Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SciKit-GStat: A scipy flavored geostatistical analysis toolbox written in Python

<p><span>Geostatistical and spatio-temporal methods and applications have made major advances during the past decades. New data sources became available and more powerful and available computer systems fostered the development of more sophisticated analysis frameworks. However, the building blocks for these developments, geostatistical packages available in a multitude of programming languages, have not experienced the same attention. Although there are some examples, like the gstat package available for the R programming language, that are used as a de-facto standard for geostatistical analysis, many languages are still missing such implementations. During the past decade, the Python programming language has gained a lot of visibility and became an integral part of many geoscientist&#8217;s tool belts. Unfortunately, Python is missing a standard library for geostatistics. This leads to a new technical implementation of geostatistical methods with almost any new publication that uses Python. Thus, reproducing results and reusing codes is often cumbersome and can be error-prone. </span></p><p><span>During the past three years I developed scikit-gstat, a scipy flavored geostatistical toolbox written in Python to tackle these challenges. Scipy flavored means, that it uses classes, interfaces and implementation rules from the very popular scipy package for scientific Python, to make scikit-gstat fit into existing analysis workflows as seamlessly as possible. Scikit-gstat is open source and hosted on Github. It is well documented and well covered by unit tests. The tutorials made available along with the code are styled as lecture notes and </span><span>are</span><span> open </span><span>to everyone</span><span>. The package is extensible, to make it as easy as possible for other researchers to build new models on top, even without experience in Python. Additionally, scikit-gstat has an interface to the scikit-learn package, which makes it usable in existing data analysis workflows that involve machine learning. During the development of scikit-gstat a few other geostatistical packages evolved, namely pykrige for Kriging and gstools mainly for geostatistical simulations and random field generations. Due to overlap and to reduce development efforts, the author has made effort to implement interfaces to these libraries. This way, scikit-gstat understands other developments not as competing solutions, but as parts of an evolving geostatistical framework in Python that should be more streamlined in the future. </span></p>
Evaluating Comparative Effectiveness of Simultaneous Liver and Kidney Transplant versus Liver Transplant Alone using Instrumental Variables by

Improving the quality of medical care often requires assessment of comparative effectiveness between treatments. Although randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered as the gold standard for generating evidence, they may not be feasible or ethical to conduct for some comparisons. Therefore, observational studies are required to address many research questions. However, observational data may lead to a high potential for selection bias because subjects or physicians choose their treatments, which may complicate the estimation of causal effects. As one approach to overcome these issues, instrumental variables (IVs) can be used to potentially estimate unbiased causal effects in the setting of observational comparative effectiveness research. The goal of this thesis is reducing unmeasured confounding in an observational study to compare the effectiveness of simultaneous liver and kidney transplants (SLKT) versus liver-only transplants (LTA) in patients who were on the liver transplant wait list with dialysis. We hypothesize that SLKT could lower mortality by replacing both organs in the same operation. A two-stage least squares (2SLS) was used to estimate causal effects. The first stage was regressing treatment on IV and covariates to determine whether IV met the assumption of strongly predicting treatment. Then, the second stage least squares analysis was performed by regressing outcome on the estimated treatment and covariates. This analysis used several strategies for
In-situ observation of non-hemispherical tip shape formation during laser-assisted atom probe tomography

It is shown by SEM imaging of the tip and by observing the emission pattern of the evaporated atoms that laser assisted evaporation in an atom probe can lead to nonhemispherical tip shapes and time-dependent nonuniform emission. We have investigated this nonuniformity by observing the change in field of view when using laser wavelengths of 515 nm and 343 nm on silicon. The change is monitored in situ by 0.5 nm thick silicon oxide. We demonstrate that the field of view can easily be changed by more than 10 nm and that the apparent oxide layer thickness can deviate substantially from its correct value. The dependence of the tip shape deformations and the reconstruction artifacts on the laser wavelength are explained through simulations of the laser-tip interaction and nonhomogeneous heating effects.
Translation Procedures of the Indonesian Subtitles of English Idiomatic Expressions Found in Inside Out

