Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Goji Berry (Lycium Barbarum L.) Carotenoids Enrichment through ‘Green’ Extraction Method Improves Oxidative Stability and Maintains Fatty Acids of Yak Ghee with Microwave Heating and Storage

As the oxidation of yak ghee is inevitable and as consumer demand for natural products continues to increase, this study aimed to enrich yak ghee with goji berry carotenoids by means of green solvent extraction and determined changes in the oxidative stability and fatty acid profiles of yak ghees during microwave heating (MW-heating) and accelerated storage. An enriched ghee (GG0) was prepared by high shear dispersion and ultrasound-assisted extraction, while a control ghee (FG0) was prepared by heating and filtration; both ghees were stored at 65 °C for 30 days and were microwave-heated (MW-heating) at 180 °C (15 and 30 min) and 200 °C for 30 min. The results showed that the carotenoid enrichment increased the oxidative stability of yak ghee during MW-heating and storage. The initial CLA and PUFA values of GG0 were not significantly different from those of FG0; SFA increased, and MUFA and TFA decreased. There was a faster rate of UFA loss and an increase in SFA and TFA in FG0 during MW-heating and storage. This indicated a protective effect of carotenoid enrichment on yak ghee. Therefore, the findings in this study support the use of goji berry carotenoids as a natural colorant and antioxidant in yak ghee. This study provides vital information for dairy processors and marketers.
The Relative Influence of Family and Neighborhood Factors on Child Maltreatment at Critical Stages of Child Development

This study examines the impact of family and neighborhood factors on physical and psychological abuse across three developmental stages of children: early childhood (age 3), young school age (age 5), and middle childhood (age 9). Data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, a longitudinal national cohort study of children from 20 urban U.S. cities, are used. Path analysis is employed to investigate the longitudinal relationships between family and neighborhood context variables and abuse risk, as well as the importance of different factors at key developmental stages. Economic hardship, maternal substance use, intimate partner violence, and exposure to community violence are found to be related to child abuse risk regardless of developmental stage, while maternal depression and neighborhood informal social control are found to have impacts only within certain child development stages. Findings suggest the need for early intervention and prevention strategies that specifically target economic hardship, poverty, intimate partner violence, and exposure to community violence.
SERS Tags for Biomedical Detection and Bioimaging

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as a valuable technique for molecular identification. Due to the characteristics of high sensitivity, excellent signal specificity, and photobleaching resistance, SERS has been widely used in the fields of environmental monitoring, food safety, and disease diagnosis. By attaching the organic molecules to the surface of plasmonic nanoparticles, the obtained SERS tags show high-performance multiplexing capability for biosensing. The past decade has witnessed the progress of SERS tags for liquid biopsy, bioimaging, and theranostics applications. This review focuses on the advances of SERS tags in biomedical fields. We first introduce the building blocks of SERS tags, followed by the summarization of recent progress in SERS tags employed for detecting biomarkers, such as DNA, miRNA, and protein in biological fluids, as well as imaging from in vitro cell, bacteria, tissue to in vivo tumors. Further, we illustrate the appealing applications of SERS tags for delineating tumor margins and cancer diagnosis. In the end, perspectives of SERS tags projecting into the possible obstacles are deliberately proposed in future clinical translation.
FRIENDLY (FMT) is an RNA binding protein associated with cytosolic ribosomes at the mitochondrial surface

The spatial organization of protein synthesis in the eukaryotic cell is essential for maintaining the integrity of the proteome and the functioning of the cell. Translation on free polysomes or on ribosomes associated with the endoplasmic reticulum has been studied for a long time. More recent data have revealed selective translation of mRNAs in other compartments, in particular at the surface of mitochondria. Although these processes have been described in many organisms, in particular in plants, the mRNA targeting and localized translation mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, the Arabidopsis thaliana Friendly (FMT) protein is shown to be a cytosolic RNA binding protein that associates with cytosolic ribosomes at the surface of mitochondria. Its knockdown delays seedling development and causes mitochondrial clustering. The mutation also disrupts the mitochondrial proteome and the localization of nuclear transcripts on the surface of mitochondria. These data indicate that FMT participates in the localization of mRNAs and their translation at the surface of mitochondria.
Phenotypic and transcriptomic responses of the sun- and shade-loving plants to sunlight and dim-light conditions

