Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Vibration frequency of thick functionally graded material cylindrical shells with fully homogeneous equation and third-order shear deformation theory under thermal environment

The effects of third-order shear deformation theory and varied shear correction coefficient on the vibration frequency of thick functionally graded material cylindrical shells with fully homogeneous equation under thermal environment are investigated. The nonlinear coefficient term of displacement field of third-order shear deformation theory is included to derive the fully homogeneous equation under free vibration of functionally graded material cylindrical shells. The determinant of the coefficient matrix in dynamic equilibrium differential equations under free vibration can be represented into the fully fifth-order polynomial equation, thus the natural frequency can be found. Two parametric effects of environment temperature and functionally graded material power law index on the natural frequency of functionally graded material thick cylindrical shells with and without the nonlinear coefficient term of displacement fields are computed and investigated.
Strategies for Developing Modern Administrators’ Change Leadership at Mahamakut Buddhist University

This mixed methods research has main objectives consisting of investigating the components and creating strategies for the development of change leadership in the modern age among the administrators of Mahamakut Buddhist University. The sample consisted of administrators, teachers, and officers working in Mahamakut Buddhist University. Based on the implications of Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) table for sample size allocation, a total of 262 samples were recruited. The quality of the research instruments can be verified by the content validity and reliability with an IOC of between 0.80 - 1.00 and a reliability of 0.98. The current existing condition of the change leadership for both the overall and the itemized analysis was found to be at a “Moderate level”. The strategies for the development of change leadership in the modern age among the administrators of Mahamakut Buddhist University had consisted of the following: 1) six measures for participation at work, 2) seven measures for collective vision, 3) six measures for the promotion of Wisdom exercises, 4) five measures for incentive and inspiration creation, and 5) six measures for promotion of teamwork.
Salience, Credibility and Legitimacy in a Rapidly Shifting World of Knowledge and Action

We are in a rapidly changing world where new dynamics are stressing the knowledge-action landscape: a greater understanding that cross-scale interactions are critical; increasing pressure to more fully address issues of equity in sustainable development challenges; rapidly transforming digital technologies; and the emergence of a “post-truth world”. These stressors are ripening at a time in which there is increased urgency in linking knowledge to action to solve some of the earth’s most pressing human-environment problems. This paper explores to what degree one model of knowledge-action may be useful in the face of these stressors. This model relies on co-production of knowledge across boundaries, and the importance of knowledge in meeting criteria of salience, credibility and legitimacy. Tentative explorations suggest utility of this model in responding to the changing knowledge-action landscape.
Identifying and prioritizing human behaviors that benefit biodiversity

The conservation profession is increasingly seeking effective ways to reduce societal impact on biodiversity, including through targeted behavior change interventions. Multiple conservation behavior change programs exist, but there is also great uncertainty regarding which behaviors are most strategic to target. Behavioral prioritization is a tool that has been used effectively to support behavior change decision‐making in other environmental disciplines and more recently for a small sub‐set of biodiversity behavior change challenges. Here, we use behavioral prioritization to identify individual behaviors that could be modified to achieve biodiversity benefits in the state of Victoria, Australia. We use an adapted nominal group technique method to identify potential biodiversity behaviors and, for each behavior, estimate the corresponding plasticity (or capacity for change) and positive impact on biodiversity outcomes. We elicited 27 behaviors that individuals could undertake to benefit or reduce their negative impact on biodiversity. This list was then used to prioritize 10 behaviors as determined by their likely effect(s) on biodiversity, plasticity, and current prevalence in Victoria. We take a first step in outlining a list of behaviors that can direct Victorian decision‐makers toward increasing positive and reducing negative impacts of society on biodiversity, guide motivated individuals to reduce their own biodiversity footprint, and more broadly, develop a behavior change research agenda for behaviors most likely to benefit biodiversity.
Dual-band bandpass filter for software defined radio and 5G