This thesis focused on studying the subtitles of idioms found in the movie, Inside Out (2015), specifically the idioms uttered by Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. The writer used the following theories by Newmark (2001) to analyze the data—Translation Procedures to sort out the translations, and Translation Criticisms to evaluate the appropriateness of the translations. Through this study, the writer aimed to find the most frequently used translation procedure for idioms in Inside Out, and the appropriateness of its translations. After analyzing the data, the writer concluded Functional Equivalent as the most frequently used translation procedures for idioms found in Inside Out by producing 23 out of 39 translations. Functional Equivalent also produced mainly appropriate translations with 20 translations being appropriate. In conclusion, Functional Equivalent is the most recommended procedure to translate idioms, because it produces referentially and pragmatically accurate, semantically adequate, and natural translations. Key words: Translation, Subtitles, Idioms, Translation Procedures
Relation between the mode of binding of nitrite and the energy distribution between the two photosystems

The reversibility of nitrite-induced inhibition in relation to energy distribution between the two photosystems was studied in spinach thylakoid membranes. Measurements of electron transfer rate catalyzed by photosystem I (PS I) and photosystem II (PS II), chlorophyll a (Chl a) fluorescence induction kinetics, s 2 state multiline spectra, and room temperature electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) signals indicated that nitrite anions bind PS II in two ways: dissociable (loose) and non-dissociable (tight). The inhibition caused by the dissociable binding was reversible in washed (nitrite-treated samples washed with nitrite-free medium) samples, while the inhibition caused by the non-dissociable binding was irreversible. At 77 K, an increase in absorption cross section of PS I (as inferred from the excitation spectra of Chl a a fluorescence) and a decrease in absorption cross section of PS II in nitrite-treated sample when compared with sample washed with nitrite-free medium and control sample suggested that nitrite plays a role in regulating the distribution of absorbed excitation energy between the two photosystems. We propose, for the first time, that the removal of loosely bound nitrite leads to migration of light-harvesting complex II back to the PS II, and thus the mode of binding of nitrite regulates the extent of migration of antenna molecules between the two photosystems.
Conceptual framework of a balanced scorecard: a value-oriented approach

The issues of the essential content of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in terms of dividing BSC development into four generations have been analyzed. The need for research and development on a distinct approach to BSC as a concept with appropriate components has been emphasized. The conceptual framework of the BSC at the theoretical and practical levels has been proposed. According to the needs of the 4th generation BSC creating added value for the enterprise as a central issue in the financial perspective has been determined, so all other perspectives should be coordinated with value-based management. The BSC's view on value-based management of the components of intellectual capital has been found to enhance the ability of managers to effectively manage customer capital as one of the main drivers for creating added value for the enterprise.
SERVICE RECOVERY PARADOX IN RESTRAINT CULTURES: AN IMPLEMENTATION IN TOURISM SECTOR

The features of services that distinguish them from tangible goods, increase the likelihood of failures in the delivery of them during service encounters. Although the service businesses make an effort to provide full service to increase the client satisfaction and pleasure, due to either business or client related reasons, they might provide insufficient service. In this research, it has been studied if the service recovery paradox, which claims that in the case when a failure a client faces is recovered by the business, the client is more satisfied than the case when the client has never faced a failure, is effective on the clients who come from the culture of restraint and have a higher probability to remember the negative experiences. In the research, data were collected from 309 Russian tourists who were on vacation in Antalya through questionnaires with different scenarios. Levene Tests, One Way Variant analysis and Post-Hoc tests have been used for testing the related hypothesis, According to the analysis, following the service recovery, the level of satisfaction and Word of Mouth tendencies of the tourists who come from restraint cultures, are lower than the ones who never faced a service failure. The findings show that the recovery of the service failures by the businesses might not provide the desired results in a restraint culture. Therefore, businesses need to be more careful while providing service for clients who come from restraint cultures and provide accurate service at first.
Microstructure of nanopores in AAO templates favoring the growth of nickel nanowires by electrodeposition

