Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Reliable Methodologies and Impactful Tools to Control Fruit Tree Viruses

Viruses are microbes that have high economic impacts on the ecosystem. Widely spread by humans, plant viruses infect not only crops but also wild species. There is neither a cure nor a treatment against viruses. While chemists have developed further research of inefficient curative products, the relevant concept based on sanitary measures is consistently valuable. In this context, two major strategies remain indisputable. First, there are control measures via diagnostics presently addressing the valuable technologies and tools developed in the last four decades. Second, there is the relevant use of modern biotechnology to improve the competitiveness of fruit-tree growers.
Preliminary Study on the Homeostatic Role of Organic Silicon and Trace Elements for Osteoarticular Well-Being

Numerous evidence and clinical trials have been published in recent years on the role of silicon for the maintenance of general well-being and of bones in particular. However, no study has so far investigated which fundamental contribution to health could provide silicon when taken with other trace elements in cases, very frequent, of their insufficient contribution. In this work we present a preliminary open-air study on a group of patients, using an original and innovative formulation containing organic SI G5 plus other trace elements, for the prevention and treatment of osteoarticular diseases of various origins.
Evaluation of mechanical behaviour of graphene oxide grafted CFRP composites: a comparison of anodic and cathodic EPD

ABSTRACT In this work, graphene oxide (GO) was grafted on carbon fibre (CF) surface using anodic and cathodic electrophoretic deposition (EPD). Twelve-layer carbon fibre–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite laminates were fabricated using the modified CFs. Morphology study of modified CFs revealed that cathodic EPD has resulted in dense and uniform deposition of nanofiller. Flexural and Short Beam Shear (SBS) tests were conducted to evaluate their flexural and interlaminar properties. Both anodic and cathodic CFRP composites have shown better mechanical performance than neat CFRP composite, with cathodic CFRP composite showing the best performance due to uniform deposition of nanofiller. Cathodic CFRP composite has shown an improvement of 7.57% and 16.12% in flexural and ILSS responses, respectively, with respect to neat CFRP composite. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and fractography analysis using scanning electron microscope (SEM) were carried out to know the thermal behaviour and failure mechanism of all fabricated composites, respectively.
Three Line of Defense: An Effective Risk Management

This study aims to determine the effect of three lines of defense on risk management. Risk management as the dependent variable is measured by content analysis based on the risk profile. The independent variable, namely the three lines of defense, was measured by content analysis based on 2013 COSO Internal Control in the form of 17 principles covering five components. The sample was determined based on the purposive sampling method and resulted in 60 Sharia banking observation units registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for the 2015-2019 fiscal year. The results of simple linear regression analysis show that three lines of defense affect risk management. The results of this study imply that the three lines of defense model plays an essential role in realizing the effectiveness of risk management, where the effectiveness of risk management will be achieved if the control and assurance functions are carried out proportionally by the three lines of defense.
Impact of Sustained Virological Response on Metabolic Profile and Kidney Function in Cured HCV Liver Transplant Recipients

Background: Long-term morbidity and mortality following liver transplantation (LT) is influenced by HCV-related extrahepatic complications and effects of immunosuppressive therapy. Aim: To investigate if sustained virological response (SVR) after therapy with direct acting antivirals (DAA) in recipients with post-transplant recurrent hepatitis C can influence metabolic factors and renal function. Methods: Metabolic profile, cardiovascular risk scores, non-invasive evaluation of fibrosis, renal function was assessed in 89 HCV LT recipients at SVR and 24 months after cure. Results: Liver stiffness measurement evaluated by transient elastography, APRI, FIB-4 and NAFLD fibrosis scores decreased significantly between baseline, SVR and 24 months after SVR. In contrast, BARD score increased significantly (p=0.001). Steatosis grade 3 was significantly encountered in a higher percentage at 24 months after SVR compared to baseline (77.5% vs 22.5%, p<0.0001). The metabolic and cardiovascular risk profile (MetS and Framingham scores), respectively, remained stable during the timeline. All liver function tests such as alanine and aspartate aminotransferase, gamma glutamyl transferase, total bilirubin improved between initiation of antivirals, SVR and 24 months after SVR; platelets increased significantly (p<0.0001 for each variable). The renal function evaluated by creatinine serum level (p=0.03) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (p=0.02) was significantly deteriorated over time. Conclusions: Eradication of recurrent HCV infection has a clear benefit for liver-related complications, but has no impact on HCV extrahepatic manifestations. Prospective studies with non-HCV cohorts are required to compare the impact of immunosuppression on metabolic and renal complications.
Hubungan antara Social Comparison dengan Self Esteem pada Alumni SMA/sederajat Yang Menjalani Gap Year

