Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effects of desiccation and salinity gradients in the PSII photochemical efficiency of a subtidal brown alga, Saccharina japonica (Laminariales) from Hokkaido, Japan

We determined the response of photochemical efficiency to desiccation and salinity in an edible brown alga, Saccharina japonica (var. japonica), using a pulse amplitude modulation chlorophyll fluorometer. Natural populations of this species in Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan are most of the time immersed in the subtidal zone; however, those at the uppermost part of the sublittoral are sometimes emersed during low tide. In the laboratory experiment, the alga under aerial exposure up to 8 h under dim light at 20°C and 50% humidity showed that the effective quantum yields (ΔF/Fm′) of Photosystem II quickly declined after more than 45 min of emersion; ΔF/Fm′ also failed to recover to the initial level even after 1 day of rehydration in seawater. Under emersion, the ΔF/Fm′ values were relatively stable and above 0.5 when the absolute water content (AWC, %) was greater than 50%; however, it declined as the AWC decreased. Once the algae were dehydrated to an AWC of less than 50%, their ΔF/Fm′ did not return to the initial level despite subsequent reimmersion in seawater, suggesting the low ability of photosynthetic recovery from dehydration. Results of in situ measurements in Muroran showed that the ΔF/Fm′ of S. japonica declined during the tidal exposure; however, it recovered after they were again immersed in seawater due to the rising tide. Furthermore, S. japonica showed a stenohaline photosynthetic response between 20 and 40 psu, as their ΔF/Fm′ values were found to be unchanged in these salinities after 5 days of laboratory culture; this suggests the seaweed’s photosynthetic tolerance and/or acclimation within such a relatively narrow range, which might be one of the traits that preclude its occurrence in the intertidal and brackish waters. Indeed, desiccation risk and fluctuating salinity are important limiting factors that influence the stability of kelp beds for sustainable utilization in the regional fishery including mariculture of this species.
SASSY21: A 3‐D Seismic Structural Model of the Lithosphere and Underlying Mantle Beneath Southeast Asia From Multi‐Scale Adjoint Waveform Tomography

We present the first continental‐scale seismic model of the lithosphere and underlying mantle beneath Southeast Asia obtained from adjoint waveform tomography (often referred to as full‐waveform inversion or FWI), using seismic data filtered at periods from 20 to 150 s. Based on >3,000 hr of analyzed waveform data gathered from ∼13,000 unique source‐receiver pairs, we image isotropic P‐wave velocity, radially anisotropic S‐wave velocity and density via an iterative non‐linear inversion that begins from a 1‐D reference model. At each iteration, the full 3‐D wavefield is determined through an anelastic Earth, accommodating effects of topography, bathymetry and ocean load. Our data selection aims to maximize sensitivity to deep structure by accounting for body wave arrivals separately. SASSY21, our final model after 87 iterations across seven period bands, is able to explain true‐amplitude data from events and receivers not included in the inversion. The trade‐off between inversion parameters is estimated through an analysis of the Hessian‐vector product. SASSY21 reveals detailed anomalies down to the mantle transition zone, including multiple subduction zones. The most prominent feature is the (Indo‐)Australian plate descending beneath Indonesia, which is imaged as one continuous slab along the 180° curvature of the Banda Arc. The tomography confirms the existence of a hole in the slab beneath Mount Tambora and locates a high S‐wave velocity zone beneath northern Borneo that may be associated with subduction termination in the mid‐late Miocene. A previously undiscovered feature beneath the east coast of Borneo is also revealed, which may be a signature of post‐subduction processes, delamination or underthrusting from the formation of Sulawesi.
Assessment System of Presentation Slide Design Using Visual and Structural Features

SUMMARY Developing well-designed presentation slides is challenging for many people, especially novices. The ability to build high quality slideshows is becoming more important in society. In this study, a neural network was used to identify novice vs. well-designed presentation slides based on visual and structural features. For such a purpose, a dataset containing 1,080 slide pairs was newly constructed. One of each pair was created by a novice, and the other was the improved one by the same person according to the experts’ advice. Ten checkpoints frequently pointed out by professional consultants were extracted and set as prediction targets. The intrinsic problem was that the label distribution was imbalanced, because only a part of the samples had corresponding design problems. Therefore, re-sampling methods for addressing class imbalance were applied to improve the accuracy of the proposed model. Furthermore, we combined the target task with an assistant task for transfer and multi-task learning, which helped the proposed model achieve better performance. After the optimal settings were used for each checkpoint, the average accuracy of the proposed model rose up to 81.79%. With the advice provided by our assessment system, the novices signiﬁcantly improved their slide design.
Moral Disengagement Cues and Consequences for Victims in Entertainment Narratives: An Experimental Investigation

