Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
X-ray emission from a rapidly accreting narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxy at z=6.56

This study aims at identifying luminous quasars at $z>5.7$ among X-ray-selected sources in the eROSITA Final Equatorial-Depth Survey (eFEDS) in order to place a lower limit on black hole accretion well into the epoch of re-ionisation. We confirm the low significance detection with eROSITA of a previously known, optically faint $z=6.56$ quasar from the Subaru High-z Exploration of Low-luminosity Quasars (SHELLQs) survey. We obtained a pointed follow-up observation of the source with the Chandra X-ray telescope in order to confirm the eROSITA detection. Using new near-infrared spectroscopy, we derived the physical properties of the super-massive black hole. Finally, we used this detection to infer a lower limit on the black hole accretion density rate at $z>6$. The Chandra observation confirms the eFEDS source as the most distant blind X-ray detection to date. The derived X-ray luminosity is high with respect to the rest-frame optical emission of the quasar. With a narrow MgII line, low derived black hole mass, and high Eddington ratio, as well as its steep photon index, the source shows properties that are similar to local narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies, which are thought to be powered by young super-massive black holes. In combination with a previous high-redshift quasar detection in the field, we show that quasars with $L_{2-10 \, \mathrm{keV}}>10^{45} \, \mathrm{erg \, s^{-1}}$ dominate accretion onto super-massive black holes at $z\sim 6$.
Analysis of the coronal source of the partially limb-occulted flare on 2002 July 20

We carry out a detailed analysis of the X3.5 solar flare that occurred on 2002 July 20, which is the strongest partially limb-occulted flare ever observed by the RHESSI satellite. The main results are: (1) during the main impulsive phase that lasts ∼ 10 minutes, the motion of the thermal sources follows a U-shaped trajectory. Non-thermal sources move in a similar way, but in a series of larger zigzags. We further show that the non-thermal sources are actually leading the contraction motion. (2) During the main impulsive phase, X-ray sources at different energies continuously form a loop-like configuration, with the highest energy source (up to ∼ 100 keV) and the lowest energy source (down to ∼ 10 keV) being located at two ends. The entire loop-like configuration moves in a U-shaped trajectory, while keeping the order of descending energy from highest to lowest during motion. Two non-thermal hard X-ray sources with different energies are spatially well separated in the distribution. The unusual complexities of the X-ray emissions in the tenuous solar corona challenge interpretations using bremsstrahlung in a simple magnetic configuration.
Minced Cartilage Is a One-Step Cartilage Repair Procedure for Small Defects in the Knee—A Systematic-Review and Meta-Analysis

Purpose: Approximately 60% of patients undergoing arthroscopy of the knee present with chondral defects. If left untreated, osteochondral lesions can trigger an early onset of osteoarthritis. Many cartilage repair techniques are mainly differentiated in techniques aiming for bone marrow stimulation, or cell-based methods. Cartilage repair can also be categorized in one- and two-stage procedures. Some two-stage procedures come with a high cost for scaffolds, extensive cell-processing, strict regulatory requirements, and limited logistical availability. Minced cartilage, however, is a one-stage procedure delivering promising results in short term follow-up, as noted in recent investigations. However, there is no available literature summarizing or synthesizing clinical data. The purpose of this study was to analyze and synthesize data from the latest literature in a meta-analysis of outcomes after the minced cartilage procedure and to compare its effectiveness to standard repair techniques. Methods: We conducted a systematic review searching the Cochrane, PubMed, and Ovid databases. Inclusion criteria were the modified Coleman methodology Score (mCMS) >60, cartilaginous knee-joint defects, and adult patients. Patient age < 18 years, biomechanical and animal studies were excluded. Relevant articles were reviewed independently by referring to title and abstract. In a systematic review, we compared three studies and 52 patients with a total of 63 lesions. Results: Analysis of Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) sub scores at 12 and 24 months showed a significant score increase in every sub score. Highest mean difference was seen in KOOS sport, lowest in KOOS symptoms (12 month: KOOS sport (Mean difference: 35.35 [28.16, 42.53]; p < 0.0001), lowest in KOOS symptoms (Mean difference: 20.12 [15.43, 24.80]; p < 0.0001)). A comparison of International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC ) scores visualized a significant score increase for both time points too ((12 month: pooled total mean: 73.00 ± 14.65; Mean difference: 34.33 [26.84, 41.82]; p < 0.00001) (24 month: pooled total mean: 77.64 ± 14.46; mean difference: 35.20 [39.49, 40.92]; p < 0.00001)). Conclusion: Due to no need for separate cell-processing, and thanks to being a one-step procedure, minced cartilage is a promising method for cartilage repair in small defect sizes (mean 2.77 cm2, range 1.3–4.7 cm2). However, the most recent evidence is scarce, and takes only results two years post-surgery into account. Summarized, minced cartilage presents nearly equal short-term improvement of clinical scores (IKDC, KOOS) compared to standard cartilage repair techniques.
Co‐occurring bunchgrasses are associated with different plant species in dry pine savannas

