Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Essay: Making the most of recent advances in freshwater mussel propagation and restoration

Propagating and releasing freshwater mussels (Unionida) into the wild can contribute substantially to conservation and perhaps ecosystem restoration, but poorly conceived projects can waste money and public good will, and harm mussel populations and ecosystems. Moving from vague, emotional reactions about mussel restoration to more rigorous discussions and analyses can help focus efforts to where they do the most good. We suggest that: (i) projects to restore mussels for conservation goals to sites where known environmental problems have been eliminated or mitigated have good prospects for success; (ii) projects to restore mussels for conservation goals to sites where known environmental problems have not been eliminated or mitigated have poor prospects for success; (iii) projects to restore mussels for conservation goals to sites in the common situation in which the status of environmental problems is unknown have unknown prospects for success, but may be valuable as scientific experiments, if project performance is monitored properly; (iv) the value of population augmentation as a conservation tool is uncertain, and needs better theoretical and empirical analysis; (v) assisted migration of mussels as a conservation tool is controversial, and should be discussed thoroughly before we reach crises in which it is rejected or carried out carelessly; (vi) projects to restore ecosystem services face more stringent criteria for success than conservation projects, and some such projects being discussed seem unlikely to succeed. Monitoring data on how restoration projects perform typically are inadequately collected, reported, disseminated, and used to improve practice. This could be improved by setting up a clearinghouse to collect, hold, and disseminate data; providing training to restorationists; and opening conversations between restorationists and data managers and statisticians.
Realisasi Perencanaan Dan Pelaksanaan Tata Kelola Keuangan Pemerintah Desa

This research is aimed to find out Village Financial Management in Indonesia. Descriptive qualitative research applied to analyzed primary and secondary data. The data were collected through interview and documentation technique. The data were analyzed by collecting, reducing, presenting data, concluding and verifying so the researcher can draw the final conclusion. The data validity checked by triangulation techniques and member checks. The results indicate that the management of village finances as a whole was not in accordance with the regulations. In the implementation stage, the village government has lower creativity in managing village finances.
SCRATCH: A Scalable Discrete Matrix Factorization Hashing Framework for Cross-Modal Retrieval

In this paper, we present a novel supervised cross-modal hashing framework, namely Scalable disCRete mATrix faCtorization Hashing (SCRATCH). First, it utilizes collective matrix factorization on original features together with label semantic embedding, to learn the latent representations in a shared latent space. Thereafter, it generates binary hash codes based on the latent representations. During optimization, it avoids using a large $n\times n$ similarity matrix and generates hash codes discretely. Besides, based on different objective functions, learning strategy, and features, we further present three models in this framework, i.e., SCRATCH-o, SCRATCH-t, and SCRATCH-d. The first one is a one-step method, learning the hash functions and the binary codes in the same optimization problem. The second is a two-step method, which first generates the binary codes and then learns the hash functions based on the learned hash codes. The third one is a deep version of SCRATCH-t, which utilizes deep neural networks as hash functions. The extensive experiments on two widely used benchmark datasets demonstrate that SCRATCH-o and SCRATCH-t outperform some state-of-the-art shallow hashing methods for cross-modal retrieval. The SCRATCH-d also outperforms some state-of-the-art deep hashing models.
THE INFLUENCE OF JOB SATISFACTION, WORK ENVIRONMENT, INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPENSATION TOWARD JOB STRESS AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

This study aims to reveal and to analyze the influence of job satisfaction, work environment, individual characteristics and compensation toward job stress and employee performance of minerals and metals manufacturing sector in East Kalimantan. The sample is drawn from members of 120 minerals and metals manufacturing sector companies which represented by 1 employee whose position as a manager. Data processing uses structural equation modeling which obtained 7 acceptable hypotheses and 2 rejected hypotheses.7 accepted hypotheses are: (1) Job satisfaction significantly and negatively relates to job stress. (2) Work environment significantly and negatively relates to job stress. (3) Individual characteristic significantly and negatively relates to job stress. (4) Compensation significantly and negatively relates to job stress. (5) Job satisfaction significantly and positively influences employee performance. (6) Compensation positively and significantly influences the employee performance. (7) Job stress negatively and significantly influences the employee performance. Furthermore, the two rejected hypotheses are: (1) The work environment is not a significant influence on employee performance. (2) Individual characteristics do not significantly affect the employee performance.
Dynamics and organization of actin-labelled granules as a rapid transport mode of actin cytoskeleton components in Foraminifera

