Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigation on the prevalence of Leptospira serovar Hardjo in organized cattle dairy farms of India

The investigation was carried out to know prevalence of Leptospira serovar Hardjo in organised cattle dairy farms of India by using the commercial Leptospira Bovine Hardjo ELISA kit. Cattle serum samples (964) collected from different organized farm in various states, viz. Maharastra, Gurajat, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Telangana, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, were tested. The overall seroprevalence of 12.7% was observed with high prevalence of 30.4% in Maharashtra and least with 3.7% in Punjab. The results revealed that seroprevalance is not independent across the states for the samples with the history of abortion/reproductive/respiratory disorders (c2, 11.64), abortion/reproductive (c2, 49.11), abortion/respiratory (c2, 11.21) and apparently healthy animals (c2, 37.65). However, across the disease history revealed that the seroprevalence is not independent (c2, 95.62) and seroprevalence is independent across the age (c2, 0.58). This study supported that cattle have a role in maintaining a well-known reservoir for Leptospira Hardjo serovar and warrants an intensive control and surveillance programme for reducing leptospirosis in organised cattle dairy farms in India.
Prototype-oriented unsupervised anomaly detection for multivariate time series

Unsupervised anomaly detection (UAD) of multivariate time series (MTS) aims to learn robust representations of normal multivariate temporal patterns. Existing UAD methods try to learn a fixed set of mappings for each MTS, entailing expensive computation and limited model adaptation. To address this pivotal issue, we propose a prototype-oriented UAD (PUAD) method under a probabilistic framework. Specifically, instead of learning the mappings for each MTS, the proposed PUAD views multiple MTSs as the distribution over a group of prototypes, which are extracted to represent a diverse set of normal patterns. To learn and regulate the prototypes, PUAD introduces a reconstruction-based unsupervised anomaly detection approach, which incorporates a prototype-oriented optimal transport method into a Transformer-powered probabilistic dynamical generative framework. Leveraging meta-learned transferable prototypes, PUAD can achieve high model adaptation capacity for new MTSs. Experiments on five public MTS datasets all verify the effectiveness of the proposed UAD method.
Elliptic Flow of Electrons from Beauty-Hadron Decays in Pb-Pb Collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.02  TeV.

The elliptic flow of electrons from beauty hadron decays at midrapidity (|y|<0.8) is measured in Pb-Pb collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.02 TeV with the ALICE detector at the LHC. The azimuthal distribution of the particles produced in the collisions can be parametrized with a Fourier expansion, in which the second harmonic coefficient represents the elliptic flow, v_{2}. The v_{2} coefficient of electrons from beauty hadron decays is measured for the first time in the transverse momentum (p_{T}) range 1.3-6 GeV/c in the centrality class 30%-50%. The measurement of electrons from beauty-hadron decays exploits their larger mean proper decay length cτ≈500 μm compared to that of charm hadrons and most of the other background sources. The v_{2} of electrons from beauty hadron decays at midrapidity is found to be positive with a significance of 3.75 σ. The results provide insights into the degree of thermalization of beauty quarks in the medium. A model assuming full thermalization of beauty quarks is strongly disfavored by the measurement at high p_{T}, but is in agreement with the results at low p_{T}. Transport models including substantial interactions of beauty quarks with an expanding strongly interacting medium describe the measurement within uncertainties.
Pterosaurs: Natural History, Evolution, Anatomy

For 150 million years, the skies didn't belong to birds--they belonged to the pterosaurs. These flying reptiles, which include the pterodactyls, shared the world with the nonavian dinosaurs until their extinction 65 million years ago. Some pterosaurs, such as the giant azhdarchids, were the largest flying animals of all time, with wingspans exceeding thirty feet and standing heights comparable to modern giraffes. This richly illustrated book takes an unprecedented look at these astonishing creatures, presenting the latest findings on their anatomy, ecology, and extinction. Pterosaurs features some 200 stunning illustrations, including original paintings by Mark Witton and photos of rarely seen fossils. After decades of mystery, paleontologists have finally begun to understand how pterosaurs are related to other reptiles, how they functioned as living animals, and, despite dwarfing all other flying animals, how they managed to become airborne. Here you can explore the fossil evidence of pterosaur behavior and ecology, learn about the skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy of pterosaurs, and consider the newest theories about their cryptic origins. This one-of-a-kind book covers the discovery history, paleobiogeography, anatomy, and behaviors of more than 130 species of pterosaur, and also discusses their demise at the end of the Mesozoic. The most comprehensive book on pterosaurs ever published Features some 200 illustrations, including original paintings by the author Covers every known species and major group of pterosaurs Describes pterosaur anatomy, ecology, behaviors, diversity, and more Encourages further study with 500 references to primary pterosaur literature Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.
Tensile Fractures and in situ Stress Measurement Data Constraints on Cretaceous–Present Tectonic Stress Field Evolution of the Tanlu Fault Zone in Shandong Province, North China Craton