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara social comparison dengan self esteem pada Alumni SMA/sederajat Yang Menjalani Gap Year. Definisi self esteem dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teori Rosenberg (1965) yang mengatakan bahwa self esteem adalah suatu evaluasi yang bersifat positif maupun negatif yang dilakukan terhadap diri sendiri (self). Sementara itu, definisi social comparison dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teori Festinger (1954) yang mengatakan bahwa social comparison adalah suatu proses saling mempengaruhi dan saling bersaing dalam interaksi sosial yang timbul karena adanya kebutuhan individu untuk menilai diri sendiri yang mana kebutuhan tersebut dapat terpenuhi ketika individu membandingkan dirinya dengan orang lain. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Responden merupakan Alumni SMA/sederajat, belum pernah menjadi mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi manapun, dan berencana untuk kuliah yang mana ketiga kriteria ini sesuai dengan ciri-citi Alumni SMA/sederajat Yang Menjalani Gap Year. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini adalah 190 responden. Seluruh responden mengisi skala RSES (Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale) yang memiliki reliabilitas yang lebih besar dari 0,30 untuk mengukur self esteem mereka dan mengisi skala INCOM (Iowa Netherland Comparison Orientation Measure) yang memiliki reliabilitas sebesar 0,266 untuk mengukur social comparison mereka. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah simple random sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis korelasi Spearman melalui aplikasi Jamovi 1.6. 8. Hasil ini penelitian ini adalah hubungan berkorelasi negatif dan bersifat lemah yang ditandai dengan Spearman’s rho sebesar -0.232 tetapi tetap memiliki signifikansi yang ditunjukkan melalui nilai p sebsar 0.001. Hal ini menandakan bahwa hubungan antara social comparison dengan self esteem adalah signifikan, bersifat negatif, tetapi berkekuatan lemah.
The Role of Activeness for Potentiating Learning in LMOOCs for Vulnerable Groups

In this article the authors present a new concept, activeness, as a dynamic psychological and cognitive state of effective engaged language learning. It is defined in terms of investment, integration and performance, and empowers vulnerable students to exercise control of their learning and progress based on their needs and desired outcomes. It is argued that activeness has a double didactic and linguistic dimension, implemented as a design feature in course materials and activities, and more importantly, promoted in forum communication. Therefore, participating in a strategically designed and scaffolded inclusive LMOOC can serve the triple purpose of enabling more effective target language learning, empowering vulnerable learners, and developing student potential to become engaged members of the language learning community. This engagement is arguably an important step towards doing the same in the real world. A study is presented of the second edition of an LMOOC on Spanish for immediate needs for vulnerable groups to explore the ways in which activeness was incorporated into the course and the effects it had. This research was conducted following a mixed-method approach which involved the platform’s analytics, forum messages, pre- and post-questionnaires, and course observation. Evidence is provided of the progressive presence of activeness across different linguistic levels and the effect it had on students’ satisfaction, course completion, and linguistic interaction. The results from this LMOOC provide evidence that it is possible to create a supportive online environment that meets the learning needs of vulnerable groups.
The role of the library within school-level literacy policies and plans in Australia and the United Kingdom

Libraries are valuable resources that schools can draw upon to enhance their students’ literacy outcomes. However, the role of libraries in supporting student literacy attainment and maintenance may be poorly understood in schools. To determine if libraries are a valued literacy resource within schools, investigation of their incorporation into school-level literacy policies and plans was warranted. Literacy policies and plans from Australia and the United Kingdom were examined using a hybrid content analysis approach to explore if libraries are commonly featured in school literacy policies and plans. Analysis also identified the kinds of libraries that were mentioned, and the roles that libraries play in these documents. Only 34.3% of Australian documents mentioned a library, with UK documents far more likely to include them (74.3%). UK documents were more likely to mention school libraries, classroom libraries, public libraries, mobile libraries, online libraries and book swap areas, while parent libraries were only mentioned in Australian documents. Analysis of roles of libraries found mentions of borrowing and literature exposure; access to a well-resourced facility; reading for pleasure; reading for assessment; environment; research, information literacy and library skills; external expertise, resourcing and outreach; and literacy and literature instruction. UK documents were more likely to include these roles than their Australian counterparts.
A new species of Pila (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae) from Mizoram, India