Abstract This paper presents the filter design in the student design competition of EuMW 2019. This contest motivates students for the design and implementation of a dual-band bandpass filter able to get outstanding performance, where different implementation technologies, such as microstrip, coplanar, multilayer microstrip, substrate integrated waveguide, and some others can be effectively employed. Filters are evaluated by considering a figure of merit (FoM) defined by the insertion loss level, selectivity, spurious-free response, and size. To this end, three viable dual-band bandpass filters with different feeding technologies, resonators, and design topologies are investigated for the optimal FoM.
Design and calibration model of a bioinspired attitude and heading reference system based on compound eye polarization compass

Insects such as honeybees are capable of fusing the information sensed by multiple sensory organs for attitude and heading determination. In this paper, inspired by the sensory fusion mechanism of insects’ polarization compass and haltere, a bioinspired polarization-based attitude and heading reference system (PAHRS) is presented. The PAHRS consists of compound eye polarization compass and inertial measurement unit (IMU). By simulating multi-view structure of the dorsal rim area in insects’ compound eyes, a non-coplanar ‘polarization-opponent (POL)-type’ architecture is adopted for the compound eye polarization compass. The polarization compass has multi-directional observation channels, which is capable of adaptively selecting the angle of polarization and obtaining the polarization vectors. Therefore, the environmental adaptability of the polarization compass can be enhanced. In addition, the integration strategy between the compound eye polarization compass and IMU is proposed. Moreover, the sources of system errors are analyzed to improve the heading angle accuracy, based on which a new calibration model is established to compensate the installation errors of the PAHRS. Finally, experiments are carried out under both clear sky and cloudy conditions. The test results show that the error root mean square of heading angle is 0.14° in clear sky, and 0.42° in partly cloudy conditions.
Developing an eMarketing model for tourism and hospitality: a keyword analysis

Tourism and hospitality are industries that have been dramatically transformed by information technology (IT). This study aims to use a keyword analysis to quantitatively review how IT reshaped these industries. ,In total, 3,282 keywords were collected from 24 high-impact tourism and hospitality journals and a social network analysis was used for the analysis. ,This study contributes to research and practice by providing a visual digital knowledge map for tourism and hospitality, and seven research hotspots were identified from the results of the keyword analysis. ,A parsimonious eMarketing model for tourism and hospitality is proposed to direct future studies concerning these themes and guide practitioners in allocating the appropriate resources for IT investment. ,This map not only identifies seven themes that explain, which and how IT-related factors influence tourism and hospitality but also demonstrates the patterns and intellectual structure of the related body of knowledge. The trend analysis indicates how IT transforms the tourism and hospitality industries in terms of mode and scope.
Origami and GeoGebra Activities Contribute to Geometric Thinking in Second Graders

This article describes the beneficial effects of an intervention program, based on the computerized Origametria program and the GeoGebra environment, for acquiring geometric concepts in the second grade. Eighty-eight second-graders, from both Hebrew-speaking and Arabic-speaking schools, were instructed in groups by eighteen Hebrew and Arabic-speaking college students, respectively. The groups met for twenty-three 45-minute sessions throughout the schoolyear, undergoing different activities in Origametria and GeoGebra about the concepts of triangle, quadrilateral, square, rectangle, right angle and reflectional symmetry. The pupils’ geometric knowledge was compared pre and post intervention to that of twenty-nine pupils in the control group. Pre-intervention, the experimental group’s geometric knowledge was significantly lower than that of the control group and there were differences in knowledge between pupils from the Hebrew-speaking and Arabic-speaking school. Post-intervention, a considerable improvement was noted in the experimental group, to the point that group differences were no longer significant. Differences between Hebrew and Arabic-speakers in knowledge of most concepts were also eliminated. Due to the intervention program, the knowledge gap between low and high achieving pupils in the pre-intervention test was closed. Thus, all pupils were brought to a similar level of geometric knowledge. There were no gender differences pre or post-intervention.
Ecological and behavioural traits of the Sri Lankan water monitor (Varanus salvator) in an urban landscape of Western Province, Sri Lanka

