Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Finite Element analysis: Predicting cutting force in turning of Inconel 625 using ceramic tools

Inconel 625 is a unique material due to its characteristic properties of high strength at high temperatures, high corrosion and oxidation resistance. These unique properties thus pose a challenge to machine Inconel 625. Characteristics of work hardening in Inconel 625 generates high cutting force which results in poor surface finish and reduce the performance of cutting tool. Two-dimensional turning operation simulation is considered to evaluate cutting force in this research study. Box- Behnken design of experiment under Response Surface Methodology is used to identify the cutting force with 15 different combinations of cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut parameters. Predictive mathematical model for cutting force is developed and obtained. From Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), depth of cut had significant influence on cutting force followed by feed rate and cutting speed. Optimization of cutting parameters was carried out and it is recommended that a low combination of depth of cut and feed rate should be selected with a high cutting speed to achieve minimum cutting force. The effect of rake angle on cutting force was investigated for ceramic cutting tools.
Algae removal efficiencies of AS/PDMDAAC coagulants

This research investigated the use of composite coagulants for enhanced coagulation of algae‐containing water from Taihu Lake in China. The composite coagulants comprised aluminum sulfate (AS) and poly dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride (PDMDAAC) of different intrinsic viscosity values (0.55‐ .99 dL/g) and different mass percentages (5‐20%) in formulation. For algae‐containing water with a temperature of 29‐ 0oC and algal content of . 52 × 104 cells/mL, algae removal rates of 81.11% and 85.89‐90.5 %, respectively, were realized using AS at a dose of 7.78 mg/L and AS/PDMDAAC at formulations of 0.55/5‐ . 99/20% and doses of 6.55‐ . 54 mg/L when 2‐ntu residual turbidity of effluent water after sedimentation was required. The removal rates of chemical oxygen demand and ammonia using AS/PDMDAAC in algae‐containing water were higher than those using AS alone. Composite coagulants could reduce required doses and decrease algal content in effluent water when 1‐ntu residual turbidity is required. When identical doses were used, 1.5 /10% AS/PDMDAAC outperformed AS combined with prechlorination.
Simultaneously collecting coding and non-coding phylogenomic data using homemade full-length cDNA probes, tested by resolving the high-level relationships of Colubridae

Resolving intractable phylogenetic relationships often requires simultaneously analyzing a large number of coding and non-coding orthologous loci. To gather both coding and non-coding data, traditional sequence capture methods require custom-designed commercial probes. Here, we present a cost-effective sequence capture method based on homemade probes, to capture thousands of coding and non-coding orthologous loci simultaneously, suitable for all organisms. This approach, called “FLc-Capture,” synthesizes biotinylated full-length cDNAs from mRNA as capture probes, eliminates the need for costly commercial probe design and synthesis. To demonstrate the utility of FLc-Capture, we prepared full-length cDNA probes from mRNA extracted from a common colubrid snake. We performed capture experiments with these homemade cDNA probes and successfully obtained thousands of coding and non-coding genomic loci from 24 Colubridae species and 12 distantly related snake species of other families. The average capture specificity of FLc-Capture across all tested snake species is 35%, similar to the previously published EecSeq method. We constructed two phylogenomic data sets, one including 1,075 coding loci (∼817,000 bp) and the other including 1,948 non-coding loci (∼1,114,000 bp), to study the phylogeny of Colubridae. Both data sets yielded highly similar and well-resolved trees, with 85% of nodes having >95% bootstrap support. Our experimental tests show that FLc-Capture is a flexible, fast, and cost-effective sequence capture approach for simultaneously gathering coding and non-coding phylogenomic data sets to study intractable phylogenetic questions. We hope that this method will serve as a new data collection tool for evolutionary biologists working in the era of phylogenomics.
Symbiotic performance, shoot biomass and water-use efficiency of three groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes in response to phosphorus supply under field conditions in Ethiopia