Grass species are often included during restoration to reinstate feedbacks with fire. In biodiverse pine savannas of the southeastern United States, wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana) is the preferred candidate for restoring low‐intensity fires through the understory. Less common but locally co‐dominant in dry pine savannas, pineywoods dropseed (Sporobolus junceus) is another bunchgrass candidate for restoration. If two bunchgrass species associate with different suites of plants in the understory, restoring both could support a twofold goal of restoring fire regimes and plant biodiversity. To guide restoration goals, we tested the hypothesis that in natural (i.e. not recently restored) dry pine savannas in North Florida where wiregrass and dropseed are co‐dominant, they are associated with different understory plant species richness, occurrence, and abundance under or adjacent to their canopies. Species richness of associated plants did not differ between bunchgrass species or with distance from bunchgrass (i.e. under vs. adjacent). Some associated plant species, however, were more likely to occur and had greater abundance with one or the other bunchgrass species irrespective of distance. Our results suggest that including more than one bunchgrass species in restoration plantings could increase dry pine savanna biodiversity while also reinstating plant‐fire feedbacks.
Diffraction of light by the gravitational field of the Sun and the solar corona

We study the optical properties of the solar gravitational lens (SGL) under the combined influence of the static spherically symmetric gravitational field of the Sun---modeled within the first post-Newtonian approximation of the general theory of relativity---and of the solar corona---modeled as a generic, steady-state, spherically symmetric free electron plasma. For this, we consider the propagation of monochromatic electromagnetic (EM) waves near the Sun and develop a Mie theory that accounts for the refractive properties of the gravitational field of the Sun and that of the free electron plasma in the extended Solar System. We establish a compact, closed-form solution to the boundary value problem, which extends previously known results into the new regime where gravity and plasma are both present. Relying on the wave-optical approach, we consider three different regions of practical importance for the SGL, including the shadow region directly behind the Sun, the region of geometrical optics and the interference region. We demonstrate that the presence of the solar plasma affects all characteristics of an incident unpolarized light, including the direction of the EM wave propagation, its amplitude, and its phase. We show that the presence of the solar plasma leads to a reduction of the light amplification of the SGL and to a broadening of its point spread function. We also show that the wavelength-dependent plasma effect is important at radio frequencies, where it drastically reduces both the amplification factor of the SGL and also its angular resolution. However, for optical and shorter wavelengths, the plasma's contribution to the EM wave is negligibly small, leaving the plasma-free optical properties of the SGL practically unaffected.
Quantum Hall Transition in the Classical Limit

We study the quantum Hall transition using the density–density correlation function. We show that in the limit ℏ → 0 the electron density moves along the percolating trajectories, undergoing normal diffusion. The localization exponent coincides with its percolation value ν=4/3. The framework provides a natural way to study the renormalization group flow from percolation to quantum Hall transition. We also confirm numerically that the critical conductivity of a classical limit of quantum Hall transition is .
Ballistic transport through a semiconducting magnetic nanocontact in the presence of Rashba and Dresselhaus spin–orbit interactions

