMME is gradually brought under the influence of the zonally asymmetric background state induced by the monsoon. As areas of sharply sloping isentropes develop especially over the eastern Mediterranean and Iran‐Afghanistan, subsidence and fold formation are favored. Further investigation of the reanalysis data provided empirical evidence that the monsoon also drives the interannual variability of EMME fold activity. An upward trend in fold activity is identified, especially in May, attributed to the recent advanced monsoon onset and the deepening convective activity throughout summer, which promotes upper‐level baroclinicity over the EMME and favors folding.
From Public to Internal Capital Markets: The Effects of Affiliated IPOs on Group Firms

Using detailed data on corporate ownership for private and public ﬁrms, we document the eﬀects of group-aﬃliated IPOs on other (unlisted) ﬁrms in the group. We ﬁnd evidence of signiﬁcant and persistent decrease in leverage (-6%) and increase in employment (+18%), with the latter eﬀect being more pronounced for the more ﬁnancially constrained, younger, and smaller ﬁrms within the group. By comparing the determinants and the ex-post eﬀects of IPOs on aﬃliated and stand-alone issuers, we show that aﬃliated IPOs are less likely to be driven by the investment needs of the issuer. Altogether, this evidence is consistent with the hypothesis that relaxing ﬁnancial constraints and expanding the workforce in group ﬁrms are intended objectives of aﬃliated IPOs rather than “side eﬀects”
Digital Transformations of Public Administration in Countries with Transition Economies

Digital transformation has become a prevalent feature of the twenty-first century, extending from business to all aspects of social life. Public administration has also been affected by this trend. However, no country undergoing a transition economy has been capable of matching the level of digitalization reached by developed nations. The study aims to evaluate the digital transformations of public administration in transition economies and assess their impact on indicators of population well-being, standard of living, and governance efficacy. The research methodology utilizes various methods, including comparison, grouping, correlation, regression, and cluster analysis, to evaluate the efficacy of digital transformations in public administration within transitioning economies. This article evaluates the extent of digital transformations in public administration and uncovers their favourable progress in countries with transitional economies from 2010 to 2020. An insignificant direct relationship (determination coefficient R2 ≍ 0.15) has been demonstrated between E-Government Development and Index GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita. However, a positive, strong connection between E-Government Development and the Government Effectiveness Index has been found. Countries with transitional economies were categorized into four clusters based on the degree of digitalization in their public administration. Results showed that there were no noteworthy gaps between the clusters, as most of the examined countries had comparable levels of development, experience and abilities in the digitalization of public administration.
Utilizing Facebook Input to Enhance Vocabulary Knowledge in Young EFL Learners

This mixed-methods study investigated the role of Facebook in enhancing Thai EFL primary school learners’ vocabulary knowledge. The study's primary goal was to examine how using Facebook as an instructional platform improves the written form of English vocabulary knowledge. Twenty-four primary school students, aged 11-12, participated in this study. Two tests were designed and validated to measure students’ receptive and productive knowledge of word form. A focus group was also used to gain deeper insight into students’ perspectives on the impact of Facebook input on vocabulary learning. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed to analyze quantitative data, while content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The results showed that students significantly improved their receptive and productive vocabulary knowledge, and the knowledge of word form (written) developed along the receptive-productive continuum. Additionally, the qualitative findings showed the usefulness of Facebook input. Indeed, the participants viewed the Facebook input as an inviting and stimulating atmosphere and a helpful platform to acquire vocabulary by engaging and sharing with their peers in the learning activity. Overall, the study indicates that Facebook input is an efficient alternative platform for vocabulary teaching. Implications for practitioners and suggestions for future studies are also provided.
Methyl Ester-Mineral Oil Mixture under Thermal Aging

Replacement with natural esters (retrofilling) is an alternative solution to extend the life expectancy of an oil-filled transformer containing mineral oil. During the retro-filling process, some portions of the mineral oil remain inside the transformer's tank, forming a mixture between the used mineral oil and the new vegetable oil. In this investigation, methyl ester was mixed with a relatively low percentage of mineral oil to simulate the retro-filling process. The aim is to examine the characteristics of a mixture of mineral and vegetable oils under thermal aging. Thermal aging treatments were carried out at 120°C for 28 days and 140°C for 14 days. Kraft paper and copper wire were incorporated during the aging test. After thermal aging, the characteristics of the oil mixture were evaluated based on electrical, physical, and chemical characteristics. The result shows that physical and chemical characteristics are significantly influenced by the increase in mineral oil content and the temperature of thermal aging. However, the breakdown voltage increased after thermal aging, but at a higher temperature, the breakdown voltage dropped as the mineral oil content increased.
Experimental comparison of the indexable drilling with different U drills on hole quality