Elucidating how plant species respond to variable light conditions is important to understanding the ecological adaptation to heterogeneous natural habitats. However, the phenotypic responses and gene regulatory network of shade-loving plants under distinct light conditions have remained largely unclear. In this study, we assessed the differences in phenotypic and transcriptomic responses between Arabidopsis (sun-loving) and Panax ginseng (shade-loving) to sunlight and dim-light conditions. Our results showed that, compared to the Arabidopsis, ginseng plants not only exhibited a lower degree of phenotypic plasticity in response to distinct light conditions, but also showed higher photosynthetic efficiency under dim-light conditions. Further time-course transcriptome profiling and gene structural analyses revealed that differentially transcriptional regulation together with increased copy number of the photosynthesis-related genes (i.e., electron transfer and carbon fixation) may improve the photosynthetic efficiency of ginseng plants under dim-light conditions. In contrast, the loss-function and inactivation of phytochrome-interacting factors are potentially associated with the observed low degree of phenotypic plasticity of ginseng plants under the changing light conditions. Our study provides new insights on how shade-loving plants respond to variable light conditions. Candidate genes related to shade adaptation in ginseng provide valuable genetic resources for future molecular breeding of high-density planting crops. Highlight The shade-loving species Panax ginseng possesses lower phenotypic plasticity under distinct light conditions and shows high photosynthesis efficiency under dim-light condition.
Using Willingness to Pay and Willingness to Accept to Value Farmland Preservation under Ambiguous Property Rights and Preference Uncertainty

We use a paired-sample binary choice experiment to estimate willingness to pay (WTP) and willingness to accept (WTA) values when land is converted from agriculture to developed uses in Alberta, Canada. Validated principles for stated preference are followed in scenario design, elicitation format, experimental design, and ancillary questions. Preference uncertainty is addressed through alternative calibration of uncertain responses. Reliability and incentive compatibility measures indicate that respondents found both WTP and WTA scenarios to be plausible and incentive compatible. WTA-WTP value gaps are smaller than most previous studies, with consequentiality increasing WTA, WTP, and the gap between WTA and WTP.
Password-Guessing Attack-Aware Authentication Scheme Based on Chinese Remainder Theorem for 5G-Enabled Vehicular Networks

The new fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks dramatically improve the speed of message transmissions. Most existing authentication schemes that secure 5G communication rely heavily on the vehicle’s tamper-proof device (TPD) and roadside units (RSUs) to store the system’s master key. However, it only takes a single compromised TPD to render the whole system insecure. We propose a password-guessing attack-aware authentication scheme based on the Chinese Remainder Theorem (CRT) to secure inter-vehicle communication on 5G-enabled vehicular networks to address this issue. The trusted authorities (TAs) in the proposed scheme generate and broadcast new group keys to the vehicles assisted by CRT. Moreover, since the system’s master key does not need to be preloaded, the proposed scheme only requires realistic TPDs. The proposed scheme overcomes password-guessing attacks and guarantees top-level security for entire 5G-enabled vehicular networks. The security analysis indicates that the proposed scheme is secure against adaptive chosen-message attacks under the random oracle model and meets the security requirements of a 5G-enabled vehicular network. Since cryptographic operations based on elliptic curve cryptography are employed, the performance evaluation shows that the proposed scheme outperforms the eight existing schemes in terms of computation and communication costs.
Routing optimization for school bus problem

A multi-objective nonlinear integer programming model was proposed to study the school bus problem.In the model,there are five objectives: to minimize the number of buses,to minimize total travel time of buses,to minimize total travel time spent by all children,to balance the loads among buses and to balance the travel time among buses,the objectives are sorted into four levels.A new heuristic optimization algorithm for solving the problem was presented.The algorithm starts with generating a minimum spanning tree to find basic routes,and then selects an adjustable unit to modify and determine the final routes.Further adjustment on the routes after the routes have been set is allowable if it follows some presented rules.
Online retailing during the COVID-19 pandemic: consumer preferences for marketing actions with consumer self-benefits versus other-benefit components

ABSTRACT In the present study, we investigate, from a consumer perspective, the importance of different types of marketing actions frequently used by online apparel retailers to serve different beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of a Maximum Difference Scaling experiment among German consumers recruited from an online panel (n = 503) reveal that marketing actions with other-benefit components, such as corporate social responsibility initiatives, have the potential to outperform traditional sales promotion methods, such as price discounts. By deploying latent class analysis, two consumer segments can be distinguished according to their preferences: those valuing marketing actions with other-benefits and those preferring marketing campaigns with mere self-benefits. Finally, combinations of marketing actions with maximum reach are identified, from which recommendations for action by retailers are offered.
Analysis on the Generation Characteristics of the 1MW PV Plant in the Jeju Island

