Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Alcohol Contribution over Conventional Fuel

Biofuels have caught the eye of engine specialists as far back as the oil emergency and heightening expenses of petro-synthetic compounds cropped up in the 1970s. Ethanol and methanol were the most broadly inquired alcohols in IC engines. Higher alcohols are alluring second/third era biofuels that can be created from sugary, dull and lignocellulosic biomass feedstocks utilizing reasonable pathways. Developing worries of petroleum product consumption, oil-value variances, heightening vitality requests and stringent discharge guidelines are driving established researchers to discover elective sustainable biofuels for use in diesel engines. Among the biofuels like biogas, bioalcohol and biodiesel, alcohol is by all accounts generally appealing. Biogas requires high weight for its utilization in vehicle and its spillage can be risky. Biodiesel from consumable vegetable oil can cause insufficiency in sustenance supply. Everything being considered, the utilization of lower alcohols like methanol and ethanol in slow speed engines shows certain complexities because of their low cetane number, high inert warmth of vaporization and high protection from auto-start. Further the less calorific respect and poor miscibility with diesel limit their utilization in diesel motors.
The 2018 Municipal Elections in Jerusalem: A Tale of Fragmentation and Polarization

Abstract This article analyzes the 2018 local elections in Jerusalem, the contested capital of the State of Israel. These elections were unique in terms of their level of competitiveness and fragmentation as well as producing a highly divided local government in the wake of the incumbent mayor’s, Nir Barkat’s, decision to leave the local political scene and enter national politics. While his party has no representation in city council, the new mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, built a broadly based new coalition that includes all parties in the council except for Hitorerut, the party that won the most seats and whose mayoral candidate, Ofer Berkovitch, was the runner-up to Lion. With the exception of the ultra-orthodox parties, national political parties that sought to interfere with the local electoral process to promote their candidates and lists by and large failed. Therefore, the governance of the city of Jerusalem once again fell under the control of the ultra-orthodox majority. Furthermore, even though the Arab population of East Jerusalem largely continued its traditional abstention from the electoral process, there was some evidence to suggest that a slight shift was taking place in that community in favor of participating in the institutional process of municipal government and democracy.
Linear and weakly nonlinear stability analysis on a rotating anisotropic ferrofluid layer

In this article, the linear and weakly nonlinear instability in a rotating anisotropic magnetic fluid layer when the layer is internally heated and the solid matrix and fluid are not in local thermal equilibrium is studied. The Darcy model for the permeable medium and Coriolis force term for rotation are considered in the momentum equation. For the linear stability analysis, normal mode has been performed while weakly nonlinear analysis is carried out with a truncated Fourier series. The Runge–Kutta–Gill numerical method is used for solving the finite-amplitude equation to study the transient behavior of the Nusselt number at the lower boundary. Effects of parameters on the Rayleigh number have been studied in gravitational as well as microgravity conditions. It was found that Taylor number Ta and thermal anisotropy parameter ηf had a stabilizing effect on the convection. Heat transport is decreased with the increase in Taylor number Ta and thermal anisotropy parameter ηf. When internal heat is less (ξ = 1.5), the heat transport rate is high, and when internal heat is sufficient (ξ = 0.3), the heat transfer rate is low.In this article, the linear and weakly nonlinear instability in a rotating anisotropic magnetic fluid layer when the layer is internally heated and the solid matrix and fluid are not in local thermal equilibrium is studied. The Darcy model for the permeable medium and Coriolis force term for rotation are considered in the momentum equation. For the linear stability analysis, normal mode has been performed while weakly nonlinear analysis is carried out with a truncated Fourier series. The Runge–Kutta–Gill numerical method is used for solving the finite-amplitude equation to study the transient behavior of the Nusselt number at the lower boundary. Effects of parameters on the Rayleigh number have been studied in gravitational as well as microgravity conditions. It was found that Taylor number Ta and thermal anisotropy parameter ηf had a stabilizing effect on the convection. Heat transport is decreased with the increase in Taylor number Ta and thermal anisotropy parameter ηf. When internal heat is less (ξ = .
A revision of the genus Rudolfina Roháček (Sphaeroceridae: Limosininae)

The genus Rudolfina Rohacek, 1987 is revised and redefined with the description of the following nine new species, all from the New World: R. bucki sp. nov. (Mexico), R. exuberata sp. nov. (widespread, from USA to Brazil), R. howdeni sp. nov. (Mexico), R. megepandria sp. nov. (Mexico), R. newtoni sp. nov. (Mexico), R. pauca sp. nov. (Guatemala, Mexico), R. pilosa sp. nov. (Mexico), R. remiforma sp. nov. (Mexico) and R. tumida sp. nov. (Mexico, USA). Rudolfina is compared to closely related genera in the Archiceroptera genus complex, which in turn is recognized as part of a large, mostly Neotropical clade including Robustagramma Marshall & Cui, 2005, Pterogramma Spuler, 1924, Aptilotella Duda, 1924, Bitheca Marshall, 1987, Bromeloecia Spuler, 1924 and Archiceroptera Papp, 1977.
An Emerging Theory to Guide Clinical Social Workers Seeking Change in Regulation of Clinical Social Work

