Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Species kinetics in Ar-S2 plasma of the pulsed periodic discharge

The kinetic (0D) model a longitudinal pulsed-periodic discharge in mixtures of sulfur vapor with argon based on solution of the balance equations for plasma species and an equation of the electron energy balance was developed and evolution of species densities was calculated in the discharge at pressure ~ 40 Torr. Radiation spectrum of the discharge is similar to solar spectrum in the wavelength range of 280–600 nm. The discharge plasma is electronegative; a discharge with electropositive plasma is non-stable and can exist during short time in a pulsed mode. As simulation shown densities of all charged and excited species fast increase during 1–1.5 μs after voltage pulse beginning, reach maximal values and then decrease because of diminishing electrons mean energy and density in decreasing field. It is found that density of S2*(B3Σ) molecules fast rises during voltage pulse and exceeds densities of other excited species; however when a pulse voltage decreases the density of S2*(B3Σ) molecules fast falls while density of resonance excited argon atoms decreases slower. This is the reason for appearance of strong Ar lines together with S2 bands in spectra of the longitudinal pulsed-periodic discharge in argon/sulfur vapor mixtures.
Analysis Of The Effect Telephone Counseling By Nurses On The Compliance Of The Control Of DOTS Poly Tuberculosis Patients at Dungus Madiun Lung Hospital

Background: Adherence to treatment is the behavior of TB patients to come control in accordance with control schedule in DOTS Poly Dungus Madiun Lung Hospital. Telephone counseling is a communication performed by nurse DOTS Poly Dungus Madiun Lung Hospital to the TB patient or his family using a telephone, with the intention of asking about the state of his illness, current complaints, motivate regularly taking medication, answer patient questions and complaints, and reminded drug taking schedule. Purpose : The purpose of this study is to prove the influence of the provision of telephone counseling by nurses to the compliance of TB DOTS patient control in Dungus Madiun Lung Hospital. Methods : Research design Pre- Experiment with a one-shot case study design. The population is TB Patients treated in poly DOTS from January 2017 to March 2017 with a sample of 15 respondents by purposive sampling. Data collection using a checklist of telephone counseling and checklist the observation of the arrival of the control on time after given counseling via telephone,checklist data was analyzed with Binomial Test. Result : Research result, after counseling via telephone almost all respondents came to the control on time 13 respondents (87%) and there is the effect of telephone counseling by nurses on the compliance of the control of DOTS poly tuberculosis patients at Dungus Madiun Lung Hospital. (Binomial with sig = 0.007 <α = 0.05 then H0 is rejected). Conclusion : Provision of counseling is necessary to improve patient compliance in treatment until completion. With telephone counseling from TB DOTS poly nurse to patient, in addition to more effective communication awakening, as well as motivating patients to adhere to TB treatment programs
Modeling and Analysis of reduced Switch Multi level Inverter with Different Pulse Width Modulation Techniques

Now days Power electronic inverters are becoming trendy for various Industrial drives, UPS, HVDC transmission system & Induction heating. Bipolar inverter Are less efficient, costly, and high switching losses. To overcome these demerits, Multilevel Inverters are used. The Multi-level inverter output voltage response having a smaller number of harmonics compared to output voltage of the unadventurous bipolar inverter. As Voltage level increases, number of power semiconductor switches also increases. It further increases cost, size and complexity in control. To obtain higher level of voltage with number of switches reduce, new multi-level inverter topology with reduced number of power semi-conductor switches is obtainable. The Multilevel Inverter proposed here uses a smaller number of switches compared to conventional topologies. Hence provides lower switching losses and economically advantageous unit than conventional cascaded H-bridge inverter. The topology suggested here is simulated using level shift and phase shift carrier pulse width modulation technique. Keywords—Multi-level inverter, Fundamental switching, Power-electronic switches
Distributed localisation algorithm for wireless ad hoc networks of moving nodes