An 1 MW PV plant constructed at the Ara campus of Jeju Natio nal University in May 2012, which was the biggest roof-top PV plant in Korea and the biggest PV plant in Jeju Isl and at the time. In this paper the generation characteristics of the plant was analyzed on the basis of the data obtained during 2 years. The amount of electrical energy generated by the plant in July was less than those by the PV plants of the other regions except Jeju Island in Korea, which might be due to the long rainy season started in June earlie r than the other regions. But those generated by the plant during summer season was more than those during autumn, which was different trend from the other regions in Korea. And the yearly capacity factor of the pant was 12.7% which is low relatively in Korea. The loss of the transformer in the plant, as expected, was shown to increase according to increasing the electrical energy generated by the plant. Summer's transformer loss was greater than spring's one in spite of summer's generated electrical energy less than spring's one, which tells that the transformer have the need to strengthen its cooling in summer.
Recent Research Status of Techniques for Power Cables

Power cables are widely used in urban power systems and have experienced the process from OF Cable to XLPE cable. With the increasing demands for electrical energy,energy transmission voltages of cable system are also increasing. Today,the operation voltage of extruded transmission power cables has increased to 500 kV. Recently,because of the excellent properties of XLPE cable,more and more countries have tendency to adopt XLPE cables,thereby paying special attention to the security operation of cable system is very necessary. In this paper,recent research status home and abroad of the techniques of power cables and accessories are reviewed,and possible trends of development of cable techniques have been stated.
Research on Guangdong Power Gird's capacity of renewable energy integration

With the rapid development of renewable energy especially the introduction of offshore-wind power plan in Guangdong province, to study the capacity of renewable energy integration is very significant because a large scale of renewable energy integrated into Guangdong power grid can severely influence the power grid. The current situation and program of renewable energy are summarized briefly. A calculation method of renewable energy integration capacity based on power balance after renewable energy admitted is proposed by all-round analysis of renewable energy's output characteristics, load characteristics, ability of powers peak load regulation and comprehensively considering influence of reserve capacity and ability of tie lines regulation. This method is applied into the analysis of Guangdong power gird's capacity of renewable energy integration in 2020, obtaining that the accommodating capacity is less than the planed. Some suggestions are put forward for the maximum installed capacity of renewable energy according to the analysis of sensitivity of parameters affecting capability of the renewable energy integration. This research result provides reference to powers program, grid frame construction and operation and dispatch.
Social Support and Loneliness as Predictors of Depression in Early Adolescents in Palu City

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of social support and loneliness on depression in early adolescents in Palu City. This study employed a quantitative descriptive correlational approach. 100 early adolescents in Palu City were recruited through quota sampling techniques. The research instrument used was a psychological measurement scale comprised of three sub-scales measuring social support, loneliness, and depression. The author adapted the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support created by Zimet . for the loneliness scale, and the R-UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3 created by Russell for the depression scale. According to the results, there was a significant concurrent effect of social support and loneliness on depression, with an R-squared value of 37.7%. Social support explained 11% of depression, while loneliness explained 26.7%. Keywords: social support, loneliness, depression, early adolescent
Self Regulation in the Indian Media

The fourth pillar of democracy, the media, has never hogged more limelight than it has in the last few years in India. In the scramble for TRPs (target rating points), the line between news and entertainment has become blurred. The media is not just the fourth pillar but also the backbone of any democratic society. This is because while the legislature makes the laws, the judiciary interprets it and the executive implements it, it is the media which acts as the watchdog of the three pillars, in order to ensure that they are performing their constitutional duties, thus calling for accountability. Considering the fact that the media performs such an important function, it is particularly important that there should be some codes or ethics which act as its watchdog, lest the media take undue advantage of its role. India's vibrant media landscape includes close to 650 television channels, more than 2,000 publications, over 80,000 newspapers and more than 30 FM radio operators running 245 stations. And not to forget our very new social media. As the country's media continues on this trajectory of expansion, its call for regulation will continue to echo.
Triboelectric Nanogenerators as Active Tactile Stimulators for Multifunctional Sensing and Artificial Synapses

The wearable tactile sensors have attracted great attention in the fields of intelligent robots, healthcare monitors and human-machine interactions. To create active tactile sensors that can directly generate electrical signals in response to stimuli from the surrounding environment is of great significance. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have the advantages of high sensitivity, fast response speed and low cost that can convert any type of mechanical motion in the surrounding environment into electrical signals, which provides an effective strategy to design the self-powered active tactile sensors. Here, an overview of the development in TENGs as tactile stimulators for multifunctional sensing and artificial synapses is systematically introduced. Firstly, the applications of TENGs as tactile stimulators in pressure, temperature, proximity sensing, and object recognition are introduced in detail. Then, the research progress of TENGs as tactile stimulators for artificial synapses is emphatically introduced, which is mainly reflected in the electrolyte-gate synaptic transistors, optoelectronic synaptic transistors, floating-gate synaptic transistors, reduced graphene oxides-based artificial synapse, and integrated circuit-based artificial synapse and nervous systems. Finally, the challenges of TENGs as tactile stimulators for multifunctional sensing and artificial synapses in practical applications are summarized, and the future development prospects are expected.
The Impact of Forest Fertilization on the Ecological Quality of Two Hemiboreal Streams

