Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Capturing functional strategies and compositional dynamics in
vegetation demographic models

Abstract. Plant community composition influences carbon, water and energy fluxes at regional to global scales. Composition is a dynamic property of ecosystems, arising from complex feedbacks among the environment, disturbance, and plant physiology. Vegetation demographic models (VDMs) allow investigation of the effects of changing climate and disturbance regimes on vegetation composition and fluxes. Such investigation requires that the models can accurately resolve these feedbacks to simulate realistic composition. Vegetation in VDMs is composed of plant functional types (PFTs), which are specified according to plant traits. Defining PFTs is challenging due to large variability in trait observations within and between plant types and a lack of understanding of model sensitivity to these traits. Here we present an approach for developing PFT parameterizations that are connected to the underlying ecological processes determining forest composition in the mixed-conifer forest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, USA. We constrain multiple relative trait values between PFTs, as opposed to randomly sampling within the range of observations. An ensemble of PFT parameterizations are then filtered based on emergent forest properties meeting observation-based ecological criteria under alternate disturbance scenarios. A small ensemble of alternate PFT parameterizations is identified that produces plausible forest composition, and demonstrates variability in response to disturbance frequency and regional environmental variation. Retaining multiple PFT parameterizations allows us to quantify the uncertainty in forest responses due to variability in trait observations. Vegetation composition is a key emergent outcome from VDMs and our methodology provides a foundation for robust PFT parameterization across ecosystems.
Cytochrome Oxidase 2 (COX2), β-Tubulin (TUB) and Chitin Synthase Subunit 2 (CHS2) Expression in Pythium insidiosum Thai Strains

This study aimed to investigate the real-time fluctuation of temperature-sensitive gene expression in a Pythium insidiosum growing at human body temperature (37 ºC) when it can cause life-threatening disease, whereas its natural habitat is in agricultural water sources with lower temperature. Genes encoding cytochrome oxidase 2 (COX2), β-tubulin (TUB), and chitin synthase subunit 2 (CHS2) were tested for their expression at the infection temperature (37 ºC) and natural habitat temperature (27 ºC) using real-time RT-PCR. Sixteen strains of P. insidiosum, representing 3 phylogeographic preferences, were analyzed. The subculturing process at 27 ºC was repeated at least 2 - 3 cycles. The results showed that at 37 ºC, the COX2 was expressed 2.5-fold higher than that of 27 ºC (p = 0.0347) while the level of TUB and CHS2 mRNA disclosed indistinguishable profiles. These results suggested that these genes were suitable to be used as housekeeping genes for temperature-susceptible gene expression studies. This work was likely to be the 1st study examining the gene expression levels of the Thai strain of P. insidiosum under thermal stress conditions. Follow-up studies for the COX2 genes may useful to provide valuable insight into the pathogenesis, diagnostic, or therapeutic targets for further investigation.
Intentions to Use Vasectomy Contraception: Application of Theory Planned Behavior

In Indonesia, 8% of married men use a FP method, 3% use a modern FP method and 4% use a traditionalFP method/method. The percentage of married men who use condoms (3%) is higher than the percentagewho choose vasectomy (less than 1%). The study was conducted in the Madiun town administration usinga community-based cross-sectional study design. The town is found in East Java Province, Indonesia. Thetotal sample of this study is 323 married man with fixed disease sampling. The results showed that “attitude”(p=0.04) and “perceived behavioral control” (p=<0.01) are positive predictive factors of intention marriedman to chose vasectomy for contraception. This research has found the intention to limit the number ofchildren affected by attitudes. Married men who participated in this study had negative attitudes towardsvasectomy. In general, vasectomy is seen as one of the least preferred method of family planning and isassociated with fear and weakness.
Compound Fault Diagnosis for Gearbox Based Using of Euclidean Matrix Sample Entropy and One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network

Vibration signals of gearbox under different loads are sensitive to the existence of the fault and composite fault vibration signals are complex. Traditional fault diagnosis methods mostly rely on signal processing methods. It is difficult for signal processing methods to separate effective information from those fault signals. Therefore, traditional fault diagnosis methods are difficult to accurately identify those faults. In this paper, a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1-D CNN) intelligent diagnosis method with improved SoftMax function is proposed. Local mean decomposition (LMD) decomposes the signals into different physical fictions (PF). PFs are input into the matrix sample entropy based on Euclidean distance (MESE), and the PFs which best reflect fault characteristics are selected. Finally, the PFs by MESE are used to train the CNN to identify the faults of parallel-shaft gearbox. Experiment shows that MESE can quickly and accurately select the PFs with the most significant fault features. 1-D CNN can get nearly 100% recognition rate with less time and the CNN of SoftMax improved can effectively eliminate LMD endpoint effect. This method can successfully identify single faults, combination faults, and faults under different loads of the gearbox. Compared with other methods, this method has the characteristics of high efficiency, accuracy, and strong anti-interference. Therefore, it can effectively solve the problem of complex fault signal decomposition of gearbox and can diagnose the gearbox fault under different load operation. It has great significance for gearbox fault diagnosis in actual production.
Process Compatibility of Heavily Nitrogen Doped Layers Formed by Ion Implantation in Silicon Carbide Devices