Abstract U drills are estimated to account for around 53% of all drilling equipment’s market share. This study compared and contrasted the impacts of the balance angle, the U drill length/diameter ratio, and the extra coolant hole opened in the chip evacuation channel on the hole quality when drilling AA 7075-T651 material. Hole quality was investigated by deviation from diameter, deviation from circularity, deviation from cylindricality, surface roughness, forces, and torque. Three cutting speeds, three feed rates, and four distinct U drills were chosen as input parameters. The studies revealed that when the U drill’s length/diameter ratio increased, the hole quality deteriorated. The best hole quality was nonetheless achieved by the tool with the additional coolant hole. The higher balance angle resulted in improved hole quality. However, it was discovered after looking at the chips and inserts that the chatter only happened while drilling with a U drill that had an additional coolant hole. While the extra coolant hole opened to the chip evacuation channel, it affected the hole quality positively but caused chatter, which negatively affected the inserts. The reasons for these results are discussed in detail.
Age re-assessment of the cave bear assemblage from Urşilor Cave, north-western Romania

The most common methods used for assessing the relative age of a cave bear bone assemblage are the P4/4 index (morphodynamic index of the cave bear fourth premolar), the K-index and the Index of Plumpness (both used for cave bear’s 2nd metatarsal). Preliminary work on this (Robu et al., 2011), for Ursilor Cave (NW Romania), has indicated one of the youngest European cave bear populations. As the number of extracted fossil bones from the palaeontological excavation increased recently, a re-assessment of the of the age of the cave bear assemblage is necessary. 206 cave bear fourth lower and upper premolars and 587 metapodials were analyzed. The P4/4 morphodynamic index, the K-index and the Index of Plumpness were calculated for the local MIS 3 cave bear bone assemblage. The results of the three indices have lower values when compared with the previously obtained for the same site and respect the subsequent radiometric ages (ca. 47-39 ky BP; Constantin et al., 2014). However, the results for P4/4 morphodynamic index, K-index, and Index of Plumpness are of lesser relevance when used to assess the relative age of MIS 3 cave bear bone assemblages. All three methods require caution when applied and interpreted on short time intervals and on smaller geographic areas.
Areas, depths, and times of high discard rates of scup, Stenotomus chrysops, during demersal fish trawling off the northeastern United States

In the waters off the northeastern United States, many stocks of commercial and recreational species have declined in recent years (Anthony, 1993; Sissenwine and Rosenberg, 1994; Collins, 1995; Matthiessen, 1995; NEFSC, 1995). Although much of the blame for these declines is ascribed to sustained overfishing, there also has been substantial concern over bycatch and discarding practices in key fisheries of the region, especially those involving demersal trawling (Murawski, 1994; Howell and Langan, 1987, 1992; Cadrin et al., 1995; Kennelly et al., 1997). For many years scup (or porgy, Stenotomus chrysops) has been an important commercial species in the mid-Atlantic and southern New England regions, caught principally by otter trawling and to a lesser extent by pound nets, floating trap nets, and fish traps (Shepherd and Terceiro, 1994). Like many other key species in the region, annual commercial landings of this species have declined markedly in recent years from between 18,000 and 27,000 metric tons (t) in the 1950s and 60s to 6000 t in 1992 and 4400 t in 1993 (NEFSC, 1995). There is also an important recreational fishery for scup in this region, and recreational landings in recent years have accounted for 20 Areas, depths, and times of high discard rates of scup, Stenotomus chrysops, during demersal fish trawling off the northeastern United States
Reproductive health challenges during a flood: A qualitative study

Abstract Aim The study aimed to investigate women's reproductive health challenges during floods. Design This study is qualitative, specifically employing content analysis with an inductive approach. Methods Data were collected through in‐depth, semi‐structured individual interviews between July and December 2021. The study involved 13 women affected by floods in Golestan province, Aq Qala Township, and also included seven healthcare providers and officials. Before the interviews, informed and written consent was obtained from all participants. The sampling process continued until data saturation was achieved. Results The analysis of the participants' experiences in this study revealed four main categories of requirements, which were as follows: Maternal and Child Health with four subcategories, Essentials of Women's Health Care with two subcategories, Problems of Relationships with two subcategories, and Aggression and Physical Violence with two subcategories. In conclusion, during floods, women encounter numerous challenges in preserving their reproductive health. Recognizing and understanding these challenges can be instrumental in effectively planning measures to prevent or address them during disasters like floods. Implications for the profession and/or patient care impact Every disaster has unique conditions and challenges. The health requirements of individuals impacted by floods differ from those affected by other natural disasters. By identifying the specific reproductive health needs of women affected by floods, midwives and other healthcare providers can enhance their planning efforts, enabling them to better address and fulfil these needs during such critical situations. Patient or public contribution Thirteen women were affected by floods, and seven healthcare providers and officials were interviewed.