Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluating sediment recycling through combining inherited petrogenic and acquired sedimentary features of multiple detrital minerals

An implicit assumption of most sedimentary provenance analyses is a direct link between source and sink. However, recycling of sedimentary detritus from pre‐existing strata interrupts the direct source‐to‐sink link and can result in incorrect interpretations of paleogeography and paleodrainage. Detrital zircon is the favoured proxy of contemporary provenance studies, but its physiochemical resilience makes it particularly prone to recycling. In this study, we integrate geochemical (age, isotope, and trace elements) and grain roundness data of multiple detrital minerals with different physiochemical stabilities (zircon, tourmaline, rutile, and apatite) to evaluate the importance of recycling in an ancient sedimentary basin. We focus on the early Cambrian Lalun Formation of Iran, which forms part of a laterally extensive sandstone‐rich succession deposited along the northern margin of Gondwana. The Lalun Formation preserves a distinct change of compositional maturity between lower arkose and shale units and an upper unit of quartz‐rich sandstone. Detrital zircon, rutile, and apatite data demonstrate that all units of the Lalun Formation share a common source in the Arabian‐Nubian Shield. Whole‐rock geochemical data further indicate that all units have similar chemical alteration indices, suggesting the change in compositional maturity is not a product of differential weathering of the source region. Analysis of grain roundness reveals that detrital zircon, rutile, and tourmaline in the upper quartz‐rich unit are typically more rounded than those in the underlying arkose and shale units. In contrast, detrital apatite grains are nearly all angular in the quartz‐rich unit but mostly rounded in the lower arkose and shale. Together, the detrital mineral provenance, whole‐rock geochemistry, and morphological data are consistent with recycling of the lower arkose and shale units of the Lalun Formation into the uppermost quartz‐rich unit, with the latter also receiving a component of first‐cycle detritus represented by angular detrital apatite. Our findings demonstrate that integrating the features of detrital minerals acquired during a sedimentary cycle (grain rounding and diversity of mineral assemblages) with features inherited from their ultimate source rocks (age, isotopic, and geochemical proxies) can assist in recognising sediment recycling in ancient strata.
AM to PM noise conversion in a cross‐coupled quadrature harmonic oscillator

We derive the dynamic equations governing the cross‐coupled quadrature oscillator, perturbed by noise, leading to an expression for the close‐in phase noise. The theory shows that a nonlinear coupling transconductance results in AM‐PM noise conversion close to the carrier, which increases with the coupling strength. A simple linear time‐domain model is employed to illustrate the results. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2006.
Validation of a FAST semi-submersible floating wind turbine numerical model with DeepCwind test data

There are global efforts in the offshore wind community to develop reliable floating wind turbine technologies that are capable of exploiting the abundant deepwater wind resource. These efforts require validated numerical simulation tools to predict the coupled aero-hydro-servo-elastic behavior of such systems. To date, little has been done in the public domain to validate floating wind turbine simulation tools. This work begins to address this problem by presenting the validation of a model constructed in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) floating wind turbine simulator FAST with 1/50th-scale model test data for a semi-submersible floating wind turbine system. The test was conducted by the University of Maine DeepCwind program at Maritime Research Institute Netherlands' offshore wind/wave basin, located in the Netherlands. The floating wind turbine used in the tests was a 1/50th-scale model of the NREL 5-MW horizontal-axis reference wind turbine with a 126 m rotor diameter. This turbine was mounted to the DeepCwind semi-submersible floating platform. This paper first outlines the details of the floating system studied, including the wind turbine, tower, platform, and mooring components. Subsequently, the calibration procedures used for tuning the FAST floating wind turbine model are discussed. Following this calibration, comparisons of FAST predictions and test data are presented that focus on system global and structural response resulting from aerodynamic and hydrodynamic loads. The results indicate that FAST captures many of the pertinent physics in the coupled floating wind turbine dynamics problem. In addition, the results highlight potential areas of improvement for both FAST and experimentation procedures to ensure accurate numerical modeling of floating wind turbine systems.
Computed tomographic evaluation of bone tunnel enlargement following single bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring autograft