Heavily doped layers were formed in 4H-SiC device epitaxial structures comprised of moderately doped n layer (channel) and heavily doped p+ layer (gate). The n+ regions were formed by local ion implantation of nitrogen followed by post-implantation annealing with graphite capping layer. It was shown that annealing at 1700 °C is required for complete activation of implanted impurities. The post-implantation anneals were found to have no significant effect on the moderately nitrogen doped channel layer. On the other hand it resulted in noticeable deterioration of electrical propertied of heavily doped epitaxial p+ layers leading to the increase of contact resistivity which has to be taken into account in design and processing of SiC devices.
Water-Yield Relationship and Vegetative Growth of Wonderful Young Pomegranate Trees under Deficit Irrigation Conditions in Southeastern Italy

This investigation was carried out through three successive seasons (2017, 2018, and 2019) on young pomegranate trees of the Wonderful cultivar to study the effect of four different irrigation treatments (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% of crop evapotranspiration—ETc) on vegetative growth and the water–yield relationship. The study was conducted in Foggia (Apulia region, Southern Italy), an agricultural area characterized by strong wind speeds and scarce water resources. The results showed the effects of the different irrigation levels and seasons on the vegetative growth and fruit yield characteristics. The cumulative trunk diameter, the annual shoot growth, the number of fruits per tree, and the yield decreased from the full water restitution (100% ETc) to the severe water restriction (25% ETc). The weight and the size of fruits decreased significantly with the restriction of water volumes applied to the crop. A linear relationship between water consumption and yield (R = 1.00 in 2018 and 1.21 in 2019; n = 12) was found. The water use efficiency (WUE) gave no statistical differences among irrigation treatments. The yield response factors (Ky: 1.06 in 2018 and 0.99 in 2019) showed the sensitivity of pomegranates to water deficits.
Full-body submillimeter-wave thermography for counter-pandemic applications

The COVID-19 pandemic has created massive socio-economic disruptions globally. As it is certain that this pandemic is not the last one that the World is to experience, there are ongoing massive efforts to strengthen the resilience of today's globalised economy against the effects of future pandemics. One such measure, which has deployed widely, is the use of infrared cameras to detect febrile persons at e.g. border crossings. However, infrared thermography suffers from a number of shortcomings, which lead to high sensitivity but very poor specificity of detection. In this paper we outline our proposed method of full-body sub-mm wave thermography. The method builds on the fact that most clothing materials are relatively transmissive to submm-waves, while the skin emissivity is high, giving access to full-body thermal images. Highly specific detection of fever is possible thanks to the human body's physiological response to infections. Initial results from a small number of febrile persons will be presented.
Effect of Ti Substitution for Mn on the Structure of LiNi0.5Mn1.5 − x Ti x O 4 and Their Electrochemical Properties as Lithium Insertion Material

The effect of Ti substitution for Mn on the structure and electrochemical properties of the LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5-x Ti x O 4 was studied. The LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5-x Ti x O 4 (x = 0-1.0) was successfully synthesized at 900°C by solid-state reaction method. Additional annealing was used for the ordering of transition metals in octahedral sites. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and selected-area electron diffraction study clearly showed that Ti substitution leads to the disordering of the transition metals and consequently lowers the symmetry from primitive simple cubic structure (P4 3 32) to face-centered spinel (Fd3m). Electron diffraction patterns of the LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5-x Ti x O 4 showed stacking faults which came from the localized incorporation of Ti atoms in the lattice. LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5-x Ti x O 4 exhibited higher operating voltages, faster lithium ion diffusion, and better rate capability than Ti-free LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5 O 4 confirmed by electrochemical tests including galvanostatic intermittent titration technique measurement. In addition, ex situ XRD data of the delithiated LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5-x Ti x O 4 (x = 0, 0.3, and 0.5) showed that phase transition was suppressed with increasing Ti content. A large amount of Ti substitution in LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5-x Ti x O 4 , however, exhibited low discharge capacity, which would be due to the blocking migration pathway of electrons by the Ti 4+ (d°) ions in octahedral sites.
A Power‐Challenging Theory of Society, or a Conservative Mindset? Upward and Downward Conspiracy Theories as Ideologically Distinct Beliefs