Morphology of periodical nanoscale pores in AAO templates has been studied in relation with anodizing process, focusing on the growth of nickel nanowires by electrochemical deposition. The AAO templates were prepared by a two-step anodization process. The high purity aluminum plates were anodized in oxalic acid aqueous solution with variation of cell voltage. The pore size and interpore distance both increase with the applied potential. During the post treatment of barrier thinning, small-size pores with split-up structure at the tips are observed due to current-limited anodizing process (decreasing cell potential). The rectifying properties of the barrier layer allow the pores to be filled by nickel by AC electrodeposition. The nickel nanowires array shows the ferromagnetic properties with a preferred magnetic orientation along the wire axis. (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Nanocomposites of Polyaniline and Cellulose Nanocrystals Prepared in Lyotropic Chiral Nematic Liquid Crystals

Stable lyotropic chiral nematic liquid crystals (N*-LCs) of cellulose nanocrystals (CNs) were prepared via hydrolysis using sulfuric acid. The lyotropic N*-LCs were used as an asymmetric reaction field to synthesize polyaniline (PANI) onto CNs by in situ polymerization. As a primary step, we examined the mesophase transition of the N*-LCs of CNs suspension before and after in situ polymerization of aniline (ANI) by polarizing optical microscopy. The structure of nanocomposites of PANI/CNs was investigated at a microscopic level using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Influence of the CNs-to-ANI ratio on the morphology of the nanocomposites was also investigated at macroscopic level by scanning electron and transmission electron microscopies. It is found that the weight ratio of CNs to aniline in the suspension significantly influenced the size of the PANI particles and interaction between CNs and PANI. Moreover, electrical properties of the obtained PANI/CNs films were studied using standard four-probe technique. It is expected that the lyotropic N*-LCs of CNs might be available for an asymmetric reaction field to produce novel composites of conjugated materials.
Optimization of Growth and Storage Conditions for Lactic Acid Bacteria in Yogurt and Frozen Yogurt

The optimal conditions for growth and storage of the lactic acid bacteria were studied. Both sucrose (up to 3%, w/v) and skim milk (up to 12%, w/v) increased the number of lactic acid bacteria. However, the effect of sucrose plus skim milk was not superior to that of skim milk alone. The cell number was maximal at pH 5.0-5.5 during the growth of bacteria and at pH 4.63 during the storage period of yogurt. The final cell number of yogurt stored for 150 days at −18 ≈ −12°C was 1/3 of the initial cell number.
High-temperature (350 K) orthorhombic framework structure of zeolite H-ZSM-5

Si 11,96 Al 0,04 O 24 (+0,04H + ) cristallise dans Pnma avec a=20,078, b=19,894, c=13,372A, Z=8, T=350K; affinement jusqu'a R=0,040. Ce reseau «vide» de H-ZMS-5 est peu different de celui a temperature ambiante du ZMS-5, contenant le cation tetrapropylammonium. Les differentes maximales entre les liaisons Si-O, les angles O-Si-O et Si-O-Si dans ces deux reseaux sont de 0,017A, 1,4 et 3,9°. Dans les deux cas, la taille de pore maximale des canaux droits est de ∼5,7A
Kinetics and mechanisms of monoammonium phosphate-induced potassium release from selected potassium-bearing minerals