Existing ad hoc network localisation solutions rely either on external location references or network-wide exchange of information and centralised processing and computation of location estimates. Without these, nodes are not able to estimate the relative locations of other nodes within their communication range. This thesis defines a new distributed localisation algorithm for ad hoc networks of moving nodes. The Relative Neighbour Localisation (RNL) algorithm works without any external localisation signal or systems and does not assume centralised information processing. The idea behind the location estimates produced by the RNL algorithm is the relationship between the relative locations of two nodes, their mobility parameters and the signal strengths measured between them. The proposed algorithm makes use of the data available to each node to produce a location estimate. The signal strength each node is capable of measuring is used as one algorithm input. The other input is the velocity vector of the neighbouring node, composed of its speed and direction of movement, which each node is assumed to periodically broadcast. The relationship between the signal strength and the mobility parameters on one, and the relative location on the other side can be analytically formulated in an ideal case. The limitations of a realistic scenario complicate this relationship, making it very difficult to formulate analytically. An empirical approach is thus used. The angle and the distance estimates are individually computed, together forming a two-dimensional location estimate. The performance of the algorithm was analysed in detail using simulation, showing a median estimate error of under 10m, and its application was tested through design and evaluation of a distributed sensing coverage algorithm, showing RNL location estimates can provide 90% of the coverage achievable with true locations being known.
The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Actinidia styracifolia C. F. Liang

Abstract The complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of Actinidia styracifolia C. F. Liang was assembled using Illumina pair-end sequencing data in this study. The assembled plastome was 156,845 bp in length, including a large single copy (LSC) region of 88,624 bp and a small single copy (SSC) region of 20,535bp, which were separated by two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 23,843 bp. The plastome contains 113 different genes, consisting of 79 unique protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes, and 4 rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis based on chloroplast genomes revealed that A. styracifolia has a close genetic relationship with A. eriantha.
Hydatid Cyst Epidemiology in Khuzestan, Iran: A 15-year Evaluation

Background: Hydatid cyst disease is a well-known parasitic disease globally. It develops in humans after ingestion of Echinococcus granulosus eggs. In order to better prevent and control hydatid cyst disease, it is crucial to identify the epidemiologic aspects of this parasitic infection. Objectives: The current study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology and features of this disease in a livestock-raising area in Khuzestan, southwest of Iran. Methods: The present study was a descriptive-analytical study conducted in 360 patients from different areas of Khuzestan Province, southwest of Iran, with a diagnosis of hydatid cyst disease, during a period of 15 years between 2000 and 2015. Data were gathered by reviewing the patient’s records. Demographic data, laboratory findings, clinical features, the need for surgical debridement, and the outcome were collected. Data were summarized and analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical methods, respectively. Results: The findings showed that 158 males (43.9%) and 202 females (56.1%) were recorded. The mean age of the patients was 37.36 ± 15.2 years. The results of the study showed that most patients were in the over-50-year-old age group (103 (28.6%)), and the less-than-10-year-old age group had the lowest number (19 (5.3%)). Most of the cysts were detected in the liver (234 (65%)). There was no statistically significant association between sex, residing area, and animal contact and the number of the cysts (P = 0.12, 0.36, and 0.95, respectively); however, a significant association was found between sex and the body organ involved (P = 0.007), so that liver involvement was mostly detected in females (79.9%), while involvement of the lung was mostly found in males (66.4%). No statistically significant association was found between age and the number of the cysts or the body organ involvement (P = 0.35 and 0.61, respectively). Conclusions: Our study showed that hydatid cyst disease could be surprisingly common in apparently low-risk populations, such as those living in urban areas or without direct contact with dogs and farm animals. Therefore, identification of the populations most at risk and educating the community about the most common modes of acquisition could be helpful in the control and prevention of this disease.
Diversity and Effectivity of Indigenous Mesorhizobium Strains for Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Myanmar

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the world’s main leguminous crops that provide chief source of food for humans. In the present study, we characterized thirty isolates of indigenous chickpea rhizobia from Myanmar based on the sequence analysis of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene. The sequence analysis confirmed that all isolates were categorized and identified as the genus Mesorhizobium and they were conspecific with M. plurifarium, M. muliense, M. tianshanense, and M. sp. This is the first report describing M. muliense, M. tianshanense, and M. plurifurium from different geographical distribution of indigenous mesorhizobia of chickpea in Myanmar. In order to substitute the use of chemical fertilizers in legume production, there is a need for the production of Biofertilizers with rhizobial inoculants. The effectiveness of Myanmar Mesorhizobim strains isolated from soil samples of major chickpea growing areas of Myanmar for plant growth and nitrogen fixation were studied in pot experiments. The nodule dry weight and acetylene reduction activity of the plant inoculated with Mesorhizobium tianshanense SalCP19 was significantly higher than the other tested isolates in Yezin-4 chickpea variety. But, Mesorhizobium sp. SalCP17 was showed high level of acetylene reduction activity per plant in Yezin-6 chickpea variety.
‘How do I know my animal got better?’ – measuring outcomes in small animal orthopaedics