ABSTRACT The role of moral disengagement in evaluating narrative character behaviors has been a source of scholarly investigation for some time. Despite a theoretical interest in the process, little work has experimentally manipulated content features related to the mechanisms proposed by Bandura in his selective moral disengagement model. This paper presents the results of an experiment that manipulates the presence/absence of a victim of an immoral protagonist’s actions in an audio-visual narrative. We measure various narrative engagement variables including perspective-taking, approbation of behavior, and character liking. Thus, our study design tests content cues corresponding to Bandura’s selective moral disengagement hypotheses and links them to variables specified in Zillmann’s affective disposition theory. Findings indicate that perspective-taking with the immoral protagonist is enhanced when the victim is absent. Perspective-taking then has downstream effects on other narrative processing variables, such as character judgments, desires for specific story outcomes, and punitiveness toward similar real-world behaviors. The design of the current study thus provides a roadmap for future research, and we discuss the value of carefully manipulating narrative cues in order to encourage or discourage moral disengagement in viewers.
Impact of central venous pressure on the mortality of patients with sepsis-related acute kidney injury: a propensity score-matched analysis based on the MIMIC IV database

Background Sepsis has long been a life-threatening organ dysfunction. Sepsis associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) is an important complication of sepsis, as an important hemodynamic index, the impact of central venous pressure (CVP) on sepsis patients needs to be explored. Thus this study aimed to investigate the relationship between CVP and the mortality of SA-AKI. Methods Clinical data of adult patients with sepsis-related acute kidney injury, defined as met both the Sepsis 3.0 criteria and the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes Clinical Practice Guideline (KDIGO) criteria, were obtained from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-IV (MIMIC-IV) database. The included cohort was divided into a high CVP and a low CVP group were determined based on the cuf-off value from receiver operating characteristic curve, with propensity score-matched analysis of the 28-day mortality for both groups and sensitivity analysis using inverse the probability-weighting model, multifactorial regression, and doubly robust estimation, patients acquired chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and diabetes were also taken into consideration. Results Of 1,377 patients with sepsis-related acute kidney injury, low CVP group (<13 mmHg) was 67.4% (n=928) and high CVP group (≥13 mmHg) was 32.6% (n=449). The two groups were matched 1:1 by propensity score to obtain a matched cohort (n=288). The mortality rates in the low versus high CVP group (19.4% vs. 34.7%) were statistically difference (odds ratio OR: 0.454; 95% confidence interval 0.263, 0.771). Moreover, the bistable analysis of logistic regression of the matched cohort (OR: 0.434; 95% CI: 0.244, 0.757), propensity score inverse probability weighting (IPW) (OR: 0.547; 95% CI: 0.454, 0.658), and multifactorial logistic regression (OR: 0.352; 95% CI: 0.127, 0.932) all yielded the same results. Conclusions In patients with sepsis-related acute kidney injury, a lower CVP level (<13 mmHg) is an independent variable associated with decreased mortality. The threshold of CVP needs to be controlled in clinical work to improve the prognosis of patients with SA-AKI.
A Perspective Study of COVID-19 - A Case from Indian Subcontinent

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID - 19) now has a large global impact. The relationship between variables such as confirmed number of positive cases and number of deceased people is investigated in this paper. The purpose of a time-varying correlational study is to determine how one variable influences the other. The most vulnerable states on the variables studied were identified using statistical process control methods. To discover the association shift between the variables, the Exponential Moving Average Method covariance was performed. Time series models such as Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) and GARCH models are examined in an attempt to estimate on future proven cases models. The performance measures of Mean Absolute per Error and Akaike Information Criteria are used to compare the predicted time series models.
Research on Shore-Based River Flow Velocity Inversion Model Using GNSS-R Raw Data

Global navigation satellite system reflectometry technology (GNSS-R) is rarely used for river flow velocity inversion, and in particular, there is currently no research using the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System reflectometry technology (BDS-R) for river flow velocity inversion. In this paper, a carrier phase observation of river flow velocity inversion model is proposed. The interference phase is the integral of the Doppler frequency. The raw intermediate frequency (IF) data sets are processed through an open-loop method to obtain the Doppler frequency observation generated by river flow and then realize velocity inversion. The shore-based river current measurement was conducted on the south bank of Dashengguan Yangtze River in Nanjing city, Jiangsu Province, for nearly two hours on 22 April 2021. After realizing the inversion of river flow velocity in GPS L1, the combined inversion of BDS B1I GEO satellite and IGSO satellite is realized for the first time, which demonstrates the feasibility of river flow velocity inversion using BDS reflected signals. Compared with the real river flow velocity, the GPS L1 PRN 4 (1st period) inversion precision reaches up to 0.028 m/s (mean absolute error, MAE) and 0.036 m/s (root mean square error, RMSE). In parallel, BDS GEO 2 inversion precision can reach 0.048 m/s (MAE) and 0.063 m/s (RMSE), and BDS IGSO 10 inversion precision is 0.061 m/s (MAE) and 0.073 m/s (RMSE). These results illustrate that satellite elevation change rate and distance between specular points and current meter may have a negative effect on the accuracy of river flow velocity inversion. Specular points obstructed by obstacles or too far from the velocity meter may introduce uncertain error in both MAE and RMSE. Neither the satellite elevation nor the signal strength has an obvious correlation with inversion precision, which is consistent with the theoretical principle.
Optical Properties and Optimization of LaB6 Thin Films for Photothermal Applications

