Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Measurement of the elastic scattering cross section of neutrons from argon and neon

Background: The most significant source of background in direct dark matter searches are neutrons that scatter elastically from nuclei in the detector's sensitive volume. Experimental data for the elastic scattering cross section of neutrons from argon and neon, which are target materials of interest to the dark matter community, were previously unavailable. Purpose: Measure the differential cross section for elastic scattering of neutrons from argon and neon in the energy range relevant to backgrounds from (alpha,n) reactions in direct dark matter searches. Method: Cross-section data were taken at the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) using the neutron time-of-flight technique. These data were fit using the spherical optical model. Results: The differential cross section for elastic scatting of neutrons from neon at 5.0 and 8.0 MeV and argon at 6.0 MeV was measured. Optical-model parameters for the elastic scattering reactions were determined from the best fit to these data. The total elastic scattering cross section for neon was found to differ by 6% at 5.0 MeV and 13% at 8.0 MeV from global optical-model predictions. Compared to a local optical-model for 40Ar, the elastic scattering cross section was found to differ from the data by 8% at 6.0 MeV. Conclusions: These new data are important for improving Monte-Carlo simulations and background estimates for direct dark matter searches and for benchmarking optical models of neutron elastic scattering from these nuclei.
Individuals' favorite songs' lyrics reflect their attachment style

Recent studies suggest that one's personality relates to their music preferences. Separately, research from an attachment theory perspective has demonstrated that attachment security and insecurity are important relationship-related individual differences. We com-bined these two lines of inquiry here by investigating whether the lyrics of individuals' favorite songs about relationships reflect their attachment styles and related Big Five personality traits (Study 1; N Participants = 469, N Songs = 4853). Individuals higher in attachment avoidance preferred relationship songs with lyrics expressing an avoidant attachment style, whereas individuals higher in neuroticism preferred relationship songs with lyrics expressing more attachment anxiety. We extended these results in a second study, finding that the lyrics of Western culture's 823 most popular songs from 1946 to 2015 mirrored societal trends of increasing social disengagement (i.e., were increasingly higher in attachment avoidance themes), suggesting that song lyrics impart psychological meaning at the sociocultural level as well. Our data therefore suggests that higher levels of attachment avoidance are reflected in Statement of relevance: We found that individuals higher in attachment avoidance favored songs about relationships with avoidant lyrical themes. Moreover, we found that Western culture's increasing social disengagement is reflected in increasingly avoidant popular song lyrics across 1946 – 2015. Social disconnection may therefore be both reflected and amplified by more avoidant lyrical content.
Electrical transport and low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy of microsoldered graphene

Using the recently developed technique of microsoldering, we perform systematic transport studies of the influence of polymethylmethacrylate on graphene revealing a doping effect with a n-type dopant density Δn of up to Δn=3.8×1012 cm−2 but negligible influence on mobility and hysteresis. Moreover, we show that microsoldered graphene is free of contamination and exhibits very similar intrinsic rippling as found for lithographically contacted flakes. Characterizing the microsoldered sample by scanning tunneling spectroscopy, we demonstrate a current induced closing of the phonon gap and a B-field induced double peak attributed to the 0 Landau level.
Geomagnetic field models including signals arising from the solar wind sector structure

A method for forming a dielectric layer includes exposing a surface to a first dielectric material in gaseous form at a first temperature. Nuclei of the first dielectric material are formed on the surface. A layer of a second dielectric material is deposited on the surface by employing the nuclei as seeds for layer growth wherein the depositing is performed at a second temperature which is greater than the first temperature.
The role of dyadic coping in married/cohabiting adults’ well-being and relationship quality during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Malaysia

Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases are leading to increased anxiety, fear, stress and depression among Malaysians. The lockdown in the country due to the pandemic also forced the people to adapt to “new norms”. Coping strategies are important in alleviating stress due to the pandemic and promoting better well-being and relationship. The purpose of this study was to assess the well-being and relationship quality of Malaysian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and to test the predictive role of dyadic coping on participants' well-being and relationship quality. Data were collected from September to December 2020. A total of 534 married/cohabiting adults residing in Malaysia completed the Perceived Relationship Quality Component Inventory, the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, and the Dyadic Coping Scale. The measures were distributed to the participants via an online survey (Google form) using the snowballing technique. The results indicated that the well-being status of the participants was at an average level. The participants reported having significantly better relationship quality during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
HAT-P-39b–HAT-P-41b: THREE HIGHLY INFLATED TRANSITING HOT JUPITERS

We report the discovery of three new transiting extrasolar planets orbiting moderately bright (V = 11.1, 11.7, and 12.4) F stars. The planets HAT-P-39b through HAT-P-41b have periods of P = 3.5439 days, 4.4572 days, and 2.6940 days, masses of 0.60 MJ, 0.62 MJ, and 0.80 MJ, and radii of 1.57 RJ, 1.73 RJ, and 1.68 RJ, respectively. They orbit stars with masses of 1.40 M☉, 1.51 M☉, and 1.51 M☉, respectively. The three planets are members of an emerging population of highly inflated Jupiters with 0.4 MJ < M < 1.5 MJ and R > 1.5 RJ.
Secondary analysis of teaching methods in introductory physics: A 50 k-student study

Physics education researchers have developed many evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance conceptual learning of students in introductory physics courses. These strategies have historically been tested using assessments such as the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and the Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation (FMCE). We have performed a review and analysis of FCI and FMCE data published between 1995 and 2014. We confirm previous findings that interactive engagement teaching techniques are significantly more likely to produce high student learning gains than traditional lecture-based instruction. We also establish that interactive engagement instruction works in many settings, including those with students having a high and low level of prior knowledge, at liberal arts and research universities, and enrolled in both small and large classes.
Elevated Blood Glucose is Associated with Severe Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Background To evaluate the association of elevated blood glucose with the risk of acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods Totally 526 consecutive patients with COPD recruited between Jan. 2018 and July 2019 were included in this study. Based on the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Care, these patients were divided into three groups according to HbA1c level: low HbA1c level (HbA1c <5.7%, n=204), moderate HbA1c level (HbA1c 5.7–6.4%, n=165), and high HbA1c level (HbA1c ≥6.5%, n=157). All subjects were followed up for 18 months. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to evaluate the predicting value of HbA1c for the time of the next COPD severe exacerbation. Results Totally 141 (26.8%) patients in the study had at least 1 severe exacerbation. The proportion of patients suffering from at least 1 severe exacerbation was significantly higher (P<0.01) for patients with high (36.3%) and moderate HbA1c levels (25.5%) compared to those with low HbA1c levels (20.6%). Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that high (HR=2.74, 95% CI: 1.70–4.41; P<0.01) and moderate HbA1c levels (HR=2.19, 95% CI: 1.39–3.46; P<0.01) were significantly associated with a higher risk of the next severe exacerbation compared with low HbA1c level, after controlling for potential confounders including age, gender, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, disease duration of COPD, frequency of hospitalization due to acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) in the past 12 months, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) stages, COPD assessment test (CAT) score, corticosteroids use, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Subgroup analyses also indicated a significant association between HbA1c levels and risk of the next severe exacerbation in different GOLD stages and diabetes status. Conclusion Elevated blood glucose, no matter with or without diabetes, is significantly associated with a higher risk of the next severe exacerbation for patients with COPD.
NUCLEOSYNTHESIS IN HIGH-ENTROPY HOT BUBBLES OF SUPERNOVAE AND ABUNDANCE PATTERNS OF EXTREMELY METAL-POOR STARS