The Asian water monitor Varanus salvator is one of the largest species of lizard in the world and is widespread on the island of Sri Lanka. In the present study, we conducted a 7-month survey within a 5-km stretch in the urbanised Attanagalu-Oya river area to study habitat associations, mesohabitat use and behaviour of V. salvator in urban landscapes. The greatest number of monitor sightings was made in aquatic habitats, followed by terrestrial and arboreal habitats within the riparian zone. Sightings of different life history stages of V. salvator across major habitat types varied significantly. The adults and subadults associated mostly with aquatic and terrestrial habitats, whereas hatchlings and juveniles associated mostly with aquatic and arboreal habitats. Given variable sighting frequencies of distinct life history stages across different major habitat types, it is likely that there is substantial age-structured niche partitioning in V. salvator. The urban population of V. salvator studied seemed to be fairly abundant, and resilient to anthropogenic stressors and adversity of urbanisation. In species-depauperate urban environments, ecosystem functions provisioned by V. salvator as generalist predators as well as scavengers are arguably significant and deserve further investigation. No direct anthropogenic threats were observed during the study.
A metabolomic investigation of Rho-ROCK signalling in metastatic melanoma

I TABLE OF CONTENTS . II TABLE OF FIGURES . I TABLE OF TABLES . VI ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . VII ABBREVIATIONS . IX CHAPTER 1 : THESIS SUMMARY . 1 CHAPTER 2 : INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND, AND REVIEW . 6 2.1 CANCER AND THERAPY . 7 2.2 ONCOLOGY AND CANCER CELL METABOLISM . 8 2.3 ALTERED ENERGETICS OF CANCER CELLS . 11 2.4 METABOLOMICS . 13 2.5 NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY . 15 2.5. 1 Theory . 15 2.5. 2 Chemical shift . 20 2.5. 3 Solid-state NMR: dipolar coupling and magic angle spinning . 21 2.5. 4 HR-MAS NMR . 22 2.5. 5 Pulse sequences . 25 2.6 DATA PROCESSING IN NMR METABOLOMICS . 27 2.6. 1 Data Pre-Processing . 27 2.6. 2 Multivariate Analysis of NMR Data . 28 2.6. 3 Principle Component Analysis (PCA) . 29 2.6. 4 Partial Least Squares/ Projection onto Latent Structures (PLS) . 29 2.6. 5 Cross Validation . 30 2.7 INTEGRATION OF -OMICS DATA . 32 2.8 MALIGNANT MELANOMA . 35
Low-dose Quetiapine for Major Depressive Disorder and Sleep Improvement.

increases the risk for edema; a clinical trial of rapid initial dose escalation of up to 40 mg per day of olanzapine versus usual clinical practice did not report treatment-emergent edema in 10% or greater in either group. As noted above, cases have included instances of edema at low olanzapine doses and short durations. A retrospective cohort study by Ng et al found that olanzapine-associated edema may be more common than previously thought. Of 49 patients on olanzapine identified by an electronic health record, the investigators found that 57% exhibited some form of edema on clinical examination. Transaminitis featured prominently in our patient, but has only been reported in oneother caseof olanzapine-associated edema. It is unclear if this occurred by chance or instead represents a hepatotoxic component of the olanzapine-associated edema syndrome. A score of 7 on the Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale indicated a “probable” association between olanzapine and the patient's edema. Aswe did not rechallenge the patient with olanzapine, it is unknown if the event would recur. However, previous cases have shown recurrence with rechallenge without cross-reactivity to risperidone. Our patient also did not experience a recurrence of edema on risperidone. It is unclear if the structurally similar antipsychotics quetiapine or clozapine would exhibit cross-reactivity, although one case reported no cross-reactivity with quetiapine. Predicting the risk of recurrence is difficult without a detailed understanding of the mechanism. Additionally, it is unclear if the transaminitis our patient experienced was coincidental or part of a larger adverse effect syndrome. In the meantime, caution is advised when considering alternative antipsychotics. Transaminases and edema should be monitored upon switching. Themechanism for olanzapine-associated edema is unclear.Various hypotheses have been put forth, including alpha-1 adrenergic receptor and serotonin-2 receptor blockade, causing vasodilation, leading to third spacing of intravascular volume. Honma et al noted histopathological findings consistent with an allergic reaction to olanzapine, in addition to elevated C-reactive protein and eosinophilia. Further workup in our case may have included immunological testing and biopsy. In the case reported by Honma et al, the patient was reportedly taking lithium carbonate 600 mg by mouth per day, though no effect on lithium levels was noted. Lithium is an alkali metal formulated as the lithium carbonate or citrate salt for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Given an apparent volume of distribution (Vd) of 0.7 to 1 L/kg (yielding a nonanatomical 49–70 L in a 70 kg adult), lithium distribution and
Rapid prediction of possible inhibitors for SARS-CoV-2 main protease using docking and FPL simulations