Phosphorus is a key nutrient element involved in energy transfer for cellular metabolism, respiration and photosynthesis and its supply at low levels can affect legume nodulation, N 2 fixation, and C assimilation. A two-year field study was conducted in Ethiopia in 2012 and 2013 to evaluate the effects of P supply on growth, symbiotic N 2 nutrition, grain yield and water-use efficiency of three groundnut genotypes. Supplying P to the genotypes significantly increased their shoot biomass, symbiotic performance, grain yield, and C accumulation. There was, however, no effect on shoot  13 C values in either year. Compared to the zero-P control, supplying 40 kgꞏha  1 P markedly increased shoot biomass by 77 and 66% in 2012 and 2013, respectively. In both years, groundnut grain yields were much higher at 20 and 30 kgꞏha  1 P. Phosphorus supply markedly reduced shoot  15 N values and increased the %Ndfa and amount of N-fixed, indicating the direct involvement of P in promoting N 2 fixation in nodulated groundnut. The three genotypes differed significantly in  15 N, %Ndfa, N-fixed, grain yield, C concentration, and  13 C. The phosphorus × genotype interaction was also significant for shoot DM, N content, N-fixed and soil N uptake.
A meta‐analysis of insularity effects on herbivory and plant defences

Plants on islands are often subjected to lower levels of herbivory relative to those found at mainland sites. As a consequence, island plants are predicted to exhibit lower levels of physical or chemical defences, which renders them more susceptible to introduced herbivores. Yet, instances of high pressure by superabundant herbivores native to islands have been reported in many insular systems, which presumably would result in heightened plant defences. To date, no quantitative review has been conducted to determine how common these contrasting patterns are and their implications for the evolution of plant‐herbivore interactions.
Influential Factors Affecting Travelers’ Mode Choice Behavior on Mass Transit in Bangkok, Thailand

Increasing use of single or fewer occupant vehicles has increased traffic congestion and transport-related emissions. Public transport as mass transit options are increasingly being encouraged amongst travelers to use, as this is an influential strategy to improve the transport network performance. This paper presents a study based on a revealed preference survey conducted on a random sample of 4467 respondents to understand the influential factors affecting the users’ choice of mass transit in Bangkok, Thailand. This study identified an inversely proportional relationship of socio-economic and spatial attributes on public transport mode choice. The binary logit model was employed to compare the utility of private vehicles and mass transit modes. The results showed that gender, age, average income, auto ownership, total travel cost in private transport, total travel time in public transport and distance range from home to mass transit station were the factors that influenced travelers’ mode choice behavior. Moreover, to ascertain the effects of explanatory variables which influence the likelihood of Thai travelers, another binary logit model analysis was utilized by the four distance ranges condition. The studied results showed that there were few significant differences in the propensity to use mass transit. Due to the longer distance of the station, total travel time in public transport was not affected by the Thai travelers mode choice. This research will aid transport authorities and planners to gain knowledge on the impact of socio-economic and spatial behavior of public transport users on their mode choice, resulting in the development in sustainable transport in Bangkok, Thailand.
Inhalation of Ultrafine and Fine Particulate Matter Disrupts Systemic Vascular Function

This study investigated the effects of particulate matter (PM) with aerodynamic diameter 0.02–1 μm (noted as PM1) inhalation during exercise on conduit artery and microvascular function. Inhalation of internal combustion-derived PM is associated with cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Direct action of PM on the vascular endothelium is likely, as a substantial fraction of ultrafine PM translocates from the alveoli to the circulatory system. Sixteen intercollegiate athletes performed 30 min of exercise while inhaling low or high PM1. Flow-mediated brachial artery dilation (FMD) using high-resolution ultrasonography with simultaneous measurements of forearm oxygen kinetics using near infrared spectrophotometry (NIRS) was done before and after exercise. Basal brachial artery vasoconstriction was found after high PM1 exercise (4.0%, 4.66 ± 0.609 to 4.47 ± 0.625 mm diameter; p = .0002), but not after low PM1 exercise (−0.3%, 4.66 ± 0.626 to 4.68 ± 0.613 mm diameter). FMD was impaired after high PM1 exercise (6.8 ± 3.58% for preexercise FMD and 0.30 ± 2.74% for postexercise FMD, p = .0001), but not after low PM1 exercise (6.6 ± 4.04% for preexercise FMD and 4.89 ± 4.42% for postexercise FMD). Reduction in forearm muscle reperfusion estimated by reoxygenation slope-to-baseline after 4 min cuff ischemia was observed for high PM1 exercise (55% vs. 3%, p = .0006); no difference was noted for low PM1 exercise. Brachial artery FMD was significantly correlated to muscle reoxygenation slope-to-baseline (r = .50, p = .005). Acute inhalation of high [PM1] typical of urban environments impairs both systemic conduit artery function and microcirculation. The observed decrease reoxygenation slope-to-baseline after cuff release is consistent with reduced blood flow in the muscle microvasculature.
Clinical Appraisals of Individual Differences in Treatment Responsivity Among Patients With Psychopathy: A Consensual Qualitative Research Study