The growth of highly crystalline LaB6 films with an excellent optical response and low loss is reported, which will be useful for high‐performance photothermal device applications when combined with their inherent refractory properties. Optimum growth parameters for realizing uniaxial and coherent LaB6 thin films, exhibiting an excellent plasmonic response for near‐ to mid‐infrared device applications, are established. Numerical electromagnetic simulations of the epitaxial LaB6 nanostructures revealed that the electromagnetic field at the LaB6 surface can be as high as that of the Au nanostructures. Furthermore, the LaB6 nanostructures show resonance in the visible (red) to mid‐infrared region comparable to those of Au with the added advantage of improved temperature stability that can withstand harsh photothermal device operations.
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude among MAHSA Medical Students towards HIV/AIDS

According to the Ministry of Health Statistics, there have been 87,710 confirmed HIV infectedcases in Malaysia. Objective: To determine how well MAHSA University medical studentsknew about HIV/AIDS. Method: This was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based studyconducted at MAHSA University's School of Medicine. The surveys focused on differentmechanisms of transmission, high-risk behaviours, and prevention strategies. Result: A total of360 medical students participate in this study. Medical students in pre-clinical years hadsubstantially higher knowledge ratings than those in clinical years (p=0.045). Comfortablenessdealing with HIV/AIDS patients had the highest stigmatizing score (3.78 ± 0.86). Attitudestoward imposed measures had the lowest stigmatization score (mean 2.60 ± 0.62), knowledgescore is significantly correlate with stigmatizing attitude (P=0.004). In addition, higherknowledge scores were shown among medical students who reported to have previousencounters with patients living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) (p<0.001). Knowledge scores weresignificantly low among the patients living with HIV (PEWHIV) (4.2 ± 1.67) (P=0.019). Concerning mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS infection, clinical medical studentsshowed higher degree of knowledge as compare with preclinical years medical students with P<0.05. Conclusion: The knowledge of medical students in Mashsa University is generallyhigh, awareness of HIV transmission from mother to child through breast milk is still lacking,indicating that this is the most significant feature that has to be stressed and improved in futuremedical curriculum for better health care services and public education.
Religious Practices on HIV/AIDS Patients

This study aims to determine the relationship between religious practices of people living with HIV/AIDS. The design in this study is a descriptive-analytic study. The survey results from 153 respondents that most of the religious practices of Islam in the HIV/AIDS group were moderate 105 (68.6%). In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between the level of spiritual practice of people living with HIV/AIDS. Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Religious Practice
The Effectiveness of the Real-case Online-based Learning on Nursing Care Plan Self-efficacy

BACKGROUND: Online learning has become a new thing that is adapted and supports the learning process, including in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, various studies report that there are limitations to conduct the online learning. AIM: The objective of the study was to identify the effectiveness of the real-case online-based learning in understanding the nursing care plan process and, self-efficacy from the students’ perspective. METHODS: Mix methods; explanatory sequential designs. One-hundred and fifty-seven respondents participated in the quantitative approach (64 students in the intervention group and, 93 students in the control group). Six students among the quantitative approach were participated in the qualitative approach. Mann-Whitney’s statistical approach was used for the quantitative approach, while Colaizzi’s method of data analysis was used for the qualitative approach. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the control and treatment groups in the nursing care plan (p = 0.13) and student self-efficacy (p = 0.45). In addition, there were five themes identified by the students’ perspectives regarding the real case online learning, including; 1) opinions on learning, 2) the feelings experienced during the learning, 3) learning benefits, 4) learning barriers, and 5) expectations of learning. CONCLUSION: The real case online learning provides a different atmosphere including more interesting class, interactive interaction with the patients directly and providing positive experience for the students in the form of seeing the real cases online. The infrastructure/facilities (internet availability and stability) are important factors in the online learning process. The real case online learning is recommended as an alternative of learning that is more interesting and interactive involving the patients, students, and direct supervisors. Further research on the learning process of nursing care with a mixed system; limited offline and online cases with real, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary approaches are recommended.
Controlled Power Flow PV-BES System with Power Quality Improvement at Weak Grid by Generalized Integrator Based Filtering