There have been significant recent advances in measuring canine orthopaedic disease, both in the use of objective measures such as gait analysis and accelerometry, and in validated subjective measures. This article discusses the available methodology in measuring orthopaedic disease in companion animals, and aims to provide practitioners with tools that can be used in the clinic, as well as an understanding of the measures used in clinical research papers.
Study of Polarization Characteristics of Corrosion Films on Magnesium in Sulfate-Containing Electrolytes

In this article, the results of studying the polarization characteristics of magnesium covered with corrosion film in aqueous solutions of MgSO4 and Na2SO4 are presented. The absence of a corrosion-free magnesium surface was shown; in this connection, it was proposed to interpret the larger values of Tafel’s coefficients obtained in the experiment from the point of view of limiting the electrochemical process by charge transfer in the film phase. Charge transfer in corrosion films obeys the regularities of particle movement in high electric fields, and it is not only cationic. According to the impedance measurements, the resistance of the oxide and hydroxide layer of the magnesium-based corrosion film in the studied solutions was calculated. The largest contribution to the restriction of charge transfer in the initial stages of corrosion is made by a dense primary film defining the polarization resistance. Correlation of transfer parameters in high electric fields with thickness and resistance of corrosion film was demonstrated.
Transfer assembly for two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures

Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures with pre-determined properties are key ingredients for the success of advanced electronics and optoelectronics. The construction of vdW heterostructures is a prerequisite to obtain the desired performance with high quality. A typical dry/wet transfer technique is a promising route to physically stack vdW heterostructures via a gentle-energy fabrication procedure, allowing the fabrication of atomically sharp and thin heterointerfaces. This strategy has gained considerable attention for intriguing physics phenomena such as superconductivity, topological insulator, valleytronics, and interweaving proximity effect. It also offers various possibilities to construct sophisticated electrical, optical, energy harvesting, and memory devices. Here, we review the state-of-the-art transfer techniques and describe their advantages and drawbacks. We also discuss the transfer methodologies of particular purposes, which are extremely desired for further exploration of the vdW heterostructures such as the integration of diverse functional substrates, passivation of air-sensitive materials, twistronics, vdW contacts by 3D metal, and hybrid devices with 1D or 3D materials. We finally provide potential transfer approaches inspired from our experience, thereby considerably optimizing and simplifying the process.
Following the Theme: Conceptualizing Value as a More-than-Human Achievement

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INVESTOR PSYCHOLOGY ANALYSIS BY HERD CYCLE MOVEMENT APPROACH

In traditional finance theories, human beings are considered rational, while Modern Finance Theories are considered irrational. The "Behavioral Finance Theory" explains that the social environment and behavior affect investors ' making irrational decisions. In this study, the relationship between the "Herd Circle Movement Approach" presented to the literature for the first time and the behaviors affecting investors ' investment decisions from the perspective of the investors was examined. It is aimed to contribute to the development of behavioral finance. Data of the research as constituting the mass of financiers engaged in brokerage houses on the Istanbul Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange reviewed the application. The survey responses as a result of "over-confidence" have been determined to be exhibiting the behavior of a mass. Among the findings of the study, it was determined that investors using the mental accounting power in their investments could be more dominant to them and that there was a positive interaction between the illusion of knowledge and illusion of control and investors who were aware of the herd movement did not show excessive optimism.
A measure of the impact of activism on the returns to shareholders of the target companies: A European perspective 2008 - 2018