This study addressed which factors expert clinicians consider crucial in successful completion versus dropout in the mandatory forensic psychiatric treatment of psychopathic patients in the Netherlands. Eleven clinicians were interviewed about patient characteristics, treatment (provider) characteristics, and other factors they deemed associated with failure (transfer to another facility) or completion. The interviews were coded using the guidelines of Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR). Overall, extremely high scores on Psychopathy Checklist–Revised (PCL-R) Facets 1 (Deceitful Interpersonal Style) and 2 (Defective Affective Experience) were thought to impede treatment retention, particularly by its negative impact on motivation and therapeutic relationship. Older patients, those with a prosocial network, and/or patients with comorbid borderline traits appeared to fare better. Treatment success was deemed more likely when treatment goals and expectations are stipulated in a concrete fashion, when an extended and gradual resocialization trajectory is offered, and the treatment team is expert, cohesive, and stable.
Factors influencing technology integration in an EFL context: investigating EFL teachers’ attitudes, TPACK level, and educational climate

Abstract The present research is an endeavor to examine whether EFL teachers’ school climate, TPACK, and attitude interact with teachers’ success in technology integration throughout their teaching process in EFL classes. To this end, data were collected from 209 Iranian EFL teachers. The results from conducting a series of Pearson correlations indicated a significant association between teachers’ TPACK and attitude and their technology use. Moreover, a significant relationship was found between school climate and teachers’ attitudes. Considering direct and indirect relations, structural equation modeling was employed so as to examine the relationship among the variables (i.e., school climate, TPACK, attitude, and technology integration). The results of this phase indicated that TPACK and attitude significantly predict technology integration. Considering the indirect path coefficients, it was confirmed that school climate predicts technology integration mediated by teachers’ attitude. The findings are discussed in light of the available literature and suggestions are provided for further research.
Evidence for Pharmacogenomic Effects on Risperidone Outcomes in Pediatrics.

OBJECTIVE To determine the association between genetic variants reported to affect risperidone and adverse events (AEs) in children and adolescents. METHODS Individuals aged 18 years or younger with ≥4 weeks of risperidone exposure in a deidentified DNA biobank were included. The primary outcome was AE frequency as a function of genotype. Individuals were classified according to metabolizer status for CYP2D6, CYP3A4, and CYP3A5; wild type, heterozygote, or homozygote for specific single nucleotide variants for DRD2, DRD3, HTR2A, and HTR2C; and wild type versus nonwild type for multiple uncommon variants in ABCG2, ABCB1, and HTR2C. Tests of association of each classification to AEs were performed using a Fisher exact test and logistic regression, and statistically significant classifications were included in a final logistic regression. RESULTS The final cohort included 257 individuals. AEs were more common in CYP2D6 poor/intermediate metabolizers (PMs/IMs) than normal/rapid/ultrarapid metabolizers (NMs/RMs/UMs) in univariate and multivariate analysis. HTR2A-rs6311 heterozygotes and homozygotes had fewer AEs than wild types in logistic regression but not in univariate analysis. In the final multivariable model adjusting for age, race, sex, and risperidone dose, AEs were associated with CYP2D6 (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.6, 95% CI 1.1-5.5, for PMs/IMs vs. NMs/RMs/UMs) and HTR2A-rs6311 (AOR 0.6, 95% CI 0.4-0.9, for each variant allele), both consistent with previous studies. CONCLUSION Children and adolescents who are CYP2D6 PMs/IMs may have an increased risk for risperidone AEs. Of the genes and variants studied, only CYP2D6 has consistent association and sufficient data for clinical use, whereas HTR2A-rs6311 has limited data and requires further study.
Effect of Nutrient Solution Concentration on the Growth of Hydroponic Sweetpotato