This paper presents a grid tied three-phase photovoltaic (PV) system catering to single-phase and three-phase non-ideal loads. The presented control ensures the maintenance of satisfactory grid-side power quality in the presence of unbalanced loads with low power factor and high harmonics currents demand. The grid neutral losses are diminished due to the local generation of the required neutral currents. The worsening power quality at polluted grid voltages observed in the conventional plants, is prevented by the application of a modified dual generalized integrator (MDGI) filter. Moreover, the anomaly of DC offset in the measured voltage signals is effectively removed by this stage. The battery energy storage (BES) integration permits regulation of grid currents, irrespective of the PV array power output, or the present load requirement. Hence, the erratic power injection is prevented. The regulated power is adjustable with the tariff rates dictated by the network utility, for boosted financial revenues. It also aids the utility in meeting power balance. The peak power is continually drawn from the PV array, via continuous control of a boost converter. The system is characterized at multiple test conditions, and the obtained results are evaluated.
IoT Regression Techniques In Smart Parking Systems: Survey

Smart cities are one of the main areas where IoT showed great success, collecting and processing enormous amounts of data to facilitate different applications. Smart parking is one of the evolving smart cities applications. The rapid increase in the population also results in a high number of vehicles that may lead to traffic congestion in urban cities. This traffic congestion is increasing the problem of urban mobility. Urban mobility may have an adverse impact on the quality of life as well as the economy. This problem can be mitigated with the efficient management of the parking systems. This work aims to review the IoT-based regression techniques used in smart parking systems to overcome the problem of urban mobility. IoT-based regression techniques are used to predict parking space in the parking area so that the drivers can get parking space on time and the problem of urban mobility can be mitigated. It was identified that regression techniques efficiently predicted parking space availability. This study provides a comprehensive review of regression techniques used in IoT smart parking applications. The system architecture was also presented to get a better understanding of this work.
Utilization of Library Resources Among Graduate Students of Leyte Normal University (LNU)

This study assessed the utilization of the resources of the Leyte Normal University Learning Resource Center by the graduate students enrolled in various graduate curricular program offerings for the AY 2018, 2019, and 2020. The assessment concentrated on the subject area, borrowers per program, professional journals and magazines, and databases, e-books, and internet connectivity during the academic years 2018, 2019, and 2020. In this context, utilization was focused. Utilizing the survey design, statistically treated data showed that books are commonly borrowed resources and that borrowing frequency is dependent on the enrollment of a curricular program offering. Bulk of borrowers were recorded for AY 2018 and 2019. Taking things holistically, the general circulation of the library is deemed helpful to its immediate users. An intervention plan was prepared further to promote the richness of the resources in the library and consequently attract more users.
Characterization of MicroRNA Cargo of Extracellular Vesicles Isolated From the Plasma of Schistosoma japonicum-Infected Mice

Schistosoma is a genus of parasitic trematodes that undergoes complex migration in final hosts, finally developing into adult worms, which are responsible for egg production and disease dissemination. Recent studies documented the importance of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the regulation of host-parasite interactions. Herein, we investigated the microRNA (miRNA) profiles of EVs isolated from host plasma at different stages of Schistosoma japonicum infection (lung stage: 3 days post-infection (dpi), and liver stages: 14 and 21 dpi) to identify miRNA cargo potentially involved in the pathogenesis and immune regulation of schistosomiasis. Characterization of the isolated plasma EVs revealed their diameter to be approximately 100 nm, containing typical EV markers such as Hsp70 and Tsg101. Deep sequencing analysis indicated the presence of 811 known and 15 novel miRNAs with an increasing number of differential miRNAs from the lung stage (27 miRNAs) to the liver stages (58 and 96 miRNAs at 14 and 21 dpi, respectively) in the plasma EVs of infected mice compared to EVs isolated from the uninfected control. In total, 324 plasma EV miRNAs were shown to be co-detected among different stages of infection and the validation of selected miRNAs showed trends of abundance similar to deep sequencing analysis. For example, miR-1a-3p and miR-122-5p showed higher abundance, whereas miR-150-3p and miR-126a showed lower abundance in the plasma EVs of infected mice at 3, 14, and 21 dpi as compared to those of uninfected mice. In addition, bioinformatic analysis combined with PCR validation of the miRNA targets, particularly those associated with the immune system and parasitic infectious disease, indicated a significant increase in the expression of Gbp7and Ccr5 in contrast to the decreased expression of Fermt3, Akt1, and IL-12a. Our results suggested that the abundance of miRNA cargo of the host plasma EVs was related to the stages of Schistosoma japonicum infection. Further studies on the roles of these miRNAs may reveal the regulatory mechanism of the host-parasite interaction. Moreover, the differentially abundant miRNA cargo in host EVs associated with S. japonicum infection may also provide valuable clues for identifying novel biomarkers for schistosomiasis diagnosis.