Abstract. Recent advances in fluorescent imaging facilitate actualistic studies on organisms used for palaeoceanographic reconstructions. Observations of cytoskeleton organization and dynamics in living foraminifera foster understanding of morphogenetic and biomineralization principles. This paper describes the organisation of a foraminiferal actin cytoskeleton using in vivo staining based on fluorescent SiR-actin. Surprisingly, the most distinctive feature in the organisation of actin in Foraminifera is the prevalence of actin-labelled granules (ALGs) within pseudopodial structures. Fluorescent signal obtained from granules dominate over dispersed signal from the actin meshwork. Actin-labelled granules are small (around 1 µm in diameter) actin-rich organelles demonstrating a wide range of motility behaviours from almost stationary oscillating around certain points to exhibiting rapid motion. These structures are present both in Globothalamea (Amphistegina, Ammonia) and Tubothalamea (Quinqueloculina). They are found to be active in all kinds of pseudopodial ectoplasmic structures, including granuloreticulopodia, globopodia, and lamellipodia, as well as within the endoplasm itself. Two hypotheses regarding their function are proposed: (1) They are involved in endocytosis and intracellular transport of different kinds of cargo; (2) They transport prefabricated and/or recycled actin fibres to the sites where they are needed. These hypothesis are not mutually exclusive. The first hypothesis is based on the presence of similar actin structures in fungi, fungi-like protists and some plant cells. The later hypothesis is based on the assumption that actin granules are analogous to tubulin paracrystals responsible for efficient transport of tubulin. Actin patches transported in that manner are most likely involved in maintaining shape, rapid reorganization, and elasticity of pseudopodial structures, as well as in adhesion to the substrate. Finally, our comparative studies suggest that a large proportion of actin-labelled granules probably represent fibrillar vesicles and elliptical fuzzy coated vesicles often identified in TEM images. Correlative fluorescent electron microscopic observations are proposed to verify this interpretation.
BEHAVIOUR OF ROUTING PROTOCOLS IN MOBILE AD HOC NETWORKS INVESTIGATED FOR EMERGENCY AND RESCUE SITUATION IN INDIA

Mobile Ad hoc Networks are open, shared, dynamic and self-organized networks. These distinct nature lead to efficient use in emergency and recue scenarios where the sharing of information is necessary. In order to share information within the network, a proper routing protocol is required to establish routes between nodes. This article discusses which of the routing protocols such as reactive or proactive has better performance in such scenario. In order to implement the test bed, we choose a real area in Uttarakhand state, India where the disaster occurred recently hence so many civilizations had vanished due to lack of communication and failure in recovery. Our aim is to choose an optimum routing protocol that is correct and used for efficient route establishment between nodes so that message could be delivered on time without loss and it will be implemented and used in future based on the model that we propose.
The hepato- protective Effect of Stem Cells and Levamisole against Carbontetrachloride induced Liver Fibrosis

This study designed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of stem cells only or stem cells and levamisole on experimentally Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage by evaluation of haematological parameters, biochemical parameters, immunological parameters and histopathological findings. Sixty (60) Wister rats were divided into four groups with 15 animals in each group. Group (1): normal group. Group (2): rats injected with CCL4 (0.2ml/100gm) s/c twice a week for 9 weeks. Group (3): rats injected with CCL4 then given MSCs (3x106cell) I/v once a week for 4 weeks. Group (4): rats injected with CCL4 then given levamisole (2.5mg/kg) three successive days for 4 weeks and stem cells (MSCs) (3x106cell) I/v once a week for 4 weeks. Results showed that injection of CCL4 lead to significant increase in activity of hepatic enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP) and Bilirubin level while it decreased serum total protein, albumin, IL6, Phagocytic index, Phagocytic %, IgG and IgM. While after treatment with stem cells only or stem cells and levamisole lead to significant decrease in activity of hepatic enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP) and Bilirubin level while it increased serum total protein, albumin, IL6, Phagocytic index, Phagocytic %, IgG and IgM.
Plasmonic Fiber-Optic Photothermal Anemometers With Carbon Nanotube Coatings

We propose and demonstrate an ultra-sensitive plasmonic fiber-optic hot-wire anemometer. This instrument comprises a highly tilted fiber Bragg grating-assisted surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor, which is coated with carbon nanotubes as the photothermal conversion element. The carbon nanotubes on the sensor surface efficiently convert light from the heating laser, of which wavelength matched to the SPR window, into heat, thereby setting the sensor in an elevated temperature state. Air flow draws away surface heat, thus inducing both a strong SPR wavelength shift and power modulation. Using this anemometer, we experimentally achieve a dynamic range of 0.05 to 0.65 m/s for wind speed measurement. Furthermore, we demonstrate real-time monitoring of wind speed by measuring the intensity of the heating laser. This sensor is simple and robust in structure. It has a wide range of potential applications in both scientific research and industrial production.
Data mining of small sample times series on detection non-stationarity properties