Nutrient solution concentration (NSC) is a critical factor affecting plant growth in hydroponics. Here, we investigated the effects of hydroponic NSC on the growth and yield of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. ) plants. First, sweetpotato cuttings were cultivated hydroponically in three different NSCs with low, medium, or high electrical conductivity (EC; 0.8, 1.4, and 2.6 dS m−1, respectively). Shoot growth and storage root yield increased at 143 days after plantation (DAP), depending on the NSC. Next, we examined the effect of NSC changes at half of the cultivation period on the growth and yield, using high and low NSC conditions. In plants transferred from high to low EC (HL plants), the number of attached leaves increased toward the end of the first half of the cultivation period (73 DAP), compared with plants transferred from low to high EC (LH plants). Additionally, the number of attached leaves decreased in HL plants from 73 DAP to the end of the cultivation period (155 DAP), whereas this value increased in LH plants. These changes occurred due to a high leaf abscission ratio in HL plants. The storage root yield showed no significant difference between HL and LH plants. Our results suggest that the regulation of hydroponic NSC during the cultivation period affects the growth characteristics of sweetpotato.
Comparison of Different Dosages and Volumes of Triamcinolone in the Treatment of Stenosing Tenosynovitis: A Prospective, Blinded, Randomized Trial

Background: Stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition due to a size mismatch between the flexor tendons and the first annular pulley. Corticosteroid injection is the mainstay treatment. The purpose of this study is to compare different dosages and volumes of triamcinolone in the treatment of primary stenosing tenosynovitis. Methods: Patients with primary Quinnell grades 1 or 2 stenosing tenosynovitis were recruited in this prospective, blinded, randomized trial. Patients were randomized into 1 of 2 groups. Group A received 0.25 mL of triamcinolone 40 mg/mL, mixed with 0.25 mL of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine (10 mg of triamcinolone, 0.5 mL in total volume). Group B received 0.5 mL of triamcinolone 40 mg/mL, mixed with 0.5 mL of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine (20 mg of triamcinolone, 1 mL in total volume). Patients were assessed by a blinded hand therapist at 2 and 4 weeks, and by a blinded hand surgeon at 6 weeks. The primary outcome was complete symptom resolution at 6 weeks. Both per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses were performed. Results: One hundred ninety-one patients were recruited from 2009 to 2018. Eighty-two and 77 patients had complete data in group A and B, respectively. There was no difference in success rates in complete symptom resolution at 6 weeks between group A (59.8%) and group B (62.3%). The mean visual analogue pain scores on injection were 4.31 ± 2.11 for group A and 4.30 ± 2.09 for group B. Conclusions: Triamcinolone 10 mg was as effective as 20 mg in the resolution of symptoms of Quinnell grade 1 or 2 stenosing tenosynovitis at 6 weeks.
Lean Healthcare applied toward turning a Pharmacy Service Patient Centered

Pharmaceutical service optimization requires a comprehensive understanding of resource usage. The aim of the study is to analyze how Lean Healthcare principles can contribute toward turning a pharmacy service patient-centered and value oriented. Understand how clinical pharmacists’ resources are effectively used by patients in an academic hospital using lean tools, such as value stream mapping and activity designation matrix, determine the amount of time each professional is involved in specific activities, and identify activities that add value. The data were mainly obtained through interviews with professionals, time-motion observational studies, chronoanalysis and meetings with the head of the unit. A process flow map is designed for clinical pharmacy services, and it considers the relationship between the activities and their added value base. An exploration of the map shows that the activity “clinical rounds” is the most time consuming (27%) and not necessarily considered value-added by both parties (pharmacists staff and head of service). It is notable the opportunity the service has to prioritize the high-risk patients and to make a good time management; furthermore, activities that are of high value to patients are being performed and monitored by interns. The role of pharmacists should evolve from now on to be congruent with the new realities of healthcare. When value is questioned, we are encouraged to reflect on the activities engaged in by professional pharmacists in a clinical/surgical unit of a hospital. Through these tools, we could infer how the system is engaged and how it can be transformed toward added value.
Sine qua non larva, turmoil and disdain: Responsiveness to ‘Covid-19 face-mask’ at Ogunpa, Ibadan, Nigeria