There have been suggestions that the abundance of extremely metal-poor (EMP) stars can be reproduced by hypernovae (HNe), not by normal supernovae (SNe). However, recently it was also suggested that if the innermost neutron-rich or proton-rich matter is ejected, the abundance patterns of ejected matter are changed, and normal SNe may also reproduce the observations of EMP stars. In this Letter, we calculate explosive nucleosynthesis with various Ye and entropy, and investigate whether normal SNe with this innermost matter, which we call the “hot-bubble” component, can reproduce the abundance of EMP stars. We find that neutron-rich (Ye = 0.45–0.49) and proton-rich (Ye = 0.51–0.55) matter can increase Zn/Fe and Co/Fe ratios as observed, but tend to overproduce other Fe-peak elements. In addition, we find that if slightly proton-rich matter with 0.50 ⩽ Ye < 0.501 with s/kb ∼ 15–40 is ejected as much as ∼0.06 M☉, even normal SNe can reproduce the abundance of EMP stars, though it requires fine-tuning of Ye. On the other hand, HNe can more easily reproduce the observations of EMP stars without fine-tuning. Our results imply that HNe are the most likely origin of the abundance pattern of EMP stars.
Electromagnetic interaction in dipole grids and prospective high‐impedance surfaces

A two‐dimensional grid of isotropic dipole scatterers excited by an obliquely incident plane wave is considered. Analytical formulas are obtained for the so‐called interaction constant of the grid. To validate our theory, a comparison is done between the obtained approximate relation for the interaction constant, the result of the numerical summation of dipole fields, and a known accurate result for a special case. The theory results in the grid impedance of arrays which does not depend on the wave incidence angle. We show that the grid of nearly resonant electric dipoles turns out to be prospective as a constitutive element of novel high‐impedance surfaces whose impedance is unique for the whole angular spectrum of plane waves.
Identification of autoionizing states of atomic chromium for resonance photo-ionization at the ISOLDE-RILIS

The resonance ionization laser ion source (RILIS) is the principal ion source of the ISOLDE radioactive beam facility based at CERN. Using the method of in-source resonance ionization spectroscopy, an optimal three-step, three-resonance photo-ionization scheme has been developed for chromium. The scheme uses an ionizing transition to one of the 14 newly observed autoionizing states. This work increases the range of ISOLDE-RILIS ionized beams to 32 chemical elements. Details of the spectroscopic studies are described and the new ionization scheme is summarized. A link to the complete version of this document will be added here following publication:
Rate of Malignancy in Thyroid Nodules Having Atypia of Undetermined Significance on FNAC

Rate of Malignancy in Thyroid Nodules Having Atypia of Undetermined Significance Abstract Introduction & Background: The global incidence of thyroid cancer is rapidly increasing largely due to incidental thyroid nodules being found on ultrasonography. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)is not only a reliable screening test, but also a reliable and cost-effective method for the differential diagnosis of a thyroid nodule. Atypia of Undetermined Significance (AUS) or Follicular Lesion of Undetermined Significance (FLUS) is
Sterile Neutrino Searches in MINOS and MINOS+ Experiments

This dissertation presents the searches on sterile neutrinos using the data collected in MINOS+ Experiment from September 2013 to September 2014, and the full data set of MINOS Experiment collected from 2005 to 2012. Anomalies in short baseline experiments, such as LSND and MiniBooNE, showed hints of sterile neutrinos, a type of neutrino that does not interact with the Standard Model particles. In this work, two models are considered: 3+1 and large extra dimension (LED). In the 3+1 model, one sterile neutrino state is added into the standard oscillation scheme consisting of three known active neutrino states ve, vμ and vτ. In the LED model, sterile neutrinos arise as Kaluza-Klein (KK) states due to assumed large extra dimensions. Mixing between sterile and active neutrino states may modify the oscillation patterns observed in the MINOS detectors. Both searches yield null results. For 3+1, a combined fit of MINOS and MINOS+ data gives a stronger limit on θ24 in the range of 10-2 eV2 < Δm412 < 1 eV2 than previous experiments. For LED, with the complete MINOS data set, the size of extra dimensions is constrained to be smaller than ~ 0.35 μm at 90% C.L. in the limit of amore » vanishing lightest neutrino mass. « less
An information theory based search for homogeneity on the largest accessible scale