The purpose of this study is to evaluate tibial and femoral tunnel diameter following single bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and correlation between tunnel enlargement and clinical outcome. Twelve patients who underwent primary arthroscopic single bundle ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft were included in prospective case series. Preoperative clinical evaluation was performed using international knee documentation committee (IKDC) subjective score and grade, Tegner knee score and Lysholm knee score. Computed tomography (CT) evaluation of the femoral and tibial tunnels were done on post-operative day (POD) 1 and at a mean follow up of 9 months (range 7-12 months) and were compared with functional scores. Our study shows significant tibial and femoral tunnel enlargement on CT scan at 9 months (range 7-12 months) postoperatively. All the clinical evaluation scales showed improvement postoperatively. The mean average femoral tunnel diameter increased significantly (p<0.001) from 8.17±0.57 to 9.08±0.660 (10%) and tibial tunnel diameter increased significantly (p<0.001) from 8.08±0.669 to 9.07±0.601 (11%) postoperatively at a mean follow up of 9 months (range 7-12 months). No statistically significant difference between tunnel enlargement and clinical values were found. In our current prospective CT based study, we conclude use of extracortical fixation of femoral tunnel with stronger fixation of the tibial tunnel, tunnel orientation and anatomic fixation close to the joint line along with less aggressive rehabilitation protocol with use of extension knee brace may result in minimization of tunnel widening with quadrupled hamstring autograft.
Isolation and immunogenicity of extracted outer membrane vesicles from Pseudomonas aeruginosa under antibiotics treatment conditions

Background and Objectives: Different types of antibiotics have been indicated to enhance the secretion of OMVs from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We aimed to investigate the effect of meropenem and amikacin antibiotics on inducing the secretion of OMVs and immunologic features in P. aeruginosa. Materials and Methods: The OMVs were prepared from P. aeruginosa under hypervesiculation condition (treatment with amikacin and meropenem), and extraction was carried out by the sequential ultracentrifugation. Physicochemical features of extracted OMVs were evaluated by electron microscopy and SDS-PAGE. To quantify antibody synthesis and function after immunization with OMV, we used ELISA, serum bactericidal activity, and opsonophagocytosis. Production of cytokines from splenocytes of immunized mice was measured with ELISA. Results: Specific-antibody IgG production, particularly IgG1 subclass, increased in mice primed with hypervesiculation-derived OMVs compared to normal condition-derived OMVs. Serum bactericidal activity and opsonophagocytosis of secreted antibody was enhanced in mice primed with hypervesiculation-derived OMVs. Investigation of cytokine production showed the upregulation of IL-8, IL-12, IL-17, and TNF-α and downregulation of IL-10. Conclusion: Based on our findings, OMVs production can be increased by treating P. aeruginosa with amikacin and meropenem antibiotics. Moreover, hypervesiculation-derived OMV scan possibly activate the humoral and cellular immune response more than normal OMVs.
Evolution of Explosive Strength Data in Youth Volleyball Players Before and After Pandemic

Study purpose. This study aims to verify if there are significant differences and which type of correlation is between anthropometric and jumping ability variables by testing a group (elite) of Italian volleyball players (under 16), just after a month of training, applying a specific protocol. Materials and methods. In all subjects, the following anthropometric and jumping ability parameters were assessed: height, weight, body mass index, height with a stretched arm (Reach1) and height with two extended arms (Reach2). The jumping ability was measured with the Squat jump (SJ) and Run-Up (RU) test. All data on anthropometric and jumping ability parameters were presented as mean and standard deviation (Mean ± SD). Results. The results of the jumping ability parameters (Squat Jump and Run-Up) showed significant differences between treatment initial-final: Run-Up with p = 0.000 and Squat Jump with p = 0.001; and these showed a higher correlation, especially the variables linked to the ability to jump, evident differences compared to the initial period of treatment. Conclusions. In high-level youth volleyball, the anthropometric and jumping ability profile is directly linked to the evaluation and continuous monitoring of physical qualities, and jumping ability becomes an important aspect for the control of performance.
Quality infrastructure improvement: using QFD to manage project priorities and project management resources