Tectonic stress fields are the key drivers of tectonic events and the evolution of regional structures. The tectonic stress field evolution of the Tanlu fault zone in Shandong Province, located in the east of the North China Craton (NCC), may have preserved records of the NCC's tectonic history. Borehole television survey and hydraulic fracturing were conducted to analyze the paleo and present tectonic stress fields. Three groups of tensile fractures were identified via borehole television, their azimuths being NNW–SSE, NW–SE and NE–SW, representing multiple stages of tectonic events. Hydraulic fracturing data indicates that the study region is experiencing NEE–SWW‐oriented compression and nearly‐N–S‐oriented extension, in accordance with strike‐slip and compression. Since the Cretaceous, the orientation of the extensional stress has evolved counterclockwise and sequentially from nearly‐NW–SE‐oriented to NE–SW‐oriented and even nearly N–S‐oriented, the stress state having transitioned from strike‐slip‐extension to strike‐slip‐compression, in association with the rotating and oblique subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the NCC, with the participation of the Indian Plate.
The effects of ocean acidification on juvenile Haliotis iris

The world’s oceans are increasing in levels of anthropogenic CO2 resulting in reductions in seawater pH and the availability of carbonate ions which are essential to calcifying marine species. Ocean acidification is considered to be a potential threat to marine populations through changes to survival, growth and calcification. Very little information exists on the effects of reduced seawater pH on abalone molluscs, particularly the New Zealand black-foot abalone Haliotis iris. This thesis aimed to investigate the effects of reduced seawater pH, through elevating the partial pressure of carbon dioxide, on the growth, biomineralisation and respiration of juvenile H. iris. To assess the impacts of acidification, post-settlement (initial length 4–10 mm) and 30–40 mm juvenile H. iris were exposed to long-term (two separate 100 day experiments) pH levels of ambient pH, pH 7.8 and pH 7.6 across autumn/winter (6.4–11.6°C) and spring/summer (13.0– 19.5°C) temperatures, and measured; survival, growth, and shell deposition, repair, microstructure, mineralogy and also metabolism in the form of oxygen consumption. The experiments were conducted using a flow-through design, and each pH treatment had three replicate 16 L aquaria containing equal numbers of abalone. Juvenile survival appeared to be unaffected by acidification, however, other sublethal changes were found. After 100 days of experimental exposure, the relative growth rate of shell length was 9%, and wet weight was 50% lower for post-settlement juveniles reared at pH 7.6 in comparison to ambient pH during the autumn/winter. Larger 30–40 mm juveniles exposed to ambient pH had a 1.2% greater RGRSL than pH 7.6 juveniles. During the spring/summer growth trial, growth differences among treatments were more pronounced with post-settlement ambient pH juveniles growing 160% and 1500% in shell length and wet weight respectively, in comparison to only 99% and 800%
Common Dung Beetles in Pastures of South-eastern Australia

This is a colourful, useful and easy-to-read account of dung beetles in south-eastern Australia. The book tells why the CSIRO brought dung beetles to Australia, what they do, where they live, how to recognise them and how to help them spread. Seventeen species of imported dung beetles are described and illustrated in colour. Native beetles and beetles other than dung beetles found in dung pads are also described. Maps of the predicted and current distributions of each species follow the descriptions.
Increase Entrepreneurial Intentions: Proactive Personality, Entrepreneurship Education, and Academic Support as Predictors

This study conceptualizes entrepreneurship education and academic support as a moderator to understand the mechanism of the relationship between proactive personality and student entrepreneurial intentions. This study proposes a different proactive personality model as a variable influencing students' entrepreneurial intentions, with entrepreneurship education and academic support as a moderating variable. This influence model has never been studied, especially in Semarang. Some previous researchers tend to explore the influence of these factors separately. Observations from 192 students at ten universities in Semarang were used to test the hypothesized model. The study used a quota sampling technique and data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires. The effect moderation model was tested using tiered regression analysis, with the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) interaction test. The results showed that the effect of proactive personality and entrepreneurial intentions of students was stronger when entrepreneurship education and academic support were included in the interaction. These findings are consistent with existing theory and studies. In addition, as a managerial implication, this study provides advice to tertiary institutions as educational institutions to consider proactive personality, entrepreneurship education, and academic support as necessary factors to encourage student interest in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship teaching methods should also be explored further.
Clinical and Genetic Features of Korean Inherited Arrhythmia Probands