We analyze the SDSS DR12 quasar catalogue to test the large-scale smoothness in the quasar distribution. We quantify the degree of inhomogeneity in the quasar distribution using information theory based measures and find that the degree of inhomogeneity diminishes with increasing length scales which finally reach a plateau at $\sim 250 \, h^{-1}\, {\rm Mpc}$. The residual inhomogeneity at the plateau is consistent with that expected for a Poisson point process. Our results indicate that the quasar distribution is homogeneous beyond length scales of $250 \, h^{-1}\, {\rm Mpc}$.
Therapeutic Targeting of MYC in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

ABSTRACT MYC plays critical roles in tumorigenesis and is considered an attractive cancer therapeutic target. Small molecules that directly target MYC and are well tolerated in vivo represent invaluable anti-cancer therapeutic agents. Here, we aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of MYC inhibitors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The results showed that pharmacological and genetic inhibition of MYC inhibited HNSCC proliferation and migration. MYC inhibitor 975 (MYCi975), inhibited HNSCC growth in both cell line-derived xenograft and syngeneic murine models. MYC inhibition also induced tumor cell-intrinsic immune responses, and promoted CD8+ T cell infiltration. Mechanistically, MYC inhibition increased CD8+ T cell-recruiting chemokines by inducing the DNA damage related cGAS-STING pathway. High expression of MYC combined with a low level of infiltrated CD8+ T cell in HNSCC correlated with poor prognosis. These results suggested the potential of small-molecule MYC inhibitors as anti-cancer therapeutic agents in HNSCC.
Predicting the deflection of electric heater rods in a critical heat flux test loop

This paper concludes the simulations done on the bending of heater rods due to electromagnetic forces in the ODEN test loop at Westinghouse Electric fuel testing facility in Västerås, Sweden. The by calculating the Lorentz force on the rods and using Euler-Bernoulli FEM calculation the deflection of the rods were simulated. A model for the stiffness of the rods was created after bending tests on a rod. The MATLAB simulations show that the current placement of support grids can be improved, resulting in a decrease in maximum bending by 40% and at the same time reducing the number of support grids. This will result in more representative results from the experiments as the rods are closer to their proper position and flow interference from the support grids is reduced. An added bonus is that less time needed to assemble/disassemble the assembly. Table of
Constraining dark matter-neutrino interactions using the CMB and large-scale structure

We present a new study on the elastic scattering cross section of dark matter (DM) and neutrinos using the latest cosmological data from Planck and large-scale structure experiments. We find that the strongest constraints are set by the Lyman-α forest, giving σDM−ν ≲ 10−33(mDM/GeV) cm2 if the cross section is constant and a present-day value of σDM−ν ≲ 10−45(mDM/GeV) cm2 if it scales as the temperature squared. These are the most robust limits on DM-neutrino interactions to date, demonstrating that one can use the distribution of matter in the Universe to probe dark (``invisible") interactions. Additionally, we show that scenarios involving thermal MeV DM and a constant elastic scattering cross section naturally predict (i) a cut-off in the matter power spectrum at the Lyman-α scale, (ii) Neff ∼ 3.5 ± 0.4, (iii) H0 ∼ 71 ± 3km s−1Mpc−1 and (iv) the possible generation of neutrino masses.
Efficacy and Safety of Wuling Powder in the Treatment of Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background Wuling powder is a classical formula of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is extensively applied to treat diabetic nephropathy (DN). However, there are no related reports on systematically evaluating the efficacy of Wuling powder in the treatment of DN. Targeted at this, this study was developed. Materials and Methods This study systematically searched related articles from nine databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biomedical CD-ROM (Sino Med), Wanfang database, Vipers database (VIP), and the China Clinical Trials Registry website. The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving Wuling Power to treat DN were included, which were published from the established data of the above databases to March 2022. In addition, the language of the studies was not restricted. Studies were meta-analyzed using the RevMan 5.4 software given in the Cochrane Collaboration Network. The treatment efficacy was measured using the weighted mean differences (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results 24 studies were included for the final analysis. 24 h urine volume (WMD = 357.95; 95% CI [322.83, 393.06], p < 0.00001), 24 h urine protein quantification(24 h UPQ) (WMD = −1.30; 95% CI [−1.82, −0.78], p < 0.00001), serum creatinine (Scr) (WMD = −10.17; 95% CI [−11.13, −9.21], p < 0.00001), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (WMD = −1.62; 95% CI [−2.30, −0.93], p < 0.00001), urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER) (WMD = −24.73; 95% CI [−35.46, −13.99], p < 0.00001), fasting blood glucose (FBG) (WMD = −0.63.95% CI [−0.97, −0.30], p = 0.002), glycated hemoglobin (WMD = −0.11; 95% CI [−0.30, 0.08], p=0.26), total cholesterol (TC) (WMD = −0.63; 95% CI [−1.23, −0.04], p=0.04), triglycerides (TG) (WMD = −0.46. 95% CI [−0.70, −0.23], p=0.0001), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (WMD = −0.32; 95% CI [0.03, 0.62], p=0.03), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (WMD = −0.57; 95% CI [−0.77, −0.37], p < 0.00001), and total effective rate (TER) (response ratio (RR) = 1.40; 95% CI [1.32, 1.48]; p < 0.00001) were concluded. The Wuling powder in the treatment of DN was statistically significant in all the above outcome indicators, and the efficacy of the treatment group was better than that of the control group. Conclusion The results of this study provided evidence for the clinical application of Wuling powder to treat the DN, but it had to be further validated in higher-quality clinical studies.
Addition on a Quantum Computer