Originating for the first time in Wuhan, China, the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has caused a serious global health issue. An effective treatment for SARS-CoV-2 is still unavailable. Therefore, in this study, we have tried to predict a list of potential inhibitors for SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) using a combination of molecular docking and fast pulling of ligand (FPL) simulations. The approaches were initially validated over a set of eleven available inhibitors. Both Autodock Vina and FPL calculations produced consistent results with the experiments with correlation coefficients of RDock = 0.72 ± 0.14 and RW = −0.76 ± 0.10, respectively. The combined approaches were then utilized to predict possible inhibitors that were selected from a ZINC15 sub-database for SARS-CoV-2 Mpro. Twenty compounds were suggested to be able to bind well to SARS-CoV-2 Mpro. Among them, five top-leads are periandrin V, penimocycline, cis-p-Coumaroylcorosolic acid, glycyrrhizin, and uralsaponin B. The obtained results could probably lead to enhance the COVID-19 therapy.
Design of three‐dimensional interconnected porous hydroxyapatite ceramic‐based composite phase change materials for thermal energy storage

In this article, three‐dimensional connected porous hydroxyapatite ceramics (PHCs) were prepared by using the Pickering emulsion template, which possessing controlled pore structure simply by adjusting the solid content from 35 to 55 wt%. The polyethylene glycol (PEG) and PHCs were compounded by vacuum impregnation to acquire composite phase change materials (CPCMs) with admirable shape stability. The SEM and EDS images showed that PEG was successfully adsorbed in the pore, and the results of FT‐IR, XRD, TGA, and thermal cycles test, demonstrated the CPCMs possessed satisfactory chemical stability, favorable thermal stability, and wonderful thermal reliability. The maximum package ratio obtained was 66 wt%, which was supported by the PHC sample prepared with a solid content of 40 wt%. Moreover, the phase transition temperature and latent heat during melting and solidification were 53.41°C and 117.5 J/g, 36.49°C and 111.1 J/g, respectively. Therefore, the prepared PCM composites had a controlled pore structure, stable chemical properties, high latent heat, and excellent thermal reliability, making it a reliable application of thermal energy storage.
Maximization of Seed Size Tuber Production in Early Bulking Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Variety Kufri Khyati

A field experiment was conducted at ICAR Central Potato Research Station Gwalior, MP, during 2015–16 and 2016–17 to study the effect of intra-row spacing, nitrogen levels and date of haulm killing on production of higher proportion of seed size tubers in early bulking variety Kufri Khyati. Treatments consisted of two intra-row spacing (15 cm and 20 cm), two dates of haulm killing (70 and 80 days) and two nitrogen levels (120 and 150 kg ha-1). Treatments were replicated three times with split plot design. Germination percentage was significantly higher in 20 cm spacing (96.76%) over 15 cm spacing (88.12%). Non-significant differences were recorded among different parameters for growth attributes. Significantly highest seed size tuber and total tuber number was recorded in 15cm spacing (405000 ha-1 and 716000 ha-1) over 20 cm spacing (337000 ha-1 and 605000 ha-1) respectively. Non-significant but highest seed size tuber number (432000 ha-1 and 427000 ha-1) was recorded in 15 cm intra-row spacing×80 days haulm killing×150 kg N and 15 cm intra row spacing×70 days haulm killing×120 kg N respectively. Seed size and total tuber yield (t ha-1) was in significantly higher 15 cm spacing (22.44 t ha-1 and 33.16 t ha-1) over 20 cm spacing (19.81 t ha-1 and 29.84 t ha-1). Significantly higher severe mosaic incidence (0.87%) was observed with 80 days haulm killing over 70 days. Hence 15 cm intra row spacing×70 days haulm killing×120 kg N was most suitable for getting higher proportion of seed size tubers in Kufri Khyati.
The First Lactate Threshold Is a Limit for Heavy Occupational Work