This research is a criticism addressing the formal and ergonomic analysis of Covid-19 face-masks at Giwa Adini, Ogunpa market, Ibadan, Nigeria. However, the research doubles as an ‘interrogative’ tool to elicit narratives on the responsiveness of illiterate and semi-literate traders at Giwa Adini on the advent of the coronavirus. Employing the survey technique, 100 randomly selected respondents were interviewed. The result obtained identifies five fabric mask types in the study area, the cup-shaped fabric mask being the most popular because of its adaptability to extant aso ebi culture. Other extemporized masks, reminiscent of traditional egungun masks, were also observed. With regards to the response to Covid-19, 21 respondents consider the coronavirus as falsehood, 23 claim it is God’s affliction, 43 agree to its reality, but query its low epidemiology and only 13 appear informed. The research showcases a variety of perceptions of Nigerians towards Covid-19,confirming the gross ignorance about the disease and their nonchalant attitude towards it.
The Nutrient Quality of Foods Provided to Clients at the Largest Food Pantry in Alaska

ABSTRACT The study assessed the diet quality of pantry foods. Chi-square or t-tests determined associations between food security status, client demographics, nutrients, and diet quality. Of the 148 clients surveyed, 88% were food insecure and 72% visited multiple pantries each month. Comparisons between the diet quality of client-chosen food and healthiest options available found four statistically significant nutrients; dietary fiber and vitamin A (retinol) were lower, and total carbohydrates and trans-fatty acids were higher, in foods chosen by clients. Food pantry clients rely heavily on pantry foods and have the ability to choose healthier options based on the client choice model.
Two new species of the genus Glyptotendipes Kieffer (Diptera: Chironomidae: Chironominae) from West Bengal India

ABSTRACT Two new species belonging to the nominal subgenus of Glyptotendipes Kieffer are described in this paper. Glyptotendipes (G.) hebetare sp. nov. is described on the basis of adult male, pupa and larva and G. (G.) inflatum sp. nov. is described on the basis of adult male and pupa. A key to adult males of the Oriental species of the Glyptotendipes is also provided. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:6B83A8C2-F7B0-4768-9ADB-8B89C60B81EB
Quantitative analysis of fluphenazine hydrochloride in human urine using excitation-emission matrix fluorescence based on oxidation derivatization and combined with second-order calibration methods

An effective excitation-emission fluorescence method was proposed to determine fluphenazine hydrochloride (FPH) in the presence of chlorprothixene (CPT) in human urine samples with the aid of second-order calibration methods based on the full rank parallel factor analysis (FRA-PARAFAC) and parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) algorithms respectively. FPH can be transformed into a highly fluorescent derivative through oxidation reaction with KMnO4. Both methods have been recommended to attain FPH concentration in urine samples free from interferents of urine matrix, even in the presence of another antipsychotic drug chlorprothixene (CPT). Satisfactory results have been achieved for FPH in predicted samples, fully exploiting “second-order advantage”. The average recoveries of FPH in the urine samples obtained by using both FRA-PARAFAC and PARAFAC with N = 4 are 101.0 ± 2.8% and 102.3 ± 2.8%, respectively. Furthermore, in order to investigate the performance of the proposed methods, some statistical parameters and figures of merit of FRA-PARAFAC and PARAFAC, i.e., sensitivity (SEN), selectivity (SEL) and limit of detection (LOD) were evaluated, and the accuracy of both algorithms was also validated by the elliptical joint confidence region (EJCR) test.