Even though conspiracy theories are diverse, they are typically construed as a homogeneous phenomenon. Based on classic theorizations of conspiracy theories by Popper (1945; 2002) and Moscovici (1987), we propose to distinguish between belief in upward conspiracy theories (i.e., targeting relatively powerful groups) and downward conspiracy theories (i.e., targeting relatively powerless groups). The former are theorized as power-challenging beliefs and the latter are theorized as being underpinned by conservative ideology. Across three studies conducted in Belgium (Total N = 2363), we show that these two types of conspiracy beliefs indeed relate differently to power-challenging attitudes (i.e., political extremism, feelings of leadership breakdown) and conservative ideology. Specifically, upward conspiracy beliefs were characterized by a U-shaped relationship with political orientation (i.e., an “extremism” bias), and a strong relationship with feelings of leadership breakdown. By contrast, downward conspiracy beliefs were strongly associated with conservative ideology. Both types of conspiracy beliefs were, however, positively correlated. ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Historical Variability and Lifecycles of North Atlantic Midlatitude Cyclones Originating in the Tropics

North Atlantic tropical and post‐tropical cyclones impact midlatitude regions, but the inhomogeneous observational record of the latter stages of tropical cyclones precludes many climatological analyses. The frequency of tropical‐origin storms basin‐wide is projected to increase under anthropogenic climate change, so establishing confidence in our knowledge of their historical variability and lifecycles—against which climate model simulations may be evaluated—is important. We used a Lagrangian feature‐tracking algorithm to identify tropical cyclones that impacted Northeast North America and Europe in seven global reanalysis data sets, distinguishing systems that retained warm‐core structures or underwent warm seclusion from those that underwent extratropical transition, acquiring cold‐core, frontal structures. Over the last four decades, ∼25% and ∼10% of tropical‐origin cyclones made landfall across Northeast North America and Europe, respectively, as warm‐core systems, with, on average, higher wind speeds than cold‐core systems. Historical warm‐core and cold‐core landfalls also exhibit distinct tracks, likely responding to differing steering flow and midlatitude conditions.
In-silico study to identify the pathogenic single nucleotide polymorphisms in the coding region of CDKN2A gene

Background: CDKN2A, encoding two important tumor suppressor proteins p16 and p14, is a tumor suppressor gene. Mutations in this gene and subsequently the defect in p16 and p14 proteins lead to the downregulation of RB1/p53 and cancer malignancy. To identify the structural and functional effects of mutations, various powerful bioinformatics tools are available. The aim of this study is the identification of high-risk non-synonymous single nucleotide variants in the CDKN2A gene via bioinformatics tools. Materials and Methods: Among the identified polymorphisms in this gene, 353 missense variants are retrieved from the national center for biotechnology information/single nucleotide polymorphism database (NCBI/dbSNP). Then, the pathogenicity of missense variants are considered using different bioinformatics tools. The stability of these mutant proteins, conservation of amino acids and the secondary and tertiary structural changes are analyzed by bioinformatics tools. After the identification of high-risk mutations, the changes in the hydrophobicity of high-risk amino acid substitutions are considered. Results: Deleterious single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were screened step by step using the bioinformatics tools. The results obtained from the set of bioinformatics tools identify high-risk mutations in CDKN2A gene. Conclusion: 18 high-risk mutations including L16R/Q, G23D/R/S, L32P, N42K, G55D, G67D/R, P81R, H83R, G89D/S, A102E, G101R, G122R, and V126D were identified. According to the previous experimental studies, the association of L16R, G23D/R/S, L32P, G67R, H83R, G89D, G101R, and V126D amino acid substitutions with various cancers has been confirmed.
Using critical media literacy and youth-led research to promote the sociopolitical development of Black youth: Strategies from “Our Voices”

Abstract This paper examines the utility of youth participatory action research (YPAR) and critical media literacy as strategies to promote the sociopolitical development (SPD) of Black youth. We use the case example of Our Voices, an afterschool program implemented with Black high school students in which participants analyzed the representation of Black characters in television and developed action to resist historical stereotypes. We situate Our Voices in SPD theory to demonstrate how approaches from YPAR and critical media literacy can be used to promote Black youth’s analysis of racial issues, agency in making social change, and sociopolitical action. We also highlight the utility of YPAR and critical media literacy programs as opportunity structures for youth to receive resources and mentorship as they engage as advocates in their community. We conclude with lessons learned from the implementation of Our Voices and with recommendations for research and practice with Black youth.
Interaction of automated driving systems with pedestrians: challenges, current solutions, and recommendations for eHMIs