Long-term heavy physical work often leads to early retirement and disability pension due to chronic overload, with a need to define upper limits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of the first lactate threshold (LTP1) as a physiological marker for heavy occupational work. A total of 188 male and 52 female workers performed an incremental cycle ergometer test to determine maximal exercise performance and the first and second lactate (LTP1; LTP2) and ventilatory thresholds (VT1; VT2). Heart rate (HR) recordings were obtained during one eight-hour shift (HR8h) and oxygen uptake was measured during 20 minutes of a representative work phase. Energy expenditure (EE) was calculated from gas-exchange measures. Maximal power output (Pmax), maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) and power output at LTP1 and LTP2 were significantly different between male and female workers. HR8h was not significantly different between male and female workers. A significant relationship was found between Pmax and power output at LTP1. HR8h as a percentage of maximum HR significantly declined with increasing performance (Pmax:r = −0.56; p < 0.01; PLTP1:r = −0.49; p < 0.01). Despite different cardio-respiratory fitness-levels; 95.4% of all workers performed their usual work below LTP1. It is therefore suggested that LTP1 represents the upper limit for sustained heavy occupational work; which supports its use to determine work capability and assessing the limits of heavy occupational work.
Lean Practices in Homestay Operations: A Case Study

ABSTRACT The paper examines the implementation of lean practices in service operations of homestay establishments. The assessment is done in three ways – the assessment of lean knowledge, assessment of lean implementation, and assessment of community participation. Lean implementation includes four major constructs as waste elimination, transparency, quality management, and workforce empowerment & treatment. This paper uses a case study methodology and addresses five different establishments. Within case analysis, cross-case comparisons have been used as the techniques to analyze the data collected on the constructs and sub-constructs obtained from literature. The study has explored multiple scenarios of lean implementation with varying lean knowledge. It further observes three different practitioners of lean management as methodic, admirer, and sustained believer. The study has its implications for both researchers and managers.
Underlying beliefs linked to public opinion about gene drive and pest-specific toxin for pest control

Abstract Context. Developing a new tool for wide-scale rat eradication is necessary for significant biodiversity gains. Underlying beliefs linked to public opinion can help guide policy makers to understand public concern and inform an effective discourse. Aims. We investigated underlying beliefs linked to levels of support for a potentially disruptive tool, gene drive, compared with a traditional stepwise tool, aerial distribution of a new pest-specific toxin. Methods. Using the theory of planned behaviour, we surveyed (n = 1200) a representative sample of New Zealanders to assess the level of support for the tool related to attitude, normative and control beliefs. Key results. Attitude (e.g. gene drive is good/bad and gene drive is risky/safe) and two norms (e.g. people like me and people in my household) were key contributors to level of support for gene drive. Behavioural beliefs (if scientific evidence can prove it works, concern there are unknown consequences, a humane way to rid New Zealand of rats, and gene drive goes against natural way of life) were also significant. For aerial distribution of a new pest-specific toxin, the same attitudes and normative beliefs identified for gene drive also contributed significantly to the model. Four behavioural beliefs, namely, aerial delivery could affect areas outside the target zones, if there is scientific evidence, and it is impossible to make a pest-specific toxin that would not harm our native wildlife were also significant. The impact either tool may have on biodiversity was not significant in either model. Conclusions. Decision making about both gene drive (a disruptive technology) and aerial distribution of a pest-specific toxin (a stepwise technology) is primarily influenced by attitudes, with a few beliefs also influencing decision making. Novelty of the tool does not affect the underlying beliefs that are influencing levels of support. Implications. Public engagement that acknowledges and responds to these underlying beliefs, rather than a traditional campaign based on biodiversity and environmental gains, may be more effective at creating a constructive dialogue about if and how these tools should be used, and to avoid replicating the polarised debate about 1080.