Author's summary Inherited arrhythmia is a more common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in Asian population, yet less is known of genetic background compared to western population. Certain clinical differences were found in the three most common disease: idiopathic ventricular fibrillation (IVF), Brugada syndrome (BrS), and long QT syndrome (LQTS). Patients detected with certain genotype resulted lower left ventricular ejection fraction compared to those without detected genotype (54.7±11.3 vs. 59.3±9.2%, p=0.005). Genetic yield was relatively low in BrS (19.5%) and LQTS (23.5%), whereas IVF revealed higher genetic yield (54.0%), suggesting its susceptibility to concealed cardiomyopathy.
The Prevalence of Hearing Symptoms Associated With Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Following Bariatric Surgery at King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia

Background A patulous Eustachian tube (PET) is defined as a persistent tubal opening, which affects 0.3-6.6% of the population, with a female preponderance. PET is caused by the loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue enclosing the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube (Ostmann’s pad) as a result of acute, rapid, and substantial loss of weight which occurs during bariatric surgery. The most common complaint of PET is autophony, in which patients hear their own voices or breaths, with additional symptoms including crackling sounds, tinnitus, and aural congestion. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of symptoms associated with PET dysfunction subsequent to bariatric surgery at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH). Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted at KKUH, Saudi Arabia. The presence of symptoms consistent with the diagnosis of PET dysfunction was assessed through in-person and telephonic interviews of bariatric surgery patients using a standardized questionnaire. Results A total of 450 patients were evaluated. The preoperative body mass index (BMI) of evaluated patients ranged from 28 to 117 kg/m2 (mean = 46.07 kg/m2), with no significant difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic groups (p = 0.303). The postoperative BMI ranged from 16 to 100 kg/m2 (mean = 29.37 kg/m2), with no significant difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic groups (p = 0.263). Hypertension was the most prevalent comorbid condition (12.2%), followed by diabetes (9.3%). In total, 91 (20.22%) patients exhibited symptoms (aural fullness and autophony) compatible with patent auditory tube dysfunction. Conclusions Overall, 20.22% of the bariatric surgery patients in our study sample displayed symptoms consistent with patulous auditory tubal dysfunction. The preoperative and postoperative BMI of symptomatic and asymptomatic patients did not differ significantly. To improve patient outcomes and satisfaction following bariatric surgery hearing symptoms associated with PET need to be included in postoperative follow-ups after bariatric surgery.
Professional facilitator: Development of training courses to enhance the facilitator technique for Thai community enterprises through online media

This study aims to develop a training course to enhance the techniques of a facilitator for Thai community enterprises using online media. The author collected data from sixty participants from Thai community enterprises in two sub-districts using cluster random sampling. Three research instruments, namely, training courses, knowledge tests and skill assessment forms were used for data collection. The data was analysed using statistics such as mean (X), standard deviation (SD), t- test dependent and one-sample t-test. The ultimate contribution of this research is to enhance the economic stability of community enterprises for sustainability and self-reliance according to Thailand’s government strategic plans and national policy.
A Mixed-Methods Study of Knowledge, Belief, and Practice Regarding Project-Based Learning of English Lecturers: A Case Study of a University in Thailand

The application of project-based learning (PBL) in English class has been growing in the Thai educational setting. However, a body of literature has revealed problems regarding Thai EFL teachers and their use of PBL. Hence, this convergent mixed methods research study aimed to quantitatively and qualitatively study the relationship among English teachers’ PBL knowledge, belief, and practice in the Thai university context. A total of 52 Thai EFL teachers from a language institute of an autonomous university participated in this study. All of them were asked to complete a PBL knowledge test and a questionnaire on PBL belief and practice. Subsequently, non-participatory observations and follow-up interviews were conducted to capture in-depth information on the beliefs and practices of 15 participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data, whereas frequency, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s product moment correlation, and multiple regression were used to analyze quantitative data. The findings revealed glaring inconsistencies in participants’ knowledge, belief, and practice. Comprehensive knowledge of PBL was witnessed in the knowledge test. Positive belief about PBL was also reported. However, the observations and follow-up interviews revealed a pattern of recurring problems and factors negatively affecting the in-class application of PBL. The study suggests revisiting the three elements as well as the customization of teacher professional development to solve underlying problems and enhance the congruence of belief and practice regarding PBL in the Thai context.
Stochastic Event-Triggered Sequential Fusion Filtering for USV Cooperative Localization

This article deals with the cooperative localization of maneuvering unmanned surface vessel (USV) based on multisensor fusion estimation, in which a sequential fusion filter is designed to estimate the real-time position of the USV. To avoid excessive communication consumption between sensors and the fusion filter, a stochastic event-triggered communication mechanism is adopted to ensure necessary measurements transmission. With the aid of the classical framework of sequential Bayesian filtering, an event-triggered sequential fusion filter is constructed by codesigning the stochastic event-triggered communication mechanism and the sequential filter, where a technique of unscented transformation with the sequential idea is used to resolve the intractable problem caused by nonlinear measurement models. Furthermore, a sufficient condition is established to ensure the boundedness of the fusion covariance. Finally, the effectiveness and superiority of the designed fusion filter is verified both by numerical simulation and practical experiment of a real USV tracking system.
Les fluctuations des populations d'Oryctes en Côte d'Ivoire