Purpose – A common difficulty for an information technology (IT) department is to focus resources (people) where they can deliver the greatest benefit for the efforts made. It sometimes happens that a bias develops where some departments insist that their projects are more critical than others and they demand not only that their projects be attended to immediately, but also that the most senior people be assigned to them. To better utilize resources, it makes sense to prioritize projects on their benefit contribution to internal and external customers, as well as to assign skill‐appropriate people to work on them. National City has applied QFD to help them in identifying and prioritizing the needs of their customers and then using these to evaluate each project for its benefit contribution and for its degree of complexity, which will help assign appropriate resources to the project.Design/methodology/approach – This paper will show how we customized the QFD process through the QFD Green Belt® training of .
Molecular detection, antibiogram, and risk factor analysis of Staphylococcus aureus from subclinical mastitis of goats in conventional and organized farms

Objectives: The goal of this study was to isolate, molecularly identify, and antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus, as well as to investigate risk factors for subclinical mastitis in the Jhenaidah and Chuadanga districts of Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 milk samples were collected from apparently healthy goats at various farms in the Jhenaidah and Chuadanga districts. To detect samples with subclinical mastitis (SCM), the California Mastitis Test (CMT) was done. S. aureus was isolated and identified from milk samples that tested positive for CMT using a combination of standard bacteriological examinations, biochemical tests, and PCR confirmation. The disc diffusion test was used to determine the antibiogram status of the isolates. The risk factors for SCM in goats were analyzed using a semi-structured questionnaire with thirteen variables. Results: Some characteristics were significantly associated with goat mastitis, including farm, breed, shed construction, floor surface condition, and farm adviser. The CMT identified 52 positive samples for SCM, with 73.07% (n = 38/52) suggesting the presence of the nuc gene. Antibiotic susceptibility testing revealed that the isolated S. aureus was totally resistant to the antibiotics Penicillin, Oxacillin, and Vancomycin (21%). On the other hand, Tetracycline, Gentamycin, Norfloxacin, and Levofloxacin were all susceptible to all isolates. Conclusion: SCM is a severe problem in goats in Jhenaidah and Chuadanga districts. To minimize the risk of SCM infection in goats, hygiene precautions can be followed, and education among goat farm owners and farmers can be improved. ARTICLE HISTORY
p57 Suppresses the Pluripotency and Proliferation of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells by Positively Regulating p53 Activation

Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent stem cells that have indefinite self-renewal capacities under appropriate culture conditions in vitro. The pluripotency maintenance and proliferation of these cells are delicately governed by the concert effect of a complex transcriptional regulatory network. Herein, we discovered that p57Kip2 (p57), a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor canonically inhibiting cell proliferation, played a role in suppressing the pluripotency state of mouse ESCs (mESCs). p57 knockdown significantly stimulated the expressions of core pluripotency factors NANOG, OCT4, and SOX2, while p57 overexpression inhibited the expressions of these factors in mESCs. In addition, consistent with its function in somatic cells, p57 suppressed mESC proliferation. Further analysis showed that p57 could interact with and contribute to the activation of p53 in mESCs. In conclusion, the present study showed that p57 could antagonize the pluripotency state and the proliferation process of mESCs. This finding uncovers a novel function of p57 and provides new evidence for elucidating the complex regulatory of network of mESC fate.
Effects of Shariah Supervisory Board Characteristics on Credit Risk of Islamic Banks