ABSTRACT The conventional form of traffic interaction undergoes a notable change with the integration of automated driving systems as a new road user, into the public roads. This may be more challenging during the transition phase, while manual-driven vehicles are still on the road, and the road infrastructure is not fully ready for merging such vehicles into the traffic patterns. Therefore, developing a robust interaction method is crucial to ensure the safety of those users interacting with automated driving systems and to ensure the efficiency of these systems on the road. For this purpose, the interaction of automated driving systems with pedestrians, as one of the most vulnerable road user groups, is investigated in this paper. Previous studies have shown the necessity for a comprehensive understanding of pedestrian behaviours and intentions, their responses to different stimuli on the road, the factors influencing their decisions during the interaction, and various external communication techniques among road users. As a result, a wide range of factors related to the communication environment, pedestrian characteristics, and existing communication methods have been found to be significant in the decision-making process of pedestrians.
Flexible Work Arrangements and Work-Family Conflict: A Systematic Literature Review

The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has essentially led to the closure of many businesses worldwide With the increasing number of viruses in every part of the world, there is a need for flexible work arrangements to maintain the operations Somehow, managing workloads using these arrangements have also affected work-family conflict during a pandemic situation Plus, there is a dearth in the literature of flexible work arrangements in the context of work-family conflict Thus, the purposes of this review are to investigate how these factors are related to work interference with family (WIF), and family-interference with work (FIW), and its outcomes, such as work-life balance, well-being, mental health, turnover intentions, satisfaction, and others The reviewed articles were obtained from three main databases;Web of Science, Scopus, and Science Direct from the year 2000 until 2020 Keywords including "flexibility work arrangement," "flexible," "work arrangement," “schedule flexibility,” “work hours,” “schedule,” "work-family conflict,” “family-work conflict,” “work interference with family” and “family interference with work” were managed to identify 31 articles Also, this systematic review was conducted to collect the findings on the relationship of the above domains, which can be used by businesses to adapt to the new normal Several recommendations were proposed to conduct further study, especially in research design, method, and measurements © 2021 Karadeniz Technical University All rights reserved
Test Suite Reduction and Prioritization Framework in Regression Testing

Most of the test cases minimization reduced test cases during regression testing to generate new test suite to cover the same software requirements.The objective of this paper is to present new framework that integrate the idea of minimization and prioritization.Hence, reduction and prioritization able to reduce test cases based on the statements covered by the previous test cases to avoid redundancy.Beginning from the reduction of the test cases, followed by weighted prioritizationaccording to their usefulness.The framework was tested using sample test suite and the results obtained shown increases on the average percentage of faults detection (APFD). Future plan is to test on the larger size of test suite.
The roles of student engagement motivations in learning and managing.

The purpose of this study is to explore how the combined influence of intrinsic motivation and extrinsic one on the engagement about behavioral, emotional, and cognitive of university students to bring academic achievements. To do this, an experimental questionnaire is designed to collect data from Vietnamese students in Danang and employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to estimate the relationships among proposed variables. The results from 393 samples indicated that intrinsic motivation is the crucial element stimulating their efforts and engagement to obtain learning success. In contrast, extrinsic motivation is found to not bring a positive influence on the cognitive engagement of students. Therefore, this is an important research result that contributes to the theoretical foundation of student engagement as well as makes sense for the management of higher education
Clinical evaluation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic pit and fissure sealants among 7-10 year old school children: a split mouth study design

Introduction: The study was done to compare the effectiveness of hydrophobic and hydrophilic pit and fissure sealant retention among 7-10 year old school children. Material and Methods: The present split mouth randomized trial was conducted on the occlusal surfaces of permanent first mandibular molars to compare and assess the retention along with other outcome variables like colour match, marginal discolouration, marginal adaptation, anatomic form, postoperative sensitivity, caries formation and surface roughness properties of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic pit and fissure sealants at 3rd and 6th month. The data was compiled and analyzed using SPSS software and results were generated. Results: In the present study among the 50 restorations in the hydrophobic pit and fissure sealants (Group I), 48 (96%) restorations were retained at the end of third month and 45(90%) were retained at the end of sixth month. Among the 50 restorations in the hydrophilic pit and fissure sealants (Group II), 49(98%) restorations were retained at the end of third month, and 46(92%) at the end of sixth month were retained. There was no significant difference in the number of completely retained restorations at the end of six months (p = 1.00) among both the groups. The assessment of all the other outcome variables between both the interventions showed that the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The study concluded that the hydrophilic pit and fissure sealant was similar to the hydrophobic pit and fissure sealant in terms of retention, colour match, marginal discolouration, marginal adaptation, anatomic form and surface roughness properties with. Keywords Pit and fissure sealants; Moisture tolerant; 7-10 years; School children; Mandibular teeth.