A high concentration of phosphate in the immediate vicinity of the phosphate fertilizer zone of soil could induce K release from K-bearing minerals to soil solution. In this study, the kinetics of K release by monoammonium phosphate (NH4H2PO4) from biotite, muscovite, and microcline were investigated. The results indicate that K release from all of these minerals was promoted by 1 M NH4H2PO4 (pH 4.0). The release of K from these minerals can be described by the zero-order rate equation. The rate coefficients of K released from the minerals (2–5 µm) in 1 M NH4H2PO4 solution ranged from 0.20 to 2.09 mg kg-1 h-1 at 25°C and from 1.22 to 9.00 mg kg-1 h-1 at 45°C, respectively. The amount of K release from the same mineral samples in 1 M NH4Cl solution (pH 4.0) at 25°C was not detectable and was too low to be determined accurately at 45°C. The dfferences in the rate of NH4H2PO4-induced K release from the different minerals were explained by the chemical composition, crystal structure, and the crystallization s.
Effect of Cold Storage of Bulbs and Bulb Weight on Growth, Flowering, Essential Oil Components and Bulb Active Ingredients of Narcissus tazetta Plant

Field experiments were carried out at the Experimental Farm of El-Kassasin Horticultural Research Station, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, during two successive seasons (2017-2018 and 2018-2019). To evaluate the effect of cold storage periods (1, 2, 3, 4, 5-weeks at 5°C beside room temperature as control) and bulb weight (100, 150 and 200±5 g) of Narcissus tazetta L. cv. Cheerfullness bulbs on growth, flowering, bulbs production, leaf minerals content and some bulb active ingredients. The results showed positive effects of cold storage and bulb weight as well as the interaction between them on growth, flowering and bulbs production. The highest values of vegetative growth, flower quality and early flowering, bulb yield and mineral content of dry leaves were obtained by the interaction between the longest periods of cold storage (5-weeks) with the highest bulb weight (200 g). Whereas higher values of active ingredients in dry bulbs, especially antioxidant activity were recorded by the interaction between the cold storage period of two weeks with weights 150 and 100 g/bulb. These results were recorded in both seasons. All treatments gave differences in essential oil components of flowers.
Mismanagement of Antibiotics in Neonatal Medicine

Unreasonable use of antibiotics occurs in about 25-30% of the population. The neonatal period is among the highest group where antibiotic abuse occurs, as high as 40% in some hospitals. This is particularly apparent in newborn intensive care units (NICU), where 70-80% of the admitted infants receive antibiotics. The main motive for this is that clinicians suspect neonatal sepsis very frequently, but only about 3-5% or less of the time infants have blood culture proven sepsis. The neonatal sepsis calculator, described some years ago and validated by several studies, is extremely useful in allowing care givers to assess risk factors and combine them with the clinical evaluation of the newborn to make a more adequate decision and decrease utilization of unnecessary antibiotics. On the other hand, nonspecific inflammatory markers, like C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT), are relied upon to make clinical decisions about antibiotic initiation and discontinuation. However, they have very bad specificity for early and late neonatal sepsis, and their sensitivity is not very adequate either. Relying on them in suspicion of neonatal sepsis is a “hazardous waste”. Antibiotic abuse is associated with short- and long-term adverse effects. In preterm infants in NICU, length of hospital stay, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis and mortality are increased. In addition to this and to the concomitant increase in health care expenditures, there are long lasting consequences of antibiotic misuse in the neonatal period. They include development of antibiotic resistance, with the emergence of multi resistant organisms, and alterations to the microbiota and microbiome. This has been linked to various disease states later in life, such as abnormal brain development, infections during childhood, asthma, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis and autoimmune disorders, among others. The need to apply clinical measures to modify current neonatal practices and improve outcomes has never been more urgent.
Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa dengan Model Pembelajaran Jigsaw Berbantuan Geogebra di Kelas XI IPS 1 SMA Diponegoro 1 Jakarta