U.S. regulation of social work began in the 1940s. By the mid-1990s, all jurisdictions within the United States regulated the profession through licensure. One purpose of licensure is to protect the public and the profession; however, legislation defining social work varies vastly among jurisdictions. The variation exists not only between jurisdictions, but also within licensure categories. The disparity within clinical social work continues without resolve. This qualitative study explored the barriers encountered and solutions used in three states as they secured laws allowing licensed clinical social workers to independently provide mental health services. Grounded theory research, based on information from 12 historians, is used to develop a theory to aid advocates in jurisdictions not yet achieving fully independent practice of clinical social work. The emerging theory offers a complex-systems approach to using a strategic framework to overcome barriers when attempting policy change. The primary purpose of the research is to develop strategies that aid in securing changes in clinical social work regulation. The emerging theory may serve a broader purpose by supporting the Association of Social Work Board’s (ASWB) goal of practice mobility and license portability. As advocates in various jurisdictions attempt to align regulations with the Model Social Work Practice Act from ASWB, they may experience barriers. This emerging theory could guide efforts to change clinical social work regulation.
The Effect of Synbiotic Supplementation on Body Composition and Lipid Profile in Patients with NAFLD: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Study

Background: Regarding the growing prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, concentrating on various strategies for its prevention and management seems necessary. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effects of synbiotic administration on body composition and lipid profile in patients with NAFLD. Methods: Eighty patients with NAFLD participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial (from March to July 2014) in Iran. Based on AST and ALT as main variables of the study, 34 patients were required in each group (power 80% and α = 5%). Considering a 20% sample loss, 80 patients were enrolled. Synbiotic supplement in form of a 500 mg capsule (containing 7 species of probiotic bacteria and Fructooligosaccharides) was administrated to patients in the intervention group and those in the placebo group received 1 placebo capsule daily for 8 weeks. At the baseline and the end of the study, body composition and lipid profile were evaluated. Results: A significant reduction was observed in weight (P = 0.001), body fat (P = 0.02), and total cholesterol (P = 0.04) within the synbiotic group. On the other hand, WC (P = 0.02), total cholesterol, and LDL-c (P = 0.04 and P = 0.001, respectively) were significantly increased in the placebo group. TG, HDL-c, and FBG levels remained statistically unchanged in both groups. Significance between-group differences were seen in total cholesterol (P = 0.01), LDL (P = 0.01), weight, WC, and body fat after adjustment for energy intake (P = 0.05). Conclusions: Synbiotic supplementation may improve lipid profile and body composition in patients with NAFLD and might be useful in prevention of the disease progression.
An Improved Power Management Strategy for MAS-Based Distributed Control of DC Microgrid under Communication Network Problems

In this paper, an improved power management strategy (PMS) for multi-agent system (MAS)-based distributed control of DC microgrid (DCMG) under communication network problems is presented in order to enhance the reliability of DCMG and to ensure the system power balance under various conditions. To implement MAS-based distributed control, a communication network is constructed to exchange information among agents. Based on the information obtained from communication and local measurements, the decision for the local controller and communication is optimally given to guarantee the system power balance under various conditions. The operating modes of the agents can be determined locally without introducing any central controller. Simultaneously, the agents can operate in a deliberative and cooperative manner to ensure global optimization by means of the communication network. Furthermore, to prevent the system power imbalance caused by the delay in grid fault detection and communication in case of the grid fault, a DC-link voltage (DCV) restoration algorithm is proposed in this study. In addition, to avoid the conflict in the DCV control among power agents in case of the grid recovery under communication failure, a grid recovery identification algorithm is also proposed to improve the reliability of DCMG operation. In this scheme, a special current pattern is generated on the DC-link at the instant of the grid recovery by the grid agent, and other power agents identify the grid recovery by detecting this current pattern. Comprehensive simulations and experiments based on DCMG testbed have been carried out to prove the effectiveness of the PMS and the proposed control schemes under various conditions.
Simulation-based analysis of shared manufacturing systems