Abstract In this paper, a Data Mining of real times series data using Self-correlation Coefficients is investigated. The standard KPSS method was performed on real Time Series Data, in an attempt to experimentally investigate and establish the connection between small Time Series data and hidden information relating to the properties of non-stationary Time Series. The aim of this paper is to resolve this problem using a Kernel practice algorithm which is based on the extraction of Self Correlation Coefficients (SCC) combining with a non-parametric spectral density approach. In this way, the SCC is applied as suitable filter which transforms the spectral coefficients of the FFT non-parametric procedure in a parametric one such as AR. The proposed method has yielded correct classification scores in the range of versus to AR model in the small samples.
Mathematical Modeling of Postcombustion in an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)

Numerical modeling was used to study the capability of postcombustion in an electric arc furnace (EAF) equipped with virtual lance burners. The CO flow rate at the molten bath surface was estimated using the off-gas data obtained close to the outlet of an EAF. Then, the effect of the secondary oxygen flow rate on postcombustion was studied. The results show a CO flow rate of 0.6 kg·s−1 and 0.8 kg·s−1 for operation modes of burner and burner + lancing. Increase of the secondary oxygen flow rates of 60% and 70% result in 17% and 7% increase in the postcombustion ratio (PCR) for the burner and burner lancing modes, respectively.
Current status of the controlled atmosphere storage in Nigeria

Controlled atmosphere (CA) storage of food crops was introduced to Nigeria in 1978 in co-operative agreement between Snamprogetti/Assoreni of Italy and the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI). Collaborative research between Assoreni and NSPRI from 1979-1981, and by NSPRI from 1982 to date on experimental, pilot, and commercial scales has shown that this technology, using nitrogen (N2), gives excellent results in preserving quality of dry grains during long-term storage under Nigeria's ambient conditions. Special features observed included the considerable reduction in moisture condensation (that leads to large-scale losses when conventional metal silos are used for grain storage in the humid tropics where there are wide diurnal fluctuations in temperature), protection of operators from hazards of toxic chemicals, absence of residues in stored crops, control of insects, reduction of fungal loads, longer retention of seed viability than in normal ambient storage, longer retention of biochemical quality, and maintenance of organoleptic characteristics of the grains during storage. Yellow maize, sorghum, rice and cowpea retained their quality after storage over four years. The technology was also shown to be effective in preserving the quality of cocoa, an oilseed and the major cash crop in Nigeria. Its possible application for groundnuts has also been initiated. Controlled atmosphere technology has now been developed to a level where it can be used commercially for long-term grain storage in Nigeria. The Journal of Food Technology in Africa Volume 6 Number 1 (January-March 2001), pp. 30-36
Intragenomic variability and extended sequence patterns in the mutational signature of ultraviolet light

Significance Mutational signatures have emerged as essential tools in cancer genomics, providing clinically relevant insights as well as accurate background models needed when assessing signals of selection in cancer. Here, we observe that the mutational signature of ultraviolet (UV) light varies across chromatin states, highlighting a previously unappreciated aspect of mutational signatures. Our results imply that locally derived, rather than genome-wide or exome-wide, signatures are more accurate, which is of relevance in situations such as cancer driver gene detection, where correct modelling of signatures and expected mutation rates is critical. We also show that incorporation of longer contextual patterns into the signature further improves modeling of UV mutations. Mutational signatures can reveal properties of underlying mutational processes and are important when assessing signals of selection in cancer. Here, we describe the sequence characteristics of mutations induced by ultraviolet (UV) light, a major mutagen in several human cancers, in terms of extended (longer than trinucleotide) patterns as well as variability of the signature across chromatin states. Promoter regions display a distinct UV signature with reduced TCG > TTG transitions, and genome-wide mapping of UVB-induced DNA photoproducts (pyrimidine dimers) showed that this may be explained by decreased damage formation at hypomethylated promoter CpG sites. Further, an extended signature model encompassing additional information from longer contextual patterns improves modeling of UV mutations, which may enhance discrimination between drivers and passenger events. Our study presents a refined picture of the UV signature and underscores that the characteristics of a single mutational process may vary across the genome.
Off-set top pixel electrode configuration

FIELD: physics. SUBSTANCE: multilayer electronic structure comprising a substrate bearing at least three conducting layers, adjacent ones of said conducting layers being separated by a dielectric layer, a first one of said conducting layers forming drain and source electrodes of a thin film transistor (TFT) for driving a pixel of an active matrix optoelectronic device, an intermediate second one of said conducting layers forming a gate electrode of said transistor and a first plate of a capacitor for storing charge to maintain an electrical state of said active matrix pixel, and a third one of said conducting layers forming a pixel electrode as a second plate of said capacitor, wherein said pixel electrode is laterally positioned such that it is offset in a vertical direction from said gate electrode and such that it overlaps in a vertical direction with said first plate and at least a gate electrode of another thin film transistor for driving a neighbouring pixel of the active matrix optoelectronic device. EFFECT: improved operating characteristics of the device, such as high diffusion capacitance. 5 cl, 7 dwg
Evaluation of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Level of Stroke Patients in Osun State, South-Western Nigeria

Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Oxidative stress which is as a result of increased activity of free radicals and decreased antioxidant mechanism plays a major role in the pathogenesis of stroke. This study determined the plasma level of malondialdehyde (MDA), a marker of lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress and enzymatic Antioxidants namely, superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and Catalase (CAT) in sixty stroke patients of both sexes attending Wesley Guide Hospital, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ilesa, Osun State. An equal number of healthy subjects were used as control. The result of this study revealed a significantly (p < 0.05) high plasma level of MDA in stroke patients when compared with the control subjects. Plasma level of SOD in stroke patients was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than the control subjects while plasma GPx and CAT level were found to be significantly lower (p < 0.05) in stroke patients than the control subjects. The result of the study indicated high level of lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress in stroke patients and high degree of free radicals presence as indicated by the high level of SOD.
Impact de la densification sur les coûts des infrastructures et services publics

This article analyzes the impact of density, measured alternatively by buildings footprint and urbanized lands, and urban forms (urbanized area, Gini index and average distance between two inhabitants) on current and capital expenditures at the municipality level for 10 French urban areas in 2015. We show that densification generally leads to a decrease in public spending but that its effects are heterogeneous and complex according to urban form. The benefits of densification for current expenditures, and in a lesser extent for capital expenditures, mainly concern central areas and low-density municipalities with a central town.
Quantum formation of black holes and wormholes in the gravitational collapse of a dust shell.

Quantum-mechanical model of self-gravitating dust shell is considered. To clarify the relation between classical and quantum spacetime which the shell collapse form, we consider various time slicing on which quantum mechanics is developed. By considering the static time slicing which corresponds to an observer at a constant circumference radius, we obtain the wave functions of the shell motion and the discrete mass spectra which specify the global structures of spherically symmetric spacetime formed by the shell collapse. It is found that wormhole states are forbidden when the rest mass is comparable with Plank mass scale due to the zero-point quantum fluctuations.
Impact of Fibromyalgia on the Quality of Life of Patients in Brazil

Background: The use of specific evaluation instruments in research demonstrates the reliability of criteria and reliability of the results, giving significance to the context. Methods: Through a search of an online database (LILACS, MEDLINE and SCIELO). Results: This systematic review selected 6 research articles that used FIQ as a collection instrument and presented the results in a total score. It was identified the predominance of research in the southern region, and the quality of life of fibromyalgia patients is significantly reduced for all samples analyzed. Conclusions: There is a need for research and qualified professionals throughout the country to meet the needs of this complex clinical picture. Keywords—Fibromyalgia, Quality of life, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire.
Search relevant retrieval on indonesian translation hadith document using query expansion and smoothing probabilistic model

Hadith are words, deeds, decrees and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad SAW which are used as the basis for Islamic Shari’a law after the Qur’an. Currently there are many websites that provide information about hadith to facilitate users in the process of hadith learning or what we usually know as Information Retrievel (IR), such as the Lidwa Pustaka website. Basically, IR provides a search box for users to enter queries that reflect the user’s information needs. The hadith search process on Lidwa Pustaka uses exact string matching method, which in the process of searching the hadith to the user’s query must be the same as the hadith document in order per word (term), so that for partial matching search (matching the query in each word without sequential) can’t be done yet. In addition, the writing of synonyms or variant strings that differ in Indonesian hadith translations, such as (al-khomru) are written as “khamar”, “khamer”, “khamr” or “minuman keras”, making the process of the hadith search less precise. Therefore, this study aims to improve the search system for the hadith, using the approach of query expansion and smoothing probability models, namely Jelinerk-Mercer Smoothing, Dirichlet Smoothing and Absolute Discounting Smoothing. The use of query expansion and smoothing probability models in this study resulted in Mean Average Precision ALL (MAP ALL) values in all hadith documents, Mean Average Precision@30 and the highest recall value of 30 compared to other methods, such as exact matching method for Lidwa Pustaka, Latent Semantic Indexing, Probability Model and Cosine Similarity.
Presidential congruence and happiness: the role of extreme political views

ABSTRACT Previous literature has demonstrated that individuals in the US report greater happiness when the president is of the same party that the individual identifies with. It has likewise been demonstrated that individuals with more extreme political views, be they liberal or conservative, report higher happiness than those with moderate political views. This article demonstrates that the relationship between these two dimensions and happiness is not separable. In fact, congruence with the president, in terms of party and ideology, matters the most for those with extreme political views. This is demonstrated by estimation of the interaction effect between political extremism and measures of presidential congruence.