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa kelas XI melalui model pembelajaran jigsaw berbantuan geogebra di SMA Diponegoro 1 Jakarta dengan subjek penilitian siswa kelas XI, dengan jumlah siswa 25 orang yang terdiri dari 13 siswa laki-laki dan 12 siswa perempuan. Subjek penelitian diambil secara acak purposive. Prosedur pelaksanaan tindakan merupakan suatu siklus yang terdiri dari 4 (empat) tahap yaitu: 1) Perencanaan, 2) Pelaksanaan, 3) Analisis, dan 4) Refleksi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi dan evaluasi tes. Hasil observasi aktivitas menunjukkan bahwa adanya peningkatan pada setiap siklus. Hal ini berdasarkan hasil rata-rata nilai tes akhir tiap siklus, pada siklus I nilai rata-rata 64,44, mengalami peningkatan pada siklus II menjadi 65,9, kemudian meningkat kembali pada siklus III menjadi 75,7. Kemudian pada siklus I hanya 32% siswa yang memperoleh nilai kriteria ketuntasan minimal (KKM), pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 44% dan pada siklus III meningkat menjadi 80%. Kata kunci: Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika, Model Pembelajaran Jigsaw, Geogebra.
Solute diffusion in swollen membranes. IX: Scaling laws for solute diffusion in gels

A scaling law was developed for the diffusion coefficient of spheroidal and ellipsoidal solutes in nonporous, equilibrium-swollen hydrogels. The law relates the solute diffusion coefficient to the solute size, the gel mesh size, and the gel equilibrium volume degree of swelling. The law was verified by appropriate data of low and high molecular weight solute diffusion through hydrogels such as swollen networks of poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), cellulose, and others. An additional scaling law was developed which relates the rate of release of a small or large molecule from an equilibrium swollen hydrogel with time and with morphological characteristics of the polymeric network.
An investigation of the secondary electron kinetics and energy distribution in electron-beam-irradiated argon

The evolutions of the kinetics and of the energy distribution of the secondary electrons in argon gas during and following irradiation by a 350 ns 150 keV electron beam pulse have been studied quantitatively. The investigation was conducted by time-resolved infrared interferometry measurement of the secondary electron density for a wide range of experimental parameters and by comparison with a comprehensive time dependent kinetic code. From the comparison it was concluded that triatomic molecular ions play important roles in the kinetic reactions.
Estimación del almacenamiento y retención de Dióxido de carbono en el arbolado urbano público de la zona de Achumani de la ciudad de La Paz a través de una aplicación móvil

In recent times, a very current issue regards the emission and sequestration of greenhouse gases, which are a cause for climate change. Forest and urban forests are an important tool for retention and sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) - one of the main greenhouse gases - in the atmosphere. Therefore, it becomes necessary to create relevant studies that are able to measure the impact that their development or deterioration could have in the local carbon footprint of local communities. The goal of estimating the total mass of carbon currently stored as biomass in the urban forest of the Achumani area in La Paz city, and the quantity that it sequestered in the year before. Applying a descriptive study with a quantitative approach and an ex post facto transversal design, using a sample of 14 one-ha quadrants. For each quadrant, the biomass of every specimen was estimated using the app Kuka-Suite, along with the total biomass for the quadrant. This resulted in an estimated 6085 tons of stored CO2 and an estimated 55 tons of growth in the year, before the study.
Spin and charge distributions in Graphene/Nickel (111) substrate under Rashba spin-orbital coupling

To understand the coupling factor between Rashba spin-orbital interaction and ferromagnetic proximity effect, we design a Monte Carlo algorithm to simulate the spin and charge distributions for the room-temperature Rashba material, Graphene/Nickel(111) substrate, at finite temperature. We observe that the rate of exchange fluctuation is a key player to produce giant Rashba spin-orbit splitting in graphene. More importantly, we monitor the Rashba spin-splitting phenomenon where the spin-polarized electrons may be escaped from two opposite edges upon heating. However, the escaped electrons show Gaussian-like distribution in interior area that is important for spintronic engineers to optimize the efficiency of spin-state detection. In addition, we investigate if our Monte Carlo model can explain why room-temperature Rashba effect is observed in Graphene/Nickel(111) substrate experimentally. All results are presented in physical units.