The current upward trajectory of shareholder activism in the European market and the substantial time and capital committed to it solicits clarity on its effectiveness. This research analyses reported shareholder activism of all type and motive in Europe during the period 2008-2018 and assesses the impact of activism on the returns to the shareholders in the short to medium term over 6 defined time frames. The research examines the returns on the target companies compared to the returns available on the market and also measures the Sharpe ratio of both sets of returns. Findings show that shareholder activism in the period provide returns in excess of the market across most time frames and in addition that the Sharpe ratio of stock that has been subject to an activist event is much greater than the Sharpe ratio of the market. Finally the research investigated the impact of multiple activist events as opposed to a single activist event and found no evidence multiple activist events provided any additional returns over single activist events.
Ginsenoside Rg1 prevents early diabetic retinopathy via reducing retinal ganglion cell layer and inner nuclear layer cell apoptosis in db/db mice

Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a diabetic vascular complication, is prone to developing into blindness. Ginsenoside Rg1 (GRg1), a major saponin in ginseng, exerts high anti-apoptotic activity. Methods This study aimed to explore the protective effects of GRg1 against diabetes-induced retinal damage. Measurements of blood glucose, blood lipids and vascular permeability were performed, as well as assessments of pathological changes, and the retinal thickness of each layer. Retinal cell apoptosis related protein expression levels were measured by immunofluorescence and western blot assays. Results Our data demonstrated that GRg1 effectively reduced blood glucose and triglyceride levels and maintained normal retinal permeability and physiological structure. GRg1 maintained the thickness of the ganglion cell layer (GCL) and the inner nuclear layer (INL) by reducing cell apoptosis. Conclusions These data strongly indicate that GRg1 prevents diabetic retinal changes by decreasing GCL and INL cell apoptosis. GRg1 may be a promising drug for early DR treatment.
An introduction of Gaussian processes and deep Gaussian processes and their applications to speech processing

: Gaussian process (GP) is a distribution of functions, which can be used for a machine learning framework. GP regression has characteristics of Bayesian model, which can predict uncertainty of outputs, and kernel methods, which enables nonlinear function with a small number of parameters. In this paper, we ﬁrst describe the basic of GP regression, and introduce recent notable advances of GP. Speciﬁcally, we focus on stochastic variational GP that is an approximation method available for a huge amount of training data, and explain a GP-based deep architecture model called deep Gaussian process. Since GP regression is a general-purpose machine learning framework, there are many applications. In this paper, we introduce GP-based applications to speech information processing including speech synthesis.
Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance dimethenamid‐P

Abstract The conclusions of EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State Germany and co‐rapporteur Member State Bulgaria for the pesticide active substance dimethenamid‐P and the assessment of applications for maximum residue levels (MRLs) are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of dimethenamid‐P as a herbicide on annual monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weeds in winter oilseed rape, maize, sweet corn, soya bean, sunflower and sugar beet. The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment and the proposed MRLs, are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are identified.
Approaches of Using a Balanced Scorecard Method for University Management in Russia

The trends of the modern economy show us how the volume of changes in the modern economy and society is increasing. Along with it, there are increasing uncertainty and competitive tensions in markets, the complexity of production processes, the importance and level of influence of intangible efficiency factors and with it the complexity of managing organizations. University management is no exception. Obviously, ensuring its effective functioning and development in a modern, highly competitive environment requires that each of its divisions, units, each of its levels correspond to certain parameters and ensure the achievement of certain results. The article presents the author's concept of a methodology for the formation of a balanced scorecard (BSC) in the field of higher education. For this, there was analyzed the background to the emergence of this approach, its idea and purpose, its advantages and disadvantages. It was established the reasons of its popularity in the world and there were analyzed the approaches to use in universities.
Exploring citizenship and belonging with two college music students of marginalised identities

ABSTRACT In this study, I explore the experiences of two college music students of colour who founded and led an organisation for underrepresented music students by employing a theoretical framework of citizenship (Osler and Starkey 2005). According to Osler and Starkey (2005), citizenship refers to the practices and statuses of membership within an institution as well as to the affective dimensions of belonging. Findings include the benefits of peer support and identity-based coursework for music students of colour and the negative effects of peers’ pernicious attitudes as well as other threats to safety influenced by the campus climate. Citizenship provided a framework for centreing underrepresented students’ feelings of belonging and problematising the relationship between an institution of higher education and its stakeholders. Finally, I explore the implications of student organisations like Elevate, the group founded by the participants, for supporting music students of underrepresented identities.