The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the effective characteristics (i.e. size, independence, female board, meeting frequency and remuneration) of Shariah supervisory Board (SSB) and its effects on the credit risk of Islamic banks (IBs). The study based on 504 Islamic bank-year observations from 56 banks in 18 countries between 2009 and 2017. The findings suggest that the SSB in Islamic banks with smaller size, the lower composition of female directors and higher remunerations are more likely to have lower credit risk. However, no evidence suggests that SSB with more independent directors and higher meeting frequency reduce the credit risk in Islamic banks. These findings will be of potential interest to policymakers and professionals in strengthening the role of SSB in Islamic banks. Moreover, the countries represented in this study have made significant contributions to the infrastructures of Islamic financial institutions around the world. Finally, the study outcome might also serve as another model for countries which seek to strengthen the role of SSB in managing IBs credit risk.
Helminth Fauna of Scomberomorus Sierra (Actinopterygii: Scombridae) in Southeastern Gulf of California, Mexico

Summary From January to May 2015, a sample of 50 individuals of the Pacific sierra Scomberomorus sierra Jordan and Starks, 1895 captured off Mazatlán (southeastern Gulf of California, Mexico) were reviewed for helminths. A total of 6, 255 parasitic worms belonging to 11 species (9 in adult stage and 2 larvae) were obtained. Trematoda was the best represented group with 6 species of Didymozoidae Monticelli, 1888 and 1 of Bucephalidae Poche, 1907. In addition, 2 monogenean species and 2 of Nematoda were collected. In this study, the first molecular sequences for didymozoid species in Mexico were generated, and for Glomeritrema sp. at worldwide level. The most prevalent species were Didymocylindrus sp. (92 %) and Didymocystis scomberomori (MacCallum & MacCallum, 1916) (88 %), whereas the monogenean Thoracocotyle crocea MacCallum, 1913 reached the highest value of mean intensity (75.2). The coincidence between the helminthological composition established in our study and that reported for the same scombrid in 4 localities from the Mexican South Pacific (sharing 10 species) suggests that this group of species persistently parasitize S. sierra throughout its distribution along the Mexican Pacific coast; furthermore, due to the richness of didymozoids and the affinity of Thoracocotylidae species for S. sierra, both groups can be considered typical parasites of this fi sh.
Comparative investigation on the orthotropic viscoelastic properties of wood during cooling and heating variations

ABSTRACT Differences in the orthotropic viscoelastic properties of Chinese fir wood (Cunninghamia lanceolata) during cooling and heating variations were investigated in the temperature range between −120°C and 25°C. The stiffness and damping of the longitudinal (L), radial (R), and tangential (T) specimens were determined for five equilibrium moisture content (EMC) levels ranging from 0.6% to 25.2%. Results showed that the tensile storage modulus (E′) values in the cooling run were lower than those in the heating run at each temperature, regardless of the grain orientation and EMC level. The absolute value of the changing rate of E′ (|ΔE′|) in the cooling run was more pronounced than that in the heating run. The values of |ΔE′| demonstrated an anisotropy at all EMC levels, while the |ΔE′| of L specimens were lower than that of transverse specimens. Compared to per unit temperature, per unit moisture content exerted more influence on the stiffness of specimens. The γ-relaxation was observed in the loss modulus (E′′) and loss factor (tanδ) temperature spectrum. The γ-relaxation peak temperature in the E″ temperature spectrum was lower than that in the tanδ spectrum. The γ-relaxation peak temperature in the cooling run was lower than that in the heating run, irrespective of the grain orientation. Furthermore, the γ-relaxation peak temperature shifted to a lower temperature range with an increasing amount of adsorbed water, independent of cooling and heating runs.
Failure to resolve loss and compromised mentalizing in female inpatients with major depressive disorder

ABSTRACT Attachment and mentalizing are central concepts in research on the etiology, course, and treatment of depression. The goal of this cross-sectional study was to clarify the unique value of these constructs in characterizing the presence, severity, and chronicity of depression. We examined 50 female inpatients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in comparison to 47 matched healthy controls regarding their attachment states of mind, mentalizing capacities, and clinical variables indicating depression severity and chronicity (e.g. illness duration, number of hospitalizations). In the group of depressed patients, unresolved attachment with regard to loss was significantly overrepresented. Dimensionally, patients were more disorganized and more insecure, whereas there was no difference on the dismissing-preoccupied dimension between the two groups. Mentalizing was significantly lower in patients than in healthy controls. Logistic regression analysis revealed attachment insecurity, mentalizing deficits, and unresolved loss to be incrementally relevant to predict MDD. Correlations with clinical parameters in the group of depressed patients showed positive associations between mentalizing deficits, attachment insecurity, and variables indicating illness chronicity. Our findings highlight the relevance of the inability to resolve or reappraise loss experiences in depressive states.
Urban Freeway Crash Analysis