We study the magnetoresistance (MR) of a one‐dimensional electron gas in a ferromagnetic semiconducting nanocontact containing an atomic‐size domain wall, and in the presence of the Rashba and the Dresselhaus spin–orbit interactions. The MR is calculated in the ballistic regime, within the Landauer–Büttiker formalism. It is shown that, the Dresselhaus spin–orbit interaction which is the result of bulk‐induced inversion asymmetry makes a reduction in the domain wall MR. In contrast, the Rashba coupling may lead to a negative or positive change in the domain wall MR, depending on the Fermi energy and the lateral confinement potentials which can be induced by both parabolic lateral confinement and lateral gate potentials.
Economic Evaluation of Gold Nanoparticle (AuNP) Production Using Laser Ablation Synthesis Method

Gold nanoparticles are very useful in various fields such as photoacoustic imaging microscopy, biotechnology, optoelectronics, and biomedicine. So the production of gold nanoparticle synthesis needs to be developed to an industrial scale. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of the gold nanoparticle synthesis project using the laser ablation method on large-scale based on economic aspects. Several economic evaluation parameters are analyzed to inform the potential production of AuNP, such as GPM (Gross Profit Margin), BEP (Break-Even Point), CNPV (Cumulative Net Present Value), PBP (Payback Period), and PI (Profitability Index). The results showed that the production of AuNP nanoparticles was so prospective. Technical analysis to produce 100 g of AuNP nanoparticles per day shows the total cost incurred by the production process is 2,323,180 USD per year. PBP analysis show that investment will be profitable after more than 2.2 years. This project can compete with PBP capital market standards because of the short investment returns. To ensure the feasibility of a project, the project is estimated from ideal conditions to the worst case in production, including labor, sales, raw materials, utilities, and external conditions.
Level-set method for accurate modeling of two-phase immiscible flow with moving contact lines

We developed a sharp interface level-set approach for two-phase immiscible flow with moving contact lines. The Cox-Voinov model is used to describe the moving contact line. A piecewise linear interface method is used to construct the signed distance function and to implement the contact angle boundary condition. Spurious currents are studied in the case of static and moving fluid interfaces, which show convergence behavior. Pressure and the surface tension force are balanced up to machine precision for static parabolic interfaces, while the velocity error decreases steadily with grid refinement when the interface is advected in a uniform flow field. The moving contact line problem is studied and validated through comparison with theory and experiments for an advancing interface and capillary rise in a tube.
Improving the Performance of Optical Phased Array by Reducing Relative Intensity Noise of Optically Injection-Locked Laser Array

Relative intensity noise (RIN) is an important factor that determines the performance of optical phased arrays (OPA) that are configured using semiconductor lasers as light emission sources. This study proposes a method of improving the optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) of an OPA by reducing the RIN and using high coherence of optically injection-locked (OIL) laser arrays. We numerically demonstrated a laser RIN reduction of 22.7 dB by the OIL laser compared to a free-running laser. We achieved an OPA RIN reduction of 13.2 dB by combining the coherent outputs with the uncorrelated noise of 21 OIL lasers, compared to a single OIL laser RIN. Consequently, we demonstrated an OPA OSNR increase of approximately 13.8 dB based on the OIL-based OPA compared to that of the conventional noise-correlated OPA configuration. Additionally, we confirmed the maintenance of OPA OSNR improvement during OPA operations.
Prospective analysis of the role of actors in governing mangrove ecosystem area in Tangerang District, Indonesia