Etude des fluctuations de populations d'Oryctes monoceros et O. boas a l'etat adulte sur les plantations de cocotiers. Description des zones d'etude. O. boas : fluctuations regulieres et de forte amplitude homologues en differents endroits a un meme moment. O. monoceros : les pullulations ou au contraire les chutes brutales de population sont essentiellement liees a l'apport ou a la destruction des refuges ou s'effectue le developpement larvaire. Ces pullulations peuvent se produire a differentes epoques de l'annee. Les fluctuations ne sont pas superposables d'une plantation a l'autre. Etude du sex-ratios dans les refuges de ponte et sur les plantations
Relationship between lexical, reading and spelling skills in bilingual language minority children and their monolingual peers

This study was conducted on a population of primary school children including bilingual language minority (BLM) children with L2-Italian and a variety of languages as L1 (e.g., Chinese, Albanian, Latin), and Italian-speaking monolingual children. The variety of languages ecologically reflects the nowadays composition of classes in the Italian school system. The aims were to investigate in both linguistic groups: (1) the developmental patterns of lexical, reading and spelling skills; (2) the pattern of predictive relations between lexical, reading and spelling skills. 159 primary school children from Grade 2 to Grade 5 participated in the study: BLM (n = 80) and monolingual (n = 79) children aged between 7 and 11 years. Each participant completed a vocabulary task (lexical skills), a text reading task (reading accuracy and reading speed) and a text dictation task (orthographic errors). ANOVA statistics showed the comparison of patterns between monolingual and BLM children in lexical, reading, and writing skills. Results show lower performances in lexical, reading and spelling skills in BLM children learning Italian as a second language compared to monolingual peers. Second, partial correlations performed separately for monolinguals and BLM with lexical ability as a control variable, illustrated that all variables correlated with each other in both groups. This result provides the option of performing hierarchical regressions. Finally, hierarchical regression analyses showed that the pattern of predictive relations between lexical, reading and spelling skills is the same across language groups, with the key role of orthographic accuracy as the pivotal process around which reading and lexical skills are built.
Stock assessment of coastal tuna along the west coast of India

The estimated average annual landings of tunas along the mainland coast of India during 1995-2002 was 36,720 t of which 75% was from the west coast. Maja species landed are Euthynnus afiis, Auxis thazard, A. rochei, Katsuwonus pelamis, Thunnus tonggol and Thunnus albacares. Among these, E. a#nis was the most abundant tuna species along the West coast with an average contribution of 42%. The southern States comprising Kerala, Karnataka and Goa contribute nearly 72% to the total E. aflnis landing along the west coast, the rest contributed by Gujarat and Maharashtra. Other important coastal species include A. thazard on the Southwest coast and T. tonggol on the Northwest coast. An assessment of the stock of these dominant tuna species is presented here
Bilateral globus pallidus interna deep brain stimulation in the treatment of mixed cerebral palsy in ataxia with dyskinesia: a case report

Background Cerebral palsy (CP), a complex syndrome with multiple etiologies, is characterized by a range of movement disorders within the hypokinetic and hyperkinetic spectrum (dystonia or choreoathetosis). CP is often accompanied by neurological and psychiatric signs, such as spasticity, ataxia, and cognitive disorders. Although current treatment options for CP include pharmacological interventions, rehabilitation programs, and spasticity relief surgery, their effectiveness remains limited. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has demonstrated significant effectiveness in managing dyskinesia; however, its potential therapeutic effect on CP remains determined. Methods We present a case of a 44-year-old Asian female who was born as a twin with neonatal ischemic–hypoxic encephalopathy due to prolonged labor and delivery. She was diagnosed with CP at the age of 1 year. The patient exhibited delayed development compared to her peers and presented with various symptoms, including slurred speech, broad-based gait, horseshoe inversion of the right lower extremity, involuntary shaking of the upper extremities bilaterally, and hypotonia and showed no improvement with levodopa therapy. Two years ago, she developed progressive head tremors, which worsened during periods of tension and improved during sleep. As medical treatments proved ineffective and there were no contraindications to surgery, we performed bilateral globus pallidus interna DBS (GPi-DBS) to alleviate her motor dysfunction. Results Following a 6-month follow-up, the patient demonstrated significant improvements in motor symptoms, including head and limb tremors and dystonia. In addition, significant improvement was observed in her overall psychological well-being, as evidenced by reduced anxiety and depression levels. Conclusion DBS is an effective treatment for dyskinesia symptoms associated with CP in adults. Moreover, its effectiveness may continue to increase over time.