ABSTRACT Family Ampullariidae consists of 11 genera of freshwater snails distributed pan-tropically in the Old and the New World. One of the ampullarid genera, Pila, is distributed in Africa and Asia and consists of 28 species. Here we describe the sixth member of the genus Pila from India. Pila mizoramensis n. sp. was collected from the Northeast Indian state of Mizoram. We adopted an integrative taxonomic approach to describe this species. First, a multilocus phylogeny of the genus was built to determine its placement in the tree. Then we used pairwise distance in the cytochrome oxidase I gene to compare its divergence from its congeners. Finally morphometric data was used to show that this hill stream species of Pila does not overlap with other hill stream species in morphometric space. The morphology of the species is also discussed in detail. With the advent of molecular tools in taxonomy a plethora of new species have been described from India in the last few decades. We add this newest member of genus Pila to the growing list.ZooBank registration: http://www.zoobank.org/urn:urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:0ED40557-4595-49E5-99A6-8A684C5D6AB3
Correlation between Lgr5 Expression and 5-FU based Chemotherapy Response in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Patients

Background. Colorectal cancer is the third commonest malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death in the world. 5-Fluorouracyl-based chemotherapy is the primary treatment modality for colorectal cancer. Cancer stem cells are known to be responsible for chemotherapy resistance. Lgr5 is a colorectal cancer stem cell marker that is the target gene for Wnt signaling. Lgr5 potentiates the Wnt signaling pathway through inhibition of a regulator that inhibits Wnt signaling. Lgr5 overexpression is associated with a worse prognosis and chemotherapy resistance. This study was aimed to investigate the correlation between Lgr5 expression and 5-FU-based chemotherapy response in stage IV colorectal cancer patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang.Methods. This study used a correlative analysis study with a retrospective design using secondary data from medical records and paraffin blocks of stage IV colorectal cancer patients who received 5-FU-based chemotherapy from September 2018 to September 2020. The number of samples was 30 subjects consisting of 22 cases of negative responses and eight positive responses. All samples were stained with Lgr5 immunohistochemistry. Data analysis used the contingency coefficient correlation test.Results. Of the 30 research subjects, 20 subjects (66.7%) had high Lgr5 expression and ten subjects (33.3%) with low Lgr5 expression. Correlation analysis using the contingency coefficient test showed a weak correlation between Lgr5 expression and 5-FU based chemotherapy response with a positive direction, which means the higher the Lgr5 expression, the less response to chemotherapy.Conclusion. There is a weak correlation between Lgr5 expression and 5-FU based chemotherapy response in stage IV colorectal cancer patients at dr.Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang.
A Review of Recent Developments in Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Process

In this review, we provide a short overview of the Molecular Dynamics (MD) method and how it can be used to model the water splitting process in photoelectrochemical hydrogen production. We cover classical non-reactive and reactive MD techniques as well as multiscale extensions combining classical MD with quantum chemical and continuum methods. Selected examples of MD investigations of various aqueous semiconductor interfaces with a special focus on TiO2 are discussed. Finally, we identify gaps in the current state-of-the-art where further developments will be needed for better utilization of MD techniques in the field of water splitting.
Unmasking Human Trafficking Risk in Commercial Sex Supply Chains with Machine Learning

The covert nature of sex trafficking provides a significant barrier to generating large-scale, data-driven insights to inform law enforcement, policy and social work. We leverage massive deep web data (collected globally from leading commercial sex websites) in tandem with a novel machine learning framework to unmask suspicious recruitment-to-sales pathways, thereby providing the first global network view of trafficking risk in commercial sex supply chains. This allows us to infer likely recruitment-to-sales trafficking routes of criminal entities, deceptive approaches used to recruit victims, and regional variations in recruitment vs. sales pressure. These insights can help law enforcement agencies along trafficking routes better coordinate efforts, as well as target local counter-trafficking policies and interventions towards exploitative behavior frequently exhibited in that region.
Waves to Weather Exploring the Limits of Predictability of Weather