Abstract. Mahardika SMAH, Yulianda F, Adrianto L, Sulistiono. 2022. Prospective analysis of the role of actors in governing mangrove ecosystem area in Tangerang District, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 4940-4947. The role of actors in the governance of mangrove ecosystems is one of the main factors in determining the sustainability of mangrove ecosystem management in the Tangerang District, Banten, Indonesia. The research aims to analyze actors' prospective role in the strategy of governance of mangrove ecosystems areas in Tangerang using the MACTOR method. This research is a descriptive case study with an expert judgment approach. The study results show that the central and local governments have an important role in the governance strategy of mangrove ecosystem areas in the Tangerang. The two actors can collaborate with the local community, the private sector, universities, NGOs, research institutions, and high schools. The strategy for the governance of mangrove ecosystems in Tangerang can be done by increasing the role of each actor by encouraging the central government and local governments to implement programs to achieve the most supportive strategic goals, namely the management of mangrove ecosystems based on collaborative management (co-management). The strategy can be easily implemented and get more optimal results by involving the role of the user community, NGOs, universities, local governments, and research institutions where the level of collaboration (convergence) is high to support the strategy.
Semantic 3D Reconstruction of a Scene and Its Effective Visualisation

Single-image 3D scene reconstruction is required in multiple challenging tasks including mobile robotics, industrial monitoring and reconstruction of lost cultural heritage. While modern models demonstrate robust resolution of scene in real time with resolution up to 128 x 128 x 128 voxels, visualization of such detailed of a such detailed voxel model is challenging. A model with 1283 voxels contains 2097152 simple cubes 16M vertices. It is unfeasible for modern hardware to perform visualization of such voxel models in real-time. Hence a voxel model simplification technique is required to demonstrate reconstruction results in real-time. In this paper, we propose a new algorithm for voxel model simplification using predefined camera views. The algorithm reduces a rigid-body voxel model to a shell voxel model. It keeps only the voxels that are visible from the required view. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm using a case study with a mobile robot and a state-of-the-art SSZ single-photo 3D reconstruction neural network. We generated a real and a virtual scene with various objects including a statue. We use a mobile robot equipped with a single camera to collect real and synthetic data. We train the SSZ model using the collected data. We developed a dedicated visualization software that implements our algorithm. The comparison of the visualization performance for the full model and its reduced version demonstrates that our algorithm allows to increase the performance by 420 times.
Exact functionals for correlated electron–photon systems

For certain correlated electron–photon systems we construct the exact density-to-potential maps, which are the basic ingredients of a density-functional reformulation of coupled matter-photon problems. We do so for numerically exactly solvable models consisting of up to four fermionic sites coupled to a single photon mode. We show that the recently introduced concept of the intra-system steepening (Dimitrov et al 2016 New J. Phys. 18 083004) can be generalized to coupled fermion-boson systems and that the intra-system steepening indicates strong exchange-correlation effects due to the coupling between electrons and photons. The reliability of the mean-field approximation to the electron–photon interaction is investigated and its failure in the strong coupling regime analyzed. We highlight how the intra-system steepening of the exact density-to-potential maps becomes apparent also in observables such as the photon number or the polarizability of the electronic subsystem. We finally show that a change in functional variables can make these observables behave more smoothly and exemplify that the density-to-potential maps can give us physical insights into the behavior of coupled electron–photon systems by identifying a very large polarizability due to ultra-strong electron–photon coupling.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TECHNIQUES FOR SPATIAL INTERPOLATION OF PRECIPITATION

One of the problems which often arises in engineering hydrology is to estimate data at a given site because either the data are missing or the site is ungaged. Such estimates can be made by spatial interpolation of data available at other sites. A number of spatial interpolation techniques are available today with varying degrees of complexity. It is the intent of this paper to compare the applicability of various proposed interpolation techniques for estimating annual precipitation at selected sites. The interpolation techniques analyzed include the commonly used Thiessen polygon, the classical polynomial interpolation by least-squares or Lagrange approach, the inverse distance technique, the multiquadric interpolation, the optimal interpolation and the Kriging technique. Thirty years of annual precipitation data at 29 stations located in the Region II of the North Central continental United States have been used for this study. The comparison is based on the error of estimates obtained at five selected sites. Results indicate that the Kriging and optimal interpolation techniques are superior to the other techniques. However, the multiquadric technique is almost as good as those two. The inverse distance interpolation and the Thiessen polygon gave fairly satisfactory results while the polynomial interpolation did not produce good results.
On the Existence of a Free Boundary for a Class of Reaction-Diffusion Systems