The present study aimed to detect any changes in concentrations of nutrients and evaluate the impact on the quality of two hemiboreal streams that collect a discharge from two fertilized Scots pine stands. In 2017, nitrogen-containing mineral fertilizer was spread in pine stands on mineral soil located near the first stream. In 2018, potassium containing wood ash was spread in pine stands on organic soil near the second stream. From 2017 to 2020, surveys of physico-chemical parameters, diatoms, macrophytes, and macroinvertebrates were performed to determine the possible effects of fertilization on the ecological quality of the streams. A control site upstream of the fertilized forest stand and a treatment site downstream of the fertilized forest stand was monitored at each stream. Water quality indices, chemical parameters of surface water, and indicator species analysis showed no short-term impact of forest soil improvement with wood ash and ammonium nitrate. We found no clear patterns before and after the fertilization events in both streams, although we did observe inter- and intra-annual differences in aquatic biota and stream ecological quality mainly caused by local environmental factors.
Anthropometric data of the foot of Nigerian University Students : research note

Anthropometric data of Nigerians is scanty but is needed for proper ergonomic design. The primary aim of this survey is to obtain the anthropometric data of the foot for the improvements in the design of footwear. A random sample of one hundred (100) human subjects was taken and their ages were between 18 and 28 years (mean of 22.6 years). Seventy (70) of the sample were male while thirty (30) were female. Four dimensions were measured from the individual foot with the use of a Vernier Caliper namely; the inner length, outer length, height and breadth. The study presents anthropometric data for the fifth, fifty and ninety five percentiles for.
A Comparison of the Gene Expression Profiles of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease between Animal Models of a High-Fat Diet and Methionine-Choline-Deficient Diet

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) embraces several forms of liver disorders involving fat disposition in hepatocytes ranging from simple steatosis to the severe stage, namely, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Recently, several experimental in vivo animal models for NAFLD/NASH have been established. However, no reproducible experimental animal model displays the full spectrum of pathophysiological, histological, molecular, and clinical features associated with human NAFLD/NASH progression. Although methionine-choline-deficient (MCD) diet and high-fat diet (HFD) models can mimic histological and metabolic abnormalities of human disease, respectively, the molecular signaling pathways are extremely important for understanding the pathogenesis of the disease. This review aimed to assess the differences in gene expression patterns and NAFLD/NASH progression pathways among the most common dietary animal models, i.e., HFD- and MCD diet-fed animals. Studies showed that the HFD and MCD diet could induce either up- or downregulation of the expression of genes and proteins that are involved in lipid metabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrogenesis pathways. Interestingly, the MCD diet model could spontaneously develop liver fibrosis within two to four weeks and has significant effects on the expression of genes that encode proteins and enzymes involved in the liver fibrogenesis pathway. However, such effects in the HFD model were found to occur after 24 weeks with insulin resistance but appear to cause less severe fibrosis. In conclusion, assessing the abnormal gene expression patterns caused by different diet types provides valuable information regarding the molecular mechanisms of NAFLD/NASH and predicts the clinical progression of the disease. However, expression profiling studies concerning genetic variants involved in the development and progression of NAFLD/NASH should be conducted.
Quality of Life is Lowest Among Female Athletes at the Community College Compared to University Sport Levels

Quality of life (QOL) is essential for sport and academic performance, personal satisfaction, and general health. This study aimed to examine the QOL of female athletes at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NJCAA Division II, and student club sport levels. This cross-sectional study included N= 159 female athletes to complete a personal demographics and World Health Organization Quality of Life- Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) assessment. The primary QOL, including physical, mental, social relationships, and environmental health domains and total scores, were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis tests. NCAA DI had a higher total QOL score than NJCAA (p< 0.001) and NCAA DII and NJCAA athletes (p< 0.05). Likewise, NCAA DI had higher physical health scores than NCAA DII and NJCAA DII athletes, and club athletes higher than NCAA DII, p< 0.001. Lower mental health scores were found for NJCAA and club athletes compared to NCAA I, p< 0.01, and NCAA II, p= 0.02, athletes. NJCAA athletes had lower environmental health than NCAA DI and DII sports athletes, p= 0.05. No differences were found for the social relationships domain, p= 0.61. In conclusion, collegiate female athletes’ QOL warrants improved wellness services, especially at the NJCAA level. Keywords: wellness, health, survey, resources, support