A new method for computing sums on a quantum computer is introduced. This technique uses the quantum Fourier transform and reduces the number of qubits necessary for addition by removing the need for temporary carry bits. This approach also allows the addition of a classical number to a quantum superposition without encoding the classical number in the quantum register. This method also allows for massive parallelization in its execution.
Giant Magnetoresistance Effect in Organic Material and Its Potential for Magnetic Sensor

-Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) material has great potential as next generation magnetic field sensing devices, have magnetic properties and high electrical potential to be developed into various applications such as: magnetic field sensor measurements, current measurements, linear and rotational position sensor , data storage, head recording, and non-volatile magnetic random access memory (MRAM). Today, the new GMR materials based on organic material obtained after allowing for Organic Magnetoresistance (OMAR) was found in OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes). This organic material is used as a spacer layer in GMR devices with spin-valve structures. Traditionally, metals and semiconductors are used as a spacer layer in spin-valve. However, several factors such as spin scattering caused by large atoms of the spacer material and the interface scattering of ferromagnetic with a spacer, will limit the efficiency of spin-valve. In this paper, we describe a new GMR materials based on organic material that we have developed.
Spreading processes with a unique absorbing state and finite lifetime of populations

The presence of a unique absorbing state in the finite state space of an epidemic process always poses a challenge in the definition of its epidemiological threshold. Without the elimination of the absorbing state of the SIS process we show that an exponentially distributed finite lifetime of the population results in a threshold like beahivour in the long time limit. We illustrate our findings with the SIS dynamics on the complete graph and the star.
Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Voltage Control for LCL-Filter Grid-Connected Converter

Inductance – Capacitance – Inductance (LCL) filter is a very attractive candidate for renewable energy system applications due to its high efficiency. High attenuation of the switching frequency harmonics, small size, low fee, and improving the overall harmonic distortion (THD). This paper presents how voltage is affected by increased loads or voltage sag. Therefore it is necessary to control it with certain controllers. The Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) is used as an intelligent controller, the voltage constraint as training data for ANFIS obtained from PI. The filter works in a good connection between the inverter and the grid and rewords unwanted harmonics from using the inverter. The mathematical models for the LCL filter are investigated. The proposed approach shows more effective results than previous performance for voltage controlling and harmonic reduction. It gives overshoot (0.5%), steady state error (0.005), settling time (0.03 sec), rise time (0.005 sec), and improving THD 8.67% to 2.33% by comparing these results of ANFIS respectively with the results of PI which gave(3%),(0.01),(0.2sec)and( 0.02sec).