Abstract Advancements in information and communication technologies are encouraging researches in shared manufacturing systems, especially on current high-competitiveness and low-resources scenarios. This paper aims to compare productive resources sharing with traditional manufacturing systems by using a simulation-based optimization model. The model is based on the One Product Integrated Manufacturing paradigm in which the efficiency optimization is pursued by designing ad-hoc virtual factories allocating the best resources available on an existing network. The proposed simulation-based optimization model is capable of identifying the best production path and plan for different distances between network members. Along with a better overall efficiency, it is also possible to argue that dedicated virtual factories ease the identification of problems and allow for improvements without negatively affecting other resources.
In vitro generation of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells methodological aspects in a comprehensive review

: Dendritic cells (DCs) initiate and shape both innate and adaptive immune responses. They are specialized in antigen presentation to naive T cells, thereby orchestrating the T cell immune responses. Human peripheral blood and tissues contain several subsets of phenotypically and functionally distinct DCs, which promote interactions between the external environment and lymphoid organs. Because of the difficulty in purifying these cells, in vitro studies only became more frequent when Frederica Sallusto and Antonio Lanzavecchia developed a method to generate DCs from blood monocytes in vitro . Nowadays a wide range of biotechnological innovations has allowed the study of DCs and their precursors in the most diverse situations faced by the immune system. As a result of such studies, monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDDC) are presently used in clinical protocols for the treatment of a variety of diseases, including cancer and human immunodeficiency virus infection. We summarize recent advances in the understanding of methodologies and inputs used in protocols to differentiate DCs from blood monocytes in vitro .
Spoofing Detection of Civilian UAVs Using Visual Odometry

Spoofing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) is generally carried out through spoofing of the UAV’s Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. This paper presents a vision-based UAV spoofing detection method that utilizes Visual Odometry (VO). This method is independent of the other complementary sensors and any knowledge or archived map and datasets. The proposed method is based on the comparison of relative sub-trajectory of the UAV from VO, with its absolute replica from GPS within a moving window along the flight path. The comparison is done using three dissimilarity measures including (1) Sum of Euclidian Distances between Corresponding Points (SEDCP), (2) angle distance and (3) taxicab distance between the Histogram of Oriented Displacements (HOD) of these sub-trajectories. This method can determine the time and location of UAV spoofing and bounds the drift error of VO. It can be used without any restriction in the usage environment and can be implemented in real-time applications. This method is evaluated on four UAV spoofing scenarios. The results indicate that this method is effective in the detection of UAV spoofing due to the Sophisticated Receiver-Based (SRB) GPS spoofing. This method can detect UAV spoofing in the long-range UAV flights when the changes in UAV flight direction is larger than 3° and in the incremental UAV spoofing with the redirection rate of 1°. Additionally, using SEDCP, the spoofing of the UAV, when there is no redirection and only the velocity of the UAV is changed, can be detected. The results show that SEDCP is more effective in the detection of UAV spoofing and fake GPS positions.
Silver montmorillonite conducting polymer composite materials as low-cost oxygen reduction catalysts

Throughout the globe, researchers are in quest of electro-catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in order to develop cathode materials for fuel cells (FCs). Although the anodic half-reactions of FCs are fast enough for oxidation of any fuel on cheap catalysts, ORR at the cathode is a slow process even with expensive platinum-based catalysts. Development of low-cost electro-catalysts with reasonably fast kinetics for (ORR) is desirable if fuel cell power is to be utilised in practice. The present study is based on the preparation and characterisation of silver-based electro-catalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction ORR. Simple chemical processes were developed to prepare three different electronically conducting nano-composites. Aniline, pyrrole or 3,4-ethyldioxythiophene (EDOT) in between the layer space of silver [Ag (I)] ion exchanged montmorillonite (MMT) undergoes spontaneous polymerisation. During the polymerisation process, Ag(I) cations are reduced to form metallic silver, while aniline, pyrrole or EDOT monomers are converted to polyaniline (PANI), polypyrrole (PPY) and poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiphene) (PEDOT), respectively. The prepared composites were extensively characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), conductivity measurements, AC-impedance and electrochemical analyses. Electrochemical studies showed that composites are good candidates towards ORR in alkaline electrolyte medium. Ag/MMT/PEDOT showed the best performance in catalytic properties. All three composites showed better performances than that of typical Ag/C composites with a similar mass loading of silver. Although the performances of the cheap composites are somewhat lower when compared to commercially available Pt/C, the performance is sufficient to use the materials as cheap alternatives for FC cathodes.
Work antecedents, work–life interference and psychological well-being among hotel employees in Macau