Associations between the number of crashes and the severity of crashes with a long list of potentially contributing factors, such as geometric and operational characteristics and weather conditions, were investigated. Both aggregate and disaggregate databases with crash statistics were used. Severity was estimated with constants for the different impact (cost) of fatalities, injuries, and material damages. Noteworthy associations included the negative correlation with the speed limit (spots with lower speed limits have more, or more severe, crashes), existence of merge–diverge pavement markings (suggesting the possibility of an illegal driving maneuver), downhill grade sections, and curves. Several temporal variables such as months, days, or time of day with a higher frequency of crashes worked well in models, but those were findings of local interest. An important outcome of this analysis is the absence of any major correlation, which implies that crashes on the modern and mildly congested Attica Tollway in Greece are events largely attributable to driver behavior and other circumstances that cannot be accounted for by geometric, operational, or other temporal variables. Findings of this research suggest that fixed and temporal roadway characteristics and the presence of rain or wet pavements may explain (and likely contribute to) about 5% to 10% of the crashes and severity of crashes observed in 2004 and 2005 on the Attica Tollway. The 2006 report from the 100-Car Naturalistic Driving Study concluded that nearly 80% of all crashes involved driver inattention, lending support to the finding that roadway and environmental factors are relatively minor causes of crashes.
Women Empowerment and Skilled Birth Attendants among Women in Rural Ghana

Background A critical public health issue is maternal mortality. Around 810 women die per day from pregnancy and childbirth, with approximately 99 percent of these deaths recorded in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), more than half of these mortalities are registered. The situation is remarkably similar in Ghana, with maternal mortality standing at 319 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015. Methods Using data from 2014 Demographic and Health Surveys, the study examined the association between women empowerment and skilled birth attendance among women in rural Ghana. Results Women with medium decision-making (OR = 0.75, CI = 0.61, 0.93), low knowledge level (OR = 0.55, CI = 0.40, 0.76), high acceptance of wife beating (OR = 0.68, CI = 0.51, 0.90), with less than 4 ANC visits (OR = 0.25, CI = 0.19, 0.32), whose partner had higher education (OR = 1.96, CI = 1.05, 3.64), and who had a big problem with the distance getting to the health facility (OR = 0.63, CI = 0.50, 0.78) had a significant association with skilled birth attendants. Decision-making power, women's knowledge level, acceptance of wife beating, antenatal care visit, partner's education, getting medical help for self, and distance to health facility were seen to have a significant association with skilled birth attendants among women in Ghana. Conclusion Efforts to increase the current SBA should concentrate on the empowerment of women, male involvement in maternal health problems, women's education, and participation in the ANC. There is a need to review current policies, strategies, and services to improve maternal health conditions.
Space radiation effects on optoelectronic materials and components for a 1300 nm fiber optic data bus

The authors report energy-dependent proton and Co-60 test results and analysis assessing performance of In/sub 0.53/Ga/sub 0.47/As photodetectors and In/sub 0.71/Ga/sub 0.29/As/sub 0.61/P/sub 0.39/ laser diodes for satellite applications. Displacement damage degradation in the InGaAs photodetector is interpreted using DLTS. Novel calculations of the nonionizing energy loss (NIEL) for protons in InGaAs allow damage assessment using a general technique for evaluating displacement damage in orbit. Data are presented confirming the proton energy dependence of NIEL in a III-V material over the energy range of interest for spacecraft. Effects in optoelectronic devices due to total dose and ionization transients are also discussed. >