: Prediction of weather is a main goal of atmospheric science. Its importance to society is growing continuously due to factors such as vulnerability to natural disasters, the move to renewable energy sources, and the risks of climate change. But prediction is also a major scientific challenge due to the inherently limited predictability of a chaotic atmosphere, and has led to a revolution in forecasting methods as we have moved to probabilistic prediction. These changes provide the motivation for Waves to Weather (W2W), a major national research program in Germany with three main university partners in Munich, Mainz, and Karlsruhe. We are currently in the second 4-yr phase of our planned duration of 12 years and employ 36 doctoral and postdoctoral scientists. In the context of this large program, we address what we have identified to be the most important and challenging scientific questions in predictability of weather, namely, upscale error growth, errors associated with cloud processes, and probabilistic prediction of high-impact weather. This paper presents some key results of the first phase of W2W and discusses how they have influenced our understanding of predictability. The key role of interdisciplinary research linking atmospheric scientists with experts in visualization, statistics, numerical analysis, and inverse methods will be highlighted. To ensure a lasting impact on research in our field in Germany and internationally, we have instituted innovative programs for training and support of early-career scientists, and to support education, equal opportunities, and outreach, which are also described here.
AuNP array coated substrate for sensitive and homogeneous SERS-immunoassay detection of human immunoglobulin G

Owing to the high sensitivity, fast responsiveness and high specificity, immunoassays using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) as the readout signal displayed great potential in disease diagnosis. In this study, we developed a SERS-immunoassay method for the detection of human immunoglobulin G (HIgG). Upon involving well-ordered AuA on a SERSIA substrate, the LSPR effect was further enhanced to generate a strong and uniform Raman signal through the formation of sandwich structure with the addition of target HIgG and SERSIA tag. Optimization of the assay provided a wide linear range (0.1–200 μg mL−1) and low limit of detection (0.1 μg mL−1). In addition, the SERS-immunoassay method displayed excellent specificity and was homogeneous, which guaranteed the practical use of this method in the quantitative detection of HIgG. To validate this assay, human serum was analysed, which demonstrated the potential advantages of SERS-immunoassay technology in clinical diagnostics.
Population models reveal the importance of early life‐stages for population stability of an imperiled turtle species

Demographic models are useful for projecting population trends, identifying life stages, most important to population dynamics, and investigating the demographic effects of potential management scenarios. We incorporated site‐specific population parameters into stage‐based matrix models to estimate population growth and to assess potential management scenarios for five intensively sampled (>15 years) populations of federally threatened bog turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) in North Carolina, USA. Only two of the five populations modeled were stable or growing under estimated vital rates. Long‐term sampling of bog turtle populations in NC suggests the declining populations in this study share several demographic characteristics with other populations in the region. Elasticity analysis revealed small changes in adult survival rates have the largest effect on population growth rate. These models also highlight that increased survival of egg and juvenile stages can sometimes buffer higher adult mortality and emigration, and reduced survival at multiple life stages can induce population‐level decline. Our results indicate that management scenarios targeting increased recruitment (especially a head‐start scenario) provide increased population growth among all populations, and allowed two of three declining populations to reach stability under current estimated vital rates. Population growth rates will be higher when population augmentation coincides with habitat restoration efforts that increase survival and site fidelity at all life stages. These models emphasize the importance of considering site‐specific dynamics when evaluating conservation interventions for an imperiled long‐lived species.
Integrated Low-Profile Low Radar Cross Section Circularly Polarized Dipole Antenna Array

In this article, an integrated low-profile low radar cross section (RCS) circularly polarized (CP) antenna array based on multifunctional modes generation method is proposed, which can realize good in-band radiation performance and wide out-of-band RCS reduction characteristics on the same layer without additional subassembly except for resistors. By embedding a resistor in the center of a metallic strip, the half and one and a half-wavelength resonant modes are changed into the absorption modes, while the one wavelength resonant mode is excited as the radiation mode when offset feeding at an appropriate location. Furthermore, the CP radiation performance is achieved with four bent and center-rotating-symmetric metallic strip and the sequentially rotated feeding network. The simulation results show that the designed integrated antenna array generates the same left-hand CP radiation performance as the array without embedding resistors, and the monostatic RCS of the array is significantly reduced in the lower and upper bands, with an average reduction value of 10 dB. Prototypes of the designed antenna array with $4 \times 4$ elements are fabricated and measured to validate the simulation results.