Some nonlinear stationary reaction-diffusion systems involving nonlinear terms which may be discontinuous are considered. Such systems occur, for instance, in the study of chemical reactions, and the discontinuities correspond to reactions of order zero. In such concrete models, the set where the reactant vanishes plays an important role. Here we prove the existence of solutions for a general class of such systems satisfying Dirichlet or nonlinear boundary conditions. Necessary and sufficient conditions are given assuring that the reactant component vanishes on a set of positive measure. Estimates on the location of such set are given.
Return Policy Selection Analysis for Brands Considering MCN Click Farming and Customer Disappointment Aversion

In order to solve the problem of separation between consumer purchase and product experience in online sales, live streaming e-commerce came into being. However, the interaction of streamers is easy to cause consumers’ impulse consumption, which leads to the soaring return rate. In this context, how to make reasonable return policies to avoid the loss is an important issue for brands. This paper studies return policy selection for brands. We mainly focus on MCN (multi-channel network) click farming and customer disappointment aversion in the situations that the return-freight insurances are paid by brands or consumers or brands and MCN jointly. Three leader-follower models with brands as leaders and platforms and MCN as followers are established. To solve the above bilevel models, we discuss the conditions under which the upper and lower models are both convex and, based on these theoretical results, we give the optimal strategies for all members. Then, through numerical experiments, we analyze the impacts of customer disappointment aversion level, MCN’s ability, commission rate, brand’s return-freight insurance purchasing ratio, and other factors on each member’s optimal decision. The results show that the return policy in the situation of return-freight insurance paid by brand is suitable for a market with the high level of customer disappointment aversion; the return policy in the situation of return-freight insurance paid by consumers is applicable to the case of low customer disappointment aversion and high commission rate; the return policy in the situation of return-freight insurance paid by brand and MCN jointly is suitable for the case of low MCN capability and can effectively restrain the click farming from MCN.
Berry-Esseen bounds for general nonlinear statistics, with applications to Pearson's and non-central Student's and Hotelling's

Uniform and nonuniform Berry--Esseen (BE) bounds of optimal orders on the closeness to normality for general nonlinear statistics are obtained. Applications to Student's, Pearson's, and Hotelling's statistics are given, which appear to be the first known results of these kinds (with the exception of uniform BE bounds for Student's statistic). When applied to the well-studied case of the central Student statistic, our general results compare well with known ones in that case, obtained previously by specialized methods. The proofs use a Stein-type method developed by Chen and Shao, a Cram\'er-type of tilt transform, exponential and Rosenthal-type inequalities for sums of random vectors established by Pinelis, Sakhanenko, and Utev, as well as a number of other, quite recent results motivated by this study. The method allows one to obtain bounds with explicit and rather moderate-size constants, at least as far as the uniform bounds are concerned.
Rotational motion estimation for ISAR via triangle pose difference on two range-Doppler images

Rotational motion estimation is essential for inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) imaging and understanding. For an object rotating with a constant acceleration, a closed-form solution is proposed to jointly estimate the initial rotating velocity (IRV) and the rotating acceleration (RA) by exploiting the pose difference of a triangle on two range-Doppler (RD) images. Then, the RA can be compensated with interpolation processing and an equivalent uniformly rotating object may be obtained. After that, the estimated IRV can be used to re-scale the RD image into the homogeneous range-cross range domain, or to provide more satisfactory imaging result via elaborated algorithms such as polar format algorithm or convolution back-projection algorithm. Finally, experimental results with both simulated and real airplane data are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.