Abstract The current study examined the mediating role of work–life interference between work antecedents, psychological well-being and job satisfaction. A total of 1023 employees working in the hotel industry in Macau completed a questionnaire assessing interpersonal conflict, organizational constraints, lack of work control, work–life interference, psychological well-being and job satisfaction. Results showed that work–life interference mediated the effects of interpersonal conflict and lack of work control on both psychological well-being and job satisfaction. These findings illustrated that poor work conditions could generate work–life interference, and this could also negatively affect employees’ psychological well-being and job satisfaction. Practical implications and limitations are discussed.
A rejoinder on managerial discretion: Andersen (2017) vs Haj Youssef and Teng (2019)

Purpose This paper aims to demonstrate the efforts of Hay Youssef and Tang (2019) to reaffirm the importance of managerial discretion is unsuccessful. Design/methodology/approach Theoretical frameworks from traditional and recent literature on the concept of managerial discretion are related to corporate governance scholarship. Findings There are in fact no studies on managerial discretion based on explicit theoretical and empirical definitions and thus no studies published which have measured the degrees of managers’ discretion. The conclusion is that the inability to define the notion of managerial discretion is tantamount to the inability to research it. Practical implications Research on managerial discretion does not provide any advice to owners and directors of boards on granting top executives a high or a low degree of discretion. Originality/value This paper reaffirms the conclusion of Andersen (2017) that corporate governance scholarship will improve if it abandons the concept of managerial discretion.
Impact on mathematics self-beliefs from a mastery-based mathematics software

Abstract Self-beliefs are important determinants of student choice and success (Wigfield & Eccles, 2000) and are informed by student educational experiences, such as prior success with a task (Bandura, 1986). The potential for Computer-Based Interventions as self-belief-supporting learning environments is examined in this study, focusing on the mathematics software, Spatial Temporal (ST) Math. ST Math includes elements theorized to support student self-beliefs, including informative feedback and a self-pacing structure. Using a randomized control trial, we find that students who play ST Math have higher mathematics self-beliefs than their control counterparts, and that ST Math operates through self-beliefs to positively influence achievement. ST Math’s impact on student self-beliefs is strongest for those students who had lower mathematics achievement scores.
Patient Preferences for Benefits and Risks Associated with Disease Modifying Drugs in Multiple Sclerosis

Patient Preferences for Benefits and Risks Associated with Disease Modifying Drugs in Multiple Sclerosis Abhijeet J. Bhanegaonkar Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating neurological disorder with no known cure. Disease modifying drugs (DMDs) used in the treatment of MS reduce the frequency relapses and delay the progression of the disease. Although DMD therapy is the mainstay of treatment of MS, it is associated with variety of side effects and severe adverse events. A majority of currently available DMDs are injectable, except one which is available in the pill form. Therapeutic decisions in MS are challenging due to the inconvenience of administration, frequency of administration, longer duration of therapy, side effects, and risk of adverse events associated with DMDs. The purpose of this series of studies was to better understand different aspects of DMDs from patients’ point of view. A total of three studies were conducted using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Data for the first study were collected using focus group interviews among eighteen MS patients attending neurology clinic affiliated to a teaching hospital. Study two and study three were performed using a webbased survey questionnaire in a sample of MS patients residing in the United States using a cross-sectional study design. The specific objectives are the three studies were: 1) To explore patients’ experiences, opinions, and expectations related to DMDs used in MS, 2) to estimate preference weights and relative importance of attributes for DMDs used in MS treatment using conjoint analysis, and 3) to assess disease and treatment related factors associated satisfaction with treatment among MS patients. Participants in the first study had an understanding of importance of DMDs in the therapeutic management of MS. MS patients reported to adapt themselves to available DMD choices, but had greater expectations from emerging DMDs. Participants reported that the convenience of DMD administration, occurrence of relapses, delay of disability progression were important factors related to DMD; however, most were concerned about the side-effects that affected day-to-day functioning and the adverse events associated with DMDs. The results of the second study revealed that attributes indicating risks associated with DMDs (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and severe liver dysfunction) were the most important attributes followed flu-like symptoms, delaying disability progression, frequency of relapses, and mode of DMD administration. Strength of evidence on treatment outcomes expressed in number of years was the least important attribute to patients. The results of the third study indicated that factors such as type of current DMD used, relapses experienced, disability status, total number of MS symptoms experienced, and past experiences with DMDS were associated with lower treatment satisfaction scores.
The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Platanthera minor

Abstract Platanthera minor is widely distributed in East Asia. The complete circular chloroplast genome with a length of 154,430 bp possesses the typical structure, consisting of a large single copy (LSC) of 83,536 bp, a small single copy (SSC) of 17,612 bp, and two inverted repeats (IR) of 26,641 bp. The average GC content of the genome is 36.7%. The circular P. minor chloroplast genome contains 114 genes, including 80 protein-coding genes, four rRNA genes, and 30 tRNA genes. The chloroplast sequence provided a resource for analyzing genetic diversity of the Orchidaceae family.